Liabilities / Assets
23rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 23% of similar nonprofits.
Climate Imperative Foundation
990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 84-5024713
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.07x
Liabilities / Revenue
10th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 10% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
8th percentile
Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
5th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 5% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
2nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
11th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Flat$188,704,736
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
Flat$175,876,248
Flat from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$12,828,488
Flat from 2023
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Flat$206,658,028
Flat from 2023
Expenses
Flat$271,024,025
Flat from 2023
Net Income
Flat-$64,365,997
Flat from 2023
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
- Signed
- Nov 14, 2024
- Return Version
- 2023v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $206,658,028
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Climate imperative foundation's mission is to employ science and economics to cut global carbon emissions and to secure a better future for all.
To cut global carbon emissions at speed and scale, and secure a better future for all.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $120,000,000 | $100,762,365 | ▼ $19,237,635 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $105,856,964 | $87,835,561 | ▼ $18,021,403 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $24,782,991 | $106,810 | ▼ $24,676,181 |
| Accounts Receivable | $0 | - | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $0 | - | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | - | - |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | - | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $0 | - | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Intangible Assets | $0 | - | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $0 | - | - |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $0 | - | - |
| Total Assets | $250,639,955 | $188,704,736 | ▼ $61,935,219 |
| Other Assets Total | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Grants Payable | $7,030,321 | $11,623,000 | ▲ $4,592,679 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $3,761,858 | $1,205,488 | ▼ $2,556,370 |
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $0 | - | - |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $0 | - | - |
| Other Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Deferred Revenue | $0 | - | - |
| Escrow Account Liability | $0 | - | - |
| Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities | $0 | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | $10,792,179 | $12,828,488 | ▲ $2,036,309 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $124,869,986 | $107,270,903 | ▼ $17,599,083 |
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $114,977,790 | $68,605,345 | ▼ $46,372,445 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $239,847,776 | $175,876,248 | ▼ $63,971,528 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $250,639,955 | $188,704,736 | ▼ $61,935,219 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| - | Chair |
| - | President |
| - | Vice President As of 03/09/23 |
| - | Director |
| - | Director thru 02/23 |
| - | Secretary/Treasurer |
Highest Paid Contractors
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Innovation Policy and Technology LLC | Management and Research Services | 98 Battery St, Ste 202, San Francisco, CA 94111 | $19,591,088 |
| Holland & Knight | Policy Research | PO Box 936937, Ste 500, Atlanta, GA 31193 | $1,700,000 |
| K&L Gates | Legal Services | PO Box 830304, Philadelphia, PA 19182 | $549,127 |
| Arc Initiatives | Communications Services | 750 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 | $300,000 |
| CALSTART Inc | Policy Research | 48 S Chester Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106 | $200,000 |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $204,019,896
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $2,638,132
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $204,019,896
- Change in Net Assets
- $-64,365,997
Noncash Contribution Practices
- Property subject to holding requirements
- No
- Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
- No
- Third parties used for noncash contributions
- No
Noncash Contributions
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Publicly Traded | 1 | $35,853,896 | Selling cost |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 1 | $35,853,896 | - |
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $206,658,028
- Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
- $0
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $394,469
- Other Revenue Adjustments
- $0
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $207,052,497
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $206,658,028
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $247,103,213 |
| Other Expenses | $23,920,812 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $176,962,113 | - | - | $176,962,113 |
| Foreign Grants | $70,141,100 | - | - | $70,141,100 |
| Fees for Services Management | - | $17,591,088 | - | $17,591,088 |
| Fees for Services Other | $3,373,912 | $2,022,000 | $0 | $5,395,912 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $128,000 | $700,705 | - | $828,705 |
| Office Expenses | - | $41,643 | - | $41,643 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $35,070 | - | $35,070 |
| Travel | - | $7,765 | - | $7,765 |
| Interest | - | $7,568 | - | $7,568 |
| Insurance | - | $6,387 | - | $6,387 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | $5,000 | - | $5,000 |
| Other Expenses | - | $1,674 | - | $1,674 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $250,605,125 | $20,418,900 | $0 | $271,024,025 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $271,024,025 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $271,024,025 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $271,024,025 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $0 |
| Other Expense Adjustments | $0 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Energy Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support analysis and education about clean and healthy transportation policies | $27,000,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $25,550,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $19,573,080 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Boulder, CO | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $13,750,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and technical support on clean industrial practices | $7,439,000 |
| The Partnership Project | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education and outreach about clean transportation policies | $4,850,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | Washington DC, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about US energy systems | $3,691,000 |
