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Center for Carbon Removal

Public charity · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 81-2560407 Website

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.

Key facts about Center for Carbon Removal

In short: Center for Carbon Removal gave $905K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $101K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
81-2560407
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$905,000
Grants made (2025)
9
Average grant
$100,556
Median grant
$100,000
Total assets
$17,665,543
Primary geography
California (17% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$17.7M

-29.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$905K

-51.8% YoY

Grant Count

9

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$101K

-67.9% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

12states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.

Cities

WashingtonBooneHoustonLouisvilleMemphisMinneapolisNew OrleansSan FranciscoStocktonBerkeleyCabo RojoCordovaForsythKaunakakai

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M1 grant2020 0 grants2021 6 grants2022 4 grants2023 6 grants2024 9 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $1.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $905K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2025

Restore the Delta: $150KRestore the Delta$150KThe Institute for Enhanced Equity: $150KThe Institute for EnhancedEquity$150KUntil Justice: $150KUntil Justice$150KAmerican University: $130KAmerican University$130KInstitute for Socio-Ecological Research: $100KInstitute for Socio-EcologicalResearch$100KSound Fisheries Inc: $100KSound Fisheries Inc$100KAina Momona: $100KAina Momona$100KSeec Institute: $15KSeec Institute$15KSustainable Forestry and Land Retention Network Inc: $10KSustainable Forestry and LandRetention Network Inc$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was Restore the Delta ($150K). Together the top 9 received $905K.

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K2$50–100K19$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 19 grants of 25 (76%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Restore the Delta Stockton, CAProject Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives.$150,000
The Institute for Enhanced Equity New Orleans, LAProject Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives.$150,000
Until Justice Louisville, KYProject Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives.$150,000
American University Washington, DCProject Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives.$130,000
Institute for Socio-Ecological Research Cabo Rojo, PRProject Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives.$100,000
Sound Fisheries Inc Cordova, AKProject Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives.$100,000
Aina Momona Kaunakakai, HICapacity Building Grant$100,000
Seec Institute Washington, DCProject Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives.$15,000
Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Network Inc Forsyth, GAProject Support for Environmental Justice Initiatives.$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$17,665,543$25,178,501$25,697,060
Revenue$3,431,719$10,429,419$13,921,469
Expenses$10,059,367$11,979,828$8,643,374
Net Investment Income$680,795$772,404$347,501

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
  5. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Erin Burns — Executive Director & President: $342KErin BurnsExecutive Director & President$342KAngela Sabin — Managing Director of Finance & Administration: $290KAngela SabinManaging Director of Finance &…$290KMonique Daily — Managing Director of Operations: $290KMonique DailyManaging Director of Operations$290KLatreshia Barclift — Managing Director of Strategy & Operations: $290KLatreshia BarcliftManaging Director of Strategy &…$290KPatrick Sanders — Director of Environmental Justice: $203KPatrick SandersDirector of Environmental…$203KUgbaad Kosar — Director of Environmental: $203KUgbaad KosarDirector of Environmental$203K

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.

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