Clean Future Action Fund
- Assets
- $4.1m
- Revenue
- $11.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 84-3858739
Organization Overview
Clean Future Action Fund is located in Washington, DC. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Clean Future Action Fund 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.
For the year ending 06/2021, Clean Future Action Fund generated $11.5m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 66.3% 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
TO EDUCATE, LOBBY AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT WILL MEANINGFULLY ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CFAF WORKS TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL POLICIES THAT WILL MEANINGFULLY ADVANCE CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT, CONSERVATION PRACTICES, AND ADVANCED ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE. GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY AND CONSTITUENCY ORGANIZING, PUBLIC OPINION RESEARCH, EARNED AND PAID COMMUNICATIONS, AND FEDERAL LOBBYING RELATED TO THESE POLICY AREAS.
CFAF CONDUCTED QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH TO GAUGE SUPPORT FOR CLEAN ENERGY, CONSERVATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES THAT HAVE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS.
CFAF POLICY PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND LEGISLATIVE TRACKING OF VARIOUS CLEAN ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND CONSERVATION PUBLIC POLICIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Ventola Director, President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $10,000 |
Jason Kauppi Director, Treasurer, Secre | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $10,000 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Civitas Public Affairs Group Llc Project Management | 6/29/21 | $495,000 |
Deep Root Analytics Llc Research And Data Analysis | 6/29/21 | $315,000 |
Cogent Strategies Llc Research Support | 6/29/21 | $137,813 |
Plus Communications Llc Grassroots Communications | 6/29/21 | $225,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $11,501,002 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,501,002 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $442 |
| 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 | $11,501,444 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,320,375 |
| 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. | $20,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $420,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,438 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,455 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $362,500 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $1,363 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,502 |
| Travel | $7,860 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $700,508 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,887,001 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,026,339 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $44,347 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,895 |
| Total assets | $4,072,581 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,281 |
| 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 | $59,281 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$3,486,700 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,500,000 |
| 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 | $4,072,581 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Clean Future Action Fund has awarded $6,180,500 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: To provide the public and policymakers with thoughtful educational resources and opportunities for dialogue in support of solutions to address climate and clean energy development and other public policies that will accelerate energy innovation in America. | $3,870,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: To provide the public and policymakers with thoughtful educational resources and opportunities for dialogue in support of solutions to address climate and clean energy development and other public policies that will accelerate energy innovation in America. | $935,500 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: To provide the public and policymakers with thoughtful educational resources and opportunities for dialogue in support of solutions to address climate and clean energy development and other public policies that will accelerate energy innovation in America. | $700,000 |
Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: To provide the public and policymakers with thoughtful educational resources and opportunities for dialogue in support of solutions to address climate and clean energy development and other public policies that will accelerate energy innovation in America. | $300,000 |
CLIMATE SOLUTIONS FOUNDATION ACTION PURPOSE: To provide the public and policymakers with thoughtful educational resources and opportunities for dialogue in support of solutions to address climate and clean energy development and other public policies that will accelerate energy innovation in America. | $250,000 |
Appleton, WI PURPOSE: To provide the public and policymakers with thoughtful educational resources and opportunities for dialogue in support of solutions to address climate and clean energy development and other public policies that will accelerate energy innovation in America. | $62,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Clean Future Action Fund has recieved totaling $1,500,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Citizens For Responsible Energy Solutions Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: Public opinion research | $1,500,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Rivers Inc Washington, DC | $18,554,152 | $18,619,634 |
Friends Of The Earth Washington, DC | $20,564,568 | $17,624,249 |
American Council For An Energy Efficient Economy Washington, DC | $16,572,613 | $13,111,647 |
Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay Inc Annapolis, MD | $4,103,487 | $10,354,078 |
Clean Future Action Fund Washington, DC | $4,072,581 | $11,501,444 |
Environmental Integrity Project Washington, DC | $4,830,575 | $6,222,840 |
Alaska Wilderness League Washington, DC | $4,358,317 | $4,730,276 |
Council Of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards Inc Reston, VA | $4,896,864 | $4,194,234 |
Earthshare Washington, DC | $5,120,617 | $4,146,859 |
American Energy Action Washington, DC | $3,221,218 | $5,038,400 |
Alliance To Save Energy Washington, DC | $1,165,957 | $3,228,003 |
Green Seal Inc Washington, DC | $1,636,967 | $3,052,665 |