Climateworks Foundation
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Visit www.climateworks.orgAbout Climateworks Foundation
ClimateWorks is a catalyst for accelerating climate progress, driving bold solutions that benefit people and the planet. We connect funders and implementing organizations worldwide to create and scale transformative solutions across sectors and geographies, achieving faster, greater impact together.
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Mission
To end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Climateworks 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
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 97% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyClimateworks Foundation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262303250. 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 $351M in annual revenue. 118 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Climateworks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262303250. 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.
Climateworks Foundation 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. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Climateworks Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Climateworks Foundation has $351M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 86% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Climateworks Foundation is classified as a Science & Technology 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 $351M in annual revenue. The organization has 118 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Climateworks 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, Climateworks 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.
ClimateWorks is a catalyst for accelerating climate progress, driving bold solutions that benefit people and the planet. We connect funders and implementing organizations worldwide to create and scale transformative solutions across sectors and geographies, achieving faster, greater impact together. Climateworks Foundation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $351M is well above the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Climateworks Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Climateworks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262303250, 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
ASEAN unites to shape inclusive pathways for clean manufacturing - Climateworks Centre
New buildings in Northern Australia | publications - Climateworks Centre
ClimateWorks Foundation is Hiring a Communications Manager – March 2026 (Remote) - Global South Opportunities
Ocean Climate Dialogue focuses on advancing effective blue carbon governance - Climateworks Centre
Net zero trends for businesses in 2026 - Climateworks Centre
Building our future event series – The business of net zero - Climateworks Centre
Climateworks Centre decarbonisation scenarios 2023: About the modelling - Climateworks Centre
Sea of opportunity: The role of ocean mitigation in Indonesia’s decarbonisation - Climateworks Centre
Net zero momentum tracker – online - Climateworks Centre
Watch: 15 years of Climateworks Centre - Climateworks Centre
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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 - 118 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 118 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Climateworks Foundation
- What is Climateworks Foundation?
- Climateworks Foundation is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. ClimateWorks is a catalyst for accelerating climate progress, driving bold solutions that benefit people and the planet. We connect funders and implementing organizations worldwide to create and scale transformative solutions across sectors and geographies, achieving faster, greater impact together.
- When was Climateworks Foundation founded?
- Climateworks Foundation was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Climateworks Foundation?
- Helen Mountford serves as President And CEO.
- Where is Climateworks Foundation located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What is Climateworks Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Climateworks Foundation trustworthy?
- Climateworks Foundation 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 Climateworks Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 262303250.
- What is Climateworks Foundation's website?
- http://www.climateworks.org