Climate Power
Climate Power is a public charity based in Washington, DC, formed in 2023. It is a strategic communications organization focused on climate politics, public education, clean-energy messaging, and electoral engagement.
Climate Power at a glance
In short: Climate Power gave $39.3M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,259,834
- +200.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +371.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,189,692
- -36.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,449,137
- -86.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Climate Power
- Contact
Mailing address: 815 Black Lives Matter Plaza 4100, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 964-3737
Website: https://climatepower.us
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Climate Power funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Future Forward USA Action ($25.0M). Together the top 10 received $38.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 40 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Climate Power says it works nationally and in key states. Its States Hub lists Arizona, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin. In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC, 4% to Massachusetts, and 4% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13.1M (2023) to $39.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $39.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Future Forward USA Action Washington, DC | Public Awareness of Climate and Clean Energy Progress | $25,000,000 |
| Climate Power Action Washington, DC | Electoral Engagement | $10,200,000 |
| Ceres Inc Boston, MA | Combatting Efforts to Oppose ESG | $1,759,380 |
| Crooked Ideas Los Angeles, CA | Public awareness of climate and the inflation reduction act | $800,000 |
| Crooked Media Los Angeles, CA | Public awareness of climate and the inflation reduction act | $350,000 |
| Triplecheck Washington, DC | Combatting Disinformation | $177,581 |
| Tides Advocacy San Francisco, CA | Support for survivors of extreme weather and latinx engagement | $130,000 |
| Vote Save America Washington, DC | Climate Education, Awareness, and Mobilization | $128,053 |
| American Sustainable Business Institute Washington, DC | Responsible Business Movement | $100,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Calabasas, CA | Event Sponsorship | $85,000 |
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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 | $1,449,137 | $79,404,156 | $88,298,306 | $39,259,834 | 33 | $301 |
| 2023 | $10,616,326 | $35,315,235 | $25,568,507 | $13,074,065 | 7 | $165 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Climate Power states that it works to ensure political, social, and economic progress on climate by “winning the politics of climate.” Its education and advocacy work includes building a national narrative about clean-energy investment, engaging communities affected by climate impacts or disinformation, and blocking efforts to derail climate action and the clean-energy economy. Its electoral engagement program supports candidates who advance its supported policies and opposes candidates who actively oppose them.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Ceres describes its work as accelerating a cleaner, more just, and resilient world through education and research on sustainability challenges. The American Sustainable Business Institute says it advances public policies for a vibrant, just, and sustainable economy. Sachamama says it works to build support for a clean-energy economy for all. Future Forward USA Action describes its mission as strengthening American democracy and advocating for common-sense solutions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Climate Power made 33 grants totaling $39,259,834. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $25 million, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants were $25 million to Future Forward USA Action for public awareness of climate and clean-energy progress, and $10.2 million to Climate Power Action for electoral engagement. Other notable awards included $1,759,380 to Ceres for combating efforts to oppose ESG; $800,000 to Crooked Ideas and $350,000 to Crooked Media for public awareness of climate and the Inflation Reduction Act; and $177,581 to Triplecheck for combating disinformation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lori Lodes as executive director; Nzinga West as president and chief of people and culture; and Jill Shesol as treasurer and COO. Other listed officers and directors include Claire Moser, deputy executive director of strategy; Heather Hargreaves, deputy executive director of campaigns; Matt Compton, chief of staff; Antonieta Cadiz, deputy executive director of CPEA; Noreen Nielsen, senior advisor of strategy; and Alexandra Norris, managing director of creative.
Climate Power is led by Lori Lodes, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; all 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Lodes
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$149K (2023) → $306K (2024)
Nzinga West
President, Chief of People & Culture
President → President, Chief of People & Culture, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$123K (2023) → $252K (2024)
Alexandra Norris
Managing Director of Creative
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$200K (2024)
Claire Moser
Director, Deputy Executive Director & Strategy
Director → Director, Deputy Executive Director & Strategy, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $230K (2024)
Antonieta Cadiz
Deputy Executive Director & Cpea
Deputy Executive Director & En Accion → Deputy Executive Director & Cpea, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $216K (2024)
Heather Hargreaves
Deputy Executive Director & Campaigns
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$123K (2023) → $252K (2024)
Jill Shesol
Treasurer & COO
Treasurer → Treasurer & COO, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $229K (2024)
Matt Compton
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$118K (2023) → $243K (2024)
Noreen Nielsen
Senior Advisor & Strategy
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$208K (2024)
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 $306K, to Lori Lodes (Executive Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Climate Power
How much does Climate Power give each year?
Climate Power gave $39.3M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $13.1M across 7 grants.
What is Climate Power's typical grant size?
Climate Power's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $1,189,692, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Climate Power give grants?
Climate Power gives mostly in District of Columbia: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (13 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Climate Power give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Climate Power's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Event Sponsorship" (17 grants) and "Spanish Language Public Awareness on Climate" (3 grants).
Who are Climate Power's largest grantees?
Climate Power's largest 2024 grantees include Future Forward USA Action ($25,000,000), Climate Power Action ($10,200,000) and Ceres Inc ($1,759,380), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Climate Power?
Climate Power reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $79.4M.
What does Climate Power fund?
Climate Power states that it works to ensure political, social, and economic progress on climate by “winning the politics of climate.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Climate Power?
Climate Power has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check climatepower.us for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Climate Power's EIN?
Climate Power's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2307261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Climate Power funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/climate-power-morg_397504e4dd1a4158af6c1e3ac73ed55b
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