Program areas at VCS
VCS Program: The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program certifies projects that reduce and remove greenhouse gas emissions. Projects undergo a rigorous development and assessment process before applying for registration with the VCS Program. Projects are issued with verified carbon units which they can use to finance their activities.
SDVISta Program: The Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard (SD VISta) is a framework for assessing and reporting on the sustainable development benefits of project-based activities. It helps unlock new sources of finance to support and scale up high-impact efforts that align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
CCB Program: The Climate Community and Biodiversity (CCB) Standards program certifies projects that simultaneously address climate change, support local communities and smallholders, and conserve biodiversity. The CCB Standards are often used in conjunction with VCS Program-certified land management projects, including reforestation, afforestation, vegetation, forest restoration, agroforestry and sustainable agriculture projects.
Grants made by VCS
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Rainforest Alliance | Develop Pilots in the Landscale Project | 2022-12 | $84,066 |
Who funds Verra (VCS)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at VCS
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Judith Simon | President and Interim Chief Executive Officer | $337,453 | 2024-07-01 |
| William Ferretti | Chief Operating and Financial Officer | $320,731 | 2023-12-31 |
| Hillary Navarro | Chief Communications Officer | $184,168 | 2023-12-31 |
| Toby Janson-Smith | Chief Innovation Officer | $286,010 | 2023-12-31 |
| Farhan Ahmed | Chief Program Officer | $233,167 | 2023-12-31 |
| ...and 16 more key personnel |
Financials for VCS
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $16,137 | $492,748 | -96.7% |
| Program services | $28,157,921 | $31,441,144 | -10.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $1,630,873 | $490,364 | 232.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $-14 | -100% |
| 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 | $29,804,931 | $32,424,242 | -8.1% |
Organizations like VCS
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Multiplier | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $56,443,318 |
| Carbon180 | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $7,850,496 |
| The Climate Reality Project | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $23,180,204 |
| International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $17,046,356 |
| Groundwork USA | 501(c)(3) | Yonkers, NY | $9,542,277 |
| Earthworks | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $12,529,855 |
| Clean Air Task Force (CATF) | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $51,134,505 |
| Standearth | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $13,774,015 |
| New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission | 501(c)(3) | Lowell, MA | $19,161,123 |
| Southern Oklahoma Regional Disposal | 501(c)(3) | Ardmore, OK | $10,552,752 |
Data update history
September 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $168,177 from Rainforest Alliance November 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
PollutionEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1 Thomas Cir NW 1050
- Washington, DC 20005
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- District of Columbia, DC
- Website URL
- verra.org/Â
- Phone
- (202) 480-2282
IRS details
- EIN
- 27-0566795
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2009
- 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
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