US Climate Action Network
To build trust & alignment among its members to fight climate change in a just & equitable way.
US Climate Action Network at a glance
In short: US Climate Action Network gave $19K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,000
- -96.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -92.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,000
- -53.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Total assets
- $4,319,742
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (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 US Climate Action Network
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from US Climate Action Network
Who US Climate Action Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DC Jobs with Justice ($19K).
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 70 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How US Climate Action Network gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2025) to $973K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DC Jobs with Justice Washington, DC | Green New Deal Activities | $19,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,319,742 | $1,727,893 | $1,658,889 | $19,000 | 1 | $25,327 |
| 2024 | $4,343,587 | $1,656,345 | $2,657,985 | $575,000 | 14 | $56,085 |
| 2023 | $5,156,956 | $3,026,147 | $4,007,387 | $715,000 | 15 | $37,362 |
| 2022 | $6,264,441 | $4,246,141 | $3,114,962 | $667,500 | 23 | $535 |
| 2021 | $5,013,763 | $3,045,682 | $1,969,331 | $501,250 | 17 | $3,643 |
| 2020 | $3,912,997 | $2,779,152 | $2,178,408 | $972,850 | 24 | $5,832 |
About US Climate Action Network
Based on IRS filings
US Climate Action Network is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
US Climate Action Network is led by Ife Kilimanjaro, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ife Kilimanjaro
Executive Director
Senior Director & Network Engagement → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $177K (2025)
Kyle Ash
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Clayton
Deputy Director
Senior Network Systems Director → Deputy Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $135K (2025)
Dyanna Jaye
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Mikhiela Sherrod
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Dallas Conyers
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$24K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Alden Meyer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
COLETTE PICHON BATTLE Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Sosland
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Harold
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Uehlein
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leo Woodberry
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marnese Krishana Jackson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Basav Sen
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Wu
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Chun Hye
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Cleetus
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: David Turnbull (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: James Woodley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Goldman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Keya Chatterjee (2020–2023) — Exe. Director
- Former: Rachel Potter (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bishop Marcia Dinkins (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jana Merkelbach (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carrie Clayton Sr Network Sys (2023) — Then Interim Exe. Director
- Former: Claudia Malloy (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: William Snape (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Uehlein Vice Chair (2021) — July & Then Board Member · Filing note: Until
- Former: Kyle Ash Board Member Then (2021) — Chair
- Former: Mikhiela Sherrod Board Member (2021) — Then Vice Chair
- Former: Rachel Potter Chair (2021) — July & Then Board Member · Filing note: Until
- Former: Jalonne White-Newsome (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $177K, to Dr Ife Kilimanjaro (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about US Climate Action Network
How much does US Climate Action Network give each year?
US Climate Action Network gave $19K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $575K across 14 grants.
How large is US Climate Action Network?
US Climate Action Network reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is US Climate Action Network?
US Climate Action Network is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does US Climate Action Network operate?
US Climate Action Network has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What is US Climate Action Network's EIN?
US Climate Action Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4597308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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