Climate Democracy Initiative
- Assets
- $265.1k
- Revenue
- $387.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 92-0943342
Organization Overview
Climate Democracy Initiative, operating under the name CO The Alliance Center, is located in Denver, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. CO The Alliance Center 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, CO The Alliance Center generated $387.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $474.2k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECT DEMOCRACY TO MITIGATE THE CLIMATE CRISIS. WE CAN ONLY SOLVE THE CLIMATE CRISIS BY PROTECTING AND EVOLVING DEMOCRACY. CDI COMMUNICATES, CONVENES, AND CATALYZES ACTION TO SOLVE THE INTERTWINED TWIN CRISES OF GLOBAL HEATING AND ASSAULT ON DEMOCRACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC FOUNDATION.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING. CDI DEVELOPED RELATIONSHIPS INTERNATIONALLY, AND ALONG WITH ITS PARTNER ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, SPONSORED THE ATHENS DEMOCRACY FORUM, WHICH FEATURES TOP THOUGHT LEADERS AND ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES FROM AROUND THE WORLD, THAT IS HELD ANNUALLY IN THE FALL BY THE DEMOCRACY AND CULTURE FOUNDATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE NEW YORK TIMES. CDI HOSTED ITS OWN DELEGATION AT THE FORUM THAT INCLUDED ACADEMIC, SCIENTIFIC, AND MEDIA LEADERS BASED IN THE U.S. FUTURE PLANS FOR THIS PROGRAMMING ARE EXPLORING A CENTER ON DEMOCRACY AND A MEDIA HUB, WORKING WITH ASU.
SPUR GATHERING. IN SEPTEMBER 2023 CDI CONVENED 150 OF COLORADOS TOP ACADEMIC, POLITICAL, AND ACTIVIST LEADERS TO LEARN ABOUT EACH OTHERS WORK, AND BOTH DISCUSS AND SHARE STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TO THE MOUNTING CLIMATE CATASTROPHE AND CORRELATED ASSAULT ON DEMOCRACY. CALLED COLORADO IN A HOTTER TIME, THE GATHERING FEATURED 50 PRESENTERS OVER THE COURSE OF TWO DAYS.
RURAL PROGRAMMING: CDI IS WORKING TO HELP BRIDGE THE URBAN/RURAL DIVIDE TO DE-POLITICIZE THE CRISIS OF CLIMATE AND DEMOCRACY. CDI BUILT RELATIONSHIPS, AND PARTNERED WITH COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO - DENVER TO SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR A PLANNING GRANT, WHICH THE PARTNERSHIP WAS AWARDED. WITH THIS GRANT, CDI BUILT OUT THE ECLIPSE (ENVIRONMENTAL CIVICS IN LEADERSHIP: PROJECT FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT) PROGRAM. THROUGH TEACHER TRAINING, STUDENT-LED COMMUNITYH PROJECTS, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL NON-PROFITS AND INDUSTRY CHANPIONS, THE ECLIPSE PROGRAM IS CULTIVATING CIVIVALLY ENGAGED LEADERS WHO CAN DRIVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ann Florini Vice-President Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Dr David Orr Board Member | Trustee | 14 | $0 |
John Powers President | Trustee | 14 | $0 |
Roberta Baskin Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Dr Battinto Batts Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Spike Buckley Treasurer | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $387,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $387,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $387,000 |
| 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 | $387,000 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $27,689 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,614 |
| Fees for services: Management | $84,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,525 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,774 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $5,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $236,087 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,094 |
| Office expenses | $9,635 |
| Information technology | $3,044 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,719 |
| Travel | $104,645 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $186,000 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $430 |
| All other expenses | $95,946 |
| Total functional expenses | $474,169 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $265,056 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $387,000 |
| 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 | $265,056 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,012 |
| 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 | $5,012 |
| 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 | $260,044 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $265,056 |