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Center For Climate Strategies

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: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Nonmonetary Support N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$480k (2023)

Expenses
$601k (2023)

Total Assets
$450k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$203k (2023)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$480,157
Expenses
$601,010
Net Income
-$120,853
Net Assets
$247,437
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $480,157
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 $181,990
30.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $181,819
30.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $449,960
Total Liabilities $202,523
Net Assets $247,437
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Thomas D Peterson (President) $181,990 $0 $1,859
Steven E Chester (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Robbi Jones (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Bailey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard J Pederson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$877,032
Expenses
$482,657
Net Income
$394,375
Net Assets
$403,605
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $503,641
57.4%
Program Services $355,915
40.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $17,476
2.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $195,645
40.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $130,339
27.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $566,741
Total Liabilities $163,136
Net Assets $403,605
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Thomas D Peterson (President) $195,645 $0 $1,277
Steven E Chester (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Robbi Jones (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Bailey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard J Pederson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$744,757
Expenses
$660,140
Net Income
$84,617
Net Assets
$9,230
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $422,030
56.7%
Program Services $308,393
41.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $9,340
1.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,994
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $191,953
29.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $183,622
Total Liabilities $174,392
Net Assets $9,230
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Thomas D Peterson (President) $191,953 $0 $37,304
Steven E Chester (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Robbi Jones (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Bailey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard J Pederson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$780,598
Expenses
$696,466
Net Income
$84,132
Net Assets
-$75,387
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $255,256
32.7%
Program Services $480,702
61.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $44,640
5.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $199,001
28.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $218,725
31.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $120,165
Total Liabilities $195,552
Net Assets -$75,387
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Thomas D Peterson (President) $199,001 $0 $31,276
Steven E Chester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robbi Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Bailey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard J Pederson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$454,534
Expenses
$724,877
Net Income
-$270,343
Net Assets
-$286,283
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $442,739
97.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $11,795
2.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $233,141
32.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,861
0.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $91,748
Total Liabilities $378,031
Net Assets -$286,283
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Thomas Peterson (President & Ceo) $158,246 $0 $34,141
Steve Owens (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Steve Chester (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robbie Jones (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$868,631
Expenses
$798,864
Net Income
$69,767
Net Assets
-$15,940
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $525,000
60.4%
Program Services $332,711
38.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,920
1.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $199,000
24.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,441
0.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $209,436
Total Liabilities $225,376
Net Assets -$15,940
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Thomas Peterson (President & Ceo) $212,641 $0 $29,924
Scott Williamson (Program Management Officer) $101,432 $0 $539
Steve Owens (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Steve Chester (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robbie Jones (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$588,852
Expenses
$1,026,294
Net Income
-$437,442
Net Assets
-$46,975
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $245,000
41.6%
Program Services $332,924
56.5%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,920
1.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $216,612
21.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $372,314
36.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $244,462
Total Liabilities $291,437
Net Assets -$46,975
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Thomas Peterson (President & Ceo) $196,284 $0 $20,328
Steven Roe (Senior Technical Program Manager) $100,415 $0 $12,599
Steve Owens (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Steve Chester (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robbie Jones (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$889,517
Expenses
$1,270,792
Net Income
-$381,275
Net Assets
$390,466
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $371,424
41.8%
Program Services $508,885
57.2%
Investment Income $108
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $9,100
1.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $218,280
17.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $443,167
34.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $724,954
Total Liabilities $334,488
Net Assets $390,466
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Thomas Peterson (President & Ceo) $179,927 $0 $19,177
Stephen Roe (Senior Technical Program Manager) $110,445 $0 $11,886
Steve Owens (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Steve Chester (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robbie Jones (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,552,926
Expenses
$1,328,455
Net Income
$224,471
Net Assets
$758,342
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,093,301
70.4%
Program Services $459,414
29.6%
Investment Income $211
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 $214,435
16.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $411,906
31.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,098,933
Total Liabilities $340,591
Net Assets $758,342
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Thomas Peterson (President & Ceo) $196,284 $0 $18,151
Stephen Roe (Senior Technical Program Manager) $124,929 $0 $18,013
Steve Owens (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Steve Chester (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Robbie Jones (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,256,378
Expenses
$975,516
Net Income
$280,862
Net Assets
$533,871
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $814,088
64.8%
Program Services $383,188
30.5%
Investment Income $221
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $34,078
2.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $24,803
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $268,792
27.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,102,198
Total Liabilities $568,327
Net Assets $533,871
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Thomas Peterson (President And Ceo) $207,125 $0 $6,514
Stephen Roe (Senior Technical Program Manager) $120,941 $0 $14,221
Steve Owens (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Steve Chester (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Robbie Jones (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,583,796
Expenses
$1,112,255
Net Income
$471,541
Net Assets
$253,009
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,288,310
81.3%
Program Services $274,921
17.4%
Investment Income $110
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $20,455
1.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $223,815
20.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $263,280
23.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $723,613
Total Liabilities $470,604
Net Assets $253,009

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,237,565
Expenses
$1,969,689
Net Income
-$732,124
Net Assets
-$24,651
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $682,920
55.2%
Program Services $554,326
44.8%
Investment Income $69
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $250
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $339,306
17.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $334,384
17.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $619,352
Total Liabilities $644,003
Net Assets -$24,651

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$867,286
Expenses
$1,563,632
Net Income
-$696,346
Net Assets
$707,473
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $805,995
92.9%
Program Services $60,841
7.0%
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 $450
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $238,808
15.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $278,695
17.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,335,424
Total Liabilities $627,951
Net Assets $707,473

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,155,119
Expenses
$4,067,716
Net Income
$1,087,403
Net Assets
$1,407,876
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,735,000
53.1%
Program Services $2,204,907
42.8%
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 $215,212
4.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $467,702
11.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $448,625
11.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,969,920
Total Liabilities $562,044
Net Assets $1,407,876

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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