Sierra Club Foundation
Educate and empower people to protect and improve the natural and human environment.
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Sierra Club Foundation is a environment organization based in OAKLAND, United States. Annual revenue: $108.6 million. EIN: 946069890.
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Educate and empower people to protect and improve the natural and human environment.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySierra Club Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Oakland, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1960 and has been operating for 66 years. Its EIN is 946069890. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $108M in annual revenue. 103 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Sierra Club 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 91/100.
Sierra Club Foundation is located in Oakland, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1960 and has been active for 66 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sierra Club Foundation has $108M in annual revenue. 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.
Sierra Club Foundation 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 very-large organization. It has $108M in annual revenue. The organization has 103 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Sierra Club 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.
Sierra Club Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Sierra Club Foundation 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.
Sierra Club Foundation is a environment organization based in OAKLAND, United States. Annual revenue: $108.6 million. EIN: 946069890. Sierra Club Foundation is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1960.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Sierra Club Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $108M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Sierra Club Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sierra Club Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 946069890, 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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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SIERRA CLUB 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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NeutralSierra Club: Toyota Isn’t Delivering for U.S. Families - CleanTechnica
EPA to Allow Power Plants to Bulldoze Through Pollution Protections - CleanTechnica
Sierra Club Statement on Vote to Confirm Steve Pearce to Run BLM - CleanTechnica
Inside Sierra Club’s Pattern Of Black Leadership Departures - Chicago Defender
Data Centers Have a PFAS Problem - Sierra Club
Michigan failing to protect metro Detroit from ozone pollution, group says - Detroit Free Press
How to Choose Last-Minute Flowers This Mother’s Day - Sierra Club
Aaron Mair, Sierra Club’s first Black president, says internal crisis is about governance, power - AFRO American Newspapers
Food Rescues Step In as Communities Face Slashed SNAP Benefits - Sierra Club
Sierra Club report details staggering water use by power plants in Texas - Houston Public Media
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- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 103 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Sierra Club Foundation
- What is Sierra Club Foundation?
- Sierra Club Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oakland, United States. Sierra Club Foundation is a environment organization based in OAKLAND, United States. Annual revenue: $108.6 million. EIN: 946069890.
- When was Sierra Club Foundation founded?
- Sierra Club Foundation was founded in 1960.
- Who leads Sierra Club Foundation?
- Kevin Mcgahan serves as CFO.
- Where is Sierra Club Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Oakland, United States.
- What is Sierra Club Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sierra Club Foundation trustworthy?
- Sierra Club 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 Sierra Club Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 946069890.
- What is Sierra Club Foundation's website?
- http://www.sierraclubfoundation.org