Climate Lead Inc
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.
Climate Lead Inc at a glance
In short: Climate Lead Inc gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $250K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $250,000
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $44,542,974
- +82.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Climate Lead Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Afef Inc ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Afef Inc New York, NY | To Support General Operations. | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,542,974 | $37,511,814 | $17,533,933 | $250,000 | 1 | $774,836 |
| 2023 | $24,402,091 | $30,996,407 | $8,032,329 | — | — | $81,931 |
About Climate Lead Inc
Based on IRS filings
Climate Lead Inc is a public charity 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 grant totaling $250K. Net investment income was $775K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Climate Lead Inc is led by Jennifer Kitt, President on every filing since 2023; 10 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Kitt
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$658K (2023) → $802K (2024)
Tom Steinbach
Board Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Barhydt
Senior Director & People
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$245K (2024)
Chris Decardy
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christie Ulman
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marisa De Belloy
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Tierney
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Jensen
Deputy Md & Philanthropic Advising
Deputy Md of Philanthropy → Deputy Md & Philanthropic Advising, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$300K (2023) → $308K (2024)
Gaurav Vashist
Md, Finance, Operations & People
Md of Finance, Op & People → Md, Finance, Operations & People, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$187K (2023) → $327K (2024)
Jennifer Marlow
Chief Communications Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$303K (2023) → $313K (2024)
Maria Athena R. Ballesteros
Md & Global Climate Strategies
Md of Global Climate Strategies → Md & Global Climate Strategies, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$342K (2023) → $350K (2024)
Robynn Steffen
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President & Philanthropy → Executive Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$444K (2023) → $427K (2024)
Whitney Kollar
Senior Philanthropy Advisor
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$289K (2023) → $228K (2024)
Laura Birx
Deputy Managing Director & Gcs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$245K (2024)
Mantra Robinson
Senior Philanthropy Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$283K (2024)
Jorgen Thomsen
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonia Medina
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Christopher Kyriacou (2023) — Director & Presidents Officer
- Former: Gideon Bresler (2023) — Senior Philanthropy Advisor
- Former: Larry Kramer (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Thomas Damassa (2023) — Associate Director & Gcs
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $802K, to Jennifer Kitt (President). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Climate Lead Inc
How much does Climate Lead Inc give each year?
Climate Lead Inc gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Climate Lead Inc?
Climate Lead Inc reported $44.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37.5M.
What is Climate Lead Inc?
Climate Lead Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $44.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Climate Lead Inc operate?
Climate Lead Inc has awarded grants in New York.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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