Climate Cabinet Education
To combine data science and policy expertise to educate local leaders on climate change solutions.
Climate Cabinet Education at a glance
In short: Climate Cabinet Education gave $320K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $80K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $320,000
- -37.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $80,000
- -68.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $3,413,600
- +41.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (38% 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 Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Climate Cabinet Action ($120K). Together the top 4 received $320K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 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 $320K (2024) to $509K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Cabinet Action San Francisco, CA | Lobbying and lobbying-related activities to defend key climate policies and pass key climate policies | $120,000 |
| Arizona Coalition for Change Phoenix, AZ | Public Education on Climate Finance Issues | $75,000 |
| Pittsburgh United Pittsburgh, PA | Educating pennsylvanians about benefits available from the inflation reduction act | $75,000 |
| We Are Down Home Greensboro, NC | Educating north carolinians about benefits available from the inflation reduction act | $50,000 |
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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 | $3,413,600 | $2,558,144 | $1,609,722 | $320,000 | 4 | $40,892 |
| 2023 | $2,421,830 | $3,344,842 | $923,012 | $509,182 | 2 | — |
About Climate Cabinet Education
Based on IRS filings
Climate Cabinet Education is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $320K. Net investment income was $41K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Climate Cabinet Education is led by Caroline Spears, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caroline Spears
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
19 hrs/week
$61K (2024)
Katie Cleland
Development Director
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$67K (2024)
Bryony Schwann
Director
Board Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan McMillan
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emma Fisher
Chief Operating Officer & Deputy Director
Board Secretary Deputy Director → Chief Operating Officer & Deputy Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
19 hrs/week
$62K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeremy Schroeder (2023) — Local Leaders Program Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $67K, to Katie Cleland (Development Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Climate Cabinet Education
How much does Climate Cabinet Education give each year?
Climate Cabinet Education gave $320K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $509K across 2 grants.
What is Climate Cabinet Education's typical grant size?
Climate Cabinet Education's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $80,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Climate Cabinet Education give grants?
Climate Cabinet Education's top state is California, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Arizona (23%) and Pennsylvania (23%).
Does Climate Cabinet Education give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Climate Cabinet Education's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Climate Cabinet Education?
Climate Cabinet Education reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Climate Cabinet Education?
Climate Cabinet Education is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Climate Cabinet Education's EIN?
Climate Cabinet Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3390074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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