Center For Climate Integrity
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $5.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 10/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 82-1659823
Organization Overview
Center For Climate Integrity, operating under the name Co Richard Wiles, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Co Richard Wiles employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Co Richard Wiles is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Co Richard Wiles generated $5.6m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 96.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Co Richard Wiles has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $1,032,500. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATE COMMUNITIES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS ABOUT THE ROLE OF POLLUTERS IN CAUSING CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE NEED TO HOLD POLLUTERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CAMPAIGNS - CCI CONDUCTS, AND SUPPORTS LOCAL PARTNERS IN CONDUCTING, MEDIA AND GRASSTOPS ORGANIZING CAMPAIGNS DESIGNED TO PLACE CLIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY - THE IDEA THAT CLIMATE POLLUTERS SHOULD BE HELD FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CLIMATE DAMAGE THEY'VE DELIBERATELY CAUSED AT THE CENTER OF THE CLIMATE DEBATE. THIS INCLUDES SHARING A WIDE RANGE OF CAPACITIES AND RESOURCES WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO JOIN CCI'S LEADERS FOR CLIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY NETWORK, SUPPORTING CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATIONS DESIGNED TO EXPOSE THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY'S HISTORIC AND ONGOING CLIMATE DECEPTION, AND SUPPORTING STATE LEGISLATORS WORKING TO HOLD THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ROLE IN CAUSING THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
COMMUNICATIONS - CCI USES A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS AND STRATEGIES TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND KEY AUDIENCES ABOUT CLIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY ISSUES. THIS WORK INCLUDES PAID AND EARNED MEDIA, TRADITIONAL PRESS OUTREACH AND COVERAGE, SOCIAL AND DIGITAL MEDIA, AND MORE. CCI'S COMMUNICATIONS TEAM ALSO PROVIDES RESOURCES TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THEIR WORK AS MESSENGERS FOR CLIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY WITH VARIOUS AUDIENCES.
LEGAL - CCI SUPPORTS CLIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY LITIGATION BY PROVIDING PLAINTIFFS WITH KEY "SMOKING GUN" DOCUMENTS, THE LATEST SCIENTIFIC FINDINGS, ACCESS TO LEADING LEGAL AND SCIENTIFIC EXPERTS, LOCALIZED, IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF CLIMATE ADAPTATION COSTS, AND BY FILING CAREFULLY TAILORED AMICUS BRIEFS. CCI ALSO ENCOURAGES NEW CLIMATE LITIGATION BY BUILDING POLICYMAKER SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY AND BY ADVISING STATE AND MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS ON THEIR COST RECOVERY OPTIONS.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH - CCI DESIGNS, SUPPORTS, PUBLISHES, DISTRIBUTES, AND PROMOTES ORIGINAL RESEARCH INTENDED TO OBJECTIVELY QUANTIFY THE COSTS OF ADAPTING PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE TO THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND TO DEMONSTRATE THE DIRECT LINK BETWEEN THAT DAMAGE AND THE ACTIONS OF INDIVIDUAL FOSSIL FUEL COMPANIES AND ASSOCIATIONS. CCI ALSO HELPS COMMUNITIES UNDERSTAND THE SPECIFIC TYPES AND COSTS OF CLIMATE ADAPTATION MEASURES THAT ARE POTENTIALLY RECOVERABLE THROUGH LITIGATION, AND THE LINK BETWEEN FOSSIL FUEL EMISSIONS AND LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL CLIMATE IMPACTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kenneth Cook Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Durwood Zaelke Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynsy Smithson-Stanley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Wiles President | Officer | 50 | $300,921 |
Alyssa Johl Legal Director | 40 | $178,561 | |
Gabrielle Porter Campaigns Director | 40 | $194,395 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Rising Tide Interactive Digital Media Services | 12/30/22 | $300,000 |
Beeline Associates Strategic Management And Development | 12/30/22 | $281,745 |
Fenton Communications Media Buying Services | 12/30/22 | $200,000 |
Atalaya Law Legal Retainer For Providing Congression | 12/30/22 | $160,000 |
Altiga Accounting & Financial Solutions Accounting Services | 12/30/22 | $148,986 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,538,041 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,538,041 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,263 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,563,480 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $696,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $355,621 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,168 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,326,484 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $64,873 |
| Other employee benefits | $137,723 |
| Payroll taxes | $118,351 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $369,593 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $163,575 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,105,458 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $71,473 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,425 |
| Travel | $42,293 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $99,374 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $26,227 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,164,689 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,070,011 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,504,153 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,788 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $44,593 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $127 |
| Total assets | $3,631,672 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $344,795 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $344,795 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,671,995 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $614,882 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,631,672 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Climate Integrity has awarded $676,500 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ARIZONA COALITION FOR CHANGE PURPOSE: PROVIDE CLIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY CAMPAIGN STRATEGY AND SUPPORT. | $25,000 |
BREACH COLLECTIVE PURPOSE: PROVIDE CLIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY CAMPAIGN STRATEGY AND SUPPORT. | $59,000 |
CHESAPEAKE CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK PURPOSE: PROVIDE CLIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY CAMPAIGN STRATEGY AND SUPPORT. | $75,000 |
FRESH ENERGY PURPOSE: PROVIDE CLIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY CAMPAIGN STRATEGY AND SUPPORT. | $43,750 |
OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL PURPOSE: PROVIDE CLIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY CAMPAIGN STRATEGY AND SUPPORT. | $60,000 |
MAINE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE PURPOSE: PROVIDE CLIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY CAMPAIGN STRATEGY AND SUPPORT. | $105,000 |