Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation
Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation has a mission of expediting positive change for a just and livable future
Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation at a glance
In short: Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation gave $398K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $397,797
- +1491.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +1000.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,163
- +44.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,193,000
- +58.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sherman Heights Community Center ($142K). Together the top 10 received $381K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $398K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $398K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman Heights Community Center San Diego, CA | — | $142,019 |
| La Crosse Public Education Foundati La Crosse, WI | — | $50,000 |
| Sugar Creek Lutheran Church Elkhorn, WI | — | $25,000 |
| Sauk Prairie School District Prairie Du Sac, WI | — | $25,000 |
| Franklin Food Pantry Franklin, MA | — | $25,000 |
| Stuart C Gilfred Family YMCA Santa Ynez, CA | — | $25,000 |
| Hope Village Tiny Housing Alternati Chippewa Falls, WI | — | $25,000 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College St Peter, MN | — | $25,000 |
| John Bossard Memorial Library Bangor, WI | — | $20,703 |
| Life Services Alternatives Campbell, CA | — | $18,500 |
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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 | $1,193,000 | $1,055,968 | $616,049 | $397,797 | 11 | $37,737 |
| 2023 | $753,081 | $437,586 | $351,768 | $25,000 | 1 | $4,956 |
| 2022 | $667,263 | $1,100,817 | $433,554 | $45,000 | 2 | $197 |
About Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $398K. Net investment income was $38K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation is led by Justin Hammond, Chair of the since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Hammond
Chair of the
Chair of the Board → Chair of the, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$81K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Tara Hammond
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$125K (2022) → $80K (2024)
Alexis Tashima
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quinn Laudenslager
Vice Chair O
Vice Chair of the Board → Vice Chair O, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rocio De Lis
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $80K, to Tara Hammond (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation
How much does Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation give each year?
Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation gave $398K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation's typical grant size?
Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $36,163, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation give grants?
Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation's top state is California, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wisconsin (37%) and Massachusetts (6%).
Who are Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation's largest grantees?
Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sherman Heights Community Center ($142,019), La Crosse Public Education Foundati ($50,000) and Sugar Creek Lutheran Church ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation?
Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation?
Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation's EIN?
Hammond Climate Solutions Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2361436. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- 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 2021–2024
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