Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc
Ccan's mission is to build and mobilize a powerful grassroots movement in this unique region that surrounds our nation's capital to call for state, national and international policies that will put us on a path to climate stability.
Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc at a glance
In short: Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc gave $210K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $209,548
- +5052.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $34,925
- Median grant
- $26,412
- Total assets
- $3,361,813
- +35.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ccan Action Fund ($100K). Together the top 6 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $210K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $210K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ccan Action Fund Takoma Park, MD | Geo-Engineering Advocacy | $100,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Advocates Lewisburg, WV | Pollution Monitoring | $26,412 |
| Appalachian Voices Charlottesville, VA | Pollution Monitoring | $26,412 |
| Environmental Integrity Project Washington, DC | Pollution Monitoring | $26,412 |
| Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Knoxville, TN | Research | $20,000 |
| Friends Meeting of Washington Washington, DC | General Support | $10,312 |
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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 | $3,361,813 | $4,012,442 | $3,344,879 | $209,548 | 6 | $61,909 |
| 2024 | $2,490,794 | $2,738,996 | $2,867,518 | $4,067 | Total only | $52,091 |
| 2023 | $2,669,542 | $2,476,745 | $2,522,904 | $3,662 | Total only | $48,685 |
| 2022 | $2,554,371 | $2,158,684 | $2,275,907 | $4,045 | Total only | $21,156 |
| 2021 | $2,800,528 | $2,207,802 | $1,581,328 | — | — | $58,256 |
| 2020 | $2,217,425 | $2,497,274 | $1,775,700 | $160,849 | 1 | $21,910 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc
Based on IRS filings
Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Takoma Park, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $210K. Net investment income was $62K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc is led by Michael Tidwell, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Tidwell
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$111K (2020) → $149K (2025)
April Moore
Board Chair
Board Chair → President, 2023
President → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mustafa Abdullah
Director of Campaigns & Strategies
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$88K (2023) → $106K (2025)
Charlie Garlow
Director
Bod Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Goodrich
Director
Bod President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lennox Yearwood
Director
Bod Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lise Van Susteren
Director
Bod Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andres Jimenez
Director
Bod Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monique Sullivan
Director
Bod Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ladelle McWhorter
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Lee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Dougherty
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ning Zeng
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Havemann
Deputy Director & General Counsel
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $120K (2025)
Natalie Pien
Treasurer
Bod Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Rouse
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sat Jiwan Ikle-Khalsa
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Terry Ellen (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Charles Garlow (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Dave Goodrich (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Jessica Sims (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Albert Nunez (2020) — Bod Member
- Former: Anya Schoolman (2020) — Bod Member
- Former: Karen Leu (2020) — Bod Member
- Former: Sat Jiwan (2020) — Board Vice President
- Former: Tony Noerpel (2020) — Bod Member
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 $149K, to Michael Tidwell (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc
How much does Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc give each year?
Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc gave $210K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $4K in grants paid.
What is Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc's typical grant size?
Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc's median grant in 2025 was $26,412, and its average grant was $34,925, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc give grants?
Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc's top state is Maryland, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and West Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Pollution Monitoring" (3 grants).
Who are Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc's largest grantees?
Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ccan Action Fund ($100,000), Appalachian Mountain Advocates ($26,412) and Appalachian Voices ($26,412), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc?
Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What is Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc?
Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Takoma Park, MD. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc's EIN?
Chesapeake Climate Action Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3644283. 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 2022 (received by the IRS February 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 23, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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