Climate Equity Action Fund
The Climate Equity Action Fund is based in Washington, D.C. The 2024 filing identifies its filing type as Form 990 (a public charity). The organization says it works with community-based partners in states across the country to secure and sustain policy wins for climate and clean energy through strategic grants and technical assistance.
Climate Equity Action Fund at a glance
In short: Climate Equity Action Fund gave $9.4M across 93 grants in 2024 (avg $102K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,440,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 93
- Average grant
- $101,505
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $4,316,567
- +1834.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (11% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Climate Equity Action Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The funder typically does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website says most funding begins with direct invitations following research in the states where it works.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1100 13Th St Nw 800, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 595-1061
Website: https://theequityfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Climate Equity Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CASA in Action ($480K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 42 grants of 93 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder’s website lists work with partners in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In the 2024 filing, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Minnesota and Pennsylvania at 11% each, Georgia at 11%, Michigan at 9%, and North Carolina at 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 93 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 93 grants totaling $9.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA in Action Hyattsville, MD | General Operating Support | $285,000 |
| Georgia Conservation Voters Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $275,000 |
| Florida Rising Inc Miami, FL | Political Activities Support | $250,000 |
| Living United for Change in Arizona Phoenix, AZ | General Operating Support | $245,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $245,000 |
| Make the Road Action Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support | $225,000 |
| Our Voice Our Vote Arizona Phoenix, AZ | General Operating Support | $220,000 |
| We the People Action Fund Detroit, MI | Political Activities Support | $200,000 |
| Michigan Peoples Campaign Detroit, MI | Political Activities Support | $200,000 |
| Progressive Maryland Inc Lanham, MD | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,316,567 | $11,593,121 | $10,361,856 | $9,440,000 | 93 |
| 2023 | $223,150 | $230,000 | $58,213 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to work with community-based partners to build broad support for climate and clean-energy policy wins. Its filing describes grant programs that combine grantmaking, policy research, strategic communications, and technical assistance to support community-led nonpartisan civic participation and policy advocacy. The filing also describes assistance with voter modeling and other specialized resources, and says some grants may be used in part for political expenditures.
The 2024 grants included general operating support and political activities support. Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations funded. CASA in Action says it works to build power and improve quality of life in working-class Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendant, Indigenous, and immigrant communities. Georgia League of Conservation Voters says it advocates for policies supporting a just and sustainable future, campaigns for candidates who prioritize climate and environmental justice, and holds elected officials accountable. Florida Rising says it brings Black and Brown communities together to advance social, economic, and racial justice.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the funder gave $9,440,000 through 93 grants. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $285,000, with a median of $90,000. The largest awards included $285,000 to CASA in Action for general operating support; $275,000 to Georgia Conservation Voters Inc for general operating support; and $250,000 to Florida Rising Inc for political activities support. Other large awards included $245,000 each to Living United for Change in Arizona and the League of Conservation Voters Inc, both for general operating support.
The filing says the grant program makes grants to 501(c)(4) nonprofits. It also says outgoing grants require formal reporting at the end of each grant year and at grant completion; program officers maintain regular communication with grantees through monthly calls and aim to meet with each grantee at least annually.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michelle DePass as chair, Julie Fernandes as treasurer, and Sarah Christiansen as secretary. It lists Roger Kim as president until April 2024.
Climate Equity Action Fund is led by Roger Kim, President - since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roger Kim
President -
President → President -, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Depass
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Fernandes
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Christiansen
Secretary
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Climate Equity Action Fund
How much does Climate Equity Action Fund give each year?
Climate Equity Action Fund gave $9.4M across 93 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Climate Equity Action Fund's typical grant size?
Climate Equity Action Fund's median grant in 2024 was $90,000, and its average grant was $101,505, across 93 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Climate Equity Action Fund give grants?
Climate Equity Action Fund's top state is Minnesota, with 11% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (11%) and Georgia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (9 grants), Minneapolis, MN (8 grants), Albuquerque, NM (8 grants) and Detroit, MI (5 grants).
Does Climate Equity Action Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 59% of Climate Equity Action Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (55 of 93) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Political Activities Support" (38 grants).
Who are Climate Equity Action Fund's largest grantees?
Climate Equity Action Fund's largest 2024 grantees include CASA in Action ($480,000 across 2 grants), Georgia Conservation Voters Inc ($425,000 across 2 grants) and Florida Rising Inc ($400,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Climate Equity Action Fund?
Climate Equity Action Fund reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.6M.
What does Climate Equity Action Fund fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to work with community-based partners to build broad support for climate and clean-energy policy wins. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Climate Equity Action Fund?
The funder typically does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Climate Equity Action Fund's EIN?
Climate Equity Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3587010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Climate Equity Action Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Climate Equity Action Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/climate-equity-action-fund-morg_17e858eff1d34c3fb942eeafa3c5ede3
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