The Climate Center
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
The Climate Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Rosa, California, registered in 2002, with $3,702,919 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1275 4th Street 191, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404 EIN 45-0485495 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.7M
▲ 18.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.3M
Net assets
$1.3M
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 The Climate Center— 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 rating5 mo reserves · +10% 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 The Climate Center: 5 mo reserves · +10% 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 The Climate Center— 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 The Climate Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1275 4th Street 191, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404
- City
- Santa Rosa
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $701K (FY2013) to $3.7M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $308KNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
9.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$308K
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,702,919▲18.3% | $3,344,967▲5.9% | $1,283,388▲38.7% | $1,591,504▲39.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,130,318▼4.5% | $3,157,822▲5.7% | $925,436▼2.9% | $1,138,776▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,278,086▲35.7% | $2,986,232▲17.8% | $952,940▲44.1% | $1,186,577▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,416,292▲14.5% | $2,535,284▲25.3% | $661,086▼15.3% | $1,057,699▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,110,617▲57.3% | $2,023,978▲54.0% | $780,078▼6.7% | $1,132,339▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,341,982▲0.6% | $1,314,402▲27.4% | $836,114▲3.7% | $989,012▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,334,538▲63.8% | $1,032,098▲3.2% | $806,353▲60.9% | $956,106▲50.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $814,903▼12.3% | $1,000,343▲31.6% | $501,149▲2.6% | $634,604▲29.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $929,562▲32.6% | $760,220▲9.9% | $488,456▲80.3% | $488,456▲76.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $701,188 | $691,833▼20.4% | $270,841▲2.7% | $277,591▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $869,179▲2.7% | $263,658▲23.6% | $314,599▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $846,356▲70.0% | $213,274▲102% | $329,200▲211% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $497,878 | $105,758 | $105,758 | 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.
Grants received · $2.8M total
61 grants to The Climate Center totaling $2.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climateworks Foundation | To support responsible carbon removal and restore the climate | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Rewild | Research conservation | 2024 | $140,675 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Environment | 2024 | $105,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2024 | $102,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2024 | $75,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support | 2024 | $16,667 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $13,300 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2023 | $110,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $104,400 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environ. equity and justice. | 2023 | $95,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $72,100 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Energy resources conservation & development | 2023 | $35,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2023 | $30,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $22,280 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Climate Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Climate Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-0485495, based in Santa Rosa, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Climate Center's EIN?
- The Climate Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-0485495.
- How much revenue does The Climate Center report?
- The Climate Center reported $3,702,919 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Climate Center have?
- CharityIndex grades The Climate Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Climate Center (EIN 45-0485495) 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.