Cascade Climate Inc
To accelerate progress in interventions that harness Earths natural systems to stabilize the climate.
Cascade Climate Inc at a glance
In short: Cascade Climate Inc gave $400K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $200,000
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $5,661,115
- +96.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cascade Climate Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yale University ($200K). Together the top 2 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven, CT | — | $200,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | — | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,661,115 | $5,675,000 | $3,095,955 | $400,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $2,878,782 | $3,610,033 | $731,502 | — | — |
About Cascade Climate Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cascade Climate Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Somerville, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $400K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cascade Climate Inc is led by David Ellis, CEO on every filing since 2023; 6 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Ellis
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$134K (2023) → $249K (2024)
Anil Soni
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vilas Rao
Director of Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$91K (2023) → $228K (2024)
Tannis Sullivan
Senior Program Director
New on the 2024 filing
$125K (2024)
Elena Cavallero
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Rochlin
Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
$110K (2024)
Jenny Mills
Co-Founder
New on the 2024 filing
$142K (2024)
Zhixin Wang
Chief Programs Officer
New on the 2024 filing
$186K (2024)
Antonius Gagern
Clerk
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Hsieh
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $249K, to David Ellis (CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Climate Inc
How much does Cascade Climate Inc give each year?
Cascade Climate Inc gave $400K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Cascade Climate Inc?
Cascade Climate Inc reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What is Cascade Climate Inc?
Cascade Climate Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Somerville, MA. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Cascade Climate Inc operate?
Cascade Climate Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, Georgia.
What is Cascade Climate Inc's EIN?
Cascade Climate Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2117635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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