CITIZENS CLIMATE EDUCATION CORP Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

CITIZENS CLIMATE EDUCATION CORP

EIN 26-2948811 · Natural Resources Conservation & Protection (C30)

What they do

CITIZENS CLIMATE EDUCATION EDUCATES, TRAINS and ORGANIZES PEOPLE ACROSS THE U.S. to BUILD POLITICAL WILL for EFFECTIVE CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES and WITH THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders14 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$117.77spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$12.50of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$0.45in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

95.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $695,419 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $125,963 for BRETT CEASE (VP OF PROGRAMS). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$3,912,962

Expenses$4,608,381

Annual shortfall $695,419 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$574,449 · 12.5% of expenses

Grants paid$326,392 · 7.1% of expenses

Reported executive compensation (total)$150,000 · 3.3% of expenses

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Revenue$3,912,962

Expenses$4,608,381

Assets$2,087,737

Income$3,912,962

Contributions$3,744,762

Grants given$326,392

Average grant$65,278

Management and general$574,449

Executive compensation (total)$150,000

Stocks and bonds$569,432

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

BRETT CEASEVP OF PROGRAMS · 40 hrs/week $125,963

OLIVIA D MELONASCHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATING OFFICER · 37 hrs/week $106,472

LESLEY BEATTYVP OF MARKETING · 37 hrs/week $101,772

RACHEL KERESTESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 30 hrs/week $64,696

BEN E PENDERGRASSVP OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS · 5 hrs/week $16,696

JENNIFER JOYCE TYLERSR DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS · 2 hrs/week $5,002

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (14)

BRETT CEASEVP OF PROGRAMS

OLIVIA D MELONASCHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATING OFFICER

LESLEY BEATTYVP OF MARKETING

RACHEL KERESTESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BEN E PENDERGRASSVP OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

JENNIFER JOYCE TYLERSR DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

BILL BLANCATOBOARD MEMBER

BOB INGLISBOARD MEMBER

ERNIE CHOWTREASURER

LINDSAY SONDERHOUSEBOARD MEMBER

MARK TABBERTSECRETARY

PRINCELLA TALLEYBOARD MEMBER

SANDRA TURNERCHAIR

SCOTT LECKMANBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2010
Location: 1330 ORANGE AVENUE 309, CORONADO, CA 92118
County: San Diego
In care of: OLIVIA MELONAS
Primary officer: OLIVIA MELONAS, CFO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(619) 437-7142

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CONSIDINE & CONSIDINE
NTEE classification: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection (C30)
IRS tax category: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection
Grant-giving organization: Yes