The Climate Center
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Founding
- 11/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 45-0485495
Organization Overview
The Climate Center is located in Santa Rosa, CA. The organization was established in 2002. 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 06/2023, Climate Center employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Climate 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 06/2023, Climate Center generated $3.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 18.7% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE CLIMATE CENTER IS A CLIMATE AND ENERGY POLICY NONPROFIT WORKING TO RAPIDLY REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION AT SCALE, STARTING IN CALIFORNIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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POLICY DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATIONTHIS YEAR, THE CLIMATE CENTER PUSHED FORWARD CLIMATE POLICY IN CALIFORNIA IN FOUR MAIN AREAS: NATURAL CARBON SEQUESTRATION, COMMUNITY ENERGY RESILIENCE, FUNDING FOR DISTRIBUTED, CLEAN ENERGY RESOURCES, AND USING THE BATTERIES ON WHEELS IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO POWER OUR HOMES,BUSINESSES AND THE GRID WHEN NEEDED.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
CLIMATE-SAFE CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP BUILDINGFOUNDED IN 2001, THE CLIMATE CENTER IS A CLIMATE AND ENERGY POLICY NONPROFIT WORKING TO RAPIDLY REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION AT SCALE, STARTING IN CALIFORNIA. WE BELIEVE IN THRIVING, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. WE ENVISION A FUTURE WHERE EVERYONE IN CALIFORNIA ENJOYS CLEAN AIR AND WATER,RENEWABLE AND RELIABLE ENERGY, HEALTHY FOOD, THRIVING NATURE, AND MORE.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
PUBLIC OUTREACH & COMMUNICATIONTHE CLIMATE CENTER HAS PURSUED MULTIPLE OUTREACH STRATEGIES TO EDUCATE DECISION MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE URGENCY OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND AN ARRAY OF ACCELERATED, EQUITABLE SOLUTIONS THAT THE STATE CAN PURSUE NOW TO ADDRESS IT.THE CLIMATE CENTER HOSTED THE 2023 CALIFORNIA CLIMATE POLICY SUMMIT ON APRIL 11 INSACRAMENTO. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ellie Cohen CEO | Officer | 40 | $183,072 |
Jeri Howland Dir. Philanthropy | 40 | $153,000 | |
Lois Downy CFO | Officer | 40 | $122,129 |
Barry Vesser COO | Officer | 40 | $116,306 |
Ryan Schleeter Communications Dir | 40 | $124,440 | |
Susan Thomas President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $433 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $136,631 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,099,020 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $171 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,236,084 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $28,876 |
| Investment income | $13,126 |
| 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 | $3,278,086 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,000 |
| 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. | $523,290 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $186,424 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,418,921 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $38,485 |
| Other employee benefits | $151,471 |
| Payroll taxes | $140,575 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $26,250 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $256,612 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,842 |
| Office expenses | $40,084 |
| Information technology | $115,876 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,029 |
| Travel | $49,863 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $96,478 |
| Interest | $3,408 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,871 |
| Insurance | $8,191 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,986,232 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $627,346 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $184,357 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $78,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $19,091 |
| 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 | $55,227 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $69,549 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $152,507 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,186,577 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $233,637 |
| 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 | $233,637 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $676,288 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $276,652 |
| 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 | $1,186,577 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Climate Center has awarded $40,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALLIANCE NURSES HEALTHY ENVIR PURPOSE: Climate Safe California Campaign | $10,000 |
CA LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION PURPOSE: Climate Safe California Campaign | $10,000 |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION PURPOSE: Climate Safe California Campaign | $10,000 |
VOICES FOR A SUSTNBLE FUTURE PURPOSE: Climate Safe California Campaign | $10,000 |