The 990 read · EIN 84-5024713 · CA · Fiscal year 2024

Climate Imperative Foundation

In its own words

“To cut global carbon emissions at speed and scale to secure a better future for all.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated November 7, 2026

Revenue: $271.7M 98.7% from donations and grants
Spent: $356.9M 72% on programs, as reported
Net assets: $91.3M end of 2024
Savings: 3.1 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending

Form 990 (2024), Parts I, VII, IX, X

01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · 2024

Of each dollar it spent, 72.0¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.

72.0¢

Programs, $257.0M

0.0¢

Fundraising, $0K

28.0¢

Admin, $99.9M

Form 990 (2024), Part IX, line 25

Cost to raise $1

0¢

as reported

For each dollar donated, Climate Imperative Foundation spent 0¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $268.1M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX

03 · The savings

Net assets: $15.3M to $91.3M in 4 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2020 to 2024.

Net assets at year end, $ millions

127

240

176

Form 990 history via ProPublica Form 990 (2024)

04 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Climate Imperative Foundation.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

What percentage of Climate Imperative Foundation donations go to programs?

Climate Imperative Foundation reported 72% of 2024 spending as programs, 0% as fundraising and 28% as management.

Form 990 (2024), Part IX

How much money does Climate Imperative Foundation have?

Net assets were $91.3M at the end of 2024, about 3.1 months of spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part X

Does Climate Imperative Foundation have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (2024)

05 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Climate Imperative Foundation: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/climate-imperative-foundation/