Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ojai, California, registered in 2014, with $684,992 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 114, Ojai, CA, 93024 EIN 46-2660066 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$685K
▲ 268.9% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$407K
Net assets
$765K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · +41% 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 Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas: 23 mo reserves · +41% margin earns a A 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 Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas— 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 Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 114, Ojai, CA, 93024
- City
- Ojai
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $116K (FY2017) to $685K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $14KNet assets $765K
Operating margin
40.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$778K
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$765K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $684,992▲269% | $406,842▲46.7% | $764,716▲57.2% | $778,314▲56.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $185,709▼43.3% | $277,410▲65.8% | $486,566▼15.9% | $497,948▼14.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $327,329▼24.7% | $167,304▼45.9% | $578,267▲38.3% | $579,686▲33.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $434,742▲12.5% | $309,021▲14.4% | $418,185▲44.9% | $432,892▲32.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $386,439▲26.5% | $270,084▲21.0% | $288,678▲86.4% | $326,695▲111% | 990 |
| 2019 | $305,470▲145% | $223,222▲98.2% | $154,868▲113% | $155,096▲111% | 990 |
| 2018 | $124,851▲7.9% | $112,603▲23.3% | $72,620▲20.3% | $73,438▲21.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $115,689 | $91,358 | $60,372 | $60,372 | 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 · $502K total
12 grants to Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas totaling $502K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Sustainable environment | 2024 | $100,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $19,410 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation | 2018 | $8,000 |
| New World Foundation | General support | 2015 | $20,000 |
| New World Foundation | General support | 2015 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-2660066, based in Ojai, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas's EIN?
- Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-2660066.
- How much revenue does Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas report?
- Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas reported $684,992 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas have?
- CharityIndex grades Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Climate First Replacing Oil & Gas (EIN 46-2660066) 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.