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Climate Solutions

EIN 91-1123302 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CLIMATE SOLUTIONS WORKS TO ACCELERATE CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS TO CREATE A THRIVING, EQUITABLE NORTHWEST, POWERED BY CLEAN ENERGY, INSPIRING THE TRANSITION TO SUSTAINABLE PROSPERITY ACROSS THE NATION AND BEYOND.

Income
$7.6 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
33
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$234,821, executive director

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: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 88% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 (4)
  1. $1.6 million spent. WA POLICY: ADVOCATED FOR WASHINGTON TO ADOPT POLICIES TO GET TO 100% CLEAN ELECTRICITY. EXPANDED OUR WORK ON REDUCING POLLUTION FROM THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON ELECTRIFYING OUR CARS AND BUSES.
  2. $1.1 million spent. OR POLICY: ADVOCATED FOR POLICIES TO REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION IN OREGON, INCLUDING POLICIES TO CAP POLLUTION AND INVEST IN CLEANER SOURCES OF ENERGY. EXPANDED OUR WORK ON REDUCING POLLUTION FROM THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON ELECTRIFYING OUR CARS ANDBUSES.
  3. $942,165 spent. COMMUNICATIONS: PROVIDED EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ABOUT CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY EFFORTS IN OUR REGION TO THE PUBLIC VIA BLOGS, SOCIAL MEDIA, EMAIL AND OTHER EFFORTS.
  4. $1.5 million spent. LOBBYING: IN SUPPORT OF THE 100% CLEAN WA AND 100% CLEAN OR PROGRAMS, CLIMATE SOLUTIONS USED DIRECT AND GRASSROOTS LOBBYING TO GET OUR POLICIES ADOPTED IN THE TWO STATES AND VARIOUS CITIES AND COUNTIES WITHIN THOSE STATES. CLIMATE CHAMPIONS: ENGAGE POTENTIAL LEADERS ON THE ISSUE OF CLIMATE AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO INCREASE THE VOICE OF SOLUTIONS TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS.BREAKING BARRIERS COLLABORATIVE: PROVIDE CLEAN FLEET AND OTHER CLIMATE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESSES, STATE AGENCIES, COUNTIES, AND CITIES.MARITIME SHIPPING: SUPPORT POLICIES, PORTS, AND COMPANIES IN CLEANING UP THEIR SHIPPING CARBON FOOTPRINTS THROUGH RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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