US Climate Action Network
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
US Climate Action Network does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 4 (Compensated Board Members)
Not more than one or 10% (whichever is greater) directly or indirectly compensated person(s) serving as voting member(s) of the board. Compensated members shall not serve as the board's chair or treasurer.
USCAN does not meet this Standard because:
- Two of the 16 voting board members (12.5%) were directly compensated by the organization.
Standard 7 (Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness)
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.
USCAN does not meet this Standard because:
- Although it has produced a written effectiveness assessment report in June 2024, the report did not include recommendations for future actions and was not submitted for approval to the board of directors.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 13
US Climate Action Network meets the remaining 17 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to build trust and alignment among its members to fight climate change in a just and equitable way."
Year, State Incorporated:
2006, DC
US Climate Action Network (USCAN) reports that it operates a network of more than 190 organizations that work to address climate issues by advocating for and advancing change at the national and global levels. The organization works to educate the public about solutions to climate change, along with promoting policies at the state, regional, and national levels. USCAN also encourages sustainable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in the United States and internationally.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, US Climate Action Network's program expenses were:
| Outreach and communication | $1,475,575 |
| Other programs | $1,307,326 |
| Arm-in-Arm | $779,224 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,562,125 |
Chief Executive
Ife Kilimanjaro
Compensation*
$207,139
Chair of the Board
Kyle Ash
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Policy Director, Bank Information Center
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
4
*2023 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet
Fundraising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,966,798, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on US Climate Action Network's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Grants and contributions | $2,813,981 |
| Membership dues | $152,817 |
| Other income | $46,713 |
| Contractual services | $32,642 |
| Investment income, net | $14,303 |
| Total Income | $3,060,456 |
Programs: 90% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $3,060,456 |
| Total expenses: | $3,976,824 |
| Program expenses | $3,562,125 |
| Fundraising expenses | $91,647 |
| Administrative expenses | $323,052 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-916,368 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $5,879,613 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,963,245 |
| Total Liabilities | $227,047 |
| Total Assets | $5,190,292 |
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