Global Warming Mitigation Project
Awarding the keeling curve prize to organizations or individuals who make a substantial impact in efforts to mitigate global warming as it affects the united states and elsewhere.
Global Warming Mitigation Project at a glance
In short: Global Warming Mitigation Project gave $250K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $864,268
- -30.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (60% 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 Global Warming Mitigation Project
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Global Warming Mitigation Project
Climate Curve Prize: Methane
Global Warming Mitigation Project
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Climate Impact Conduit
Global Warming Mitigation Project
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Constellations Fellowship
Global Warming Mitigation Project
Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Global Warming Mitigation Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Biosorra ($50K). Together the top 5 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 25 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Global Warming Mitigation Project gives
- Giving grew 150% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $250K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Biosorra Durham, NC | Climate Change Achievement | $50,000 |
| Blue Forest Sacramento, CA | Climate Change Achievement | $50,000 |
| Climatize Santa Cruz, CA | Climate Change Achievement | $50,000 |
| Itselectric Brooklyn, NY | Climate Change Achievement | $50,000 |
| Isla Urbana San Diego, CA | Climate Change Achievement | $50,000 |
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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 | $864,268 | $1,269,179 | $1,636,912 | $250,000 | 5 | $8,914 |
| 2023 | $1,236,324 | $1,470,664 | $1,546,674 | $250,000 | 5 | $355 |
| 2022 | $1,314,755 | $1,050,048 | $946,444 | $175,000 | 7 | $217 |
| 2021 | $1,204,710 | $817,772 | $663,771 | $100,000 | 4 | $79 |
| 2020 | $1,050,263 | $1,256,492 | $691,042 | $100,000 | 4 | $117,027 |
| 2019 | $484,813 | $609,071 | $539,921 | $150,000 | 6 | $208 |
About Global Warming Mitigation Project
Based on IRS filings
Global Warming Mitigation Project is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Aspen, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $864K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $250K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Global Warming Mitigation Project is led by Jacquelyn Francis, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacquelyn Francis
Executive Director
Secretary & Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$30K (2019) → $115K (2024)
Michael Klein
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrei Ruckenstein
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Bookbinder
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Baljit Wadhwa
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Baskin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spike Buckley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jonathan Silver (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter Green (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $115K, to Jacquelyn Francis (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Global Warming Mitigation Project
How much does Global Warming Mitigation Project give each year?
Global Warming Mitigation Project gave $250K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $250K across 5 grants.
What is Global Warming Mitigation Project's typical grant size?
Global Warming Mitigation Project's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $50,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Global Warming Mitigation Project give grants?
Global Warming Mitigation Project gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (20%) and New York (20%).
Does Global Warming Mitigation Project give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Global Warming Mitigation Project's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Climate Change Achievement" (5 grants).
Who are Global Warming Mitigation Project's largest grantees?
Global Warming Mitigation Project's largest 2024 grantees include Biosorra ($50,000), Blue Forest ($50,000) and Climatize ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Global Warming Mitigation Project?
Global Warming Mitigation Project reported $864K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Global Warming Mitigation Project?
Global Warming Mitigation Project is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Aspen, CO. It holds $864K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Global Warming Mitigation Project's EIN?
Global Warming Mitigation Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3056808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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