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EIN 88-0587390

Climate Breakthrough

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
City
Berkeley
State
California
Year formed
2022
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
Description
Climate Breakthrough supports ambitious and transformative climate initiatives worldwide to swiftly and justly close the gap between today's world and a sustainable future. In 2022, they identified potential grantees through their global scout network and awarded three grants to support large-scale climate mitigation strategies. They further supported grantees by providing capacity building services such as impact and learning, organizational development, and executive coaching.
Total revenues
$54,540,237
2023
Total expenses
$19,048,278
2023
Total assets
$55,924,205
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at Climate Breakthrough

Climate Breakthrough worked with our network of scouts around the globe to identify potential grantees and ultimately awarded three grants in support of large-scale Climate mitigation strategies. Climate Breakthrough supported grantees with capacity building services, including those focused on impact and learning, organizational development, and executive coaching.

Grants made by Climate Breakthrough

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Dalberg CatalystTo Support Sustainable Economic Solutions in Africa.$2,656,648
Emerald Cities CollaborativeTo Support Cultural Solutions To De-Carbonization.$2,633,963
Bold Education FundGeneral Operating Support$300,000
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Climate Breakthrough

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)General$7,797,805
David and Lucile Packard FoundationConservation and Science$6,000,000
The JPB FoundationThe Climate Breakthrough Project - Proposal for Us-Based Awardees$1,100,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Climate Breakthrough

NameTitleCompensation
Rachel FergusonPresident and Executive Director$98,908
Savanna FergusonExecutive Director
Dawn BickettDirector of Operations$92,083
Jessica GaleriaDirector of Philanthropy Partnerships
Alex WangDirector of Programs
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Climate Breakthrough

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$54,539,466
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
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$771
Total revenues$54,540,237

Form 990s for Climate Breakthrough

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF

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UnboundKansas City, KS$139,968,625
Global Fund to End Modern SlaveryWashington, DC$16,703,637
People's Courage InternationalWashington, DC$28,642,347
Mercury OneIrving, TX$35,284,282
The Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA$84,464,278
Human Rights Foundation (HRF)New York, NY$17,478,062
Data update history
January 6, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $7,797,805 from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)
January 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 13 new personnel
January 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 14, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
PollutionEnvironmentHuman servicesHuman rights
Characteristics
Operates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2625 Alcatraz Ave 116
Berkeley, CA 94705
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
climatebreakthrough.org/ 
Phone
(510) 224-4184
IRS details
EIN
88-0587390
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2022
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
NAICS code, primary
813311: Human Rights Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0282018
FTB Entity ID
5112670
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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