Miami Climate Alliance Inc
Miami Climate Alliance works for equity and resilience by activating the community through strategic action, increasing understanding of climate change and sea level rise as threats to all forms of justice, and building urgency around community well-being.
Miami Climate Alliance Inc at a glance
In short: Miami Climate Alliance Inc gave $417K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $417K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $417,196
- +1203.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $417,196
- +5115.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $417,196
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Miami Climate Alliance Inc
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Miami Climate Alliance Inc
Allegany Franciscan Ministries FY24 (Cycle 2) Tau Grants
Miami Climate Alliance Inc
Amount
Up to $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Capacity Building Grant (GS4GND Florida)
Miami Climate Alliance Inc
Amount
Up to $42,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
EJ4Climate Grant Program
Miami Climate Alliance Inc
Amount
Up to $2,000,000 total program
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Miami Climate Alliance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catalyst Miami ($417K).
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
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 $32K (2024) to $417K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $417K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Miami Miami, FL | Dissolution Transfer | $417,196 |
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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 | — | $45,027 | $551,392 | $417,196 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $519,284 | $452,817 | $678,207 | $32,000 | 4 | $37 |
| 2023 | $748,404 | $390,522 | $390,676 | $47,000 | 10 | — |
About Miami Climate Alliance Inc
Based on IRS filings
Miami Climate Alliance Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Miami, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $417K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Miami Climate Alliance Inc is led by Zelalem Adefris, Chair on every filing since 2023; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Zelalem Adefris
Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Ruiz
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $44K (2025)
Adrian Madriz
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Gorman
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $44K, to Jeanette Ruiz (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Miami Climate Alliance Inc
How much does Miami Climate Alliance Inc give each year?
Miami Climate Alliance Inc gave $417K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $32K across 4 grants.
What is Miami Climate Alliance Inc?
Miami Climate Alliance Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Miami, FL.
Where does Miami Climate Alliance Inc operate?
Miami Climate Alliance Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Miami Climate Alliance Inc's EIN?
Miami Climate Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1943896. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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