Evergreen Climate Innovations
Evergreen advances climate tech in the greater midwest.we support startups bringing impactful climate technologies to market. We make seed investments and provide hands-on support to entrepreneurs. We expand access to innovation by cultivating an ecosystem of investors, corporate partners, donors, and collaborators.
Evergreen Climate Innovations at a glance
In short: Evergreen Climate Innovations gave $115K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,000
- +130.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,167
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $19,236,717
- +25.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (52% 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 Evergreen Climate Innovations
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Evergreen Climate Innovations
501vc® Investment Fund
Evergreen Climate Innovations
Amount
$250,000
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Heartland Climate Tech Partnership
Evergreen Climate Innovations
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
The Nicor Gas Illinois Innovator Award
Evergreen Climate Innovations
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Evergreen Climate Innovations funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Calectra Inc ($30K). Together the top 6 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 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 $50K (2023) to $115K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calectra Inc Oakland, CA | DEI Program Grant | $30,000 |
| Kit Switch San Francisco, CA | DEI Program Grant | $30,000 |
| Natural Science LLC Big Rock, IL | DEI Program Grant | $25,000 |
| Earnest Agriculture Inc Rantoul, IL | DEI Program Grant | $10,000 |
| Sensatek Propulsion Technology Inc Daytona Beach, FL | DEI Program Grant | $10,000 |
| Good Fibes Chicago, IL | DEI Program Grant | $10,000 |
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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 | $19,236,717 | $3,672,788 | $3,168,634 | $115,000 | 6 | $-60,313 |
| 2023 | $15,377,405 | $1,937,956 | $3,098,560 | $50,000 | 2 | $51,065 |
| 2022 | $15,417,166 | $4,404,859 | $2,788,904 | — | — | $220,427 |
| 2021 | $8,886,958 | $4,384,622 | $2,109,911 | — | — | $1,047,210 |
| 2020 | $5,517,927 | $1,382,266 | $1,657,939 | — | — | $52,955 |
About Evergreen Climate Innovations
Based on IRS filings
Evergreen Climate Innovations is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $115K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Evergreen Climate Innovations is led by Michelle Carr, CEO on the 2024 filing; 8 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Carr
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$358K (2024)
Amy Francetic
Board Chairwoman & Former CEO
Chair → Chairwoman & Former CEO, 2023
Chairwoman & Former CEO → Board Chairwoman & Former CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Stojka
Development Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Altman
Director of Development
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$132K (2021) → $180K (2024)
Estelle M. Richards
Director of Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$145K (2023) → $151K (2024)
Rachel L. Sebald
Director of Marketing & Communications
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Ian Adams
Managing Partner
Chief of Staff → Managing Partner, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$128K (2020) → $256K (2024)
Paul Seidler
Managing Partner
Director of Venture Development → Managing Partner, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$172K (2020) → $286K (2024)
Shashank Churukanti
Senior Analyst
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$189K (2023) → $190K (2024)
Dylan J. O'Reilly
Senior Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Andrew Schwertfeger
Board Member
Director → Development Committee, 2021
Development Committee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Martin
Board Member
Director → Development Committee, 2021
Development Committee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Calhoun
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Kerr
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Pakula
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sanjeev Krishnan
Board Member
Director → Development Committee, 2021
Development Committee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Yingling
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas O'Neill
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kishore Rao
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noelle Laing
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Star
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Erik Birkerts (2020–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Estelle Seals (2021–2022) — Director of Operations
- Former: Jeff Yingling (2022) — Development Committee
- Former: Tom O'Neill (2022) — Director
- Former: Michael P. Polsky (2020–2021) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Nicholas Pritzker (2020–2021) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Susie Spigelman (2020) — Director of Business Development
- Former: Timothy Stoijka (2020) — Director & Develop Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $358K, to Michelle Carr (CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Climate Innovations
How much does Evergreen Climate Innovations give each year?
Evergreen Climate Innovations gave $115K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 2 grants.
What is Evergreen Climate Innovations's typical grant size?
Evergreen Climate Innovations's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $19,167, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Evergreen Climate Innovations give grants?
Evergreen Climate Innovations gives mostly in California: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (39%) and Florida (9%).
Does Evergreen Climate Innovations give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Evergreen Climate Innovations's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "DEI Program Grant" (6 grants).
Who are Evergreen Climate Innovations's largest grantees?
Evergreen Climate Innovations's largest 2024 grantees include Calectra Inc ($30,000), Kit Switch ($30,000) and Natural Science LLC ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Evergreen Climate Innovations?
Evergreen Climate Innovations reported $19.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is Evergreen Climate Innovations?
Evergreen Climate Innovations is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $19.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Evergreen Climate Innovations's EIN?
Evergreen Climate Innovations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2378677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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