Climate Direct Action Education Fund Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to educate the public about the urgent threat of climate change and ecological collapse, highlighting the roles that government, the fossil fuel industry, and social movements play in the future of our planet. CDA EF aims to provide a full and fair exposition of the facts on the nature of the severity of climate change and the role that social movements play in transformative social change so that members of the public can make up their minds as to how to best direct their efforts as individuals in combating the climate crisis.
- Income
- $60,022
- Spending
- $21,030
- Reserves
- 22.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $10,240, president / director / executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $19,801 spent. In 2024, Climate Direct Action Education Fund (CDA EF) focused on raising public awareness and supporting grassroots efforts to combat climate change. Key accomplishments include: 1. Public Education on Hanscom Airfield Expansion: CDA EF educated the public on the climate and environmental impacts of the proposed expansion of private jet services at Hanscom Airfield in Bedford, MA. This initiative aimed to highlight the significant carbon emissions from private jets and the urgency of addressing aviation's contribution to climate change. Through community outreach, informational campaigns, and collaboration with local environmental groups, we mobilized opposition to the expansion and provided critical information on its implications for the climate crisis. 2. Grassroots Fundraising Campaign: CDA EF led a grassroots fundraising effort to support our ongoing campaigns and initiatives. The campaign successfully raised $7,176.55, which was used to fund direct action initiatives, outreach materials, and local organizing efforts. This campaign helped build stronger connections with our community, engaging donors who share our commitment to climate action. 3. Support for Climate Action Groups: We supported a grassroots climate group, Extinction Rebellion Boston, by providing fiscal sponsorship, staff organizing support, art resources, and advice to help them navigate organizational challenges and fund their mission. This included support for educational programming and nonviolent protests aimed at educating the public about the harms to the public from new fossil fuel infrastructure and promoting sustainable alternatives. 4. Educational Materials: CDA EF produced and distributed educational materials, including fact sheets, posters, and social media content, designed to inform the public about the role of fossil fuels in the climate crisis. These materials were used in public events, protests, and social media campaigns, helping to broaden the conversation around climate change and social movements. 5. Strategic Planning and Capacity Building: Our organization also focused on strategic planning for future campaigns and capacity-building efforts to ensure long-term sustainability. We hosted internal strategy sessions for Extinction Rebellion Boston, trained new activists, and built partnerships with local and regional environmental groups to strengthen collective action on climate issues.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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