2025-09-25T10:06:58-05:00 2024-12-31 941254756 HOOD & STRONG LLP 2580 N 1ST ST STE 460 SAN JOSE CA 95131 990 2024-01-01 946069890 SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION SIER 4159951780 2101 WEBSTER STREET 1250 OAKLAND CA 94612 KEVIN MCGAHAN CFO 4159951780 2025-09-23 1 0 MAGA E KISRIEV P01008919 4089988400 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DAN CHU 2101 WEBSTER STREET 1250 OAKLAND CA 94612 144912910 0 X WWW.SIERRACLUBFOUNDATION.ORG X 1960 CA EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT. 12 12 23 20 0 0 85543074 102494425 0 0 2412014 4578491 1113651 1115815 89068739 108188731 97643491 86925218 0 0 2094120 2321339 0 0 11707839 13730413 12896258 113468024 102142815 -24399285 6045916 199302924 210669172 31767255 30020871 167535669 180648301 X SEE SCHEDULE O.THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION PROMOTES EFFORTS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT.GOALS: - SOLVE THE CLIMATE CRISIS PRIMARILY THROUGH A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO A RESOURCE-EFFICIENT CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY THAT BETTER SERVES PEOPLE AND NATURE;- SECURE PROTECTIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS, PROMOTE HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES, AND FIGHT FOR CLEAN AIR AND WATER;- EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE PEOPLE TO EXPLORE, ENJOY, AND PROTECT THE PLANET BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT REACH ACROSS ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, AND COMMUNITY LINES TO GET PEOPLE OUTDOORS; AND- BUILD A DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT THAT REFLECTS AND REPRESENTS TODAY'S AMERICAN PUBLIC, AND PRIORITIZES IMPORTANT CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. 0 0 17105894 17105894 0 BEYOND COAL - THE LONG-TERM GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO REVERSE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE BY DECARBONIZING THE ELECTRIC GRID BY 80 PERCENT BY 2030. THE PROGRAM'S SPECIFIC GOALS - WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS - ARE TO HELP TRANSITION AGING AND UNECONOMIC COAL PLANTS TOWARDS CLEANER ALTERNATIVES THAT ALSO BENEFIT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. 15411909 15411909 0 CHAPTER AND GROUP EDUCATION PROJECT - THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS THE STATE AND LOCAL CHAPTERS AND GROUPS OF THE SIERRA CLUB IN THEIR WORK TO ADVANCE ALL OF THE SIERRA CLUB'S STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK GOALS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, ADMINISTRATIVE ADVOCACY, COMMUNICATIONS, LITIGATION, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. THE SPECIFIC GOALS ARE TO ENABLE LOCAL GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES; DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT CONSERVATION CAMPAIGNS TO PROTECT THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT; INFORM THE PUBLIC AND MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES OF LOCAL INTEREST; ENGAGE IN PUBLIC INTEREST LAWSUITS; AND GROW A BROADER BASE OF VOLUNTEERS AND LEADERS CONTRIBUTING TO COMMUNITY-INSPIRED AND-LED PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE PERSONAL CONNECTIONS TO NATURE. 8826175 8826175 0 NATIONAL EDUCATION PROJECT - THIS PROJECT EDUCATES, ENGAGES, AND MOBILIZES THE PUBLIC IN ADMINISTRATIVE ADVOCACY ABOUT A RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO ADVANCE THE SIERRA CLUB'S STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK; PROVIDES PROGRAM, OPERATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO IMPLEMENT THE CHARITABLE PROJECTS OF THE SIERRA CLUB; AND WORKS IN COALITION AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND GROUPS TO ADVANCE OUTCOMES AT THE INTERSECTION OF CLIMATE, SOCIAL, AND RACIAL JUSTICE. IT IS A PROJECT THROUGH WHICH THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION WORKS TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT. 46146427 45581239 0 THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION PROVIDES A BROAD RANGE OF ADDITIONAL GRANTS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE, EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND LEGAL ENDEAVORS THAT FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE MISSION. 