Climate Power is located in Washington, DC. 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 12/2023, Climate Power employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Climate Power 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY: CLIMATE POWER PROMOTES CLIMATE ACTION AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEED FOR CLIMATE PROGRESS AND THE BENEFITS OF CLEAN ENERGY BY ENGAGING IN THREE TYPES OF PROGRAMMING: (I) DRIVING A NATIONAL NARRATIVE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENTS TO SUPERCHARGE OUR ECONOMY, (II) ENGAGING KEY COMMUNITIES OF PEOPLE WHO CAN BE MOTIVATED TO ACT FOR CLIMATE PROGRESS, WHO EXPERIENCE CLIMATE IMPACTS IN THEIR DAILY LIVES, OR WHO ARE REGULARLY EXPOSED TO DISINFORMATION ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE, AND (III) BLOCKING EFFORTS BY THOSE SEEKING TO DERAIL CLIMATE ACTION AND THE CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY.
ELECTORAL ENGAGEMENT: CLIMATE POWER FURTHERS ITS MISSION BY SUPPORTING CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED OFFICE WHO WILL FURTHER OUR SUPPORTED POLICIES, OR OPPOSING THOSE WHO ACTIVELY OPPOSE THEM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nzinga West President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $122,641 |
Claire Moser Director | Trustee | 35 | $111,512 |
Jill Shesol Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $110,992 |
Lori Lodes Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $148,658 |
Heather Hargreaves Deputy Executive Director, Campaigns | 35 | $123,069 | |
Matt Compton Chief Of Staff | 35 | $117,676 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Skdknickerbocker Llc Communications | 12/30/23 | $960,471 |
Bully Pulpit Interactive Llc Media Buy Ads & Production | 12/30/23 | $782,498 |
Markham Group Event Production & Management | 12/30/23 | $705,295 |
Nowthis Media Group Llc Media Underwriting | 12/30/23 | $420,000 |
Stratagem Initiatives Llc Research & Communications | 12/30/23 | $303,175 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $3,000,000 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $32,315,070 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $35,315,070 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $165 |
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 | $35,315,235 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $13,079,065 |
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. | $475,614 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,025 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,142,542 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $152,748 |
Other employee benefits | $367,022 |
Payroll taxes | $305,972 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $208,388 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $39,014 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $60,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,279,119 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,279,877 |
Office expenses | $129,470 |
Information technology | $458,359 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $75,157 |
Travel | $256,554 |
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 | $50,523 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $25,568,507 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,145,065 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,165 |
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 | $96,843 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $274,253 |
Total assets | $10,616,326 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $869,598 |
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 | $869,598 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,487,028 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,259,700 |
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 | $10,616,326 |
Over the last fiscal year, Climate Power has awarded $13,074,065 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
NEXTGEN CLIMATE ACTION COMMITTEE PURPOSE: 10 YEAR EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $7,000 |
CORAZON LATINO INC PURPOSE: SPANISH LANGUAGE PUBLIC AWARENESS ON CLIMATE | $30,000 |
SACHAMAMA INC PURPOSE: SPANISH LANGUAGE PUBLIC AWARENESS ON CLIMATE | $25,000 |
PODER LATINX TIDES FOUNDATION PURPOSE: ECOPODER ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROGRAM | $30,000 |
TRIPLECHECK PURPOSE: COMBATTING DISINFORMATION | $102,375 |
FUTURE FORWARD USA ACTION PURPOSE: PUBLIC AWARENESS OF CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY PROGRESS | $12,000,000 |