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EIN 88-4336644

Climate Lead

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
38
City
San Francisco
State
California
Year formed
2022
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
Description
Climate Lead mobilizes and channels the creativity, passion, and generosity of philanthropists to address the profound challenge of climate change. It balances rigor with urgency, engaging donors through expert insights and tailored giving opportunities that intersect with health, poverty, food and water, economic justice, and biodiversity. Climate Lead sources and vets high-impact climate solutions and provides tailored guidance, connections to peers, and access to a diverse expert network.
Total revenues
$30,996,407
2023
Total expenses
$8,032,329
2023
Total assets
$24,402,091
2023
Num. employees
38
2023

Program areas at Climate Lead

Climate Lead provides tailored guidance, connections to peers and a diverse expert network, and sources an array of opportunities to fund high-impact Climate solutions with a proven or clear potential for impact.

Who funds Climate Lead

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)General$10,247,809
William and Flora Hewlett FoundationFor General Operating Support$10,000,000
William and Flora Hewlett FoundationFor General Operating Support$3,000,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Climate Lead

NameTitleCompensation
Jennifer MarlowChief Communications Officer$302,987
Robynn SteffenExecutive Vice President , Philanthropy$443,557
Christopher KyriacouDirector , Presidents Office$193,330
Gaurav VashistMD of Finance , Op and People$186,975
Gideon BreslerSenior Philanthropy Advisor$223,836
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Climate Lead

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$30,914,476
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$81,931
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$30,996,407

Form 990s for Climate Lead

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF

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Data update history
February 13, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 12, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,247,809 from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $3,000,000 from Sequoia Climate Foundation
June 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
PollutionEnvironment
Characteristics
Operates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 Ferry Building 350
San Francisco, CA 94111
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Francisco County, CA
Website URL
climatelead.org/ 
Phone
(877) 829-5500
IRS details
EIN
88-4336644
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
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife 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
CT0286164
FTB Entity ID
5518715
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-05
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