EQUATION CAMPAIGN AND GLOBAL CLIMATE LEGAL DEFENSE

EIN: 873636370 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

NOVATO, CA

Total Revenue
$36,246,768
Total Expenses
$19,398,303
Total Assets
$17,975,646
Net Assets
$17,094,742
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
RHEA SUH
Phone
4154642500
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

EQUATION CAMPAIGN AND GLOBAL CLIMATE LEGAL DEFENSE, founded in 2021, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $36.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 13578% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $16.8M, a strong 46% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF ECGCLD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING, TECHNICAL AND LEGAL HELP TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND LEADERS.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $35,988,382
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $257,714
Other Revenue $672
TOTAL REVENUE $36,246,768

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $14,446,778
Salaries & Benefits $1,696,330
Fundraising Expenses $373,327
Program Expenses $16,345,780
Other Expenses $3,255,195
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,398,303

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $36,246,768 $265,000 +135.8%
Expenses $19,398,303 $18,500 +1047.6%
Net Income $16,848,465 $246,500 +67.4%
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
3
Employees
6
Volunteers
3

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
8
$1,815,095
Total Directors
8
$1,805,483
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RHEA SUH DIRECTOR (THRU 04/25) 0.05
Officer Director
$0 $60,261 $732,783
LAUREN MCCLELLAND CFO (THRU 04/25) 0.05
Officer
$0 $51,032 $412,083
SAUL MACIAS DIRECTOR (THRU 04/25) 0.05
Director
$0 $73,502 $353,723
JANELLE CAVANAGH DIRECTOR (THRU 04/25) 0.05
Director
$0 $60,079 $367,211
ASHLEY SMITH SECRETARY (THRU 03/25) 0.05
Officer
$0 $57,890 $215,910
KATHARINE KATIE REDFORD CO-PRES/CO-CEO & CO-ED 37.50
Officer Director
$152,010 $24,998 $177,008
BETSY J APPLE CO-PRES/CO-CEO & CO-ED 37.50
Officer Director
$154,460 $20,298 $174,758
ANN LAUREN PLOTKIN SECRETARY 37.50
Officer
$88,045 $14,508 $102,553
ALFRED LAHAI BROWNELL FOUNDING PRESIDENT 37.50
Highest
$126,552 $17,715 $144,267
PETER GILL CASE DIRECTOR/TREASURER 0.05
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HUNTER DIRECTOR 0.05
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROXANNE RICHARDS SECTRETARY (THRU 6/25) 0.05
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ALISON WRIGHT DIRECTOR 0.05
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 $36,246,768 $19,398,303 $17,975,646 $16,848,465
2024 $265,000 $18,500 $246,500 $246,500
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