Climate Changemakers is located in Raleigh, NC. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Climate Changemakers employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Climate Changemakers is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Climate Changemakers generated $419.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $353.4k during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CLIMATE CHANGEMAKERS PREPARED DOZENS OF ONLINE RESOURCES AND HOSTED WEEKLY EVENTS ON ZOOM WHERE VOLUNTEER PARTICIPANTS LEARNED BEST PRACTICES IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCATED TO THEIR REPRESENTATIVES IN THE US CONGRESS AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN SUPPORT OF POLICIES AND LEADERSHIP TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
CLIMATE CHANGEMAKERS PREPARED DOZENS OF ONLINE RESOURCES AND HOSTED WEEKLY EVENTS ON ZOOM, WHERE PARTICIPANTS ADVOCATED IN SUPPORT OF POLICIES THAT ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE TO THE US CONGRESS, THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, AND STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS. SOME EVENTS AND RESOURCES DIRECTED USERS TO CONTACT THEIR REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS; OTHERS DIRECTED USERS TO CONTACT "KEY STAKEHOLDERS" IN THE POLICY-MAKING PROCESS, SUCH AS BANKS, COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATIONS, OR ENERGY AGENCIES; OTHER EVENTS AND RESOURCES DIRECTED USERS TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENTS TO FEDERAL AGENCIES, SUCH AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY; OTHERS DIRECTED USERS TO CONTACT INFLUENCERS AND THE MEDIA. CLIMATE CHANGEMAKERS ALSO PLAYED A CONVENING ROLE, BRINGING TOGETHER POLICYMAKERS TO DISCUSS COMMON GROUND ON ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES.
CLIMATE CHANGEMAKERS IDENTIFIED CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WITH STRONG CLIMATE ACTION PLATFORMS IN RACES RATED A "TOSS-UP" BY NON-PARTISAN POLITICAL RATING ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE COOK REPORT. WE PREPARED DOZENS OF ONLINE RESOURCES EDUCATING VOLUNTEERS ON THESE CANDIDATES AND HOW TO SUPPORT THEM. WE HOSTED WEEKLY ZOOM EVENTS DEDICATED TO ELECTING THESE CANDIDATES. AT THE DIRECTION OF CLIMATE CHANGEMAKERS, VOLUNTEERS CALLED, TEXTED, AND WROTE LETTERS TO VOTERS IN THE CANDIDATES' DISTRICTS, RAISED FUNDS FOR THEIR CAMPAIGNS, RAISED AWARENESS ABOUT THESE CANDIDATES ON SOCIAL MEDIA, AND RAISED FUNDS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR DISTRICT.
"CLIMATE CHANGEMAKERS CREATED ONLINE RESOURCES VIEWED BY HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS ON BEST PRACTICES IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATED THEM ABOUT IMPORTANT SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES STAFF TIME SPENT BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEMBERS WHO EXHIBIT STRONG LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, AND HELPING THEM BECOME EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY FACILITATORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Eliza Nemser President | 40 | $0 | |
Madeline Dyke Secretary | 40 | $54,524 | |
Justin Cody Simms Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Eliza Nemser President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Madeline Dyke Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $74,537 |
Justin Cody Simms Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $419,263 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $419,263 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $419,263 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $84,681 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,718 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $156,200 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $28,751 |
Payroll taxes | $19,420 |
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 | $21,708 |
Advertising and promotion | $558 |
Office expenses | $1,160 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,428 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,899 |
All other expenses | $530 |
Total functional expenses | $353,391 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $146,292 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $146,292 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,608 |
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 | $1,608 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $144,684 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $146,292 |