Climate Breakthrough Inc
To launch breakthrough climate mitigation efforts by identifying, supporting, and unleashing innovative leaders with transformative strategies.
Climate Breakthrough Inc at a glance
In short: Climate Breakthrough Inc gave $3.2M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $459K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,213,690
- -43.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $459,099
- -67.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $66,050
- Total assets
- $61,061,622
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Climate Breakthrough Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Climate Breakthrough Inc
Who Climate Breakthrough Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bold Education Fund ($2.6M). Together the top 6 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 11 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.2M (2024) to $5.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bold Education Fund Hastings, NE | General Operating Support | $2,621,600 |
| Oil Change International Washington, DC | To support sustainable solutions and practices to reduce oil and gas emissions. | $300,000 |
| NC State Natural Resources Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | To support research assessing the sustainability and carbon footprint of conventional fibers. | $100,000 |
| Emerald Cities Collaborative Inc Washington, DC | To Support Cultural Solutions to De-Carbonization | $66,050 |
| Meridian Institute Dillon, CO | To Support Impact and Learning Tools and Resources. | $50,000 |
| Dalberg Catalyst Washington, DC | To Support Sustainable Economic Solutions in Africa | $43,350 |
| Oil Change International Washington, DC | Capacity Building of Charitable Project | $32,690 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,061,622 | $20,574,971 | $10,511,956 | $3,213,690 | 7 | $324,546 |
| 2023 | $55,924,205 | $54,540,237 | $19,048,278 | $5,690,611 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $11,188,925 | $12,000,000 | $857,910 | — | — | — |
About Climate Breakthrough Inc
Based on IRS filings
Climate Breakthrough Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $61.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $3.2M. Net investment income was $325K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Climate Breakthrough Inc is led by Rachel A. Ferguson, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 8 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachel A. Ferguson
Executive Director
President & Executive Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
31.5 hrs/week
$99K (2022) → $229K (2024)
Walt Reid
Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Bickett
Director, Finance & Ops
Director of Operations & Strategy → Director, Ops & Strategy, 2023
Director, Ops & Strategy → Director, Finance & Ops, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$92K (2022) → $177K (2024)
Alexandra Wang
Director & Programs
On filings since 2023
31.5 hrs/week
$166K (2023) → $174K (2024)
Jessica Rosalyn Galeria
Director & Philanthropy P'ships
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$150K (2023) → $161K (2024)
Olivia Deich
Director, Impact & Learning
On filings since 2023
31.5 hrs/week
$119K (2023) → $148K (2024)
Liz McKeon
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Jones
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bilha Ndirangu
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jess Ayers
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tessa Khan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michaela Koke
Senior Manager & Award Selection
Manager of Candidates & Partnerships → Senior Manager & Award Selection, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $131K (2024)
Tashie Sloley
Senior Grants Manager
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$136K (2023) → $139K (2024)
Tony Bricktua
Senior Communications Officer
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$115K (2024)
Chelsea Hillard
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Bourland
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Cressida Pollock (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Robin Beck (2023) — Senior Portfolio Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $229K, to Rachel a Ferguson (Executive Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Climate Breakthrough Inc
How much does Climate Breakthrough Inc give each year?
Climate Breakthrough Inc gave $3.2M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.7M across 4 grants.
What is Climate Breakthrough Inc's typical grant size?
Climate Breakthrough Inc's median grant in 2024 was $66,050, and its average grant was $459,099, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Climate Breakthrough Inc give grants?
Climate Breakthrough Inc gives mostly in Nebraska: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Climate Breakthrough Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Climate Breakthrough Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Climate Breakthrough Inc's largest grantees?
Climate Breakthrough Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bold Education Fund ($2,621,600), Oil Change International ($332,690 across 2 grants) and NC State Natural Resources Foundation Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Climate Breakthrough Inc?
Climate Breakthrough Inc reported $61.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.6M.
What is Climate Breakthrough Inc?
Climate Breakthrough Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Berkeley, CA. It holds $61.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Climate Breakthrough Inc's EIN?
Climate Breakthrough Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0587390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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