Climate Equity Action Fund
The Climate Equity Action Fund is a Washington, DC-based funder whose stated mission is to work with community-based partners in critical states to secure and sustain policy wins for climate and clean energy. It provides strategic grants and technical assistance to build broad support for climate action and clean energy, and selectively helps elect clean energy champions to public office. Its filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
Key facts about Climate Equity Action Fund
In short: Climate Equity Action Fund gave $9.4M across 93 grants in 2024 (avg $102K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 88-3587010
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,440,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 93
- Average grant
- $101,505
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $4,316,567
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (11% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The fund typically does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
+1834.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.4M
Grant Count
93
Avg Grant Size
$102K
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is to work hand-in-hand with community-based partners to secure and sustain climate and clean-energy policy wins. Its grant programs include grantmaking, policy research, strategic communications, and technical assistance intended to increase the impact and scale of community-led, nonpartisan civic participation and policy advocacy. The fund also describes technical assistance in voter modeling and other specialized resources, and says it selectively helps elect clean-energy champions.
The fund supports organizations whose own missions include community organizing, civic engagement, voter education, advocacy, and policy work. For example, CASA in Action says it works to improve life in working-class Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendant, Indigenous, and immigrant communities. Florida Rising describes itself as bringing Black and Brown communities together to advance social, economic, and racial justice. The League of Conservation Voters says it works to advance environmental priorities and elect pro-environmental candidates. Living United for Change in Arizona describes work with working families on social, racial, and economic justice; Make the Road Action describes grassroots organizing alongside working-class Latino communities; and Our Voice Our Vote Arizona describes community organizing and voter engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 93 grants totaling $9,440,000. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $285,000, with a median of $90,000. The largest listed awards included $285,000 to CASA in Action for general operating support; $275,000 to Georgia Conservation Voters for general operating support; and $250,000 to Florida Rising for political activities support. Other large awards included $245,000 each to Living United for Change in Arizona and the League of Conservation Voters, both for general operating support.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund says it works with partners in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Minnesota (11%), Pennsylvania (11%), Georgia (11%), Michigan (9%), and North Carolina (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 93 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,316,567 | $11,593,121 | $10,361,856 | $9,440,000 across 93 grants |
| 2023 | $223,150 | $230,000 | $58,213 | 0 grants reported |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,316,567 | $223,150 |
| Revenue | $11,593,121 | $230,000 |
| Expenses | $10,361,856 | $58,213 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roger Kim as president until April 2024, Michelle DePass as chair, Julie Fernandes as treasurer, and Sarah Christiansen as secretary.
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 1100 13Th St Nw 800, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 595-1061
Website: https://theequityfund.org
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 filing.
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 filing.
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 filing. 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 filing. 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 filing. 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 filing. Its revenue that year was $11.6M.
What does Climate Equity Action Fund fund?
The fund’s stated mission is to work hand-in-hand with community-based partners to secure and sustain climate and clean-energy policy wins. Its grant programs include grantmaking, policy research, strategic communications, and technical assistance intended to increase the impact and scale of community-led, nonpartisan civic participation and policy advocacy. The fund also describes technical assistance in voter modeling and other specialized resources, and says it selectively helps elect clean-…
How do I apply for a grant from Climate Equity Action Fund?
The fund 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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