CLIMATE LEAD WAS FOUNDED IN 2019 TO EMPOWER PHILANTHROPIC LEADERS EVERYWHERE TO TAKE IMMEDIATE AND FAR-REACHING CLIMATE ACTION. CLIMATE LEAD PROVIDES TAILORED GUIDANCE, CONNECTIONS TO PEERS AND A DIVERSE EXPERT NETWORK, AND SOURCES AN ARRAY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO FUND HIGH-IMPACT CLIMATE SOLUTIONS WITH A PROVEN OR CLEAR POTENTIAL FOR IMPACT. CLIMATE LEAD DOES NOT ADVOCATE FOR ANY ONE THEORY OF CHANGE IN HOW IT ALIGNS DONOR INTERESTS TO WHAT THE CLIMATE NEEDS. CLIMATE LEAD HAS A GLOBAL REACH AND IS HEADQUARTERED IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$44.5M
+82.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$250K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$250K
About Climate Lead Inc
Based on IRS filings
Climate Lead Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $44.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $250K. Net investment income was $775K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $44,542,974 | $24,402,091 |
| Revenue | $37,511,814 | $30,996,407 |
| Expenses | $17,533,933 | $8,032,329 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $774,836 | $81,931 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Afef Inc ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFEF INC NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $250,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM STEINBACH | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JORGEN THOMSEN | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| SONIA MEDINA | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| MARISA DE BELLOY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHRIS DECARDY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SUE TIERNEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHRISTIE ULMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JENNIFER KITT | PRESIDENT | 40 | $802,073 |
| GAURAV VASHIST | MD, FINANCE, OPERATIONS, PEOPLE | 40 | $326,528 |
| ROBYNN STEFFEN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $427,012 |
| JENNIFER MARLOW | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $312,512 |
| MARIA ATHENA BALLESTEROS | MD, GLOBAL CLIMATE STRATEGIES | 40 | $349,528 |
| DANIELLE JENSEN | DEPUTY MD, PHILANTHROPIC ADVISING | 40 | $308,492 |
| MANTRA ROBINSON | SENIOR PHILANTHROPY ADVISOR | 40 | $283,012 |
| LAURA BIRX | DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR, GCS | 40 | $245,214 |
| JESSICA BARHYDT | SENIOR DIRECTOR, PEOPLE | 40 | $244,658 |
| WHITNEY KOLLAR | SENIOR PHILANTHROPY ADVISOR | 40 | $228,166 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Climate Lead Inc?
Climate Lead Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $44.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Climate Lead Inc?
As of 2024, Climate Lead Inc holds $44.5M in total assets with $37.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $250K in 2024.
Where does Climate Lead Inc operate?
Climate Lead Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Climate Lead Inc award?
In 2024, Climate Lead Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $250K — an average of about $250K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Climate Lead Inc's EIN?
Climate Lead Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4336644. 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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