CENTER FOR CLIMATE STRATEGIES INC

EIN: 311677573 501(c)(3) Environment

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$358,854
Total Expenses
$481,987
Total Assets
$142,267
Net Assets
$-55,696
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
THOMAS PETERSON
Phone
2025409121
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CENTER FOR CLIMATE STRATEGIES INC, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $359K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $482K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 34% operating deficit.

Mission

THE CENTER HELPS GOVERNMENTS AND THEIR STAKEHOLDERS TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUES

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $409,019

SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF BEST PRACTICE, TOOLS AND EDUCATION FOR RESILIENCE PLANNING, PROVIDED INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, ASSESSED MARYLAND RENEWABLE EMISSION...

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SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF BEST PRACTICE, TOOLS AND EDUCATION FOR RESILIENCE PLANNING, PROVIDED INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, ASSESSED MARYLAND RENEWABLE EMISSION TRENDS. ASSESSED CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON GLOBAL SECURITY, PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LAOS PDR DEVELOPED A COST BENEFITS ANALYSIS FOR PROJECTS IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $358,854
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $358,854

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $302,050
Fundraising Expenses $37,829
Program Expenses $409,019
Other Expenses $179,937
TOTAL EXPENSES $481,987

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $358,854 $480,157 -0.3%
Expenses $481,987 $601,010 -0.2%
Net Income $-123,133 $-120,853 +0.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$196,830
Total Directors
5
$196,830
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
THOMAS D PETERSON PRESIDENT 040.00
Officer Director
$196,182 $648 $196,830
STEVEN E CHESTER CHAIRMAN 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBBI JONES SECRETARY TREASURER 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BAILEY DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD J PEDERSON DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $358,854 $481,987 $142,267 $-123,133
2023 $480,157 $601,010 $449,960 $-120,853
2022 $877,032 $482,657 $566,741 $394,375
2021 $744,757 $660,140 $183,622 $84,617
2020 $780,598 $696,466 $120,165 $84,132
2019 $454,534 $724,877 $91,748 $-270,343
2018 $868,631 $798,864 $209,436 $69,767
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