Liabilities / Assets
62nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.
Climate Reality Action Fund
990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 68-0666110
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.09x
Liabilities / Revenue
58th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
98th percentile
Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
70th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
95th percentile
Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
100th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$506,018
Up $417,630 (+472%) from 2016
Net Assets
Up$457,966
Up $409,539 (+846%) from 2016
Liabilities
Up$48,052
Up $8,091 (+20%) from 2016
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$500,100
Up $500,084 (+3125525%) from 2016
Expenses
Down$20,214
Down $107,132 (-84%) from 2016
Net Income
Up$479,886
Up $607,216 (+477%) from 2016
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
- Signed
- Nov 13, 2020
- Return Version
- 2019v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $500,100
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The climate reality action fund is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded by nobel laureate and former us vice president al gore to force climate action to the top of the political agenda worldwide.
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $1,994 | $505,020 | ▲ $503,026 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $508 | $613 | ▲ $105 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $605 | $385 | ▼ $220 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $3,107 | $506,018 | ▲ $502,911 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $25,027 | $46,327 | ▲ $21,300 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | - | $1,725 | - |
| Total Liabilities | $25,027 | $48,052 | ▲ $23,025 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $-21,920 | $457,966 | ▲ $479,886 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $-21,920 | $457,966 | ▲ $479,886 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $3,107 | $506,018 | ▲ $502,911 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $0 | $11,637 | $11,637 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Larry J Schweiger | Chairman |
| Kenneth Berlin | CEO (see Schedule O) |
| Tammy Snyder Murphy | Secretary |
| George T Frampton Jr | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $500,096
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $4
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $500,096
- Change in Net Assets
- $479,886
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $500,100
- Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
- $0
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $0
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $500,100
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $500,100
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $11,302 |
| Other Expenses | $8,912 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $712 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $3,271 | $4,043 | $361 | $7,675 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $1,614 | $4,744 | $178 | $6,536 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $853 | $1,054 | $94 | $2,001 |
| Payroll Taxes | $306 | $377 | $34 | $717 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $252 | $308 | $29 | $589 |
| Other Expenses | - | $461 | - | $461 |
| Office Expenses | $5 | $337 | - | $342 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $137 | $167 | $16 | $320 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $6,438 | $13,064 | $712 | $20,214 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $20,214 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $20,214 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $20,214 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $0 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Due to the Climate Reality Project | $46,327 |
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 climate reality action funds' chief financial officer will receive the form 990 from its accounting firm. The chief financial officer will forward the form 990 to board members for their review. Board members may then forward questions, if any, to the chief financial officer. The chief financial officer will work with its accounting firm to address the questions from the board, if any, prior to filing.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“Each director, principal officer, and any member of the committee with governing board delegated powers must annually sign a statement which affirms such person: (i) has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy; (ii) has read and understands the policy; (iii) has agreed to comply with the policy; and (iv) understands the organization is charitable, and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption, it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. The organization also conducts periodic reviews and consults wih third parties to determine whether the compensation and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and whether the partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management conform to the organization's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect the climate reality action fund reasonable investment or payment of goods and services, further charitable purposes, and do not result to inurement, impermissible private benefit, or in an excessive benefit transaction.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A
“Climate reality action fund relies on the climate reality project to set officer compensation. The climate reality project is an affiliated organization not related for tax purposes. The climate reality project's process is as follows: the board of directors has set a compensation level consistent with salaries of executive officers at other major national environmental organizations and have referred to relevant compensation studies with the final acceptance of the board. The most recent compensation review took place in november 2019.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Climate reality action fund makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A:
“Kenneth berlin, ceo, is compensated by an affiliated organization not related for tax purposes, the climate reality project. For the year ended 12/31/2019, the action fund reimbursed the climate reality project for his allocable share of compensation. $1,795 reportable compensation $206 benefits $2,001 total reimbursed”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Climate Reality Action Fund
- EIN
- 68-0666110
- Phone
- 2025679800
- Address
- 555 11TH STREET NW NO 601, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Signing Officer
- Name
- Kenneth Berlin
- Title
- CEO
- Phone
- 2025679800
- Signed
- 2020-11-13
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Kenneth Berlin
- Formed
- 2007
- Legal Domicile
- Dc
- Voting Board Members
- 3
- Independent Board Members
- 3
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3
Preparer
- Firm
- Gelman Rosenberg & Freedman
- Address
- 4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 800N, BETHESDA, MD 20814-2930
- Preparer
- Richard J Locastro CPA
- Phone
- 3019519090
Supplemental Narrative
Financial Statement Notes
PART X, LINE 2:
“For the year ended december 31, 2019, the action fund has documented its consideration of fasb asc 740-10, income taxes, that provides guidance for reporting uncertainty in income taxes and has determined that no material uncertain tax positions qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE CLIMATE REALITY ACTION FUNDS' CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER WILL RECEIVE THE FORM 990 FROM ITS ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER WILL FORWARD THE FORM 990 TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR REVIEW. BOARD MEMBERS MAY THEN FORWARD QUESTIONS, IF ANY, TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER WILL WORK WITH ITS ACCOUNTING FIRM TO ADDRESS THE QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD, IF ANY, PRIOR TO FILING. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, AND ANY MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS MUST ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: (I) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; (II) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; (III) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND (IV) UNDERSTANDS THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE, AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION, IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONDUCTS PERIODIC REVIEWS AND CONSULTS WIH THIRD PARTIES TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE, BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION, AND WHETHER THE PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES, AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT CONFORM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S WRITTEN POLICIES, ARE PROPERLY RECORDED, REFLECT THE CLIMATE REALITY ACTION FUND REASONABLE INVESTMENT OR PAYMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES, FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES, AND DO NOT RESULT TO INUREMENT, IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT, OR IN AN EXCESSIVE BENEFIT TRANSACTION. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | CLIMATE REALITY ACTION FUND RELIES ON THE CLIMATE REALITY PROJECT TO SET OFFICER COMPENSATION. THE CLIMATE REALITY PROJECT IS AN AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION NOT RELATED FOR TAX PURPOSES. THE CLIMATE REALITY PROJECT'S PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS SET A COMPENSATION LEVEL CONSISTENT WITH SALARIES OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AT OTHER MAJOR NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND HAVE REFERRED TO RELEVANT COMPENSATION STUDIES WITH THE FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE BOARD. THE MOST RECENT COMPENSATION REVIEW TOOK PLACE IN NOVEMBER 2019. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | CLIMATE REALITY ACTION FUND MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | KENNETH BERLIN, CEO, IS COMPENSATED BY AN AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION NOT RELATED FOR TAX PURPOSES, THE CLIMATE REALITY PROJECT. FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/2019, THE ACTION FUND REIMBURSED THE CLIMATE REALITY PROJECT FOR HIS ALLOCABLE SHARE OF COMPENSATION. $1,795 REPORTABLE COMPENSATION $206 BENEFITS $2,001 TOTAL REIMBURSED |
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Displayed year
2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $506,018
- Liabilities
- $48,052
- Net assets
- $457,966
- Revenue
- $500,100
- Expenses
- $20,214
- Net income
- $479,886