Clean Air Task Force
Clean Air Task Force reported $50.1 million in revenue and $40.4 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $69.40 went to program services, $27.92 to management and general costs and $2.68 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 97.5% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $395,615 (EXECUTIVE DI). 72 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 340% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $40MFor context, the median across 371 covered environment charities: $85.82 programs, $10.80 management, $3.38 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $50MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 69.4% | 83.6% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 27.9% | 10.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.02 | $0.03 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 97.5% | 87.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 4.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $395,615 | $293,532 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.98% | 1.74% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 72 | 7 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 12.5 | 18.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 10 of 10 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseMethane pollution prevention international - catalyze deep, global reductions in methane emissions to reduce near-term warming and protect against the risk of irreversible changes to our climate. Catf advocates for super pollutant emissions reductions like methane around the world by supporting scientific research, promoting policy initiatives, encouraging the development of financial incentives for pollution controls, and championing and defending standards that can dramatically reduce emissions
Nuclear - catf has been a pioneer advocating for advanced nuclear energy since 2007, working to accelerate research, development, and demonstration of these technologies. The organization engages with private sector partners, governments at all levels, and other stakeholders to help build a strong nuclear energy ecosystem capable of delivering new-build reactors the scale needed to address climate change
Fusion - catf is leading efforts to advance fusion energy by advocating for the development of a global market and regulatory frameworks. Our fusion energy team works with industry leaders, governments, and stakeholders to create harmonized standards, promote safety protocols, and address technical challenges like supply chain issues. We are also raising awareness about the potential of fusion energy and supporting research to improve its technological readiness. Catf's strategy includes securing investments, building coalitions, and ensuring that fusion is recognized as a key player in the…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE DI Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $350,340 | $0 | $45,275 | $395,615 |
| SENIOR DIR. Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $246,057 | $0 | $40,086 | $286,143 |
| DIR. SUPER H Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $228,825 | $0 | $52,950 | $281,775 |
| SENIOR DIR E Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $239,827 | $0 | $13,364 | $253,191 |
| DIR. LAND SY Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $190,231 | $0 | $50,458 | $240,689 |
| CLERK Director/trustee, officer, 38.00 hrs/week | $214,236 | $0 | $24,623 | $238,859 |
| DIR. TRANS. Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $187,892 | $0 | $50,904 | $238,796 |
| TECHNOLOGY & Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $186,238 | $0 | $50,972 | $237,210 |
72 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Clean Air Task Force (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $3.1M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b10 · 10 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2Yes
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5144
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| 5IVE LLC Strategic svcs | $717,200 |
| WAXMAN STRATEGIES Policy & lobby | $490,000 |
| WALTZER CONSULTING Strategy | $388,425 |
| KOYA LEADERSHIP PARTNERS Exec. Search | $306,400 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 18 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
136 private foundations reported grants to Clean Air Task Force totaling $7.7M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Clean Air Task Force's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Clean Air Task Force reported that 69.4% of its $40.4 million in expenses went to program services, 27.9% to management and general and 2.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Clean Air Task Force pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Clean Air Task Force reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $395,615, for the role of EXECUTIVE DI (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Clean Air Task Force get its money?
Of $50.1 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 97.5% came from contributions and grants and 1.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Clean Air Task Force a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 04-3512550 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202522829349300322 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202402909349301550 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202301809349300745 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202241969349302019 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202101319349304050 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202033149349304003 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 04-3512550: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.