Program areas at Climate Imperative Foundation
In 2022, Climate Imperative Foundation granted to organizations and institutions that, through research, education, analysis, and outreach, advanced low-carbon policies in the u.s. and other countries. Accomplishments included (but were not limited to) educating government officials about policy options to promote low-carbon development; adoption of clean vehicle standards, clean power standards, and economy-wide carbon reduction goals; development of new low-carbon policy ideas customized for local contexts; and educating the public, stakeholders, and officials about the benefits of a transition to clean energy.
Grants made by Climate Imperative Foundation
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| The Energy Foundation | To Support Analysis and Education About Clean and Healthy Cities, A Safe Climate Future and Clean and Healthy Transportation Policies | 2022-12 | $18,500,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | To Support Research, Education, and Outreach About Transitioning From Coal To Clean Energy, Transitioning From Fossil Fuels To Clean Energy and Clean and Healthy Homes | 2022-12 | $13,312,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To Support Research, Education, and Outreach About A Safe Climate Future, Clean and Healthy Homes and Clean Air Policies | 2022-12 | $10,400,000 |
| ...and 72 more grants made totalling $98,867,801 |
Who funds Climate Imperative Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Climate Imperative Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Christina Fernandes | Secretary and Treasurer | $0 | 2023-06-03 |
| Tara S. Marathe | Chief of Staff | | 2023-06-03 |
| Sonia Aggarwal | Vice President | | 2023-06-03 |
| Bruce Nilles | Executive Director | | 2023-06-03 |
| Jenny Edwards | Director of Policy | | 2023-06-03 |
| ...and 10 more key personnel |
Financials for Climate Imperative Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $289,369,825 | $221,528,415 | 30.6% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $95,099 | $5,237 | 1715.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $289,464,924 | $221,533,652 | 30.7% |
Organizations like Climate Imperative Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| ClimateWorks Foundation | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $330,535,203 |
| Alliance To End Plastic Waste | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $76,853,891 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | 501(c)(3) | Boulder, CO | $116,983,377 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $186,185,838 |
| Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $284,762,302 |
| National Geographic Society (NGS) | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $157,560,446 |
| United States Energy Foundation | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $133,310,567 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $87,746,859 |
| Triumph Gulf Coast | 501(c)(3) | Tallahassee, FL | $85,000,000 |
| Center for Sustainable Energy | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $274,170,879 |
Data update history
January 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
PollutionEnvironment
Characteristics
Provides grantsOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- 98 Battery St 202
- San Francisco, CA 94111
- Metro area
- San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
- Website URL
- climateimperative.org/Â
- Phone
- (415) 799-2162
IRS details
- EIN
- 84-5024713
- Fiscal year end
- December
- 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
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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