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Climate Imperative Foundation

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

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Climate Imperative Foundation

secure a better future for all Climate Imperative Foundation provides funding, technical support, and expertise to inform the most important climate policy decisions in major-emitting countries around the world. Learn More Previous Next

Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

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

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: 72%
Peer average: 77%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
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)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Climate Imperative Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 82% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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 Imperative Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, 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 845024713. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $272M in annual revenue. 51 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Climate Imperative Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 845024713. 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 Imperative Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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 Imperative Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Climate Imperative Foundation has $272M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 77% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Climate Imperative Foundation 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 major organization. It has $272M in annual revenue. The organization has 51 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Climate Imperative Foundation. 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 Imperative Foundation 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 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.

secure a better future for all Climate Imperative Foundation provides funding, technical support, and expertise to inform the most important climate policy decisions in major-emitting countries around the world. Learn More Previous Next Climate Imperative Foundation 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 72% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $272M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Climate Imperative Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Climate Imperative Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 845024713, 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
$100M-$1B
72% 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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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

HA
Hal H•••••
President

Officers & trustees (12)

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

Beyond pledges: India’s industry confronts the climate imperative - Manufacturing Today India
Jun 2026
www.manufacturingtodayindia.com
A Governance and Climate Imperative - Greater Kashmir
Apr 2026
www.greaterkashmir.com
Safeguarding Europe’s energy infrastructure against climate risk - Financial Times
Mar 2026
www.ft.com
Nigeria’s New Industrial Policy And The Climate Imperative (2) - Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Feb 2026
independent.ng
Nigeria’s New Industrial Policy And The Climate Imperative (1) - Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Feb 2026
independent.ng
IEA’s Latest Report Reveals Energy’s Shift From Climate to Security - Forbes
Feb 2026
www.forbes.com
Major Climate Funders Ramped Up Giving In 2024, New Filings Show - Inside Philanthropy
Jan 2026
www.insidephilanthropy.com
Rainwater Harvesting: A Climate Imperative - dailynews.co.tz
Dec 2025
dailynews.co.tz
Nigeria’s new industrial policy and the climate imperative - The Nation Newspaper
Dec 2025
thenationonlineng.net
Nigeria’s new industrial policy and the climate imperative - The Nation Newspaper
Dec 2025
thenationonlineng.net
Form filed
$271.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$206.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$289.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$221.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$82.8M 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 - 51 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 51 officers on file
  • 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 · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Climate Imperative Foundation

What is Climate Imperative Foundation?
Climate Imperative Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. secure a better future for all Climate Imperative Foundation provides funding, technical support, and expertise to inform the most important climate policy decisions in major-emitting countries around the world. Learn More Previous Next
When was Climate Imperative Foundation founded?
Climate Imperative Foundation was founded in 2020.
Who leads Climate Imperative Foundation?
Hal Harvey serves as President.
Where is Climate Imperative Foundation located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What is Climate Imperative Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Climate Imperative Foundation trustworthy?
Climate Imperative Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Imperative Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 845024713.
What is Climate Imperative Foundation's website?
http://www.climateimperative.org