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Climate Defense Project

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 81-3513347

Sep 01, 2021 to Aug 31, 2022 • Filed on Feb 06, 2023

Organization Profilewww.climatedefenseproject.org

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PO Box 3878Berkeley, CA 94703

(510) 883-3118

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

83rd percentile

36%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$57,562

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.9% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

129%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

169%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$204,236

Up $115,226 (+129%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$204,236

Up $115,226 (+129%) from 2021

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin83rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$320,750

Up $201,359 (+169%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$205,524

Up $74,369 (+57%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$115,226

Up $126,990 (+1079%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2018: $161,315Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $161,3152018Assets 2019: $147,572Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $147,5722019Assets 2020: $100,774Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $100,7742020Assets 2021: $89,010Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $89,0102021Assets 2022: $204,236Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $204,2362022Assets 2023: $271,928Liabilities 2023: $220Net Assets 2023: $271,7082023Assets 2024: $594,035Liabilities 2024: -$31Net Assets 2024: $594,0662024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$204,236
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$204,236
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth90th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2018: $281,775Expenses 2018: $144,820Net Income 2018: $136,9552018Revenue 2019: $164,559Expenses 2019: $178,156Net Income 2019: -$13,5972019Revenue 2020: $113,863Expenses 2020: $160,662Net Income 2020: -$46,7992020Revenue 2021: $119,391Expenses 2021: $131,155Net Income 2021: -$11,7642021Revenue 2022: $320,750Expenses 2022: $205,524Net Income 2022: $115,2262022Revenue 2023: $273,710Expenses 2023: $206,238Net Income 2023: $67,4722023Revenue 2024: $716,094Expenses 2024: $393,736Net Income 2024: $322,3582024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$320,750
Expenses$205,524
Net Income$115,226
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2021 to Aug 31, 2022
Signed
Feb 6, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$320,750
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Climate Defense Project is a nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for public purposes. The Specific purpose of this corporation is to further climate justice through creative advocacy.

Climate Defense Project provides legal and intellectual support to the climate movement through legal representation, public education, and rights training. Its main activities are supporting fossil fuel divestment campaigns, criminal cases involving climate protesters, research, and publication of educational materials.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$89,010$204,236▲ $115,226
Total Assets$89,010$204,236▲ $115,226
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$89,010$204,236▲ $115,226
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$89,010$204,236▲ $115,226
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$89,010$204,236▲ $115,226
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Alexander MarquardtExecutive Director, Staff AttorneyFT$57,562$57,562
Kelsey SkaggsExecutive Director, Staff AttorneyFT$57,562$57,562
Joseph HamiltonSecretary, Treasurer, Staff AttorneyPT$18,438$18,438

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jacqueline GallantBoard Member
Jamila RaqibBoard Member
Marla MarcumBoard Member
Wayne HsiungBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$320,750
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$320,750
Change in Net Assets
$115,226
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$190,361
Total Fundraising Expense$19,055
Other Expenses$15,163
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$141,174$17,647$17,647$176,468
Payroll Taxes$11,115$1,389$1,389$13,893
Fees for Services Accounting$4,356$2,191-$6,547
Information Technology-$5,348-$5,348
Office Expenses$495$721-$1,216
Fees for Services Other$571--$571
Other Expenses$-1$0$0$-1
Total Functional Expenses$157,710$28,759$19,055$205,524
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
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
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

“A draft of the organization's Form 990 was distributed to all members of the board and all members reviewed the draft for accuracy and consistency. Treasurer Joseph Hamilton and Secretary Alexander Marquardt responded to queries from board members on specific items. After all members had the opportunity to ask questions and submit corrections, a final Form 990 was distributed to all members of the board for a vote. The board unanimously approved the Form 990 for submission.”

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

“The organization monitored and enforced compliance with its written conflict of interest policy by requesting regular updates from board members during calls and via email discussion regarding professional and personal activities that might constitute conflicts of interest and by encouraging members to report any conflicts. No conflicts were discovered.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“As with its Form 1023, the organization makes available its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request via email to members of the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Climate Defense Project
EIN
81-3513347
Phone
5108833118
Address
PO Box 3878, Berkeley, CA 94703

Signing Officer

Name
Joseph Hamilton
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7819560709
Signed
2023-02-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joseph Hamilton
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
3
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Jeffrey Davidson
Address
4218 Skeffington Court, Southport, NC 28461
Preparer
Jeffrey Davidson
Phone
4152300244
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A draft of the organization's Form 990 was distributed to all members of the board and all members reviewed the draft for accuracy and consistency. Treasurer Joseph Hamilton and Secretary Alexander Marquardt responded to queries from board members on specific items. After all members had the opportunity to ask questions and submit corrections, a final Form 990 was distributed to all members of the board for a vote. The board unanimously approved the Form 990 for submission.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization monitored and enforced compliance with its written conflict of interest policy by requesting regular updates from board members during calls and via email discussion regarding professional and personal activities that might constitute conflicts of interest and by encouraging members to report any conflicts. No conflicts were discovered.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2As with its Form 1023, the organization makes available its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request via email to members of the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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ReasonableCauseExplanation/ExplanationTxt0The organization underwent a sudden change in management during the year. It reached out to its preparer (Jeffrey Davidson CPA) to file for an extension but missed the deadline by only a few days. At his recommendation, the organization immediately undertook preparations to file the return as quickly as possible. As this is the first instance, the organization kindly requests waiver of this penalty.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$204,236
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$204,236
Revenue
$320,750
Expenses
$205,524
Net income
$115,226
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.94$0.00$5.94$7.16$3.94$3.22
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.72$0.00$2.72$2.74$2.06$0.67
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$0.00$2.04$3.21$2.06$1.15
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.89$0.00$0.89$1.19$1.31$0.12
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.01$0.00$1.01$1.14$1.61$0.47
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.48$0.00$1.48$1.65$1.78$0.14
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.61$0.00$1.61$2.82$1.45$1.37