SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1960

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAN CHU

Phone

4159951780

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30

SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION, founded in 1960, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $31.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 70% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $53.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 66% operating deficit.

Mission

THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION PROMOTES EFFORTS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT.GOALS: - SOLVE THE CLIMATE CRISIS PRIMARILY THROUGH A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO A RESOURCE-EFFICIENT CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY THAT BETTER SERVES PEOPLE AND NATURE;- SECURE PROTECTIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS, PROMOTE HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES, AND FIGHT FOR CLEAN AIR AND WATER;- EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE PEOPLE TO EXPLORE, ENJOY, AND PROTECT THE PLANET BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT REACH ACROSS ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, AND COMMUNITY LINES TO GET PEOPLE OUTDOORS; AND- BUILD A DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT THAT REFLECTS AND REPRESENTS TODAY'S AMERICAN PUBLIC, AND PRIORITIZES IMPORTANT CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $11,621,706 Revenue: $0

CHAPTER AND GROUP EDUCATION PROJECT - THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS THE STATE AND LOCAL CHAPTERS AND GROUPS OF THE SIERRA CLUB IN THEIR WORK TO ADVANCE ALL OF THE SIERRA CLUB'S STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK GOALS...

CHAPTER AND GROUP EDUCATION PROJECT - THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS THE STATE AND LOCAL CHAPTERS AND GROUPS OF THE SIERRA CLUB IN THEIR WORK TO ADVANCE ALL OF THE SIERRA CLUB'S STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK GOALS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, ADMINISTRATIVE ADVOCACY, COMMUNICATIONS, LITIGATION, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. THE SPECIFIC GOALS ARE TO ENABLE LOCAL GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES; DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT CONSERVATION CAMPAIGNS TO PROTECT THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT; INFORM THE PUBLIC AND MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES OF LOCAL INTEREST; ENGAGE IN PUBLIC INTEREST LAWSUITS; AND GROW A BROADER BASE OF VOLUNTEERS AND LEADERS CONTRIBUTING TO COMMUNITY-INSPIRED AND-LED PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE PERSONAL CONNECTIONS TO NATURE.

Program 2

Expenses: $8,614,895 Revenue: $0

BEYOND COAL - THE LONG-TERM GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO REVERSE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE BY DECARBONIZING THE ELECTRIC GRID BY 80 PERCENT BY 2030. THE PROGRAM'S SPECIFIC GOALS - WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS - ARE TO HELP TRANSITION AGING AND UNECONOMIC COAL PLANTS TOWARDS CLEANER ALTENATIVES THAT ALSO BENEFIT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

Program 3

Expenses: $5,212,368 Revenue: $0

NATIONAL EDUCATION PROJECT - THIS PROJECT EDUCATES, ENGAGES, AND MOBILIZES THE PUBLIC IN ADMINISTRATIVE ADVOCACY ABOUT A RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO ADVANCE THE SIERRA CLUB'S STRATEGIC...

NATIONAL EDUCATION PROJECT - THIS PROJECT EDUCATES, ENGAGES, AND MOBILIZES THE PUBLIC IN ADMINISTRATIVE ADVOCACY ABOUT A RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO ADVANCE THE SIERRA CLUB'S STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK; PROVIDES PROGRAM, OPERATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO IMPLEMENT THE CHARITABLE PROJECTS OF THE SIERRA CLUB; AND WORKS IN COALITION AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND GROUPS TO ADVANCE OUTCOMES AT THE INTERSECTION OF CLIMATE, SOCIAL, AND RACIAL JUSTICE. IT IS A PROJECT THROUGH WHICH THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION WORKS TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $29,303,522

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,086,648

Other Revenue $557,169

TOTAL REVENUE $31,947,339

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $44,382,392

Salaries & Benefits $1,247,544

Fundraising Expenses $6,829,536

Program Expenses $44,619,601

Other Expenses $7,500,955

TOTAL EXPENSES $53,130,891

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$31,947,339	$108,188,731	-0.7%
Expenses	$53,130,891	$102,142,815	-0.5%
Net Income	$-21,183,552	$6,045,916	-4.5%

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

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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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ROBIN MANN	CHAIR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EVA KATHLEEN SCHULTE	VICE CHAIR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN SIMPSON	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
REBEKAH SAUL BUTLER	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK WALTERS	MEMBER-AT-LARGE	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLISON CHIN	DIRECTOR (THRU 5/30/25)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GABE GONZALEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER LIU	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTIAN OKOYE	DIRECTOR (THRU 5/30/25)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANJAY RANCHOD	DIRECTOR (THRU 3/7/25)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL RISSMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPH SPEIRS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAHLET GETACHEW	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JON CARSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSS MACFARLANE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK MURPHY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STACEY FAELLA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN CHU	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN MCGAHAN	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
AGANA MORENO	DIRECTOR OF FINANCE	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JENNIE PALMER	DIR. OF ADMIN & BOARD RELATIONS	40.00	Officer	$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	$31,947,339	$53,130,891	$191,559,701	$-21,183,552
2024	$108,188,731	$102,142,815	$210,669,172	$6,045,916
2023	$89,068,739	$113,468,024	$199,302,924	$-24,399,285
2022	$87,746,859	$113,448,406	$207,976,050	$-25,701,547
2021	$108,646,694	$99,059,202	$273,113,077	$9,587,492
2020	$95,601,203	$94,298,604	$244,757,583	$1,302,599
2019	$120,488,815	$93,907,405	$222,847,989	$26,581,410
2018	$105,160,363	$84,933,888	$173,105,225	$20,226,475