Financial Disclosures | Citizens' Climate Education

Accountability

Citizens’ Climate Education (CCE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to the highest standards of financial transparency so you can feel confident in your investment. We earn top marks for accountability, including the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating, and the 2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit Award from GreatNonprofits. All of our IRS Form 990s and audited financials are available below for public review.

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Funding

CCE’s programs are made possible by generous support from individual donors and philanthropic foundations. Over the past two years, our funding has averaged 77% from individual donors, 19% from foundations, and 4% from conference revenue.

Major past and present foundation supporters include the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, Rick Steves’ Europe, Energy Foundation and others.

CCE maintains a strict policy of declining all donations from fossil fuel companies.

Budget

CCE’s 2025 budget is $4,014,875, with the majority devoted to empowering volunteers through training, education, and communications tools. In 2024, 79% of every dollar went directly to programs, with just 13% spent on management and 8% on fundraising. By investing in CCE, you are helping thousands of everyday people develop the skills and resources to advocate effectively for durable, evidence-based climate policy. Although CCE is legally permitted to engage in direct lobbying, all lobbying and related spending is handled by CCE’s 501(c)(4) sister organization Citizens’ Climate Lobby.