Climate Power Education Fund
Climate Power Education Fund leverages impactful research, media outreach, and creative digital content to talk about the urgency of climate action. We elevate the climate change threat, sparking national conversations on solutions.
Climate Power Education Fund at a glance
In short: Climate Power Education Fund gave $18.2M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $9.1M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,200,000
- +506.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,100,000
- +203.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,100,000
- Total assets
- $537,391
- -93.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Climate Power Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Climate Power ($18.0M). Together the top 2 received $18.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.0M (2023) to $18.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $18.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Power Washington, DC | Educational Program | $18,000,000 |
| Tides Center Los Angeles, CA | Support for Survivors of Extreme Weather | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $537,391 | $11,510,629 | $19,389,192 | $18,200,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $8,596,402 | $11,696,056 | $3,372,832 | $3,000,000 | 1 |
About Climate Power Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
Climate Power Education Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $537K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $18.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Climate Power Education Fund is led by Lori Lodes, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Lodes
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Compton
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nzinga West
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antonieta Cadiz
Deputy Executive Director
Deputy Executive Director & En Accin → Deputy Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire Moser
Deputy Executive Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Hargreaves
Deputy Executive Director
Deputy Executive Director & Campaigns → Deputy Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Shesol
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Norris
Deputy Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noreen Nielsen
Deputy Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 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.
Frequently asked questions about Climate Power Education Fund
How much does Climate Power Education Fund give each year?
Climate Power Education Fund gave $18.2M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 1 grant.
How large is Climate Power Education Fund?
Climate Power Education Fund reported $537K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.5M.
What is Climate Power Education Fund?
Climate Power Education Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $537K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Climate Power Education Fund operate?
Climate Power Education Fund has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.
What is Climate Power Education Fund's EIN?
Climate Power Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2286208. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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