Center for Green Market Activation
To promote the uptake of low-carbon and zero-carbon fuels and materials in high-emitting and hard-to decarbonize sectors, as a means of combatting climate change and its adverse impacts on the environment and public health.
Center for Green Market Activation at a glance
In short: Center for Green Market Activation gave $885K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $885K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $884,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $884,500
- Median grant
- $884,500
- Total assets
- $8,548,106
- +41.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% 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 Green Market Activation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rocky Mountain Institute ($885K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $885K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Institute Boulder, CO | Program Collaboration | $884,500 |
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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 | $8,548,106 | $7,321,130 | $6,574,547 | $884,500 | 1 | $41,384 |
| 2024 | $6,026,094 | $8,651,115 | $2,746,362 | — | — | $14,180 |
About Center for Green Market Activation
Based on IRS filings
Center for Green Market Activation is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $885K. Net investment income was $41K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Green Market Activation is led by Kim Carnahan, CEO & Board Member on the 2025 filing; 9 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kim Carnahan
CEO & Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$582K (2025)
Andre De Fontaine
Managing Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$216K (2024) → $331K (2025)
Ellen Palmer
Chief Finance & Operations Officer
Treasurer & Cfoo → Chief Finance & Operations Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024) → $254K (2025)
Kari Pederson
Strategy & External Affairs Officer
Secretary & Cssa → Strategy & External Affairs Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$96K (2024) → $231K (2025)
Alison Greene
Communications Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$164K (2025)
Ashini Khetpal
Program Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$175K (2025)
Clayton Gerber
Program Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$189K (2025)
Jacqueline Brew
Senior Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$203K (2025)
Joan Gibbons
Program Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$174K (2025)
Alexia Kelly
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Churie Kallhauge
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ingrid Irigoyen
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelley Kizzier
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Alsegaf
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kimberly Carnahan (2024) — CEO, President & Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 $582K, to Kim Carnahan (CEO, Board Member). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Green Market Activation
How much does Center for Green Market Activation give each year?
Center for Green Market Activation gave $885K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Center for Green Market Activation?
Center for Green Market Activation reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.3M.
Where does Center for Green Market Activation operate?
Center for Green Market Activation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Center for Green Market Activation's EIN?
Center for Green Market Activation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2868509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 8, 2025)
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