Climate Solutions
- Assets
- $4.6m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 01/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-1123302
Organization Overview
Climate Solutions is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Climate Solutions employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Climate Solutions 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 12/2023, Climate Solutions generated $4.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Climate Solutions has awarded 66 individual grants totaling $3,318,276. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ACCELERATE CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
100% CLEAN WA: ADVOCATED FOR WASHINGTON TO ADOPT POLICIES TO GET TO 100% CLEAN ELECTRICITY. EXPANDED OUR WORK ON REDUCING POLLUTION FROM THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON ELECTRIFYING OUR CARS AND BUSES.
LOBBYING: IN SUPPORT OF THE 100% CLEAN WA AND 100% CLEAN OR PROGRAMS, CLIMATE SOLUTIONS USED DIRECT AND GRASSROOTS LOBBYING TO GET OUR POLICIES ADOPTED IN THE TWO STATES AND VARIOUS CITIES AND COUNTIES WITHIN THOSE STATES. CLIMATE CHAMPIONS: ENGAGE POTENTIAL LEADERS ON THE ISSUE OF CLIMATE AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO INCREASE THE VOICE OF SOLUTIONS TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS.BREAKING BARRIERS COLLABORATIVE: PROVIDE CLEAN FLEET AND OTHER CLIMATE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESSES, STATE AGENCIES, COUNTIES, AND CITIES.
100% CLEAN OR: ADVOCATED FOR POLICIES TO REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION IN OREGON, INCLUDING POLICIES TO CAP POLLUTION AND INVEST IN CLEANER SOURCES OF ENERGY. EXPANDED OUR WORK ON REDUCING POLLUTION FROM THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON ELECTRIFYING OUR CARS AND BUSES.
COMMUNICATIONS: PROVIDED EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ABOUT CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY EFFORTS IN OUR REGION TO THE PUBLIC VIA BLOGS, SOCIAL MEDIA, EMAIL AND OTHER EFFORTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jackie Dingfelder President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ash Awad Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Deborah Jensen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ml Vidas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Helen Kilber Secretary Until August | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Aisling Kerins Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Fm3 Focus Groups/polling | 12/30/15 | $0 |
Dogwood Initiative Program Support | 12/30/15 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $191,121 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $20,475 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,683,336 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $470,929 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,894,932 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $43,825 |
| Investment income | $57,395 |
| 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 | $4,045,581 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $142,000 |
| 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. | $202,918 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,687 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,386,572 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $114,118 |
| Other employee benefits | $262,023 |
| Payroll taxes | $226,021 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $891 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,559 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $222,439 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $709,945 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $150,040 |
| Information technology | $143,199 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $136,595 |
| Travel | $45,484 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,842,537 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,794,359 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,131,766 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,190,414 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $111,801 |
| 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 | $57,734 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,487 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $287,437 |
| Total assets | $4,579,998 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $560,115 |
| 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 | $276,695 |
| Total liabilities | $836,810 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,155,188 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,588,000 |
| 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 | $4,579,998 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Climate Solutions has awarded $142,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY PURPOSE: FOR WA COMMUNICATIONS | $15,000 |
NW ENERGY COALITION PURPOSE: TO ADVOCATE FOR STRONG POLICIES ON BUILDINGS IN THE 2023 SESSION | $12,000 |
WASHINGTON MARITIME BLUE PURPOSE: FOR WORK ON THE MARITIME POLICY PROGRAM | $100,000 |
WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: FOR WA COMMUNICATIONS | $15,000 |