We Mean Business Coalition Inc
Through unprecedented collaboration, we catalyze business action and drive ambitious policy to halve emissions by 2030 and accelerate an inclusive transition to a net-zero economy by 2050, at the latest.
We Mean Business Coalition Inc at a glance
In short: We Mean Business Coalition Inc gave $1.7M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $282K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,689,876
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $281,646
- -15.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $237,500
- Total assets
- $21,819,433
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who We Mean Business Coalition Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ceres Inc ($615K). Together the top 6 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 9 grants of 26 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How We Mean Business Coalition Inc gives
- Giving fell 54% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2024) to $3.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ceres Inc Boston, MA | Grant for Project Support | $614,876 |
| B Team Headquarters Inc New York, NY | Grant for Project Support | $300,000 |
| Business for Social Responsibility San Francisco, CA | Grant for Project Support | $275,000 |
| Calstart Inc Pasadena, CA | Grant for Project Support | $200,000 |
| Ce Buyers Institute Washington, DC | Grant for Project Support | $150,000 |
| International Council on Clean Transportation Washington, DC | Grant for Project Support | $150,000 |
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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 | $21,819,433 | $15,214,542 | $18,605,856 | $1,689,876 | 6 | $3,757 |
| 2023 | $25,264,513 | $19,836,990 | $19,265,381 | $2,655,000 | 8 | — |
| 2022 | $24,933,471 | $21,504,229 | $20,377,515 | $3,552,967 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $24,084,041 | $31,828,485 | $16,865,164 | $3,669,367 | 7 | — |
About We Mean Business Coalition Inc
Based on IRS filings
We Mean Business Coalition Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
We Mean Business Coalition Inc is led by Maria Mendiluce, CEO on every filing since 2021; 10 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maria Mendiluce
CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$384K (2021) → $497K (2024)
Ian Cheshire
Chair
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Prag
Managing Director & Policy
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$154K (2023) → $261K (2024)
Josh Harris
Director & Communications
Director & Communications → Director, Communications & Development, 2023
Director, Communications & Development → Director & Communications, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$163K (2022) → $139K (2024)
Rasmus Valanko Managing
Director & Systems Transformation
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$201K (2022) → $265K (2024)
Jane Jagd
Director & Net Zero Finance
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$147K (2023) → $157K (2024)
Jenny Ahlen Managing
Director of Net Zero
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$172K (2023) → $178K (2024)
Luke Pritchard
Director & Beyond Alliance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2024)
Vanessa Salinas
Director & Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$142K (2024)
Aron Cramer
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eliot Whittington
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Halla Tomasdottir
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Clarkson
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Bakker
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Howard
Director
Chair → Founding Chair, 2022
Founding Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ambassador Patricia Espinosa
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberto Marques
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Madera
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Supriya Sen
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Seligmann
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen King
Deputy Director & Communications
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$142K (2022) → $166K (2024)
Steven Casey
Deputy Director & Grants
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$171K (2023) → $177K (2024)
Celine Herweijer
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Lubber
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Nicolette Bartlet (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jean-David Raffenel (2023) — Director & Operations
- Former: Ross Heinemeyer Director Of (2023) — Finance & People
- Former: Paul Simpson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sophie Punte (2021–2022) — Managing Director & Policy
- Former: Jenny Ahlen (2022) — Managing Director & Net Zero
- Former: Lisa Lee (2022) — Director & Communications
- Former: Pamela Jouven (2022) — Director & Sme Climate Hub
- Former: Ross Heinemeyer (2022) — Director of Finance & People
- Former: Kevin Hong Dir Measurement (2021) — Learning & Evaluatiation
- Former: Rasmus Valanko Managing Dir (2021) — Systems Transformation
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 $497K, to Dr Maria Mendiluce (CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about We Mean Business Coalition Inc
How much does We Mean Business Coalition Inc give each year?
We Mean Business Coalition Inc gave $1.7M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 8 grants.
What is We Mean Business Coalition Inc's typical grant size?
We Mean Business Coalition Inc's median grant in 2024 was $237,500, and its average grant was $281,646, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does We Mean Business Coalition Inc give grants?
We Mean Business Coalition Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (28%) and New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does We Mean Business Coalition Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on We Mean Business Coalition Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant for Project Support" (6 grants).
Who are We Mean Business Coalition Inc's largest grantees?
We Mean Business Coalition Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ceres Inc ($614,876), B Team Headquarters Inc ($300,000) and Business for Social Responsibility ($275,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is We Mean Business Coalition Inc?
We Mean Business Coalition Inc reported $21.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.2M.
What is We Mean Business Coalition Inc?
We Mean Business Coalition Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. It holds $21.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is We Mean Business Coalition Inc's EIN?
We Mean Business Coalition Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4146520. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 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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