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← THE US CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by THE US CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,656,345
Total expenses
$2,657,985
Contributions and grants received
$1,463,651
Grants paid
$681,457
Program service revenue
$136,609
Investment income
$56,085
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$4,343,587
Total liabilities, end of year
$376,125
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$3,967,462
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$2,239,547
Management and general expenses
$322,211
Fundraising expenses
$96,227
Program service expenses (Part III)
$2,239,547

Program services were 84.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,463,651

  • 2a · Program service revenue: CONTRACTUAL SERVICES

    total $20,033 · related or exempt $20,033

  • 2b · Program service revenue: MEMBERSHIP DUES

    total $116,576 · related or exempt $116,576

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $51,337 · excluded $51,337

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $7,622

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $2,874

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $4,748

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $4,748 · excluded $4,748

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $0

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $0

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $681,457 · program services $681,457

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $267,694 · program services $209,285 · management and general $31,508 · fundraising $26,901

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $402,455 · program services $314,643 · management and general $47,369 · fundraising $40,443

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $39,819 · program services $2,919 · management and general $31,905 · fundraising $4,995

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $119,849 · program services $81,312 · management and general $30,392 · fundraising $8,145

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $55,222 · program services $42,307 · management and general $7,593 · fundraising $5,322

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $57,780 · management and general $57,780

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $4,275 · management and general $4,275

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $180,693 · program services $145,416 · management and general $28,437 · fundraising $6,840

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $4,683 · program services $597 · management and general $1,386 · fundraising $2,700

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $13,032 · program services $941 · management and general $11,210 · fundraising $881

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $44,739 · program services $2,183 · management and general $42,556

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $4,227 · program services $1,000 · management and general $3,227

  • 17 · Travel

    total $83,274 · program services $65,228 · management and general $18,046

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $692,493 · program services $692,259 · management and general $234

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $3,416 · management and general $3,416

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $2,877 · management and general $2,877

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $283,796 · end of year $365,680

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $2,757,844 · end of year $2,047,435

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $1,598,035 · end of year $920,290

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $3,506 · end of year $0

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $20,659 · end of year $12,186

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $54,834

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $51,754

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $7,816 · end of year $3,080

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $463,497 · end of year $981,939

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $21,803 · end of year $12,977

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $202,274 · end of year $62,555

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $260,000

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $52,516 · end of year $53,570

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,319,897 · end of year $2,801,068

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,582,269 · end of year $1,166,394

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

TO BUILD TRUST & ALIGNMENT AMONG ITS MEMBERS TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE IN A JUST & EQUITABLE WAY.

  • OUTREACH - USCAN achieved significant outreach accomplishments during the grant period, including conducting a Federal Grant Writing Workshop that empowered grassroots organizations to secure funding, operating the Catalyzing Grants program to direct resources to frontline and underfunded groups, holding regional meetings in the Midwest and Northeast to foster collaboration, and hosting the annual Theory, Action, and Healing Conference to amplify achievements. Additionally, USCAN supported attendees at COP29 and SB60, ensured representation of marginalized communities, advanced Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) principles within the network, and supported two key campaigns: "Power for Southern People NOT Southern Company"Fast, Full, Fair, Fossil Fuel Phase Out."

    Expenses $1,842,929 · Grants $681,457 · Revenue $136,609

  • ARM IN ARM - Arm in Arm was created by USCAN members to inspire mass action on climate change, focusing on racial and economic justice. Accomplishments in the FY24 included assessing accomplishments, which culminated in an evaluation report, and transitioning to a new fiscal sponsor.

    Expenses $210,656

  • INTERNATIONAL - USCAN actively supported the participation of over 50 individuals at COP29 and SB60, prioritizing the inclusion of frontline communities, grassroots organizations, and youth. Their efforts included coordinating 3 press conferences featuring spokespeople from impacted communities, organizing engagement spaces like a booth focused on adaptation, resilience, and loss & damage, and hosting a 5F campaign side event and USCAN meetings. Financial support was provided to overcome participation barriers, and an International Liaison was appointed to coordinate with UNFCCC leads and facilitate civil society engagement, all aimed at empowering frontline voices in crucial discussions.

    Expenses $185,962

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Carrie Clayton

    Deputy Director

    Total calculated
    $182,512
    From this org
    $177,412
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,100
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $177,412
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $1,451
    Nontaxable benefits
    $3,649
    Filer's total
    $182,512

  • Dr Ife Kilimanjaro

    Executive Director

    Total calculated
    $58,264
    From this org
    $55,483
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $2,781
    Hours/week
    35

  • Rev Dallas Conyers

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $10,000
    From this org
    $10,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kyle Ash

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mikhiela Sherrod

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jacob Harold

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Basav Sen

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Colette Pichon Battle

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Daniel Sosland

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Rev Leo Woodberry

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Joe Uehlein

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Alden Meyer

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Marnese Krishana Jackson

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Dyanna Jaye

    Board member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 0.25 related

  • Brandon Wu

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Elizabeth Chun Hye

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Rachel Cleetus

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
15 May 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202531359349310003

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