Biodiversity For A Livable Climate
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Biodiversity For A Livable Climate is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, registered in 2014, with $297,356 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
227 Hurley Street, Cambridge, MA, 02141 EIN 46-4207099 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2023)
$297K
▼ 7.1% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$299K
Net assets
$16K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Biodiversity For A Livable Climate— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Biodiversity For A Livable Climate: 1 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Biodiversity For A Livable Climate— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Biodiversity For A Livable Climate: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 227 Hurley Street, Cambridge, MA, 02141
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $127K (FY2015) to $297K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $49KNet assets $16K
Operating margin
-0.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$65K
Total liabilities
$49K
Net assets
$16K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $297,356▼7.1% | $298,582▼12.5% | $15,842▼6.6% | $64,941▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $319,948▲29.8% | $341,394▲60.0% | $16,963▼55.8% | $70,363▼23.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $246,499▲102% | $213,436▲65.7% | $38,409▲8512% | $92,462▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $122,153▲31.1% | $128,828▲32.5% | $446▼93.7% | $71,988▲317% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $93,177▼16.9% | $97,260▼21.9% | $7,121▼36.4% | $17,265▼14.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $112,082▲22.0% | $124,565▲24.1% | $11,204▼52.7% | $20,275▼21.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $91,888▲36.5% | $100,371▲37.6% | $23,687▼26.4% | $25,913▼35.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $67,338▼46.8% | $72,918▼38.4% | $32,170▼14.8% | $40,348▼9.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $126,532 | $118,351 | $37,750 | $44,541 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $294K total
17 grants to Biodiversity For A Livable Climate totaling $294K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $35,750 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $25,929 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $25,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2023 | $10,968 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $17,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $10,750 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $27,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $27,400 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $11,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2019 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Biodiversity For A Livable Climate a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Biodiversity For A Livable Climate is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-4207099, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Biodiversity For A Livable Climate's EIN?
- Biodiversity For A Livable Climate's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-4207099.
- How much revenue does Biodiversity For A Livable Climate report?
- Biodiversity For A Livable Climate reported $297,356 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Biodiversity For A Livable Climate have?
- CharityIndex grades Biodiversity For A Livable Climate C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Biodiversity For A Livable Climate (EIN 46-4207099) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.