EIN 85-3149996

Carbon Mapper

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
23
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
Description
Carbon Mapper detects, pinpoints, and quantifies methane emissions at the scale of individual facilities using remote sensing technology. It was formed in 2020 with the goal of improving global monitoring of methane and carbon dioxide. Currently, Carbon Mapper is in a 9-month demonstration phase to lay the foundation for Phase 2 where its goal is to expand to an operational constellation of satellites with capabilities to provide daily to weekly real-time monitoring of emissions.
Total revenues
$17,694,496
2023
Total expenses
$28,056,443
2023
Total assets
$20,949,541
2023
Num. employees
23
2023

Program areas at Carbon Mapper

Carbon Mapper was formed in 2020 with the goal to improve global monitoring of methane and carbon dioxide. To do this we use remote sensing technology to detect, pinpoint and quantify methane emissions at the scale of individual facilities. To deliver on these goals Carbon Mapper leads a public-private partnership program to catalyze a global climate data service for the mitigation of methane and carbon dioxide emissions using satellite and airborne remote sensing data. Carbon Mappers role in the public-private partnership is to manage the demonstration and technology transfer phase of this program, and to provide long-term stewardship of a global data portal for methane and CO2 data dissemination as well as research, outreach and advocacy programs. In Phase 1, the Carbon Mapper program will develop and deploy two satellites in 2024
infrastructure, landfills, dairies, wastewater plants, and other facilities. Carbon Mapper will collect and monitor the emissions data for use in its scientific and educational activities described below. Data analysis: Carbon Mapper will analyze the data using accepted scientific methodologies to pinpoint and quantify methane and carbon dioxide leaks around the globe. Carbon Mappers purpose in collecting and analyzing the data is to enable facility operators, regulators, and the general public to make informed decisions regarding leaks and their effect on climate, with the ultimate goal of reducing methane and carbon dioxide in earths atmosphere. (Continued on Schedule O)
for a 9-month demonstration phase, laying the foundation for Phase 2, in which the goal is to expand to an operational constellation of satellites with the capabilities to provide daily to weekly real-time monitoring of methane and CO2 emissions. Meanwhile, to pave the way for the satellite program, Carbon Mapper executes airborne surveys to collect methane and CO2 data over domestic and international targets. To achieve its mission, Carbon Mapper conducts the activities described below:1)Scientific data collection and analysis Data collection: Carbon Mapper will apply advanced visible-infrared imaging spectroscopy using sensors to be installed on satellites. Once in orbit, the sensors will be able to pinpoint point source emissions of methane and carbon dioxide, the two most important greenhouse gasses, from oil and gas production, natural gas

Who funds Carbon Mapper

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Windward FundEnvironmental Programs$20,000,000
Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the EnvironmentGrants To Protect the Environment$8,000,000
Bloomberg PhilanthropiesAccelerate Transition To Clean Energy$7,598,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Carbon Mapper

NameTitleCompensation
Riley DurenDirector and Chief Executive Officer$160,373
Judy Lai-NorlingChief Operating Officer$223,171
Jade DhatchayangkulChief Financial Officer$159,838
Dr. Greg AsnerChief Science Officer
Robbie SchinglerCo - Founder and Cso, Planet Read More
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Carbon Mapper

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$15,523,314
Program services$1,600,448
Investment income and dividends$572,455
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-1,721
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$17,694,496

Form 990s for Carbon Mapper

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082023-12-13990View PDF
2022-082022-12-13990View PDF
2021-082022-01-12990View PDF

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Data update history
February 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
February 3, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $8,000,000 from The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Research centersEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyPollutionEnvironment
Characteristics
Conducts researchTax deductible donations
General information
Address
12 S Raymond Ave B
Pasadena, CA 91105
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
carbonmapper.org/ 
Phone
(626) 698-8186
IRS details
EIN
85-3149996
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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