irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $328KPHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES CONTRACTED BY THE BEZOS EARTH FUND IN SUPPORT OF (I) INCREASED CONFIDENCE IN THE LEGITIMACY OF CLIMATE PLEDGES (II) THE RAISING OF AMBITION TO SECURE A 1.5-DEGREE TRAJECTORY FOR THE WORLD AND (III) IMPROVED CONTEXT FOR COP 28. PROVIDING ADVICE ON AREAS FOR INVESTMENT THAT COULD SUBSTANTIALLY SHIFT THE CONTEXT OR RAISE AMBITION IN 2024.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Climate Pledges and Ambition Initiative
Philanthropic activities contracted by the Bezos Earth Fund to strengthen climate pledges, raise global climate ambition toward a 1.5-degree trajectory, and improve context for COP28 negotiations.
Outrage + Optimism Podcast
Weekly podcast engaging the public on climate change through stories, science, policy, and culture, featuring change-makers and designed to inform and inspire climate action.
Right to Pee Campaign
Community-led campaign in Mumbai, India advocating for clean, safe, and accessible public toilets for women and marginalized genders, working with municipal authorities, urban planners, and local organizations.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Climate Change Research and Advocacy Funding 1 activity
- Advising on climate investment strategiesProvided advisory services to the Bezos Earth Fund to strengthen climate pledges and raise global ambition ahead of COP 28.
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Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 1 activity
- Funding advocacy for public sanitation accessFunds the Right to Pee campaign to improve access to clean and safe public toilets for women and marginalized communities in Mumbai, India.
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Climate Change Public Awareness & Advocacy 1 activity
- Producing and distributing climate-focused podcastProduced and distributed the weekly "Outrage + Optimism" podcast to educate and engage the public on climate change through stories, science, policy, and culture.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.32M
Contributions & grants$975K74%
Program service revenue$345K26%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.33M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$12K
Grants paid out$971K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$206K
Cash$176K
Investments$0
Liabilities$61K
Net assets$145K
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +56.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SABEENA BAGOL | CFO | 4 | $12K |
board members · 4
- JULIE HILL — DIRECTOR
- LINDSAY LEVIN — PRES/SEC/TREAS
- NINAN CHACKO — DIRECTOR
- PHYLLIS HARRIS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Bezos Earth Fund Partner — Collaborated on climate-related initiatives, including advisory services to strengthen climate pledges and raise ambition ahead of COP 28.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Leadership Development Through Grantmakingmethodology: leadership-development-through-grantmakingBy combining grantmaking with pro-bono leadership training, we build global community leadership capacity, because empowered local leaders drive more effective and sustainable solutions in climate action, poverty alleviation, sustainable economic growth, and education.