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Nextgen Climate America Inc

EIN 46-2525580 · Redwood City, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FIGHTS TO ADVANCE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON EQUITY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL CALIFORNIANS. NEXTGEN POLICY'S WORK FOCUSED ON PROTECTING COMMUNITIES FROM THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE; ADDRESSING ISSUES OF COLLEGE ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY; TRAINING AND UPSKILLING WORKERS SEEKING GOOD-PAYING JOBS; COMBATING HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY, ESPECIALLY AMONG CALIFORNIA'S SCHOOL-AGE KIDS; AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO HIGHER-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE BROADBAND SERVICES.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$6.7 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
26
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$308,880, bod, director / ed

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $4.3 million spent. CALIFORNIA POLICY NEXTGEN POLICY PROVIDED POLICY ANALYSIS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION AROUND PUBLIC POLICY PROPOSALS DURING THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. NEXTGEN POLICY'S WORK FOCUSED MAINLY ON THE KEY ISSUE AREAS OF CLIMATE, INCOME INEQUALITY, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, HIGHER EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, FOOD AND HOUSING INSECURITY, INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. IN 2024, NEXTGEN POLICY HELD A SERIES OF BRIEFINGS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS, AND PUBLISHED A WIDE SELECTION OF REPORTS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE AB 1160 LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING, CLIMATE 100 BUDGET ANALYSIS: "COMMITMENT AT RISK - BUDGETING FOR CLIMATE ACTION IN CHALLENGING TIMES," PUBLIC SECTOR WORKFORCE IMPACT REPORT, AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION REPORT BRIEFING, CRISIS OF INTERNET AFFORDABILITY LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING, STUDENT DEBT WORKSHOPS, SCHOOL NUTRITION WORKFORCE LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING, AND FREE MY FUTURE LOAN DEBT SUMMIT.IN 2024, NEXTGEN POLICY ADMINISTERED ONE STATE GRANT SUPPORTING REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR JUSTICE-IMPACTED YOUTH AND ONE FEDERAL GRANT PROMOTING REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS ACROSS CALIFORNIA.
  2. $919,054 spent. ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICES / FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ARRANGEMENTS NEXTGEN POLICY ALSO PROVIDED ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. NEXTGEN POLICY WORKED WITH THESE ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT IN AREAS CONSISTENT WITH NEXTGEN POLICY'S MISSION.
  3. $200,000 spent. NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION PROGRAM THROUGH ITS NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION PROGRAM, NEXTGEN POLICY SUPPORTED NONPARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION, EDUCATION, AND ENGAGEMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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