North Carolina Climate Justice Collective is located in Durham, 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 06/2024, North Carolina Climate Justice Collective employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Carolina Climate Justice Collective 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 06/2024, North Carolina Climate Justice Collective generated $832.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $840.7k during the year ending 06/2024. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE NC CLIMATE JUSTICE COLLECTIVE CULTIVATES A MULTI-RACIAL, INTERGENERATIONAL GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT ECOSYSTEM TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE. USING POPULAR EDUCATION AND CULTURAL ORGANIZING, WE IGNITE SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION. WE CENTER ALL OUR WORK IN THE LEADERSHIP OF YOUTH, BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR, WOMEN, LOW WEALTH PEOPLE, AND LGBTQI+ PEOPLE TO CREATE STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT. WE ARE BRINGING AN END TO FRACKED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE, COAL ASH POLLUTION, INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURE AND FOREST DESTRUCTION WHILE PLANTING THE SEEDS OF A LIFE-SUSTAINING, REGENERATIVE SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESILIENCY ORGANIZING HUBS SERVING 20 TIER 1 COUNTIES: THROUGH MONTHLY VIRTUAL TRAININGS AND THREE FOUR-DAY IN PERSON RETREATS, WE SUPPORTED 40 BIPOC LEADERS FROM ALL FIVE OF OUR HUB ANCHORING ORGANIZATIONS TO ENGAGE IN PEER LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. WE OFFERED ONGOING CAPACITY BUILDING TO ALL HUB ANCHORING ORGANIZATIONS. WE COORDINATED EFFORTS FOR THREE OF THE HUBS TO APPLY FOR SIGNIFICANT FEDERAL FUNDING.
TAPROOT CULTURE TROUPE'S PROGRAMMING: WROTE, PRODUCED AND PERFORMED A MULTIMEDIA INTERACTIVE THEATER PIECE CALLED FINDING OUR BALANCE. BY COMBINING ORIGINAL SPOKEN WORD, LIVE MUSIC, AND PORTABLE MURALS AND PUPPETS, WE MADE CLIMATE JUSTICE CONCEPTS ACCESSIBLE TO A WIDE RANGE OF AUDIENCES. WE ADAPTED OUR GOOD FIRE SHOW FOR A NATIONAL CONFERENCE.
CLIMATE JUSTICE TRAININGS: ORGANIZED AND PRODUCED OUR SIXTH STATEWIDE NC CLIMATE JUSTICE SUMMIT INCLUDING 221 PARTICIPANTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN 24 INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS. PROVIDED ONGOING POLITICAL EDUCATION THROUGH OUR MONTHLY VIRTUAL DISCUSSION GROUP. OFFERED TWO TRAININGS ON JUST RECOVERY AT NATIONAL CONFERENCES. CONTINUED TO OFFER WORKSHOPS TO LOCAL PARTNERS IN THE CONCEPT OF CLIMATE VICTORY GARDENS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jodi Lasseter Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $94,492 |
Connie Leeper Co-Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $60,092 |
Gregg Lasseter Financial Officer | Officer | 5 | $12,500 |
Bevelyn Ukah Co-Chair | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Ayo Wilson Co-Chair | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Omari Wilson Member | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $756,500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $756,500 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $58,384 |
Investment income | $18,002 |
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 | $832,886 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $426,185 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,893 |
Payroll taxes | $34,879 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,570 |
Office expenses | $893 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,358 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $2,133 |
Insurance | $881 |
All other expenses | $58,458 |
Total functional expenses | $840,736 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $776,560 |
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 | $515 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $59,734 |
Total assets | $836,809 |
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 | $11,117 |
Total liabilities | $11,117 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $825,692 |
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 | $836,809 |