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CARBON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
KINGSTON, NY · EIN 882931871 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE W24 · Public & Societal Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · carbondevelopmentcouncil.org
revenue
$480K
expenses
$358K
net assets
$158K
employees
4
volunteers
14
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

ADVANCE CARBON REMOVAL AT SCALE: SUPPORT INNOVATORS, INFORM THE PUBLIC, SERVE THE COMMON GOOD.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Carbon Business Development Council is a nonprofit focused on advancing gigaton-scale carbon removal through responsible deployment, public education, and stakeholder engagement. It supports innovators in the carbon removal space and raises public awareness through media, events, and publications. The organization operates nationally, with documented activities in the Pacific Northwest.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

What they reported doing

  1. #2 $0
    THE CARBON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL HAS A MISSION TO REACH GIGATON- SCALE CARBON REMOVAL RESPONSIBLY AND ECONOMICALLY BY EDUCATING STAKEHOLDERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THIS PILLAR OF CLIMATE ACTION.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

CDR Responsible Deployment Training
Training initiative to support the ethical and effective deployment of carbon dioxide removal technologies and practices
Carbon Business Council
A coalition of organizations working together to advance climate restoration through carbon removal; serves as a platform for collaboration among innovators and industry stakeholders
Public Awareness Campaign
Efforts to educate the public about carbon removal through media relations, public events, and outreach activities
Publications & Resources
Production of reports and educational materials on carbon removal, including market scaling strategies and responsible deployment frameworks
Regional and Responsible Deployment Symposium
Co-organized convening in the Pacific Northwest to foster dialogue among local communities, experts, and stakeholders on carbon removal deployment
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Climate Change Public Awareness & Advocacy 2 activities
    • Educate stakeholders and the public on carbon removal
      Provides education to stakeholders and the general public about large-scale carbon removal technologies, practices, and strategies as a means of climate action.
    • Produce public resources on carbon removal
      Develops and disseminates public-facing resources, including reports on scaling the carbon removal market, to inform policy and practice.
  • Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
    • Enforce antitrust compliance in organizational operations
      Maintains and enforces compliance with U.S. and international antitrust laws by distributing and upholding an antitrust policy among directors, officers, employees, and members.
  • Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
    • Host symposia on responsible carbon removal deployment
      Co-hosted a Regional and Responsible Deployment Symposium in the Pacific Northwest in 2024 to foster dialogue and collaboration on regional carbon removal strategies.
  • Corporate Climate Accountability Initiatives 1 activity
    • Operate the Carbon Business Council coalition
      Operates the Carbon Business Council as a flagship initiative, bringing together organizations focused on advancing carbon removal and climate restoration efforts.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$480K
Contributions & grants$461K96%
Program service revenue$19K4%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$358K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$279K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.17M
Cash$1.15M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.01M
Net assets$158K
Liquid reserves38.6 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +63.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BEN RUBIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & BOARD CHAIR 40 $200K
board members · 2
  • MAGGIE CUTTS — BOARD MEMBER & SECRETARY
  • ZANE MCDONALD — BOARD MEMBER & TREASURER
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Carbon Business Council Coalition — Coalition operated by the Carbon Business Development Council to unite organizations around climate restoration.
  • Regional and Responsible Deployment Symposium Partner — Co-hosted a symposium in the Pacific Northwest to advance responsible carbon removal deployment.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Pro-Competitive Governance and Innovation
    methodology: pro-competitive governance
    By enforcing independent business judgment and adherence to antitrust principles, the organization fosters a competitive marketplace that drives innovation and efficiency in carbon removal technologies, leading to more effective and economically viable solutions.
  • Public Education and Stakeholder Engagement
    methodology: public_education_for_climate_action
    By educating the public and facilitating dialogue with stakeholders, including local communities, the organization builds broad-based support and legitimacy for carbon removal, which accelerates adoption and ensures socially responsible development.
  • Responsible Deployment of Carbon Removal
    methodology: responsible_deployment
    By promoting responsible deployment practices and dedicated training programs, the organization advances carbon removal at scale because public trust and scientific integrity are essential for long-term, gigaton-scale climate solutions.