Regeneration Project
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 03/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-3335236
Organization Overview
Regeneration Project is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2000. 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, Regeneration Project employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Regeneration Project 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, Regeneration Project generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Regeneration Project has awarded 133 individual grants totaling $2,044,504. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE REGENERATION PROJECT IS TO DEEPEN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ECOLOGY AND FAITH. OUR PRIMARY FOCUS AT THIS TIME IS THE INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT CAMPAIGN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NATIONAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES FUNDED EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS, ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT FOR STATE AFFILIATES, AND POLICY ADVOCACY FOR CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE SOLUTIONS. A FEW HIGHLIGHTS WERE: OUR NATIONAL CONFERENCE HELD VIA ZOOM, WHICH BROUGHT 80 STATE AND NATIONAL IPL LEADERS TOGETHER TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND BUILD COMMUNITY; FAITH CLIMATE ACTION WEEK WHICH SUPPORTED OVER 1,700 CONGREGATIONS TO HOLD WORSHIP SERVICES OR OTHER ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON CLIMATE, (MANY ONLINE DUE TO COVID-19) , AS WELL AS GARDEN PLANTING ; THE COOL CONGREGATIONS CHALLENGE TO INSPIRE AND RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING EFFORTS TO REDUCE EMISSIONS AND BUILD SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES; AND A NONPARTISAN FAITH VOTER MOBILIZATION CAMPAIGN. IN 2021 IPL EARNED HUNDREDS OF NEWS MEDIA MENTIONS AND HUNDREDS OF SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, GENERATING MILLIONS OF IMPRESSIONS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
CALIFORNIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT (CIPL) EDUCATED ITS 720+ MEMBER CONGREGATIONS ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING AND ADVOCATED FOR EQUITABLE AND EFFECTIVE CLIMATE POLICIES AT THE STATE LEVEL. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR INCLUDED WORK WITH LOCAL CLEAN ENERGY AGENCIES TO PROMOTE RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION. WE ASSISTED CONGREGATIONS IN INSTALLING EV CHARGING STATIONS AND PROMOTED EV ADOPTION. WE ADVOCATED FOR POLICIES AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL TO REDUCE POLLUTION AND ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. AN ESPECIALLY EXCITING PROJECT WAS THE ASSISTANCE TO THREE HOUSES OF WORSHIP TO BECOME RESILIENCY CENTERS IN THE CASE OF EXTREME HEAT AND WILDFIRES.
ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM EXPENSE WAS SUPPORT GRANTS FOR STATE AFFILIATES. STATE IPLS ENGAGED CONGREGATIONS IN THEIR STATES IN CLIMATE SOLUTIONS, BROADCAST THE CALL FOR A FAITHFUL RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE, ADVOCATED FOR CLEAN ENERGY, AND SPONSORED VOTER EDUCATION AND MOBILIZATION CAMPAIGNS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan Hendershot President | Officer | 40 | $123,296 |
Susan Stephenson Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $116,824 |
Rev Gerald Durley Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melissa Gavin Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sam Schuchat Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Gregory Lopez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $116,700 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,419,014 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,989 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,535,714 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $27,396 |
| Investment income | $416 |
| 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 | $1,563,526 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $186,775 |
| 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. | $270,126 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,501 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $399,525 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,056 |
| Other employee benefits | $41,741 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,127 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,953 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $89,189 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $100,061 |
| Advertising and promotion | $267 |
| Office expenses | $49,254 |
| Information technology | $35,397 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $92,537 |
| Travel | $15,833 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,178 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,773 |
| Insurance | $2,896 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,363,688 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $700,216 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $104,166 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $270,771 |
| 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 | $31,316 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,106,469 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,959 |
| Grants payable | $45,048 |
| 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 | $114,007 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $345,836 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $646,626 |
| 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 | $1,106,469 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Regeneration Project has awarded $158,250 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Tempe, AZ PURPOSE: Climate Action Campaign | $42,000 |
Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: Climate Action Campaign | $42,000 |
Decatur, GA PURPOSE: Climate Action Campaign | $38,500 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Fed Policy Climate/Congregatn Tours | $25,750 |
Bozeman, MT PURPOSE: Seed grant & film promotion | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Regeneration Project has recieved totaling $935,057.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Woka Foundation Newbury Park, CA PURPOSE: COOL CONGREGATIONS AND FAITH CLIMATE ACTION WEEK PROGRAMS | $300,000 |
Partnership Project Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $282,500 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $150,000 |
Climateworks Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated New York, NY | | $50,000 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: CLIMATE WEEK | $35,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Forth Mobility Fund Portland, OR | $1,237,318 | $1,867,826 |
Wild Me Portland, OR | $701,458 | $1,545,314 |