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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Climate Finance Action Inc

Researched, analyzed and educated the public regarding the environmental and societal effects of climate change.

Founded
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C01
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 70%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.78%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.70
Program$0.70

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Climate Finance Action Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Climate Finance Action Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Boston, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 851115587. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $305K in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Climate Finance Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 851115587. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Climate Finance Action Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Climate Finance Action Inc is located in Boston, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Climate Finance Action Inc has $305K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. 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 Finance Action Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $305K in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Climate Finance Action Inc. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Climate Finance Action Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Researched, analyzed and educated the public regarding the environmental and societal effects of climate change. Climate Finance Action Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $305K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Climate Finance Action Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Climate Finance Action Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 851115587, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
70% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Mary C••••••
President

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

African legislators demand fair climate finance action amid methane threats - People Daily
May 2026
peopledaily.digital
Philippines to Lead ASEAN Climate Finance Action at 2026 Climate Week - fundsforNGOs News
Apr 2026
news.fundsforngos.org
LAPO MBF, stakeholders adopt 11-point climate finance action plan - The Nation Newspaper
Mar 2026
thenationonlineng.net
LAPO MfB, stakeholders adopt 11-point climate finance action plan - Business News Nigeria
Mar 2026
businessday.ng
US public pension funds falling short on climate risk, say NGOs - Responsible Investor
Jan 2026
www.responsible-investor.com
Trillions in US pension assets out of reach for local climate projects - Sustainable Views
Jan 2026
www.sustainableviews.com
Toward COP31: An opportunity for accelerated climate action - Türkiye Today
Dec 2025
www.turkiyetoday.com
Climate finance, action place Türkiye at forefront ahead of COP31, UNDP says - Türkiye Today
Dec 2025
www.turkiyetoday.com
UNFCCC COP-29 on Climate Change: A New Chapter in Global Action from Baku - Sanskriti IAS
Oct 2025
www.sanskritiias.com
2nd Symposium on Supranational Responses to Corruption: Integrity in Climate Finance & Action Knowledge Report - The Lon
May 2025
www.lse.ac.uk
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 15 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Climate Finance Action Inc

What is Climate Finance Action Inc?
Climate Finance Action Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boston, United States. Researched, analyzed and educated the public regarding the environmental and societal effects of climate change.
When was Climate Finance Action Inc founded?
Climate Finance Action Inc was founded in 2020.
Who leads Climate Finance Action Inc?
Mary Cerulli serves as President.
Where is Climate Finance Action Inc located?
Headquartered in Boston, MA, United States.
What is Climate Finance Action Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
Is Climate Finance Action Inc trustworthy?
Climate Finance Action Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong 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 Finance Action Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 851115587.
What is Climate Finance Action Inc's website?
http://www.climatefinanceaction.org