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Climate Foundation

  • Seattle, WA
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2009
  • EIN: 26-2077719

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services / Marine Science and Oceanography (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.26M (2023)

Expenses
$1.16M (2023)

Total Assets
$2.99M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.28M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,264,059
Expenses
$1,162,865
Net Income
$101,194
Net Assets
$1,716,500
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,260,982
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $360
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,717
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $218,000
18.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,992,019
Total Liabilities $1,275,519
Net Assets $1,716,500
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brian Von Herzen (Executive Dir.) $112,000 $0 $28,000
Rebecca Truman (Treasurer) $106,000 $0 $26,000
Tom Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Hauritz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ray Schmitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 16, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,167,133
Expenses
$871,989
Net Income
$295,144
Net Assets
$1,810,717
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,156,521
99.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $141
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,471
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $205,739
23.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,970,996
Total Liabilities $1,160,279
Net Assets $1,810,717
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brian Von Herzen (Executive Dir.) $102,870 $0 $0
Rebecca Truman (Treasurer) $102,870 $0 $0
Tom Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Hauritz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ray Schmitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 16, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,420,236
Expenses
$1,036,307
Net Income
$383,929
Net Assets
$1,515,573
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,415,902
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,321
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $203,000
19.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,678,423
Total Liabilities $1,162,850
Net Assets $1,515,573
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brian Von Herzen (Executive Dir.) $178,000 $0 $0
Rebecca Truman (Treasurer) $25,000 $0 $0
Tom Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Hauritz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ray Schmitt (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 16, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,238,774
Expenses
$973,741
Net Income
$265,033
Net Assets
$406,714
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,215,399
98.1%
Program Services $21,895
1.8%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,475
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $192,700
19.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,586,267
Total Liabilities $1,179,553
Net Assets $406,714
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brian Von Herzen (Executive Dir.) $152,700 $0 $0
Rebecca Truman (Treasurer) $40,000 $0 $0
Tom Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Dec. 16, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$478,548
Expenses
$769,250
Net Income
-$290,702
Net Assets
$141,681
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $459,868
96.1%
Program Services $15,346
3.2%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,332
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $116,800
15.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,334,802
Total Liabilities $1,193,121
Net Assets $141,681
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brian Von Herzen (Executive Dir.) $111,000 $0 $0
Rebecca Truman (Treasurer) $5,800 $0 $0
Tom Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Dec. 17, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$640,320
Expenses
$189,171
Net Income
$451,149
Net Assets
$432,383
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $602,253
94.1%
Program Services $38,065
5.9%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $2,600
1.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,563,539
Total Liabilities $1,131,156
Net Assets $432,383
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Truman (Treasurer) $2,600 $0 $0
Brian Von Herzen (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
Tom Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Dec. 18, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$63,490
Expenses
$207,716
Net Income
-$144,226
Net Assets
-$18,768
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,106
50.6%
Program Services $31,352
49.4%
Investment Income $32
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,000
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,092,229
Total Liabilities $1,110,997
Net Assets -$18,768
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Truman (Treasurer) $25,000 $0 $0
Brian Von Herzen (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
Tom Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Dec. 15, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$23,504
Expenses
$949,634
Net Income
-$926,130
Net Assets
$125,458
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,408
14.5%
Program Services $20,095
85.5%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $112,975
11.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,203,823
Total Liabilities $1,078,365
Net Assets $125,458
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brian Von Herzen (Executive Dir.) $117,012 $0 $0
Rebecca Truman (Treasurer) $15,465 $0 $0
Tom Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Dec. 16, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$470,201
Expenses
$3,354,284
Net Income
-$2,884,083
Net Assets
$1,006,827
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $444,360
94.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $260
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $25,581
5.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $121,531
3.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $1,748,165
52.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,638,872
Total Liabilities $632,045
Net Assets $1,006,827
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brian Von Herzen (Executive Dir.) $86,215 $0 $0
Rebecca Truman (Treasurer) $35,316 $0 $0
Tom Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on April 29, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,758,293
Expenses
$699,117
Net Income
$2,059,176
Net Assets
$2,139,060
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,756,685
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,608
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $136,801
19.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,259,199
Total Liabilities $120,139
Net Assets $2,139,060
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brian Von Herzen (Executive Director) $126,764 $0 $0
Rebecca Truman (Treasurer) $10,018 $0 $0
Tom Kelly (Director) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on June 3, 2014

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$366,077
Expenses
$418,319
Net Income
-$52,242
Net Assets
$79,884
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $366,077
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $27,560
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $420,518
Total Liabilities $340,634
Net Assets $79,884

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990
Filed on Jan. 6, 2014

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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