Accountability
Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit committed to transparency in how we use donor support to build political will. We hold a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and we publish our IRS Form 990s for full public accessibility. Because CCL is a 501(c)(4), we are not eligible for a Charity Navigator rating, but our sister organization, Citizens’ Climate Education (CCE), has earned a Four-Star Charity Navigator rating and a GreatNonprofits 2023 Top-Rated Award.
Funding
CCL is primarily funded by individual donors, with additional support from select foundations and event revenue. From 2023–2024, the average funding mix was 90% from individual donors, 6% from foundations, and 4% from conference revenue. It is our policy to decline all donations from fossil fuel companies.
Budget
In 2025, CCL’s budget is $815,090, focused on conferences and events, operations in Washington, D.C., targeted communications campaigns, and the staff time required to conduct lobbying. In 2024, 75% of all spending directly supported programs, with 17% going to management and 8% to fundraising. CCL equips citizen volunteers to bring their voices directly to Congress, ensuring lawmakers hear consistent, respectful, and solutions-oriented advocacy for strong climate policy. Citizens’ Climate Education’s (CCE) budget is substantially higher in comparison. CCE provides training, tools, and other educational resources to help empower volunteers to become effective climate advocates. Financial information for CCE can be found here.
Financial Documents
Form 990
Independent Audits
Form W9
501(c)(4) Tax Exempt Letter
Contact Us
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