THE CLIMATE EQUITY ACTION FUND (CEAF) WORKS HAND-IN-HAND WITH COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERS IN CRITICAL STATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO SECURE AND SUSTAIN POLICY WINS FOR CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY. BUILDING ON OVER A DECADE OF TRUST WITH LEADING INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS IN EACH STATE, WE DEPLOY STRATEGIC GRANTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BUILD A BROAD AND DIVERSE BASE OF SUPPORT THAT ACHIEVES RESULTS. THE EQUITY ACTION FUND ALSO SELECTIVELY HELPS ELECT CLEAN ENERGY CHAMPIONS TO PUBLIC OFFICE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
+1834.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.4M
Grant Count
93
Avg Grant Size
$102K
About Climate Equity Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
Climate Equity Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 93 grants totaling $9.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| 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 | — | — |
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
50 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Casa in Action ($285,000), Georgia Conservation Voters Inc ($275,000), Florida Rising Inc ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA IN ACTION HYATTSVILLE, MD | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $285,000 |
| CASA IN ACTION HYATTSVILLE, MD | POLITICAL ACTIVITIES SUPPORT | $195,000 |
| GEORGIA CONSERVATION VOTERS INC ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $275,000 |
| GEORGIA CONSERVATION VOTERS INC ATLANTA, GA | POLITICAL ACTIVITIES SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| FLORIDA RISING INC MIAMI, FL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| FLORIDA RISING INC MIAMI, FL | POLITICAL ACTIVITIES SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| MAKE THE ROAD ACTION BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $225,000 |
| MAKE THE ROAD ACTION BROOKLYN, NY | POLITICAL ACTIVITIES SUPPORT | $145,000 |
| NEW VIRGINIA MAJORITY ALEXANDRIA, VA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $195,000 |
| NEW VIRGINIA MAJORITY ALEXANDRIA, VA | POLITICAL ACTIVITIES SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER KIM | PRESIDENT - UNTIL 04/2024 | 4 | — |
| MICHELLE DEPASS | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| JULIE FERNANDES | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| SARAH CHRISTIANSEN | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Climate Equity Action Fund?
Climate Equity Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Climate Equity Action Fund?
As of 2024, Climate Equity Action Fund holds $4.3M in total assets with $11.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 93 grants totaling $9.4M in 2024.
Where does Climate Equity Action Fund operate?
Climate Equity Action Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Climate Equity Action Fund award?
In 2024, Climate Equity Action Fund awarded 93 grants totaling $9.4M — an average of about $102K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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