Climate Justice Alliance (CJA) is a growing member alliance of more than 85 urban and rural frontline communities, organizations, and supporting networks in the climate justice movement. CJA unites our membership to build local, community controlled alternatives that center traditional, ecological, and cultural knowledge and create pathways for a regenerative future.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.5M
+8.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$970K
-73.4% YoY
Grant Count
22
-31.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
-61.4% YoY
About Climate Justice Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Climate Justice Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BERKELEY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $970K. Net investment income was $386K.
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 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,514,685 | $19,830,160 | $19,332,963 |
| Revenue | $10,388,238 | $9,580,362 | $9,557,146 |
| Expenses | $8,868,829 | $9,256,399 | $6,855,199 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $386,422 | $33,561 | $1,608 |
| 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
77 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include UPROSE Inc ($200,500), Seed Commons ($75,000), Kheprw Institute ($64,600).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4DaSoil Philadelphia, PA | Rooftop Solar project funding | $40,000 |
| Alter for Community & Environ Roxbury, MA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Comm Housing & Empwrmnt Conn Bear, DE | Regional Convenor | $10,000 |
| Community Initiatives Oakland, CA | Rapid Response & Regional Convenor | $40,000 |
| Detroit Black Communitty FSN Detroit, MI | United Frontline Table support | $40,000 |
| DIG Cooperative Oakland, CA | Creative Wildfire Project | $20,000 |
| Eyewitness Palestine Washington, DC | Regional Convenor | $15,250 |
| Florida Rising Together Miami, FL | Technical Assistance Grant | $40,000 |
| Indigenous Environ Network Bemidji, MD | Regional Convening | $40,000 |
| Inst for Washingtons Future Bellingham, WA | Regional Convenor | $40,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bineshi Albert | Co-Exec Dir. | 40 | $118,820 |
| Monica Atkins | Co-Exec Dir. | 40 | $117,684 |
| Marion Gee | Co-Exec Dir. | 40 | $114,784 |
| Andrew Hughes | Fin. Controller | 40 | $88,828 |
| Heather Thiry | Dir. Fin. & Ops | 40 | $91,819 |
| Maria Lopez-Nuez | Director | 1 | $9,250 |
| Kirtrina Baxter | Director | 1 | $5,250 |
| Elizabeth Yeampierre | Co-Chair | 1 | $5,000 |
| Dwaign Tyndal | Treasurer | 1 | $4,250 |
| Jess Vzquez | Director | 1 | $3,750 |
| Darryl Molina Sarmiento | Director | 1 | $3,000 |
| Mateo Nube | Co-Chair | 1 | — |
| Aghilah Nadaraj | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Christine Cordero | Director | 1 | — |
| Tom Goldtooth | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Climate Justice Alliance?
Climate Justice Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BERKELEY, CA. It holds $21.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Climate Justice Alliance?
As of 2024, Climate Justice Alliance holds $21.5M in total assets with $10.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 22 grants totaling $970K in 2024.
Where does Climate Justice Alliance operate?
Climate Justice Alliance has awarded grants in Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Gu, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Pr, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Climate Justice Alliance award?
In 2024, Climate Justice Alliance awarded 22 grants totaling $970K — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Climate Justice Alliance's EIN?
Climate Justice Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3440899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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