irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.07MCLIMATE SOLUTIONS - OUR CLIMATE SOLUTIONS PILLAR SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE U.S. AND CARIBBEAN FOCUSED ON REIMAGINING AND IMPLEMENTING SHORT AND LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS FOR CLIMATE IMPACTS. THESE ORGANIZATIONS INTEGRATE CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS INTO DECISION-MAKING, AND WORK TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES.
- #2 $1.09MLEGACY - WE SUPPORT A VARIETY OF INITIATIVES IN BARBADOS INCLUDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROJECTS FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CLINICS, A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, AND ONGOING SUPPORT FOR OUR VERY FIRST PARTNER THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
360° Resilience Model
Upgrades schools and health clinics to serve as storm-ready hubs with renewable energy, water systems, and communications
Climate Solutions
Supports long-term resilience through infrastructure hardening, renewable energy, and community-led adaptation in the Caribbean and U.S. South
Emergency Response
Provides rapid funding and support to local partners during and after climate disasters, including hurricanes and earthquakes
Rebuild & Reimagine Fund
Launched in 2025 to support recovery in Jamaica and other Caribbean islands after Hurricane Melissa, focusing on rebuilding resilient infrastructure
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Capacity building for cultural leaders and performersRuns long-term training programs in Barbados to nurture emerging performers, educators, and cultural leaders.
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Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
- Direct implementation of resilient infrastructure and health access programsDirectly operates programs to upgrade schools and health clinics as resilient hubs, launched the Caribbean’s first solar-powered mobile health clinic in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, supports off-grid clean water systems in compostable bottles, and reconstructs public schools to withstand Category 5 hurricanes while serving as community shelters.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding community-led climate, health, and equity initiativesProvides grants to support community-led programs in climate solutions, women's entrepreneurship, health equity, and education equity across the Caribbean, U.S. South, Africa, and other regions. Since 2012, has distributed over $100 million in funding.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding emergency response and climate resilience infrastructureFinances disaster relief and long-term resilience projects, including school and clinic reconstruction, off-grid water systems, solar-powered mobile clinics, and resilient infrastructure that serves as hurricane shelters. Supports local partners in the Caribbean and U.S. South during hurricanes and other climate disasters.
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Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Investing in cultural preservation and youth engagement through the artsFunds the development of a cultural hub in Jamaica to preserve theatrical materials and strengthen live performance, and supports regional youth climate advocacy initiatives using digital art, music, performance, and storytelling competitions.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Providing scholarships for post-secondary educationOffers undergraduate scholarships covering up to 85% of tuition for students in Barbados pursuing studies in climate, health, entrepreneurship, arts, and culture. Also funds secondary school scholarship packages for young women in Malawi through CAMFED, including boarding fees, supplies, and post-graduation support.
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Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
- Supporting women's economic empowerment and climate-smart agricultureFunds and supports initiatives like Giraffe Bioenergy and Helen's Daughters, which train women in sustainable farming, financial literacy, and agribusiness; established a 31-hectare farm, trained 200 women, secured $1.1M in follow-on capital, and provided cash assistance during emergencies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$24.03M
Contributions & grants$21.42M89%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2.62M11%
Other revenue$-4K
expenses
Total expenses$6.60M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$1.53M
Grants paid out$3.23M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$67.87M
Cash$195K
Investments$55.87M
Liabilities$2.85M
Net assets$65.02M
Liquid reserves101.9 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +734.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAI LASSITER | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR | 40 | $539K |
| IVAN ROSALES | CHIEF FINANCIAL AND OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $254K |
board members · 8
- CHERYL ALSTON — DIRECTOR
- JAY BROWN — DIRECTOR
- JESSIE SCHUTT-AINE — VICE PRESIDENT
- KAWANNA BROWN — DIRECTOR
- LUKAS HAYNES — DIRECTOR
- MONICA FENTY BRAITHWAITE — DIRECTOR
- ROBYN R FENTY — FOUNDER
- TAMARA LARSEN — PRESIDENT
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- CAMFED Partner — Partnership to fund secondary school scholarships and post-graduation employment training for young women in Malawi.
- Caribbean Climate Justice Project Partner — Funds initiatives that combine arts and education to promote climate advocacy and resilience across the Caribbean.
- ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS USA Partner — Partners to strengthen infrastructure and emergency response capacity of sexual and reproductive health care facilities in the Caribbean.
- Fenty Partner — Partners with Fenty to generate support for CLF through select product sales.
- Giraffe Bioenergy Partner — Supported through CLF's Gather Initiative to scale production of ethanol cooking fuel and expand economic opportunities for women in agriculture.
- Give Lively Partner — Third-party provider that processes donations on behalf of CLF
- Haiti Air Ambulance Partner — Funded to provide medical evacuations, relief flights, and on-the-ground coordination during Hurricane Melissa response in Jamaica and neighboring countries.
- Helen's Daughters Partner — Partner organization strengthening women farmers in Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts & Nevis, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines through training, market access, and emergency response.
- INTERNATIONAL PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION/WESTERN HEMISPHERE REGION Partner — Collaborates on strengthening sexual and reproductive health care facility infrastructure and emergency response capacity in the Caribbean.
- Jamaica Musical Theatre Company (JMTC) Partner — Supports the creation of a cultural hub to preserve theatrical heritage and strengthen Jamaica's live performance industry.
- On the Move Theatre (OTT) Partner — Collaborates to train and develop cultural leaders in Barbados through performing arts education.
- QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL Partner — Ongoing support provided to this hospital in Barbados, identified as CLF's first partner.
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Partner — Recipient of founding grant to expand healthcare access in Barbados.
- Red Cross Partner — Trusted local partner receiving support from CLF to deliver emergency response across multiple Caribbean nations.
- Westbury Partner — Longstanding partner school in Barbados upgraded to a best-in-class hurricane shelter with CLF support.
- grantees Partner — Partners with grantee organizations to advance local solutions in health, education, climate, and economic empowerment.
- grassroots leaders Partner — Collaborates with grassroots leaders to implement community-driven programs.
- trusted local organizations Partner — Local organizations in the Caribbean that receive funding from CLF to deliver disaster relief and resilience programs.
strategies · 5
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.
- Arts and Culture as Systems Changemethodology: arts_for_systems_changeBy using artistic expression and cultural preservation to address climate justice, collective memory, and healing, systemic change is advanced because arts build emotional resonance, community cohesion, and alternative narratives that shift power and inspire action.
- Community-Led Change Modelmethodology: community_led_developmentBy funding and centering local leadership, indigenous knowledge, and community-led organizations in program design and crisis response, sustainable and culturally grounded change is achieved because communities are best positioned to identify, implement, and scale solutions that meet their needs.
- Integrated Climate Resilience Scalingmethodology: resilience_through_integrationBy combining rapid disaster response with long-term investment in resilient infrastructure and innovation, communities achieve sustained adaptation because immediate relief is linked to replicable, locally adapted models that reduce future vulnerability.
- Women-Centered Economic Resiliencemethodology: women_centered_ecosystemBy supporting women-led enterprises and building data-informed ecosystems for entrepreneurship, economic opportunity cascades across families and communities because women reinvest in social infrastructure, and their leadership strengthens climate-resilient, locally rooted economies.
- Youth as Agents of Resilient Systemsmethodology: youth_led_developmentBy investing in youth through education, scholarships, and leadership development, the foundation fosters long-term community resilience and systemic change because empowered young people become leaders who drive inclusive, innovative solutions in climate, culture, and economic systems.