The Alliance for Climate Protection
Also known as The Climate Reality Project
The Alliance for Climate Protection reported $21.1 million in revenue and $23.7 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $77.11 went to program services, $16.40 to management and general costs and $6.49 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 97.6% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $464,401 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 30 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 11% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $24MFor 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 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $21MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 77.1% | 83.6% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 16.4% | 10.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.07 | $0.03 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 97.6% | 87.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 4.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $464,401 | $293,532 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.96% | 1.74% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 30 | 7 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 8.3 | 18.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 16 of 16 | 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
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseCampaigns and field: the organization deploys its field work through global climate campaigns: emissions reduction, international cooperation & climate finance, all aimed to make climate reality a resource for solutions by engaging its global network of leaders, chapters, and branches. In the U.S., chapters serve as key platforms for collective action, engaging climate reality leaders and local communities in self-directed campaigns. Through this program, the organization provides the tools and support needed for local groups to pursue shared goals.in addition to chapters, the organization's…
Trainings and events: the climate reality leadership corps unites global citizens from all walks of life who share a common passion for climate solutions. Leaders begin with a multi-day training on climate science, communication, and community engagement led by former U.S. Vice president al gore. After completing the training, climate reality leaders return to their communities to engage their peers using a wide array of climate reality advocacy programs. During 2025, the organization hosted four climate reality leadership trainings, expanding membership in the global volunteer network to…
Communications: the organization creates and shares informative, accessible, and engaging content through a range of media channels to raise awareness of the climate crisis, help people understand what it means for their own lives, and inspire them to participate in its campaigns and initiatives. Each month, people around the world access the organization's blogs, social media, videos, e-books, and fact sheets to learn the basics of climate science and the latest developments in climate policy and solutions. In addition, the organization's digital advocacy campaigns harness the power of…
Highest reported compensation
2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $437,433 | $0 | $26,968 | $464,401 |
| SVP, DIVERS. & JUSTICE (UNTIL 09/25) Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $363,652 | $0 | $16,981 | $380,633 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $256,281 | $0 | $23,651 | $279,932 |
| SVP, CAMPAIGNS & FIELD Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $243,286 | $0 | $23,960 | $267,246 |
| SVP, COMMS. & DIGITAL STRATEGY Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $240,786 | $0 | $23,951 | $264,737 |
| SVP, OPERATIONS Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $230,679 | $0 | $22,103 | $252,782 |
| VP, GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $221,354 | $0 | $20,924 | $242,278 |
| VP, SCIENCE & SOLUTIONS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $195,232 | $0 | $19,924 | $215,156 |
30 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The Alliance for Climate Protection (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.9M (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · 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–1b16 · 16 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 2No
- 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 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 594
- Volunteers Part I, line 640,000
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| VIPARIS SAS Event production | $558,630 |
| HARTMANN STUDIOSINC Event production | $549,897 |
| 89UP LTD Communications | $381,843 |
| SAF MAGNUM Event production | $334,370 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 20 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
10 private foundations reported grants to The Alliance for Climate Protection totaling $654K 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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Every number above is copied from The Alliance for Climate Protection's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for The Alliance for Climate Protection, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 The Alliance for Climate Protection spent in 2025, $77.11 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of The Alliance for Climate Protection's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, The Alliance for Climate Protection reported that 77.1% of its $23.7 million in expenses went to program services, 16.4% to management and general and 6.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The Alliance for Climate Protection pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The Alliance for Climate Protection reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $464,401, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The Alliance for Climate Protection get its money?
Of $21.1 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 97.6% came from contributions and grants and 0.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The Alliance for Climate Protection a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 87-0745629 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202612659349301611 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202522519349301107 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023 (amended), object 202443109349301724 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202323179349305927 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202203199349325720 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202143169349313504 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202003109349301835 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 87-0745629: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.