Climate United Fund
Demonstrating the benefits of the clean enegy transition through investments in three priority areas - distributed power generation and storage, building decarbonization and electric transportation.
Climate United Fund at a glance
In short: Climate United Fund gave $12.7M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $6.4M), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,702,595
- +3797.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,351,298
- +1849.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,351,298
- Total assets
- $7,023,978,887
- +540919.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Climate United Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CPC Climate Capital LLC ($10.7M). Together the top 2 received $12.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2023) to $12.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $12.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CPC Climate Capital LLC New York, NY | Support for National Clean Investment Fund Grant | $10,745,035 |
| Self-Help Climate Capital LLC Durham, NC | Support for National Clean Investment Fund Grant | $1,957,560 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,023,978,887 | $48,862,682 | $27,766,639 | $12,702,595 | 2 | $1,735,440 |
| 2024 | $1,298,287 | $466,110 | $1,829,410 | $325,881 | 1 | $16,110 |
| 2023 | $557,761 | $1,301,618 | $751,344 | $300,000 | 2 | $3,203 |
About Climate United Fund
Based on IRS filings
Climate United Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.0B in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $12.7M. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Climate United Fund is led by Elizabeth Bafford, CEO & President on every filing since 2023; 8 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Bafford
CEO & President
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$314K (2025)
Jennifer Pryce
Director & Chair
President & CEO → Director & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Fanfoni
Director of Investments
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
$113K (2025)
Andrew Marino
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Herron
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal German
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dolores Huerta
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold Pettigrew
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Lea Pourier Ogala Lakota
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin D. Eakes
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meesha Brown
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Lubber
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrice Willoughby
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Angelides
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rafael E. Cestero
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Sattiewhite
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sadie McKeown
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Burand
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emmeline Liu
General Counsel
Secretary → Secretary & General Counsel, 2024
Secretary & General Counsel → General Counsel, 2025
On filings since 2023
22 hrs/week
$145K (2025)
Anthony Costello
Chief Oper. Officers
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Cortney Mukushi
Associate General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
33 hrs/week
$116K (2025)
Krystal Langholz
Chief Community Officer
New on the 2025 filing
32 hrs/week
$137K (2025)
Michael Grossman
Chief Invest. Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$175K (2025)
Stephanie Seiberg
Vice President, Acct & Finance
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$50K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Frederick B. Bart Harvey III (2024) — Director & Chair
- Former: Bart Harvey (2023) — Chairman
- Former: Derek Strocher (2023) — Chief Financial Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $314K, to Elizabeth Bafford (CEO and President). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Climate United Fund
How much does Climate United Fund give each year?
Climate United Fund gave $12.7M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $326K across 1 grant.
How large is Climate United Fund?
Climate United Fund reported $7.0B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $48.9M.
What is Climate United Fund?
Climate United Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bethesda, MD. It holds $7.0B in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Climate United Fund operate?
Climate United Fund has awarded grants in North Carolina, New York.
What is Climate United Fund's EIN?
Climate United Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2069788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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