Climate Imperative Foundation
Climate Imperative Foundation: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“To cut global carbon emissions at speed and scale to secure a better future for all.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Revenue
- $271.7M 98.7% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $356.9M 72% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $91.3M end of 2024
- Savings
- 3.1 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
Of each dollar it spent, 72.0¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, Climate Imperative Foundation spent 0¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $268.1M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXNet assets: $15.3M to $91.3M in 4 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2020 to 2024.
The questions people ask about the Climate Imperative Foundation.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
What percentage of Climate Imperative Foundation donations go to programs?
Climate Imperative Foundation reported 72% of 2024 spending as programs, 0% as fundraising and 28% as management.
Form 990 (2024), Part IXHow much money does Climate Imperative Foundation have?
Net assets were $91.3M at the end of 2024, about 3.1 months of spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part XDoes Climate Imperative Foundation have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (2024)Every number, traced.
- Climate Imperative Foundation Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
- Climate Imperative Foundation Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “Climate Imperative Foundation: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/climate-imperative-foundation/