CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

OLIVIA MELONAS

Phone

6197576719

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $960K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

CITIZENS' CLIMATE LOBBY MOBILIZES, EDUCATES AND TRAINS CITIZEN LOBBYISTS, ENGAGES WITH STAKEHOLDERS, AND LOBBIES ELECTED OFFICIALS TO ENACT CLIMATE SOLUTIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $749,238 Revenue: $28,338

CITIZENS' CLIMATE LOBBY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE RELATED TO ADVANCING SPECIFIC CLIMATE LEGISLATION AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:- PROVIDING TRAININGS, EVENTS, AND CALLS TO...

CITIZENS' CLIMATE LOBBY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE RELATED TO ADVANCING SPECIFIC CLIMATE LEGISLATION AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:- PROVIDING TRAININGS, EVENTS, AND CALLS TO ACTION RELATED TO SPECIFIC CLIMATE LEGISLATION.- PERFORMING DIRECT LOBBYING EFFORTS AND PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR GRASSROOTS LOBBYING EFFORTS.- EDUCATING AND SUPPORTING CONGRESSIONAL LIAISONS.- MOBILIZING ENDORSEMENTS FOR CLIMATE LEGISLATION.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $924,555

Program Service Revenue $28,338

Investment Income $7,241

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $960,134

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $638,710

Fundraising Expenses $82,389

Program Expenses $749,238

Other Expenses $359,138

TOTAL EXPENSES $997,848

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$960,134	$722,538	+0.3%
Expenses	$997,848	$1,278,666	-0.2%
Net Income	$-37,714	$-556,128	-0.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

19596

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$21,565

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ZAURIE ZIMMERMAN	CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSS ASTORIA	SECRETARY	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY SELKIRK	TREASURER	12.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NATALIE OROZCO	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY HINKLE	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NEIL CHATTERJEE	MEMBER	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER BURTON	MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
EFAON COBB	MEMBER	0.70	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEX BOZMOSKI	MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL KERESTES	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	10.00	Officer	$21,565	$0	$21,565
BRETT CEASE	VP OF PROGRAMS	0.25	Highest	$776	$0	$776
OLIVA MELONAS	CFO	3.12	Highest	$9,001	$0	$9,001
BEN PENDERGRASS	VP OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS	35.05	Highest	$118,304	$0	$118,304
JENNIFER JOYCE TYLER	SENIOR DIRECTOR OF GOVERNM	38.44	Highest	$123,294	$0	$123,294
LESLEY BEATTY	VP OF MARKETING	2.99	Highest	$8,228	$0	$8,228

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$960,134	$997,848	$538,980	$-37,714
2023	$722,538	$1,278,666	$570,954	$-556,128
2022	$959,530	$1,942,296	$1,185,323	$-982,766
2021	$2,438,418	$1,620,684	$2,181,432	$817,734
2020	$677,974	$596,579	$1,353,291	$81,395
2019	$1,194,196	$619,223	$1,290,077	$574,973
2018	$682,273	$616,409	$607,555	$65,864