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EIN 47-1941171

Climate Science Legal Defense Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
New York
State
New York
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
Description
The Climate Science Legal Defense Fund protects the scientific endeavor by providing legal assistance to climate researchers, experts, and institutions facing challenges from politically and ideologically motivated groups. Its efforts preserve and expand scientists' rights and responsibilities while educating both the scientific community and the public about legal issues surrounding scientific work.
Total revenues
$525,799
2023
Total expenses
$367,011
2023
Total assets
$1,243,468
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Climate Science Legal Defense Fund

The Climate Science Legal Defense Fund works to educate the scientific community about their rights and their responsibilities regarding Legal issues surrounding their work, as well as educate the public on Legal issues facing scientists. Csldf also serves as a clearinghouse for information related to Legal actions taken against scientists in order to provide lawyers representing scientists with information about past cases and strategies. The Climate Science Legal Defense Fund takes an active interest in litigation involving scientists, including helping raise funds for scientists' Defense, serving as a resource in finding pro bono representation, filing court papers urging the protection of Science and scientists, and providing support during difficult litigation or threatened litigation.

Who funds Climate Science Legal Defense Fund

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Common Sense FundTo Support the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund's (Csldf)mission To Protect the Scientific Endeavor By Providing Support and Resources To Scientists Who Are Threatened, Harassed Or Attacked for Doing Their Job.$60,000
Ronald W Naito MD FoundationGeneral Operating$25,000
The Kaplen Brothers FundGeneral Operating Support$25,000
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at Climate Science Legal Defense Fund

NameTitleCompensation
Lauren KurtzExecutive Director$88,000
Charles ZellerTreasurer$0
Andrew FreyVice President$0
Scott MandiaSecretary$0
Joshua WolfePresident$0

Financials for Climate Science Legal Defense Fund

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$522,694
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2,810
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$295
Total revenues$525,799

Form 990s for Climate Science Legal Defense Fund

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-07990View PDF
2022-122023-10-04990View PDF
2021-122022-10-27990View PDF
2020-122021-10-27990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Kurtz Family Foundation Trust
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Kaplen Brothers Fund
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Common Sense Fund
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchPartially liquidatedNational levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
475 Riverside Dr Suite 246
New York, NY 10115
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
csldf.org/ 
Phone
(646) 801-0853
IRS details
EIN
47-1941171
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy 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
CT0268124
FTB Entity ID
4544020
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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