THE VIRGINIA CLIMATE PROGRAM

EIN: 870863486

RALEIGH, NC

Total Revenue
$297,128
Total Expenses
$404,237
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
ELIZA NEMSER
Phone
2063992651
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

THE VIRGINIA CLIMATE PROGRAM, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit that reported $297K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 29% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $404K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 36% operating deficit.

Mission

THE VIRGINIA CLIMATE PROGRAM PREPARED DOZENS OF ONLINE RESOURCES AND HOSTED WEEKLY EVENTS ON ZOOM WHERE VOLUNTEER PARTICIPANTS LEARNED BEST PRACTICES IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCATED TO THEIR REPRESENTATIVES IN THE US CONGRESS AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN SUPPORT OF POLICIES AND LEADERSHIP TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $81,090

THE VIRGINIA CLIMATE PROGRAM PREPARED DOZENS OF ONLINE RESOURCES AND HOSTED WEEKLY EVENTS ON ZOOM WHERE PARTICIPANTS ADVOCATED IN SUPPORT OF POLICIES THAT ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE TO THE US CONGRESS...

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THE VIRGINIA CLIMATE PROGRAM PREPARED DOZENS OF ONLINE RESOURCES AND HOSTED WEEKLY EVENTS ON ZOOM WHERE PARTICIPANTS ADVOCATED IN SUPPORT OF POLICIES THAT ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE TO THE US CONGRESS, THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS, OR "KEY STAKEHOLDERS" IN THE POLICY-MAKING PROCESS, SUCH AS BANKS, COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATIONS, OR UTILITY COMPANIES. OTHER EVENTS AND RESOURCES DIRECTED USERS TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENTS TO FEDERAL OR STATE AGENCIES, CONTACT INFLUENCERS AND THE MEDIA, WRITE OPINION PIECES, OR DO DIGITAL AMPLIFICATION AND RELATIONAL ORGANIZING.

Program 2
Expenses: $9,695

THE VIRGINIA CLIMATE PROGRAM IDENTIFIED CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WITH STRONG CLIMATE ACTION PLATFORMS IN COMPETITIVE RACES. WE PREPARED DOZENS OF ONLINE RESOURCES AND...

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THE VIRGINIA CLIMATE PROGRAM IDENTIFIED CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WITH STRONG CLIMATE ACTION PLATFORMS IN COMPETITIVE RACES. WE PREPARED DOZENS OF ONLINE RESOURCES AND HOSTED WEEKLY ZOOM EVENTS DEDICATED TO ELECTING THESE CANDIDATES. AT THE DIRECTION OF THE VIRGINIA CLIMATE PROGRAM, VOLUNTEERS CALLED, TEXTED, AND WROTE LETTERS TO VOTERS IN THE CANDIDATES' DISTRICTS, RAISED FUNDS FOR THEIR CAMPAIGNS, RAISED AWARENESS ABOUT THESE CANDIDATES ON SOCIAL MEDIA, AND RAISED FUNDS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR DISTRICT.

Program 3
Expenses: $56,288

THE VIRGINIA CLIMATE PROGRAM CREATED ONLINE RESOURCES ON BEST PRACTICES IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND IMPORTANT SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES STAFF TIME SPENT BUILDING...

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THE VIRGINIA CLIMATE PROGRAM CREATED ONLINE RESOURCES ON BEST PRACTICES IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND IMPORTANT SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES STAFF TIME SPENT BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEMBERS WHO EXHIBIT STRONG LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, AND HELPING THEM BECOME EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY FACILITATORS, BOTH WITHIN THE DIGITAL VIRGINIA CLIMATE PROGRAM COMMUNITY AND WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $295,627
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,501
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $297,128

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $282,441
Fundraising Expenses $2,492
Program Expenses $267,850
Other Expenses $121,796
TOTAL EXPENSES $404,237

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $297,128 $417,088 -0.3%
Expenses $404,237 $429,872 -0.1%
Net Income $-107,109 $-12,784 +7.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
4
Volunteers
1227

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
3
$61,623
Total Directors
3
$61,623
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MADELINE DYKE SECRETARY 40.00
Officer Director
$53,761 $7,862 $61,623
ELIZA NEMSER PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN CODY SIMMS TREASURER 1.00
Officer 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
2025 $297,128 $404,237 No data $-107,109
2024 $417,088 $429,872 $132,000 $-12,784
2023 $419,263 $353,391 $146,292 $65,872
2021 $206,626 $90,301 $117,743 $116,325
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