Project Drawdown is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Project Drawdown employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Drawdown 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 12/2022, Project Drawdown generated $3.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 22.3% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROJECT DRAWDOWNS MISSION IS TO HELP THE WORLD STOP CLIMATE CHANGEAS QUICKLY, SAFELY, AND EQUITABLY AS POSSIBLE. PROJECT DRAWDOWN DOES THIS BY ADVANCING EFFECTIVE, SCIENCE-BASED CLIMATE SOLUTIONS AND STRATEGIES; FOSTERING BOLD, NEW CLIMATE LEADERSHIP; AND PROMOTING NEW CLIMATE NARRATIVES AND NEW VOICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNICATIONSTHIS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS TEAM WHICH SUPPORTS PROJECT DRAWDOWNS PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS TO EXPAND THE ORGANIZATIONS REACH, INFLUENCE, AND IMPACT WITH TARGET AUDIENCES.IN 2022, PROJECT DRAWDOWN WAS A GO-TO SOURCE OF CLIMATE SOLUTIONS INFORMATION FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, BBC, AL JAZEERA, AFRICA TIMES, AND OTHER LEADING MEDIA OUTLETS RESULTING IN OVER 5,550 MENTIONS OF PROJECT DRAWDOWN IN MAINSTREAM MEDIA OUTLETS, A 70% INCREASE FROM 2021. THIS TEAM ALSO OBTAINED OVER 8 MILLION ONLINE VIEWS OF VIDEOS PRODUCED BY PROJECT DRAWDOWN, 3.5 MILLION PAGE VIEWS OF DRAWDOWN.ORG, AND INCREASED NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS BY 31%. FROM CLIMATE WEEK NYC TO COP27, PROJECT DRAWDOWN CONTRIBUTED TO INTERNATIONAL GATHERINGS ADVANCING SOLUTIONS TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS. OUR LEADERS DELIVERED KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS, HOSTED PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND ENGAGED DIRECTLY WITH HIGH-LEVEL, INFLUENTIAL CHANGE MAKERS.
DRAWDOWN LABSDRAWDOWN LABS IS PROJECT DRAWDOWNS PRIVATE SECTOR TESTING GROUND FOR ACCELERATING THE ADOPTION OF CLIMATE SOLUTIONS QUICKLY, SAFELY, AND EQUITABLY. LEVERAGING WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS AND THE CROSS-INDUSTRY CAPABILITIES OF CLIMATE-LEADING BUSINESSES, PHILANTHROPISTS, AND INVESTORS, DRAWDOWN LABS OFFERS THE WORLD POWERFUL AND ATTAINABLE WAYS OF ADDRESSING THE CLIMATE CRISIS AT SCALE. IN 2022, DRAWDOWN LABS CONTINUED TO PUSH COMPANIES TO ADOPT THE INDUSTRY-LEADING DRAWDOWN-ALIGNED BUSINESS FRAMEWORKACCELERATING CORPORATE CLIMATE LEADERSHIP. THIS PAST YEAR THE PROGRAM HAD A MAJOR FOCUS ON GREENING 401(K)S AND DECARBONIZING CORPORATE CASH, AMONG OTHER STRATEGIC INITIATIVES. DRAWDOWN LABS ALSO RELEASED JOB FUNCTION ACTION GUIDES TO HELP EMPLOYEES UNDERSTAND HOW THEIR ROLES ARE CRITICAL IN ADDRESSING THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
DRAWDOWN LIFTTHE DRAWDOWN LIFT PROGRAM DEEPENS COLLECTIVE UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTIONS AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION, PARTICULARLY IN COUNTRIES IN AFRICA AND SOUTH ASIA. IN 2022, DRAWDOWN LIFT PUBLISHED A LANDMARK CLIMATE-POVERTY CONNECTIONS REPORT THAT IS BEING USED BY MAJOR PRIVATE AND PUBLIC FUNDERS TO CATALYZE PROGRAMMATIC, STRATEGIC, AND FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS FOR DOUBLE-DUTY CLIMATE SOLUTIONS. THE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO SHARE THE GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH SHOWING HOW ADVANCING KEY CLIMATE SOLUTIONS CAN ALLEVIATE POVERTY AND IMPROVE PEOPLES LIVELIHOODS, HEALTH, FOOD SECURITY, AND EDUCATION, WHILE ADVANCING GENDER EQUALITY WITH DIVERSE AUDIENCES, INFLUENCING POLICY AND PRACTICE AROUND THE WORLD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jonathan Foley Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $402,169 |
Jamie Alexander Drawdown Labs | Officer | 40 | $175,000 |
Todd Reubold Marketing Dir | Officer | 40 | $164,655 |
Kristen Patterson Drawdwn Lift | Officer | 40 | $161,324 |
Kristall Laursen Development Dir | Officer | 40 | $159,600 |
Matthew Shambroom Operations Dir | Officer | 40 | $147,176 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,246,009 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,246,009 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $360,000 |
Investment income | $3,270 |
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 | $3,658,202 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $1,256,799 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $328,152 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,390,443 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $133,202 |
Other employee benefits | $190,584 |
Payroll taxes | $184,845 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $225,736 |
Advertising and promotion | $772,748 |
Office expenses | $46,811 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,237 |
Travel | $88,540 |
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 | $4,970 |
Insurance | $11,314 |
All other expenses | $53,448 |
Total functional expenses | $4,771,219 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,346,418 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $301,100 |
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 | $21,700 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $44,085 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $43,820 |
Total assets | $3,757,123 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $183,035 |
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 | $183,035 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,790,080 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $784,008 |
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 | $3,757,123 |