Climate Policy Initiative Inc
- Assets
- $26.4m
- Revenue
- $14.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 07/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-4129153
Organization Overview
Climate Policy Initiative Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2009. 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. As of 12/2021, Climate Policy Initiative Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Climate Policy Initiative Inc 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 12/2021, Climate Policy Initiative Inc generated $14.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 2 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BUILD A SUSTAINABLE, RESILIENT, AND INCLUSIVE GLOBAL ECONOMY WHILE ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLIMATE FINANCE - KNOWN FOR TRACKING SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT TRENDS, IDENTIFYING INNOVATIVE BUSINESS MODELS, AND SUPPORTING THE SOLUTIONS THAT CAN DRIVE A TRANSITION TO A LOW CARBON, CLIMATE RESILIENT ECONOMY. CPI CONDUCTS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE MAPPING OF CLIMATE FINANCE FLOWS AVAILABLE AND CONVENES PUBLIC AND PRIVATE STAKEHOLDERS TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS THROUGH THE GLOBAL INNOVATION LAB FOR CLIMATE FINANCE. CPI ALSO WORKS WITH GOVERNMENTS, COMPANIES, INVESTORS, AND FOUNDATIONS AROUND THE WORLD TO ASSESS, TEST, AND REPLICATE THEIR POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND INVESTMENTS. THE WORK ENSURES THAT RESOURCES ARE SPENT AS EFFECTIVELY AS POSSIBLE. 22 CLIENTS WERE SERVED IN 2021.
BRAZIL POLICY CENTER - COMBINES RIGOROUS ECONOMIC, INSTITUTIONAL, AND LEGAL ANALYSIS TO IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC POLICIES AND PROVIDES CONCRETE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO RECONCILE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION. CPI WORKS CLOSELY WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND CIVIL SOCIETY TO CHART PATHS FOR IMPROVEMENT. CPI'S BRAZIL POLICY CENTER FOCUSES ON STRATEGIC AREAS, INCLUDING CLIMATE LAW AND GOVERNANCE, CONSERVATION, ENERGY, FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND IS BASED OUT THE PONTIFICAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO (PUC-RIO). 2 CLIENTS WERE SERVED IN 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Barbara Buchner Gmd & Ed, Climate Finance | Officer | 40 | $313,992 |
Juliano Assuncao Ed, Brazil Policy Center | Officer | 40 | $291,137 |
Danielle Knight Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $180,002 |
Bella Tonkonogy Program Dir., Climate Finance | 40 | $131,057 | |
Benjamin Broche Assoc. Program Dir., Climate Finance | 40 | $124,107 | |
Donovan Escalante Manager, Climate Finance | 40 | $119,960 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Climate Policy Initiative India Private Research & Analysis | 12/30/21 | $571,570 |
Aecom Infrastructure & Environment Uk Li Research & Analysis | 12/30/21 | $898,411 |
Pollination Capital Partners Research & Analysis | 12/30/21 | $730,929 |
Quatro Consultoria Economica Research & Analysis | 12/30/21 | $291,137 |
Vikram Widge Strategic Advisory Services | 12/30/21 | $266,795 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $8,260,341 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,835,177 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,095,518 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,133,090 |
| Investment income | $70,472 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,469 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,303,055 |
| 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 | $238,904 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $920,614 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,408 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,062,497 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $217,584 |
| Other employee benefits | $368,327 |
| Payroll taxes | $610,602 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,061 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $116,012 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,694 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,831,705 |
| Advertising and promotion | $390 |
| Office expenses | $113,196 |
| Information technology | $212,937 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $245,098 |
| Travel | $51,870 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,025 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46,259 |
| Insurance | $26,459 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,208,984 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,137,294 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,029,886 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,332,997 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $24,379 |
| 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 | $29,579 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $522 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,106,599 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,764,259 |
| Total assets | $26,425,515 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $693,430 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $85,286 |
| 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 | $778,716 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,522,794 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,124,005 |
| 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 | $26,425,515 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Climate Policy Initiative Inc has recieved totaling $2,392,850.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GLOBAL CLIMATE FINANCE AND POLICY INFRASTRUCTURE | $1,000,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GLOBAL CLIMATE FINANCE AND POLICY INFRASTRUCTURE | $1,000,000 |
Climateworks Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $259,431 |
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $133,419 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Social And Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc Calabasas, CA | $72,257,346 | $73,216,227 |
Bay Area Environmental Research Institute Moffett Field, CA | $1,225,608 | $21,976,511 |
Climate Policy Initiative Inc San Francisco, CA | $26,425,515 | $14,303,055 |
San Francisco Estuary Institute Richmond, CA | $18,526,189 | $12,355,424 |
Amazon Watch Oakland, CA | $7,503,411 | $6,232,655 |
New Buildings Institute Inc Portland, OR | $4,008,688 | $6,167,404 |
Institute For Applied Ecology Corvallis, OR | $3,326,897 | $4,624,176 |
Earth Genome Los Altos, CA | $6,421,238 | $8,220,439 |
Green Electronics Council Portland, OR | $5,076,747 | $3,858,996 |
Apparel Impact Institute Oakland, CA | $1,757,136 | $2,682,331 |
Hydrologic Research Center San Diego, CA | $1,964,474 | $2,134,880 |
California Foundation On The Environment And The Economy Sacramento, CA | $3,483,817 | $2,614,586 |