Civic Intelligence

Climate Science Legal Defense Fund

EIN 47-1941171 • 501(c)3 • New York, NY

Profile

The climate science legal defense fund provides legal assistance to climate science researchers and institutions facing legal challenges by politically and ideologically motivated groups.

475 Riverside Drive 246New York, NY 10115

www.climatesciencedefensefund.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

46th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 46% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

62nd percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

68th percentile

$103,400

Higher top officer pay than 68% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 22.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

52nd percentile

4.4%

Faster asset growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,297,929

Up $54,461 (+4.4%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$27,207

Up $3,677 (+16%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,270,722

Up $50,784 (+4.2%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue46th percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$465,503

Down $60,296 (-11%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$414,719

Up $47,708 (+13%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$50,784

Down $108,004 (-68%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth52nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2014: $37,919Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $96,320Liabilities 2015: $3,835Net Assets 2015: $92,4852015Assets 2016: $294,945Liabilities 2016: $4,241Net Assets 2016: $290,7042016Assets 2017: $569,330Liabilities 2017: $14,757Net Assets 2017: $554,5732017Assets 2018: $790,648Liabilities 2018: $9,455Net Assets 2018: $781,1932018Assets 2019: $805,332Liabilities 2019: $18,478Net Assets 2019: $786,8542019Assets 2020: $759,396Liabilities 2020: $48,487Net Assets 2020: $710,9092020Assets 2021: $962,460Liabilities 2021: $53,230Net Assets 2021: $909,2302021Assets 2022: $1,087,317Liabilities 2022: $26,167Net Assets 2022: $1,061,1502022Assets 2023: $1,243,468Liabilities 2023: $23,530Net Assets 2023: $1,219,9382023Assets 2024: $1,297,929Liabilities 2024: $27,207Net Assets 2024: $1,270,7222024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,297,929
Liabilities$27,207
Net Assets$1,270,722
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth22nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $55,462Expenses 2014: $17,543Net Income 2014: $37,9192014Revenue 2015: $206,288Expenses 2015: $151,722Net Income 2015: $54,5662015Revenue 2016: $378,392Expenses 2016: $165,173Net Income 2016: $213,2192016Revenue 2017: $584,817Expenses 2017: $320,948Net Income 2017: $263,8692017Revenue 2018: $738,814Expenses 2018: $512,194Net Income 2018: $226,6202018Revenue 2019: $503,886Expenses 2019: $498,225Net Income 2019: $5,6612019Revenue 2020: $368,767Expenses 2020: $444,712Net Income 2020: -$75,9452020Revenue 2021: $570,528Expenses 2021: $372,207Net Income 2021: $198,3212021Revenue 2022: $518,631Expenses 2022: $366,711Net Income 2022: $151,9202022Revenue 2023: $525,799Expenses 2023: $367,011Net Income 2023: $158,7882023Revenue 2024: $465,503Expenses 2024: $414,719Net Income 2024: $50,7842024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$465,503
Expenses$414,719
Net Income$50,784
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$1,297,929
Liabilities
$27,207
Net assets
$1,270,722
Revenue
$465,503
Expenses
$414,719
Net income
$50,784
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.30$0.03$1.27$0.47$0.41$0.05
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.24$0.02$1.22$0.53$0.37$0.16
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.09$0.03$1.06$0.52$0.37$0.15
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.96$0.05$0.91$0.57$0.37$0.20
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.76$0.05$0.71$0.37$0.44$0.08
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.81$0.02$0.79$0.50$0.50$0.01
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.79$0.01$0.78$0.74$0.51$0.23
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.57$0.01$0.55$0.58$0.32$0.26
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.29$0.00$0.29$0.38$0.17$0.21
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.09$0.21$0.15$0.05
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.06$0.02$0.04
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 22, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$465,503
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The climate science legal defense fund (csldf) protects the scientific endeavor by putting our legal expertise to work for scientists who are threatened or silenced for doing their jobs. Our efforts and educational resources preserve and expand scientists' rights and strengthen legal protections to promote scientific integrity.

