Climate Power
96% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Climate Power is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2024, with $79,404,156 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
815 Black Lives Matter Pl Num 4132, Washington, DC, 20006 EIN 92-2307261 Since 2024
Revenue (FY2024)
$79.4M
▲ 124.8% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$88.3M
Net assets
$853K
Employees
99
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 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating96% to programs · $1 to raise $100
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. For Climate Power: 96% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -11% 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 Power: 0 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Governance25% of the rating3 of 6 checks met
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. For Climate Power: 3 of 6 checks met earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Power: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See part iii, line 1.
What they do
Electoral engagement: climate power furthers its mission by supporting candidates for elected office who will further our supported policies, or opposing those who actively oppose them.
Contact & location
- Address
- 815 Black Lives Matter Pl Num 4132, Washington, DC, 20006
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Pollution Abatement & Control
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $35.3M (FY2023) to $79.4M (FY2024) across 2 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $597KNet assets $853K
Operating margin
-11.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$597K
Net assets
$853K
Salaries & benefits
$12.1M
14% of expenses
Board members
3
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,404,156▲125% | $88,298,306▲245% | $852,578▼91.3% | $1,449,137▼86.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $35,315,235 | $25,568,507 | $9,746,728 | $10,616,326 | 990 |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Lori Lodes — $305,742 (0.35% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Lodes | Executive Director | 35 | $305,742 |
| Nzinga West | Pres. & Chief of People & Culture | 35 | $252,498 |
| Heather Hargreaves | Deputy Executive Dir., Campaigns | 35 | $251,579 |
| Matt Compton | Chief of Staff | 35 | $242,881 |
| Claire Moser | Dir. & Deputy Exec. Dir, Strategy | 35 | $230,036 |
| Jill Shesol | Treasurer & Coo | 35 | $229,497 |
| Antonieta Cadiz | Deputy Executive Dir., Cpea | 35 | $216,492 |
| Noreen Nielsen | Senior Advisor, Strategy | 35 | $208,181 |
| Alexandra Norris | Managing Director of Creative | 35 | $199,785 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bully Pulpit Interactive LLC | Digital Ads Production & Ad Buys | $13,110,929 |
| Stratagem Initiatives LLC | Research & Communications | $1,308,525 |
| Get Vocal | Ad Production | $895,000 |
| Hart Research | Research Consulting | $828,638 |
| Roseland Media Inc | Ad Production | $711,944 |
Grants received · $50.3M total
8 grants to Climate Power totaling $50.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2024 | $21,000,000 |
| Breakthrough Energy Action Inc | Policy development | 2024 | $4,000,000 |
| Fund For A Better Future Inc | Fiscal sponsorship spinoff | 2024 | $1,105,882 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Breakthrough Energy Action Inc | Policy implementation | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Fund For A Better Future Inc | Fiscal sponsorship spinoff | 2023 | $21,300,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Environmental programs | 2023 | $1,000,000 |
| Breakthrough Energy Action Inc | Policy implementation | 2023 | $600,000 |
Grants made · $39.3M in FY2024
33 grants totaling $39.3M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Climate Power →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Future Forward USA Action | Public awareness of climate and clean energy progress | $25,000,000 |
| Climate Power Action | Electoral engagement | $10,200,000 |
| Ceres Inc | Combatting efforts to oppose esg | $1,759,380 |
| Crooked Org | Public awareness of climate and the inflation reduction act | $800,000 |
| Crooked Media | Public awareness of climate and the inflation reduction act | $350,000 |
| Triplecheck | Combatting disinformation | $177,581 |
| Beyond Impact | Support for survivors of extreme weather and latinx engagement | $130,000 |
| Vote Save America | Climate education, awareness, and mobilization | $128,053 |
| American Sustainable Business Institute Inc | Responsible business movement | $100,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | Event sponsorship | $85,000 |
| Climate Group Inc | Spanish language public awareness on climate | $75,000 |
| Sachamama | Spanish language public awareness on climate | $60,000 |
| Democratic Mayors Association | Event sponsorship | $50,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation | Climate revival | $30,000 |
| Rise Action Fund | Rise unversity program | $30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Climate Power a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Climate Power is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 92-2307261, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is Climate Power's EIN?
- Climate Power's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 92-2307261.
- How much revenue does Climate Power report?
- Climate Power reported $79,404,156 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Climate Power's spending goes to programs?
- Climate Power spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Climate Power have?
- CharityIndex grades Climate Power B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Climate Power's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Climate Power's latest Form 990 is $305,742, paid to Lori Lodes (Executive Director).
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Data for Climate Power (EIN 92-2307261) 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.