Sierra Club Foundation
- Assets
- $244.8m
- Revenue
- $95.6m
- Investments
- $40.8m
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 06/1962
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 94-6069890
Organization Overview
Sierra Club Foundation is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1962. 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 12/2021, Sierra Club Foundation employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sierra Club Foundation 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 12/2020, Sierra Club Foundation generated $95.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $94.3m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Sierra Club Foundation has awarded 91 individual grants totaling $431,280,487. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BEYOND COAL - THE LONG-TERM GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO REVERSE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE BY WORKING TO ENSURE OUR ELECTRICITY IS CARBON-FREE BY NO LATER THAN 2030 AND TRANSITIONING TO 100 PERCENT CLEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY BY NO LATER THAN 2050. THE PROGRAM'S SPECIFIC GOALS - WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS - ARE TO RETIRE EXISTING COAL PLANTS, PREVENT CONSTRUCTION OF NEW COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS, BLOCK EXPANSION OF THE U.S. GAS FLEET, STOP INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE AND INCREASE OVERSEAS EXPORTS OF COAL AND GAS, AND PROMOTE CLEAN ENERGY ALTERNATIVES SUCH AS WIND AND SOLAR WHILE ADVANCING EQUITY AND JUSTICE, AND ENSURING A JUST ECONOMIC TRANSITION FOR WORKERS AND IMPACTED COMMUNITIES.
CHAPTER AND GROUP EDUCATION PROJECT (CGEP) - THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS THE STATE AND LOCAL CHAPTERS AND GROUPS OF THE SIERRA CLUB IN THEIR WORK TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE THREATS TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS AVAILABLE TO THEM. THE OVERARCHING GOALS OF THE CGEP ARE TO PROTECT THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, TO ENFORCE LOCAL AND FEDERAL LAWS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, AND TO TRAIN AND PREPARE ACTIVISTS FOR PUBLIC ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. IT IS A PROJECT THROUGH WHICH THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION WORKS TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT.
OUR WILD AMERICA - THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROTECT, CONSERVE, AND RESTORE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS TO RETAIN NATURAL SYSTEMS AND BENEFIT PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS, ESPECIALLY IN A CLIMATE-CHANGING WORLD. THE CAMPAIGN CONTINUES THE SIERRA CLUB'S LEGACY OF PROTECTING PUBLIC LANDS AND WILD PLACES; GETTING PEOPLE ACROSS ECONOMIC LINES, CULTURES, AND COMMUNITIES - INCLUDING MILITARY AND YOUTH - OUT IN NATURE; GIVING GRASSROOTS VOLUNTEERS THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT NATIONALLY AND IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES; AND EXPANDING AND DIVERSIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT. THE OUR WILD AMERICA CAMPAIGN IS ADVANCING THREE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: (1) OPPOSING DIRTY FUELS EXTRACTION, PARTICULARLY ON PUBLIC LANDS, (2) PROTECTING LANDS, WATER, AND WILDLIFE, AND (3) GETTING PEOPLE OUTDOORS TO EXPLORE, ENJOY, AND PROTECT THE NATURAL WORLD.
THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION PROVIDES A BROAD RANGE OF ADDITIONAL GRANTS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE, EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND LEGAL ENDEAVORS THAT FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE MISSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dan Chu Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $296,220 |
Kevin Mcgahan Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $232,736 |
Henry Holmes Sr Director, Programs & Compliance | Officer | 40 | $148,371 |
Agana Moreno Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $124,576 |
Jennie Palmer Dir. Of Admin & Board Relations | Officer | 40 | $100,307 |
Gail Greenwald Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Fund Evaluation Group Investment Fees | 12/30/20 | $103,334 |
Kpmg Llp Audit Fees | 12/30/20 | $105,519 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $142,485 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $92,242,690 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,637,043 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $92,385,175 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,650,919 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $131,925 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $95,601,203 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $79,824,357 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $399,323 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $925,094 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $735,907 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $291,136 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,123 |
| Other employee benefits | $266,915 |
| Payroll taxes | $74,396 |
| Fees for services: Management | $105,994 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $58,664 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $115,319 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $112,357 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,256 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $88,911 |
| Information technology | $1,365,625 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $93,793 |
| Travel | $24,398 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,289 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,806 |
| Insurance | $22,963 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $94,298,604 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $57,272,929 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $23,136,597 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,402,907 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $2,891,007 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,224,972 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $98,096 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $96,075,529 |
| Investments—other securities | $40,822,828 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $17,832,718 |
| Total assets | $244,757,583 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,707,941 |
| Grants payable | $11,880,772 |
| 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 | $16,602,354 |
| Total liabilities | $30,191,067 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $97,739,633 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $116,826,883 |
| 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 | $244,757,583 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sierra Club Foundation has awarded $84,147,972 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | $83,812,244 |
Conway, SC PURPOSE: TO CONDUCT RESEARCH, MONITORING, AND ADMINISTRATIVE ADVOCACY TO DETERMINE THE IMPACT OF EXISTING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) INFRASTRUCTURE AND BLOCK FUTURE PROJECTS AND EXPANSIONS ACROSS THE LUMBER RIVER WATERSHED AND REGION | $50,000 |
Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: TO RECORD THE ORAL HISTORY FROM SIERRA CLUB VOLUNTEERS, STAFF, AND MEMBERS FOR PRESERVATION AT BANCROFT LIBRARY TO SERVE AS INVALUABLE HISTORICAL RESOURCES, OFFERING WISDOM FOR FUTURE LEADERS AND DOCUMENTING MISTAKES THAT SHOULD NOT BE REPEATED | $50,000 |
Sewickley, PA PURPOSE: TO PURCHASE THE FORMER CHURCHILL VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB TO MAINTAIN THE PROPERTY AS A LARGE GREENSPACE OF WILDLIFE HABITAT IN AN OTHERWISE URBAN AREA | $47,228 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO ENSURE UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO MUNICIPAL WATER, ENACT CLEAN CLOSURE OF EXISTING COAL ASH PITS, AND SUPPORT REGION-WIDE JUST TRANSITION INITIATIVES IN NORTHWEST INDIANA | $40,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO ANALYZE DATA AND PUBLISH DOCUMENTATION, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, PUBLICIZE FINDINGS IN MEDIA OUTLETS, AND MEET WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES ABOUT THE USE OF PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) AND OTHER TOXIC CHEMICALS ASSOCIATED WITH FRACKING IN COLORADO | $39,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Sierra Club Foundation has recieved totaling $116,100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Myrtle V C Huplits & Woodman E Huplits Foundation Trust Yardley, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $75,000 |
Fred And Mary Godley Family Foundation Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $20,000 |
Allyn Foundation Incorporated A Delaware Corp Hinsdale, IL PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $12,000 |
Maurie & Ethel Meltzer Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: ILLINOIS CHAPTER OF SIERRA CLUB, WOODS AND WETLAND PROJECT | $4,000 |
Sims-Maes Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,000 |
Peter And Deborah Lamm Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $43,119,100 |
| Earnings | $4,464,751 |
| Net Contributions | $78,793 |
| Other Expense | $2,030,808 |
| Ending Balance | $45,631,836 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | $244,757,583 | $95,601,203 |
Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA | $131,343,495 | $84,084,998 |
Christensen Fund San Francisco, CA | $364,587,072 | $46,544,592 |
Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CA | $22,402,365 | $16,760,146 |
River Partners Chico, CA | $23,560,844 | $15,926,609 |
Ecology Center Berkeley, CA | $7,185,570 | $13,640,615 |
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Avalon, CA | $117,867,719 | $18,977,190 |
Elemental Excelerator Inc Honolulu, HI | $24,490,108 | $15,915,259 |
Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr Mariposa, CA | $32,787,523 | $11,475,774 |
Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CA | $9,877,224 | $8,035,021 |
Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, CA | $3,900,327 | $8,257,728 |
Green Education Foundation San Jose, CA | $4,255,688 | $9,135,673 |