The climate science legal defense fund provides legal assistance to climate science researchers and institutions facing legal challenges by politically and ideologically motivated groups.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$865,346$942,634▲ $77,288
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$282,509$333,093▲ $50,584
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$16,707$17,186▲ $479
Pledges and Grants Receivable$76,181$2,653▼ $73,528
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$695$333▼ $362
Total Assets$1,243,468$1,297,929▲ $54,461
Other Assets Total$2,030$2,030→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$23,530$27,207▲ $3,677
Total Liabilities$23,530$27,207▲ $3,677
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,159,938$1,270,722▲ $110,784
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$60,000$0▼ $60,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,219,938$1,270,722▲ $50,784
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,243,468$1,297,929▲ $54,461

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$18,750$18,750
Equipment$333$5,165$5,498
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay68th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lauren KurtzExecutive DirectorFT$103,333$67$103,400

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joshua WolfeChair of the Board
Andrew FreyVice-chair of the Board
Aradhna TripatiDirector
Charles ZellerDirector
Cymie PayneDirector
Katrina KuhDirector
Michael GerrardDirector
Michael OppenheimerDirector
Naomi OreskesDirector
Peter FontaineDirector (from Dec 2024)
Scott MandiaSecretary
Jeffrey MastersTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$462,821
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2,334
Other Revenue
$348
All Other Contributions
$462,009
Change in Net Assets
$50,784

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$465,503
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$30,710
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$496,213
Total Revenue per Form 990
$465,503
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$208,810
Other Expenses$205,909
Total Fundraising Expense$78,719
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$21,259$34,166$59,632$115,057
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$89,919$6,237$7,244$103,400
Other Salaries and Wages$74,278--$74,278
Occupancy$18,252$795$794$19,841
Insurance$5,000$14,773-$19,773
Office Expenses$123$11,593$7,688$19,404
Payroll Taxes$14,262$1,584$577$16,423
Other Employee Benefits$14,709--$14,709
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,200-$14,200
Conferences and Meetings$9,487--$9,487
Information Technology$3,303$139$2,736$6,178
Advertising$1,346$172$48$1,566
Depreciation Depletion-$362-$362
Travel$41--$41
Total Functional Expenses$251,979$84,021$78,719$414,719

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$445,429
Expenses per Audited Statements$414,719
Total Expenses per Form 990$414,719
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$30,710
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The prepared form 990 is reviewed by the organization's governing body before the return is filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Annually all directors and officers complete and sign a statement that provides information regarding their interests and those of their family members that could give rise to conflicts. The members of the governing body make determinations of whether a conflict exists and review actual conflicts. Any person with a conflict is prohibited from participating in the governing body's deliberations and decisions in the transaction.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Compensation for management personnel is compared to the industry standards of similar organization's upon first hiring. All subsequent raises are reviewed and approved by the board of directors. The board incorporates the overall financial health of the organization into their decision making.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
EIN
47-1941171
Phone
6468010853
Address
475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE 246, NEW YORK, NY 10115

Signing Officer

Name
Lauren Kurtz
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6468010853
Signed
2025-09-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lauren Kurtz
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
230 PARK AVE FL 3, NEW YORK, NY 10169-0005
Preparer
Yigit Uctum CPA
Phone
2125511724
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A:

“Climate science legal defense fund leases employees from a professional employment organization, trinet. The employees are considered common law employees of climate science legal defense fund, however, trinet is the employer of record and employees get their w2s from trinet.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultants: program service expenses 21,259. Management and general expenses 20,535. Fundraising expenses 59,632. Total expenses 101,426. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 13,631. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 13,631.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0SEE SCHEDULE OTHE CLIMATE SCIENCE LEGAL DEFENSE FUND (CSLDF) PROTECTS THE SCIENTIFIC ENDEAVOR BY PUTTING OUR LEGAL EXPERTISE TO WORK FOR SCIENTISTS WHO ARE THREATENED OR SILENCED FOR DOING THEIR JOBS. OUR EFFORTS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES PRESERVE AND EXPAND SCIENTISTS' RIGHTS AND STRENGTHEN LEGAL PROTECTIONS TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CLIMATE SCIENCE LEGAL DEFENSE FUND LEASES EMPLOYEES FROM A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT ORGANIZATION, TRINET. THE EMPLOYEES ARE CONSIDERED COMMON LAW EMPLOYEES OF CLIMATE SCIENCE LEGAL DEFENSE FUND, HOWEVER, TRINET IS THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD AND EMPLOYEES GET THEIR W2S FROM TRINET.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ANNUALLY ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS COMPLETE AND SIGN A STATEMENT THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR INTERESTS AND THOSE OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY MAKE DETERMINATIONS OF WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND REVIEW ACTUAL CONFLICTS. ANY PERSON WITH A CONFLICT IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE GOVERNING BODY'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS IN THE TRANSACTION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COMPENSATION FOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL IS COMPARED TO THE INDUSTRY STANDARDS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATION'S UPON FIRST HIRING. ALL SUBSEQUENT RAISES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD INCORPORATES THE OVERALL FINANCIAL HEALTH OF THE ORGANIZATION INTO THEIR DECISION MAKING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 21,259. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 20,535. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 59,632. TOTAL EXPENSES 101,426. PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 13,631. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 13,631.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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