EIN 45-0485495

The Climate Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
25
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
CPC's mission is to inspire, align, and mobilize action in response to the climate crisis. We work with business, government, youth and the broader community to advance practical, science-based solutions for significant greenhouse gas emission reducti...
Also known as...
Center for Climate Protection; Telos Project Climate Protection Campaign; Climate Protection Campaign
Total revenues
$3,278,086
2023
Total expenses
$2,986,232
2023
Total assets
$1,186,577
2023
Num. employees
25
2023

Program areas at The Climate Center

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)
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)
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)

Grants made by The Climate Center

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Carbon Cycle InstituteCarbon Sequestration$50,000

Who funds The Climate Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Climate Ride$372,815
The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson FoundationAccelerating Climate Action in California: Scaling Up Natural Sequestration on Working Lands$300,000
Wallace Research FoundationSupport the Climate-Safe California Campaign$250,000
...and 31 more grants received totalling $1,611,990

Personnel at The Climate Center

NameTitleCompensation
Ellie CohenChief Executive Officer$183,072
Barry VesserChief Operating Officer$116,306
Lois DownyChief Financial Officer$122,129
Ann HancockChief Strategist and Founder / Executive Director / Executive Dir.$98,398
Ryan SchleeterCommunications Director$124,440
...and 20 more key personnel

Financials for The Climate Center

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,236,084
Program services$28,876
Investment income and dividends$13,126
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,278,086

Form 990s for The Climate Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-09990View PDF
2022-062023-01-13990View PDF
2021-062022-02-02990View PDF
2020-062022-03-02990View PDF
2019-062020-11-20990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 17, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 3, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 28 new grant, including a grant for $352,500 from Community Foundation Sonoma County
June 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyOperates donor advised fundsLobbyingReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1275 4th St 191
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Metro area
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
Website URL
theclimatecenter.org/ 
Phone
(707) 525-1665
IRS details
EIN
45-0485495
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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