| Building Decarbonization Coalition | Lewes, DE | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $3,500,000 |
| Windward Fund | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $3,332,786 |
| International Sustainable Energy Foundation | Austin, TX | 501(c)(3) | To support research, analysis and education about clean and healthy transportation policies | $3,223,000 |
| Vote Solar | Oakland, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean energy | $3,000,000 |
| Rockefeller Family Fund Inc | New York, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about US energy systems | $2,690,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about US energy systems | $2,500,000 |
| West Harlem Environmental Action Inc | New York, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $2,450,000 |
| International Council on Clean Transportation | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education and outreach on clean industrial practices | $2,425,000 |
| Climate Strategies Lab | Cincinnati, OH | 501(c)(3) | To support research and outreach about climate-friendly solid waste management | $2,157,459 |
| Evergreen Collaborative | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $2,000,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research and legal advocacy for clean industrial practices | $1,950,000 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about transitioning from coal to clean energy | $1,821,450 |
| BlueGreen Alliance Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean industrial practices | $1,700,000 |
| Community Foundation for the Alleghenies | Johnstown, PA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean industrial practices | $1,515,000 |
| Tsinghua Education Foundation Inc | Milpitas, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean electricity | $1,500,000 |
| ClimateWorks Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean transportation policies | $1,400,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach on the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy | $1,373,182 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $1,253,120 |
| Advanced Energy Economy Institute | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy | $1,150,000 |
| Securing America's Future Energy Foundation | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To promote clean industrial development | $1,075,000 |
| Appalachian Voices | Boone, NC | 501(c)(3) | To support the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy | $1,000,000 |
| Ceres Inc | Boston, MA | 501(c)(3) | To promote market development for clean products | $1,000,000 |
| Climate Jobs National Resource Center | New York, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support the equitable transition from fossil fuels to clean energy | $1,000,000 |
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education and outreach about clean transportation policies | $1,000,000 |
| Western Organization of Resource Councils Education Project | Billings, MT | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach on the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy | $1,000,000 |
| West Virginia Citizen Action Education Fund | Charleston, WV | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about transitioning from coal to clean energy | $950,000 |
| California Environmental Justice Alliance | Oakland, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy | $800,000 |
| Mighty Earth Inc | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and technical support on clean industrial practices | $800,000 |
| Association for Energy Affordability Inc | Bronx, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $758,420 |
| American Lung Association | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean air policies | $750,000 |
| GridLab Inc | Berkeley, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean electricity | $750,000 |
| Sunstone Strategies LLC | Oakland, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $750,000 |
| Western Resource Advocates | Boulder, CO | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach on the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy | $741,000 |
| Green & Healthy Homes Initiative Inc | Baltimore, MD | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $700,000 |
| Energy and Climate Transitions AI LLC | Berkeley, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean transportation policies | $650,000 |
| Electrification Coalition Foundation | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean transportation policies | $600,000 |
| Roosevelt Institute | New York, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education and outreach on clean industrial practices | $600,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | Little Rock, AR | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about transitioning from coal to clean energy | $578,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean energy technologies | $550,000 |
| Global Energy Monitor | Covina, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research and analysis about transitioning from coal to clean energy | $536,000 |
| Public Health Law Center Inc | Saint Paul, MN | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $508,986 |
| Climate Power Education Fund | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support federal policies for clean vehicles | $500,000 |
| Climate and Clean energy Equity Fund | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support the equitable transition from fossil fuels to clean energy | $500,000 |
| Institute of Transportation Study at UC Davis | Davis, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support analysis and education about clean and healthy transportation policies | $500,000 |
| Interfaith Conference Of Metropolitan Washington Inc | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean energy | $500,000 |
| Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management | Boston, MA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $500,000 |
| Physicians for Social Responsibility - Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $500,000 |
| Southern Alliance for Clean Energy | Knoxville, TN | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach on the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy | $500,000 |
| United Nations Foundation | Washington DC, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education and outreach about clean transportation policies | $500,000 |
| Clean Energy Buyers Institute | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean industrial practices | $495,000 |
| Food & Water Watch | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about US energy systems | $450,000 |
| Urban Green Council | New York, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $429,000 |
| Elevate Energy | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | To support education and technical assistance about clean and healthy homes | $416,727 |
| CALSTART Inc | Pasadena, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean transportation policies | $400,000 |
