Climate Cabinet Action
To promote climate education and policy.
Climate Cabinet Action at a glance
In short: Climate Cabinet Action gave $97K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,000
- -71.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,857
- -75.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $1,580,854
- +453.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Climate Cabinet Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Montana Ratepayers Association ($20K). Together the top 7 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
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 $97K (2024) to $344K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Ratepayers Association Missoula, MT | Voter Outreach | $20,000 |
| Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania Victory Fund Harrisburg, PA | Voter Outreach | $20,000 |
| Montana Conservation Voters Action Fund Helena, MT | Voter Outreach | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin Adcc Madison, WI | Voter Outreach | $12,000 |
| United to Beat Corruption Scottsdale, AZ | Voter Outreach | $10,000 |
| One Tallahassee Pac Tallahassee, FL | Voter Outreach | $10,000 |
| Action Together Nepa Mountain Top, PA | Voter Outreach | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,580,854 | $2,226,448 | $1,131,061 | $97,000 | 7 | $240 |
| 2023 | $285,410 | $1,241,087 | $1,125,949 | $344,125 | 6 | — |
| 2022 | $170,272 | $321,586 | $172,107 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $20,793 | $90,000 | $69,207 | — | — | — |
About Climate Cabinet Action
Based on IRS filings
Climate Cabinet Action is a public charity, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $97K. Net investment income was $240.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Climate Cabinet Action is led by Caroline Spears, President & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caroline Spears
President & Executive Director
President Director → Board President Executive Director, 2023
Board President Executive Director → President & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
21 hrs/week
$47K (2023) → $67K (2024)
Katie Cleland
Development Director
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$66K (2024)
Nishant Mani
Director
Director → Member Director, 2023
Member Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emma Fisher
Chief Operating Officer & Deputy Director
Secretary Director → Board Secretary Deputy Director, 2023
Board Secretary Deputy Director → Chief Operating Officer & Deputy Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
21 hrs/week
$47K (2023) → $68K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Blair St Ledger-Olson (2023) — Legislative Director
- Former: Courtney Otto (2023) — Political Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $68K, to Emma Fisher (Chief Operating Officer / Deputy Director / Deputy Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Climate Cabinet Action
How much does Climate Cabinet Action give each year?
Climate Cabinet Action gave $97K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $344K across 6 grants.
What is Climate Cabinet Action's typical grant size?
Climate Cabinet Action's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $13,857, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Climate Cabinet Action give grants?
Climate Cabinet Action's top state is Montana, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (31%) and Wisconsin (12%).
Does Climate Cabinet Action give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Climate Cabinet Action's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Voter Outreach" (7 grants).
Who are Climate Cabinet Action's largest grantees?
Climate Cabinet Action's largest 2024 grantees include Montana Ratepayers Association ($20,000), Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania Victory Fund ($20,000) and Montana Conservation Voters Action Fund ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Climate Cabinet Action?
Climate Cabinet Action reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Climate Cabinet Action's EIN?
Climate Cabinet Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4196094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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