Center for Carbon Removal
Carbon180's mission is to design and champion equitable, science-based policies that bring carbon removal solutions to gigatone scale. Carbon180's vision is to eliminate legacy carbon emissions and create a livable climate in which current and future generations can thrive.
Center for Carbon Removal at a glance
In short: Center for Carbon Removal gave $905K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $101K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $905,000
- -51.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $100,556
- -67.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $17,665,543
- -29.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (17% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Carbon Removal funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Restore the Delta ($150K). Together the top 9 received $905K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 19 grants of 25 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Center for Carbon Removal gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $1.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $905K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Restore the Delta Stockton, CA | Project Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives. | $150,000 |
| The Institute for Enhanced Equity New Orleans, LA | Project Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives. | $150,000 |
| Until Justice Louisville, KY | Project Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives. | $150,000 |
| American University Washington, DC | Project Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives. | $130,000 |
| Institute for Socio-Ecological Research Cabo Rojo, PR | Project Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives. | $100,000 |
| Sound Fisheries Inc Cordova, AK | Project Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives. | $100,000 |
| Aina Momona Kaunakakai, HI | Capacity Building Grant | $100,000 |
| Seec Institute Washington, DC | Project Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives. | $15,000 |
| Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Network Inc Forsyth, GA | Project Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,665,543 | $3,431,719 | $10,059,367 | $905,000 | 9 | $680,795 |
| 2024 | $25,178,501 | $10,429,419 | $11,979,828 | $1,877,514 | 6 | $772,404 |
| 2023 | $25,697,060 | $13,921,469 | $8,643,374 | $675,000 | 4 | $347,501 |
| 2022 | $19,902,342 | $7,850,496 | $7,114,739 | $1,095,000 | 6 | $42,843 |
| 2021 | $19,575,361 | $19,012,928 | $3,557,136 | — | — | $748 |
| 2020 | $3,939,495 | $3,288,848 | $2,699,934 | $100,000 | 1 | $516 |
About Center for Carbon Removal
Based on IRS filings
Center for Carbon Removal is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $905K. Net investment income was $681K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Carbon Removal is led by Erin Burns, Executive Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erin Burns
Executive Director & President
Director of Policy → Executive Director, 2021
Executive Director → Executive Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $342K (2025)
Angela Sabin
Managing Director of Finance & Administration
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$260K (2024) → $290K (2025)
Latreshia Barclift
Managing Director of Strategy & Operations
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$263K (2024) → $290K (2025)
Monique Daily
Managing Director of Operations
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$280K (2024) → $290K (2025)
Ugbaad Kosar
Director of Environmental
Deputy Director & Policy → Director of Environmental Justice, 2024
Director of Environmental Justice → Director of Environmental, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$115K (2021) → $203K (2025)
Patrick Sanders
Director of Environmental Justice
Director of Development → Director of Environmental Justice, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$198K (2024) → $203K (2025)
Keely Anson
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcius Extavour
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Noah Deich (2020–2024) — Senior Advisor
- Former: Emily Reich (2021–2024) — Director of Communications
- Former: Gabriel Kra (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Roxanne Brown (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Angie Sabin (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Britanny Groucutt (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Gianna Amador (2020–2022) — Former Director of Policy
- Former: Matt Rogers (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Peter Minor (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Latreshia Thomas (2021) — Deputy Director & Operations
- Former: Lucia Simonelli (2021) — Senior Policy Fellow
- Former: Tamara Zelikova (2020) — Senior Scientist
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $342K, to Erin Burns (Executive Director & President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Carbon Removal
How much does Center for Carbon Removal give each year?
Center for Carbon Removal gave $905K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 6 grants.
What is Center for Carbon Removal's typical grant size?
Center for Carbon Removal's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $100,556, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Center for Carbon Removal give grants?
Center for Carbon Removal's top state is California, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Louisiana (17%) and Kentucky (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Center for Carbon Removal give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Center for Carbon Removal's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Project Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives." (8 grants).
Who are Center for Carbon Removal's largest grantees?
Center for Carbon Removal's largest 2025 grantees include Restore the Delta ($150,000), The Institute for Enhanced Equity ($150,000) and Until Justice ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Center for Carbon Removal?
Center for Carbon Removal reported $17.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What is Center for Carbon Removal?
Center for Carbon Removal is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $17.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Center for Carbon Removal's EIN?
Center for Carbon Removal's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2560407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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