| Center for American Progress | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support strong public health protections | $400,000 |
| Emerald Cities Collaborative | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support education and technical assistance about clean and healthy homes | $400,000 |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center of the Midwest | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | To support the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy | $400,000 |
| Climate Solutions | Seattle, WA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $350,000 |
| Consumer Reports Inc | Yonkers, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean transportation policies | $350,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | San Francisco, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about US energy systems | $350,000 |
| Alliance for a Green Economy | Syracuse, NY | 501(c)(6) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $337,500 |
| Berkeley Lab Foundation | Oakland, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research about clean technologies | $325,000 |
| Climate Leadership Council | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education and outreach on responsible trade practices | $325,000 |
| Southern Renewable Energy Association | Little Rock, AR | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about transitioning from coal to clean energy | $325,000 |
| Catskill Mountainkeeper Inc | Livingston Manor, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $303,067 |
| Communities for a Better Environment | Huntington Park, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy | $300,000 |
| Environmental Protection Network | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support federal policies for clean air and water | $300,000 |
| Give2Asia | Oakland, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about transitioning from coal to clean energy | $300,000 |
| Iowa Environmental Council | Des Moines, IA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about transitioning from coal to clean energy | $300,000 |
| New Energy Economics | Boulder, CO | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about the economic benefits of clean energy | $300,000 |
| Public Citizen Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about consumer impacts of US energy systems | $300,000 |
| Purpose Foundation | Verbank, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about a safe climate future | $300,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington DC, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support analysis and education about a safe climate future | $300,000 |
| American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean industrial practices | $275,000 |
| Environment America Research & Policy Center | Denver, CO | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $271,300 |
| Californians Against Waste Foundation | Sacramento, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research and education about climate-friendly solid waste management | $268,880 |
| Fresh Energy | Saint Paul, MN | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $250,000 |
| Imagine Power LLC | New Rochelle, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach on the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy | $250,000 |
| Earthworks | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about US energy systems | $225,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | Merrifield, VA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about US energy systems | $225,000 |
| Hip Hop Caucus Education Fund Inc | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about consumer impacts of US energy systems | $209,000 |
| Citizens Action Coalition Education Fund Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean industrial practices | $200,000 |
| Innovation Center for Energy Transportation | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support analysis and education about clean and healthy transportation policies | $200,000 |
| Institute for Local Self-Reliance | Minneapolis, MN | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education and outreach about climate-friendly solid waste management | $200,000 |
| Frack Action Fund Inc | Highland, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $165,000 |
| Canary Media Inc | Basalt, CO | 501(c)(3) | To support education and outreach about US energy systems | $150,000 |
| Coltura | Seattle, WA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean transportation policies | $150,000 |
| Conservation Voters of South Carolina Education Fund | Columbia, SC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean transportation policies | $150,000 |
| New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc | Brooklyn, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $150,000 |
| New York University School of Law | New York, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $150,000 |
| Progress Texas | Dallas, TX | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about US energy systems | $150,000 |
| Physicians for Social Responsibility | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $136,000 |
| New York Public Interest Research Group Fund Inc | New York, NY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $125,000 |
| Together Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about consumer impacts of US energy systems | $125,000 |
| LA Compost | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education and outreach about climate-friendly solid waste management | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Bay Area Planning And Urban Research Association | San Francisco, CA | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $100,000 |
| Kentucky Resources Council Inc | Frankfort, KY | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and technical support on clean industrial practices | $89,356 |
| National Center for Healthy Housing Inc | Columbia, MD | 501(c)(3) | To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes | $85,000 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | - | To support research, education, and outreach about clean industrial practices | $75,000 |
| Houston Advanced Research Center | The Woodlands, TX | - | To support research, education, and outreach about consumer impacts of US energy systems | $59,300 |
| Zero Waste Washington | Seattle, WA | - | To support research, education and outreach about climate-friendly solid waste management | $50,000 |
| Clean Energy States Alliance Inc | Montpelier, VT | - | To convene decision-makers and practitioners working on clean energy | $30,000 |
International Summary
- Offices
- 0
- Employees
- 0
- Spending
- $70,141,100
International Compliance
- Foreign grant records maintained
- Yes
- Activity in boycott countries
- No
- Foreign corporation ownership
- No
- Foreign partnership interest
- No
- Interest in foreign trust
- No
- Passive foreign investment company interest
- No
- Transfers to foreign corporations
- No
International Activities
| Region | Activity | Services | Offices | Employees | Spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) | Grantmaking | - | 0 | 0 | $61,058,159 |
