Program 1 · 13.4% of program spending · $22.0M in grants $39.9M
The 990 read · EIN 26-2303250 · CA · Fiscal year 2024
Climateworks Foundation
Climateworks Foundation: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
In its own words
“To end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy.”
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
- Top pay
- $623K Helen Mountford, 0.2% of spending
- Revenue
- $350.6M 95.5% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $317.3M 93.9% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $441.4M end of 2024
- Savings
- 16.7 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 189 employees, 11 volunteers
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, 93.9¢ went to programs, as reported.
The split the charity filed.
93.9¢
Programs, $298.0M
1.1¢
Fundraising, $3.5M
5.0¢
Admin, $15.8M
Cost to raise $1
1¢
as reported
For each dollar donated, Climateworks Foundation spent 1¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $334.8M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX03 · What it does
What it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
04 · The savings
Net assets: $122.4M to $441.4M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.
122
162
119
76
100
169
175
244
430
402
408
441
05 · Who gets paid
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.
Helen Mountford
President and CEO
$622,909
Shawn Reifsteck
Managing Director
$493,190
Irene Kim
Vp, Philanthropic Partnerships
$468,537
Charles Mcelwee
Vp, Programs
$455,221
Surabi Menon
Vp, Global Intelligence
$441,807
Brian Mccracken
Cfo, Treasurer
$432,962
Michael Bosse
Deputy Vp, Programs
$399,581
Lindsey Allen
Executive Director, Clua
$383,661
Largest outside contractors
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgespan Group | Program & professional services | $1,475,000 |
| Pt Jestio Bario Neurone | Program services | $968,237 |
| Dalberg Consulting US LLC | Program & professional services | $690,000 |
| Conservation Strategy Group LLC | Program services | $684,000 |
| Cv Partners Inc | Professional staffing & recruiting | $667,401 |
06 · Questions
The questions people ask about the Climateworks Foundation.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Climateworks Foundation CEO make?
Helen Mountford, President and CEO, received $622,909 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.2% of Climateworks Foundation's $317.3M in spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part VIIWhat percentage of Climateworks Foundation donations go to programs?
Climateworks Foundation reported 93.9% of 2024 spending as programs, 1.1% as fundraising and 5% as management.
Form 990 (2024), Part IXHow much money does Climateworks Foundation have?
Net assets were $441.4M at the end of 2024, about 16.7 months of spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part XDoes Climateworks 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)07 · Sources and citing
Every number, traced.
- Climateworks Foundation Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
- Climateworks Foundation Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page
Amir Arani, “Climateworks Foundation: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/climateworks-foundation/