Minneapolis Climate Action
Minneapolis Climate Action is a 501c(3) nonprofit founded in 2007 by a group of dedicated individuals committed to addressing climate change in their community. After almost 10 years …
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*Community Solar Gardens and Energy Democracy* Minneapolis Climate Action (MCA) did direct outreach, engagement, education and collaboration in partnership with BIPOC-led, local organizations and organizers, with 500 community members and recruited 130 primarily BIPOC and low and moderate income (LMI) community members to subscribe to two barrier-free equitable community solar gardens, totaling 55kw of renewable energy, enabling community members commonly left out of renewable energy projects to participate and benefit. MCA held six community events that engaged and informed community members about environmental justice, green job opportunities and community solar. Our first community solar garden, serving 41 families, was installed in 2019 and connected to the grid in December 2022. Subscribers started receiving electric bill credits in January 2023 totaling …
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Minneapolis Climate Action is a 501c(3) nonprofit founded in 2007 by a group of dedicated individuals committed to addressing climate change in their community. After almost 10 years of working at the neighborhood level and piloting the city curbside organics recycling program, the organization expanded to promote action on climate change in greater Minneapolis. Minneapolis Climate Action holds a unique place in our environmental landscape, focusing on action, policy and culture shift in Minneapolis, while partnering and collaborating with regional, culturally specific, and national organizations.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Minneapolis Climate Action with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 80% 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 similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMinneapolis Climate Action is a registered environment nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 208421354. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $680K in annual revenue. 51 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Minneapolis Climate Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 208421354. 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.
Minneapolis Climate Action has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Minneapolis Climate Action is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Minneapolis Climate Action has $680K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Minneapolis Climate Action 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 medium organization. It has $680K in annual revenue. The organization has 51 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Minneapolis Climate Action. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Minneapolis Climate Action 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 83% 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.
*Community Solar Gardens and Energy Democracy* Minneapolis Climate Action (MCA) did direct outreach, engagement, education and collaboration in partnership with BIPOC-led, local organizations and organizers, with 500 community members and recruited 130 primarily BIPOC and low and moderate income (LMI) community members to subscribe to two barrier-free equitable community solar gardens, totaling 55kw of renewable energy, enabling community members commonly left out of renewable energy projects to participate and benefit. MCA held six community events that engaged and informed community members about environmental justice, green job opportunities and community solar. Our first community solar garden, serving 41 families, was installed in 2019 and connected to the grid in December 2022... Minneapolis Climate Action is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $680K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Minneapolis Climate Action are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Minneapolis Climate Action is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 208421354, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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MINNEAPOLIS CLIMATE ACTION 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
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (16)
Source: Public filings
16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Minnesota cities continue climate action plans, despite federal abdication - MinnPost
North Minneapolis training center teaches students in-demand skills for clean energy sector - Sahan Journal
Minneapolis Climate Action takes equitable approach to combating climate change - MinnPost
How Minneapolis Is Tackling Extreme Heat and Environmental Racism - Business Insider
Minneapolis says planting a snake plant will clean your home's air. It won't. - Star Tribune
New Minneapolis climate plan lays out ambitious goals; advocates criticize lack of funding - Sahan Journal
For climate action and equity, Hennepin Avenue is where the rubber meets the road in Minneapolis - MinnPost
For climate action and equity, Hennepin Avenue is where the rubber meets the road in Minneapolis - MinnPost
Identifying environmental problems in Minneapolis green zones is pretty easy. Doing something about them is another matter. - Sahan Journal
Hennepin County’s new climate action plan preserves an unpopular old technology: burning garbage near north Minneapolis. - Sahan Journal
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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 - 51 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 51 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 · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Minneapolis Climate Action
- What is Minneapolis Climate Action?
- Minneapolis Climate Action is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Minneapolis, United States. *Community Solar Gardens and Energy Democracy* Minneapolis Climate Action (MCA) did direct outreach, engagement, education and collaboration in partnership with BIPOC-led, local organizations and organizers, with 500 community members and recruited 130 primarily BIPOC and low and moderate income (LMI) community members to subscribe to two barrier-free equitable community solar gardens, totaling 55kw of renewable energy, enabling community members commonly left out of renewable energy projects to participate and benefit. MCA held six community events that engaged and informed community members about environmental justice, green job opportunities and community solar. Our first community solar garden, serving 41 families, was installed in 2019 and connected to the grid in December 2022. Subscribers started receiving electric bill credits in January 2023 totaling $8877. Our second community solar garden at North High School, serving 50 families, is installed and will be connected to the grid in February 2023. Community members will start receiving electric bill credits the next month, alleviating energy burden, while promoting renewable energy. New community solar site acquisition is active, with a new community solar garden project starting in January 2024, with a target of 75% LMI participants.* Community Solar Advocacy* MCA did extensive advocacy at the city, county and state level for energy policy that supports community resilience and equitable energy policy. We attended over 40 advocacy events and meetings, resulting in community solar garden reform at the state level and other levels of government that will benefit LMI community members.* Community Solar and Environmental Justice Toolkit* MCA worked with partners and community members to create content for a shareable Community Solar and Environmental Justice Toolkit, an accessible, approachable and culturally relevant online and print resource for community members, nonprofits, and Minneapolis neighborhood orga
- When was Minneapolis Climate Action founded?
- Minneapolis Climate Action was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Minneapolis Climate Action?
- Akisha Everett serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Minneapolis Climate Action located?
- Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, United States.
- What is Minneapolis Climate Action's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Minneapolis Climate Action trustworthy?
- Minneapolis Climate Action has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Minneapolis Climate Action's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 208421354.
- What is Minneapolis Climate Action's website?
- http://www.mplsclimate.org