Carbon Mapper Inc is located in Pasadena, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Carbon Mapper Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Carbon Mapper Inc 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 08/2022, Carbon Mapper Inc generated $23.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (47.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $45.4m during the year ending 08/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CARBON MAPPER ACCELERATES GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION BY LOCATING, QUANTIFYING, AND TRACKING METHANE AND CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS USING SATELLITE AND AIRBORNE MEASUREMENTS. CARBON MAPPER IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY, TRANSPARENCY, AND (CONTINUED ON P. 2)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CARBON MAPPER WAS FORMED IN 2020 TO SPEARHEAD A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM TO CATALYZE A GLOBAL CLIMATE DATA SERVICE FOR THE MITIGATION OF METHANE AND CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS USING SATELLITE AND AIRBORNE REMOTE SENSING DATA. THE ROLE OF CARBON MAPPER IS TO INCUBATE THE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, MANAGE THE DEMONSTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PHASE OF THIS PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM STEWARDSHIP OF A GLOBAL DATA PORTAL FOR METHANE AND CO2 DATA DISSEMINATION AS WELL AS RESEARCH, OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS. IN PHASE 1, THE CARBON MAPPER PROGRAM WILL LAUNCH TWO SATELLITES IN 2023 FOR A 9-MONTH DEMONSTRATION PHASE, LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR PHASE 2, IN WHICH AN OPERATIONAL CONSTELLATION OF 15+ SATELLITES WILL PROVIDE DAILY TO WEEKLY REAL-TIME MONITORING OF METHANE AND CO2 EMISSIONS. MEANWHILE, TO PAVE THE WAY FOR THE
SATELLITE PROGRAM, CARBON MAPPER WILL EXECUTE AIRBORNE SURVEYS TO COLLECT METHANE AND CO2 DATA OVER DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TARGETS. TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION, CARBON MAPPER WILL CONDUCT THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED BELOW, ALL OF WHICH ARE STILL IN THE PLANNING STAGES: 1) SCIENTIFIC DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS. DATA COLLECTION: CARBON MAPPER WILL APPLY ADVANCED VISIBLE-INFRARED IMAGING SPECTROSCOPY USING SENSORS TO BE INSTALLED ON SATELLITES. ONCE IN ORBIT, THE SENSORS WILL BE ABLE TO PINPOINT EMISSIONS OF METHANE AND CARBON DIOXIDE, THE TWO MOST IMPORTANT GREENHOUSE GASSES, FROM OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION, NATURAL GAS INFRASTRUCTURE, LANDFILLS, DAIRIES, WASTEWATER PLANTS, AND OTHER FACILITIES. CARBON MAPPER WILL COLLECT AND MONITOR THE EMISSIONS DATA FOR USE IN ITS SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL
ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED BELOW. DATA ANALYSIS: CARBON MAPPER WILL ANALYZE THE DATA USING ACCEPTED SCIENTIFIC METHODOLOGIES TO PINPOINT AND QUANTIFY METHANE AND CARBON DIOXIDE LEAKS AROUND THE GLOBE. CARBON MAPPERS PURPOSE IN COLLECTING AND ANALYZING THE DATA IS TO ENABLE FACILITY OPERATORS, REGULATORS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS REGARDING LEAKS AND THEIR EFFECT ON CLIMATE, WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF REDUCING METHANE AND CARBON DIOXIDE IN EARTHS ATMOSPHERE. CARBON MAPPERS DATA AND ANALYSIS WILL FURTHER THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY: * RAISING AWARENESS IN THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF METHANE EMISSIONS; * FILLING CRITICAL GAPS IN SOCIETAL SITUATION AWARENESS; (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Judy Lai-Norling COO | Officer | 40 | $192,761 |
Mackenzie Huffman Strategy Director | 40 | $172,346 | |
Pavel Dorovskoy Data Platform Lead | 40 | $157,727 | |
Jade Dhatchayangkul Finance Director | 40 | $116,107 | |
Richard H Lawrence Jr Board President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Marisa DE Belloy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $21,997,574 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,997,574 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,038,870 |
Investment income | $31,117 |
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 | $23,068,061 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,094,000 |
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. | $192,761 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,495 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,216,597 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $55,905 |
Other employee benefits | $75,806 |
Payroll taxes | $89,788 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $355,430 |
Advertising and promotion | $122,039 |
Office expenses | $165,931 |
Information technology | $115,401 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $57,721 |
Travel | $34,914 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,012 |
Insurance | $25,563 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $45,370,898 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $945,681 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $30,135,667 |
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 | $61,152 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,235 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $96,972 |
Total assets | $31,271,707 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $103,942 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $120,000 |
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 | $1,419,237 |
Total liabilities | $1,643,179 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$507,139 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,135,667 |
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 | $31,271,707 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Carbon Mapper Inc has recieved totaling $15,580,598.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Windward Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $10,080,638 |
The Grantham Foundation For The Protection Of The Environment Boston, MA PURPOSE: NASA-JPL/PLANET HIGH RES METHANE MONITORING | $2,000,000 |
The Zegar Family Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $2,000,000 |
The Zegar Family Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $999,960 |
Circle Of Service Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CLIMATE | $500,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Carbon Mapper Inc Pasadena, CA | $31,271,707 | $23,068,061 |
Bonneville Environmental Foundation Portland, OR | $37,270,230 | $22,287,565 |
Heat And Frost Insulators And Allied Work Hlth And Welf Trst Fnd West Covina, CA | $22,035,506 | $17,164,369 |
Valley Water Management Company Bakersfield, CA | $39,706,744 | $18,737,791 |
Oregon Climate Trust Portland, OR | $32,274,539 | $14,712,148 |
Valley Can Sacramento, CA | $1,279,199 | $6,833,414 |
Southern California Mountains Foundation San Bernardino, CA | $4,368,064 | $6,209,639 |
Nature And Culture International Del Mar, CA | $9,466,383 | $7,280,421 |
Blue Hills Environmental Association Eagar, AZ | $2,022,492 | $3,802,818 |
Seventh Generation Advisors Santa Monica, CA | $10,066,340 | $3,860,775 |
Environmental Research Center Inc San Diego, CA | $11,028,825 | $2,712,741 |
Community Environmental Council Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $3,801,390 | $2,257,942 |