The Alliance for Climate Protection
The corporation is organized for, but not limited to, the charitable and educational purposes of educating the public about the causes of and solutions to climate change, in the united states and throughout the world.
The Alliance for Climate Protection at a glance
In short: The Alliance for Climate Protection gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,500
- -99.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $12,250
- Median grant
- $12,250
- Total assets
- $22,674,058
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Alliance for Climate Protection funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The New Sun Rising ($17K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 47 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Alliance for Climate Protection gives
- Giving fell 89% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $2.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The New Sun Rising Millvale, PA | Catalyzing a Solution to the Climate Crisis | $17,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund Washington, DC | Democracy Strengthening Programs | $7,500 |
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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 | $22,674,058 | $23,780,945 | $23,105,622 | $24,500 | 2 | $530,110 |
| 2023 | $22,220,982 | $16,819,896 | $22,774,062 | $2,544,403 | Total only | $646,350 |
| 2022 | $25,729,669 | $23,180,204 | $22,787,243 | $226,000 | 13 | $-46,014 |
| 2021 | $25,753,907 | $26,022,257 | $17,898,050 | $218,750 | 11 | $-246,153 |
| 2020 | $17,778,291 | $21,583,666 | $18,600,324 | $304,034 | 21 | $104,732 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Alliance for Climate Protection
Based on IRS filings
The Alliance for Climate Protection is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $530K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alliance for Climate Protection is led by Phyllis Cuttino, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 11 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phyllis Cuttino
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$210K (2022) → $428K (2024)
Albert Gore
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Flowers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chief Oren Lyons
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Horn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Henry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donnel Baird
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry J. Schweiger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manuela Herzer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Orin S. Kramer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert D. Bullard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosina Bierbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Shepherd
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Davie
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Murphy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Abrams
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Kendrick
Senior Vice President of Communications
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$165K (2020) → $248K (2024)
Erin Taylor
Senior Vice President of Campaigns & Field
Senior Vice President of Programs → Senior Vice President of Campaigns & Field, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$183K (2020) → $238K (2024)
Ryan Towell
Vice President of Science & Solutions
Director of Science & Solutions → Vice President of Science & Solutions, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $191K (2024)
Stephen Mills
Vice President of Global Partnerships
Director of Strategic Partnerships → Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, 2023
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships → Vice President of Global Partnerships, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$174K (2020) → $216K (2024)
Hilary Ashford-Ng
Vice President of Training & Events
Director of Special Projects → Vice President of Special Projects, 2023
Vice President of Special Projects → Vice President of Training & Events, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$154K (2021) → $183K (2024)
John Gardiner
Senior Developer
Salesforce Developer → Senior Developer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$134K (2021) → $164K (2024)
Jamiah Adams
Senior Vice President of Diversity & Justice
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$232K (2022) → $261K (2024)
Cramer Sarah
Vice President of Advancement
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$158K (2023) → $167K (2024)
Joshua Beatty
Senior Vice President of Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$200K (2023) → $226K (2024)
Valderez Gonzalez
CFO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$28K (2023) → $250K (2024)
Theodore Roosevelt IV
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: David Jenkins (2020–2023) — CFO
- Former: Rosamund Zander (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: The Hon Albert Gore (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Farooq Salahuddin (2022–2023) — Director of Human Resources
- Former: Kenneth Berlin (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Vanessa Lavallee (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President of Ops & Treasurer
- Former: Harold Connolly (2020–2021) — Policy Director
- Former: James Gustave Speth (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: The Hon Sherwood Boehlert (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jayne Krier (2020) — Director, Hr & Administrator
- Former: Pia Nelson (2020) — Director & Info Systems
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 $428K, to Phyllis Cuttino (President & CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Alliance for Climate Protection
How much does The Alliance for Climate Protection give each year?
The Alliance for Climate Protection gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $2.5M in grants paid.
How large is The Alliance for Climate Protection?
The Alliance for Climate Protection reported $22.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.8M.
What is The Alliance for Climate Protection?
The Alliance for Climate Protection is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $22.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Alliance for Climate Protection operate?
The Alliance for Climate Protection has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
What is The Alliance for Climate Protection's EIN?
The Alliance for Climate Protection's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0745629. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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