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Climate Defiance

The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future …

Climate Defiance Foundation

Environment Jersey City, NJ EIN 922024940 · IRS
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61
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About Climate Defiance

Climate change advocacy education

Founded
Headquarters
Jersey City, NJ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2025

Mission

The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C12
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

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Climate Defiance is a registered environment nonprofit based in Jersey City, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2023. Its EIN is 922024940. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $246K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Climate Defiance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Climate Defiance is located in Jersey City, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.

Based on official tax filings, Climate Defiance has $246K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Climate Defiance is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $246K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Climate Defiance. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Climate Defiance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Climate Defiance profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Climate Defiance's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $246K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Climate Defiance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Climate Defiance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 922024940, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

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Leadership

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Michael Greenberg
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Jonah W••••••••
Director
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Michael G••••••••
Executive Director
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Zanagee A••••
Director
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Climate Defiance This page 61 $245,961 -
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Rochester Ecology Partners Inc 90 $444,787 94%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Climate Defiance

What is Climate Defiance?
Climate Defiance is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Jersey City, United States. Climate change advocacy education
When was Climate Defiance founded?
Climate Defiance was founded in 2023.
Who leads Climate Defiance?
Michael Greenberg serves as Executive Director.
Where is Climate Defiance located?
Headquartered in Jersey City, United States.
What is Climate Defiance's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Climate Defiance trustworthy?
Climate Defiance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Climate Defiance's registration number?
IRS EIN: 922024940.