Climate Emergency Fund
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Beverly Hills, CA
- Founding
- 09/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-2151545
Organization Overview
Climate Emergency Fund is located in Beverly Hills, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Climate Emergency Fund employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Climate Emergency Fund 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 12/2021, Climate Emergency Fund generated $2.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 3 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Climate Emergency Fund has awarded 42 individual grants totaling $2,799,558. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND SUPPORTS GRASSROOTS CLIMATE ACTIVISTS WHO ARE WORKING TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND DEMAND URGENT ACTION FROM POLICY MAKERS. CEF SUPPORTS EDUCATION, TRAINING, RECRUITMENT, CAPACITY BUILDING, PRESS SUPPORT, AND OTHER MOVEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ACTIVIST EFFORTS. WE CREATE A BRIDGE BETWEEN FUNDERS AND ACTIVISTS, PROVIDING FUNDERS A SAFE, LEGAL, TAX DEDUCTIBLE WAY TO SUPPORT CUTTING-EDGE CLIMATE ACTIVISM. CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND SUPPORTS DISRUPTIVE CLIMATE ACTIVISM, BECAUSE IT IS THE FASTEST WAY TO GALVANIZE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND SUPPORT GRASSROOTS CLIMATE ACTIVISTS WHO ARE WORKING TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND DEMAND URGENT ACTION FROM POLICY MAKERS. CEF SUPPORTS EDUCATION, TRAINING, RECRUITMENT, CAPACITY BUILDING, PRESS SUPPORT, AND OTHER MOVEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ACTIVIST EFFORTS. WE CREATE A BRIDGE BETWEEN FUNDERS AND ACTIVISTS, PROVIDING FUNDERS A SAFE, LEGAL, TAX DEDUCTIBLE WAY TO SUPPORT CUTTING-EDGE CLIMATE ACTIVISM. CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND SUPPORTS DISRUPTIVE CLIMATE ACTIVISM, BECAUSE IT IS THE FASTEST WAY TO GALVANIZE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Margaret K Salamon Executive Director | 40 | $129,462 | |
Geralyn Dreyfous Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Sarah Ezzy President | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Shannon O'leary Joy Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Diana Barrett Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Aileen Getty Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
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 | $2,296,667 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $125,192 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,296,667 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,832 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,474 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,303,973 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $755,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $580,786 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $236,019 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,439 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,897 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $95,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,904 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,124 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $49 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $611 |
| Insurance | $7,699 |
| All other expenses | $6,166 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,822,426 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $823,825 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $310,832 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,444 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $123,980 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,261,081 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $411 |
| Total liabilities | $411 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,260,670 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,261,081 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Climate Emergency Fund has awarded $735,500 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NATL INSTITUTE 4 PEER SUPPORT PURPOSE: EXTINCTION REBELLION PROJECT FUNDS | $255,500 |
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | $80,000 |
Noblesville, IN PURPOSE: CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION | $52,500 |
Margaretville, NY PURPOSE: FIGHTING FOR CLIMATE | $50,000 |
Annapolis, MD PURPOSE: FUTURE COALITION OPERATION | $50,000 |
THE RIVER PROJECT PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | $35,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Climate Emergency Fund has recieved totaling $300,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Treepeople Inc Beverly Hills, CA | $17,069,704 | $11,249,621 |
Vote Solar Oakland, CA | $16,151,293 | $12,907,354 |
Environmental Health Coalition National City, CA | $7,564,725 | $7,453,552 |
Pacific Fishery Management Council Portland, OR | $2,196,214 | $4,638,236 |
Asian Pacific Environmental Network Oakland, CA | $12,633,098 | $11,444,526 |
Sustainable Conservation San Francisco, CA | $6,782,087 | $5,230,579 |
Communities For A Better Environment Huntington Park, CA | $5,907,151 | $4,750,010 |
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide Eugene, OR | $8,148,720 | $5,480,543 |
Save The Bay Oakland, CA | $4,624,689 | $4,547,516 |
Building Decarbonization Coalition Petaluma, CA | $1,753,151 | $3,989,599 |
Oregon Environmental Council Inc Portland, OR | $3,218,749 | $1,966,081 |
Pacific Whale Foundation Wailuku, HI | $5,445,916 | $4,199,951 |