Inside Climate News
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Inside Climate News is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 2020, with $6,576,178 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
26 Court St Ste 1617, Brooklyn, NY, 11242 EIN 56-2451141 Since 2020
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.6M
▲ 80.7% vs prior year
Social Science median: $380K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.9M
Net assets
$5.7M
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 Inside Climate News— 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 rating18 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 Inside Climate News: 18 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 Inside Climate News— 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 Inside Climate News: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 26 Court St Ste 1617, Brooklyn, NY, 11242
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- New York
- Category
- Social Science
- Subcategory
- Social Science Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $26K (FY2013) to $6.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $174KNet assets $5.7M
Operating margin
40.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.9M
Total liabilities
$174K
Net assets
$5.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,576,178▲80.7% | $3,893,230▲17.9% | $5,714,794▲88.5% | $5,889,256▲90.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,638,304▲20.0% | $3,302,451▲13.8% | $3,031,846▲12.5% | $3,085,685▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,031,154▼12.2% | $2,902,454▲22.7% | $2,695,993▲5.0% | $2,812,133▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,451,685▲84.2% | $2,364,681▲3.8% | $2,567,293▲73.4% | $2,601,521▲39.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,874,112▼18.8% | $2,277,133▲4.1% | $1,480,290▼21.4% | $1,870,974▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,308,901▲15.2% | $2,188,080▲3.0% | $1,883,311▲6.9% | $1,916,677▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,004,900▲72.2% | $2,124,084▲17.0% | $1,762,490▼6.3% | $1,786,773▼7.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,164,248▼64.1% | $1,815,297▲32.5% | $1,881,674▼25.7% | $1,928,029▼24.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $3,245,043▲129% | $1,369,997▲1.4% | $2,532,723▲285% | $2,558,311▲275% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,414,753▼7.1% | $1,351,500▲40.6% | $657,677▲10.6% | $681,449▲6.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,522,754▲5754% | $961,257▲135288% | $594,424▲1705% | $641,647▲1849% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $26,014 | $710 | $32,927 | $32,927 | 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 · $3.9M total
58 grants to Inside Climate News totaling $3.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust | Grants to protect the environment | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Sustainable environment | 2024 | $191,876 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Sciences | 2024 | $150,200 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Environment | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $10,200 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Operational support | 2024 | $8,750 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $24,950 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $17,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $16,822 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2023 | $12,500 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | Program support | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Sobrato Foundation | Environment | 2022 | $300,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $25,475 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Inside Climate News a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Inside Climate News is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-2451141, based in Brooklyn, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Inside Climate News's EIN?
- Inside Climate News's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-2451141.
- How much revenue does Inside Climate News report?
- Inside Climate News reported $6,576,178 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Inside Climate News have?
- CharityIndex grades Inside Climate News B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Inside Climate News (EIN 56-2451141) 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.