| East Asia and the Pacific | Grantmaking | - | 0 | 0 | $6,597,941 |
| South Asia | Grantmaking | - | 0 | 0 | $2,235,000 |
| South America | Grantmaking | - | 0 | 0 | $250,000 |
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
- Lobbying activity
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Interested-Person Transactions
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Hal Harvey, President owns 100% of Energy Innovation | Energy Innovation Policy and Technology, LLC provided management services and personnel expenses ($14,854,559) and research services ($2,000,000) to the organization during the year. All other fees ($2,736,529) were reimbursed for direct expenses. | No | $19,591,088 |
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons
“HAL HARVEY, SONIA AGGARWAL, AND CHRISTINA FERNANDES - Business relationship”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 3 Delegation of management duties
“The officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees of climate imperative foundation (cif): hal harvey (president), bruce nilles (executive director), mary anne hitt (senior director, us initiatives), christina fernandes (secretary/treasurer), fei meng (initiative director, china), marcus schneider (senior director, initiative planning), satkartar khalsa (initiative director, transportation), rekha rao (initiative director, electricity), sonia aggarwal (vice president), al armendariz (initiative director, industry), lindsay battenberg (program officer), stephanie epner (senior director, global initiatives), kathleen yip (program officer), erin malcolm-brandt (board liaison), and margaret garascia (initiative director, buildings), are employees of energy innovation policy and technology, llc (ei), the management company. The officers and employees are compensated by the management company for services performed for cif. Ei performed several management services for cif including the following: -strategic consulting and communication -grants administration services -finance and related services -research services -hal harvey received $602,813 of reportable compensation and $53,554 of other compensation during the year. -bruce nilles received $414,439 of reportable compensation and $32,152 of other compensation during the year. -mary anne hitt received $256,434 of reportable compensation and $40,667 of other compensation during the year. -christina fernandes received $237,469 of reportable compensation and $33,912 of other compensation during the year. -fei meng received $236,321 of reportable compensation and $49,617 of other compensation during the year. -marcus schneider received $235,832 of reportable compensation and $77,620 of other compensation during the year. -satkartar khalsa received $229,614 of reportable compensation and $66,854 of other compensation during the year. -rekha rao received $227,311 of reportable compensation and $27,955 of other compensation during the year. -sonia aggarwal received $215,244 of reportable compensation and $29,960 of other compensation during the year. -al armendariz received $188,276 of reportable compensation and $59,647 of other compensation during the year. -lindsay battenberg received $186,683 of reportable compensation and $26,002 of other compensation during the year. -stephanie epner $181,960 of reportable compensation and $12,119 of other compensation during the year. -kathleen yip received $178,317 of reportable compensation and $38,117 of other compensation during the year. -erin malcolm-brandt received $172,143 of reportable compensation and $44,452 of other compensation during the year. -margaret garascia received $170,359 of reportable compensation and $44,293 of other compensation during the year.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B Review of form 990 by governing body
“The form 990 was reviewed by the foundation's outside counsel and officers prior to filing. Furthermore, a copy of the form 990 was provided to the audit committee, finance committee, and board of directors prior to filing with the irs.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C Conflict of interest policy
“The organization's conflict of interest policy covers the board of directors, officers, and persons with the responsibilities of officers, and any other person determined to have substantial influence over the organization. Each covered person shall annually sign an annual disclosure and compliance statement. Each covered person shall disclose to the board, or to the board committee empowered to approve a specific transaction or type of transaction ("committee"), all material facts regarding his, her, or its interest (including relevant affiliations) in the transaction. The board or committee shall determine if a conflict of interest exists. The board or committee may ask questions of and receive presentation(s) from the covered person(s), but shall deliberate and vote on the transaction in their absence. The minutes of any meeting of the board and any committee pursuant to the policy will document all proceedings related to any transactions considered under the policy.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public
“The organization makes its conflict of interest policy and audited financial statements available to the public upon request. The articles of incorporation are available on the california secretary of state's website.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Climate Imperative Foundation
- EIN
- 84-5024713
- Phone
- 4157992162
- Address
- 98 Battery Street 202, San Francisco, CA 94111
Signing Officer
- Name
- Hal Harvey
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 4157992162
- Signed
- 2024-11-14
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Formed
- 2020
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 5
- Independent Board Members
- 5
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Preparer
- Firm
- Moss Adams
- Address
- 2882 Prospect Park Drive Ste 300, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
- Preparer
- Tracy S Paglia
- Phone
- 9165038100
Supplemental Narrative
Financial Statement Notes
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote
“THE FOUNDATION IS GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND SECTION 23701d OF THE CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION QUALIFIES FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS DEDUCTIONS AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. INCOME THAT IS NOT RELATED TO EXEMPT PURPOSES, LESS APPLICABLE DEDUCTIONS, IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. THERE WAS NO TAX LIABILITY FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES. THE FOUNDATION IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE FOUNDATION FILES INFORMATIONAL TAX RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS.”
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Filings
Displayed year
2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $188,704,736
- Liabilities
- $12,828,488
- Net assets
- $175,876,248
- Revenue
- $206,658,028
- Expenses
- $271,024,025
- Net income
- -$64,365,997