46146427 45581239 0 87490405 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 17 0 1 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AL AR CA FL GA HI IL KS KY ME MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC TN VA WV WI X X X KEVIN MCGAHAN 4159951780 2101 WEBSTER STREET 1250 OAKLAND CA 94612 ROBIN MANN CHAIR 3.00 X X 0 0 0 EVA KATHLEEN SCHULTE VICE CHAIR 3.00 X X 0 0 0 KATHLEEN SIMPSON TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 REBEKAH SAUL BUTLER SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MARK WALTERS MEMBER-AT-LARGE 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ALLISON CHIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GABE GONZALEZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PETER LIU DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTIAN OKOYE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SANJAY RANCHOD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL RISSMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOEL SANDERS DIRECTOR (THRU 5/16/24) 1.00 X 0 0 0 JESSICA SAROWITZ DIRECTOR (THRU 11/15/24) 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEPH SPEIRS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAN CHU EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 322306 0 71314 KEVIN MCGAHAN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 X 315568 0 69353 HENRY HOLMES SR. 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THE FOUNDATION HAS ADOPTED INVESTMENT AND SPENDING POLICIES FOR ENDOWMENT ASSETS THAT ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE A PREDICTABLE STREAM OF FUNDING TO PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY ITS ENDOWMENT WHILE SEEKING TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF ENDOWMENT ASSETS. PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXES IN THE UNITED STATES AND CALIFORNIA ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE FOUNDATION HAS IDENTIFIED AND EVALUATED ITS SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITIONS FOR WHICH THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REMAINS OPEN AND DETERMINED THERE IS NO MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED BENEFIT OR LIABILITY TO BE RECORDED. THE FOUNDATION'S FEDERAL RETURNS ARE CURRENTLY OPEN UNDER THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS AND CALIFORNIA RETURNS ARE OPEN FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT ANTICIPATE THAT THERE WILL BE ANY MATERIAL CHANGES IN THE UNRECOGNIZED TAX POSITIONS OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. THERE HAVE BEEN NO RELATED TAX PENALTIES OR INTEREST CLASSIFIED AS A TAX EXPENSE IN THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 323,356. 1 SIERRA CLUB 2101 WEBSTER STREET STE 1300 OAKLAND CA 94612 941153307 501(C)(4) 85639241 0 PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND EDUCATION. MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL 602 WEST IONIA STREET LANSING MI 489331015 382517980 501(C)(3) 250000 0 SUPPORT ORGANIZING EFFORTS AGAINST LINE 5 AND DAPL TO PROTECT WATER SUPPLIES AND INDIGENOUS RIGHTS. COMMUNITY INITIATIVES 1000 BROADWAY SUITE 480 OAKLAND CA 94607 943255070 501(C)(3) 250000 0 RESEARCH AND CREATE NETWORKS TO ENHANCE CLIMATE JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS' CAPABILITIES. SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION 40 WEST 37TH STREET ROOM 1000 NEW YORK NY 100187311 134188834 501(C)(3) 100000 0 SUPPORT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS FOR A SOLAR ENERGY PILOT PROJECT IN BROWN COUNTY, TEXAS. GREENLATINOS 1919 14TH STREET SUITE 700 BOULDER CO 803025482 263386082 501(C)(3) 100000 0 PROVIDE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR COALITION WORKGROUPS OF SALT AND SAND 1769 S 600 E SALT LAKE CITY UT 841053030 884281611 501(C)(3) 75000 0 CREATE MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS THAT DOCUMENT COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES AMID CLIMATE CRISIS. LATINO COMMUNITY FUND OF WASHINGTON STATE PO BOX 30669 SEATTLE WA 981130669 205987399 501(C)(3) 75000 0 SUPPORT INITIATIVES FOR AFFORDABLE, GREEN HOUSING SOLUTIONS APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN ADVOCATES PO BOX 507 LEWISBURG WV 24901 550781483 501(C)(3) 50000 0 USE LEGAL AND SCIENTIFIC METHODS TO COMBAT FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROMOTE CLEAN ENERGY. COMMUNITY INITIATIVES 1000 BROADWAY SUITE 480 OAKLAND CA 94607 943255070 501(C)(3) 50000 0 SUPPORT OUTDOOR EXCURSIONS AND LEADERSHIP AIMED AT DIVERSIFYING OUTDOOR ACCESS. GUARDIAN REVIVAL 413 MAIN STREET BEACON NY 125083303 843585765 501(C)(3) 50000 0 EQUIP MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS WITH SKILLS TO SAFELY ENGAGE WITH NATURE NW ENERGY COALITION 811 1ST AVENUE SUITE 305 SEATTLE WA 981041463 911144122 501(C)(3) 50000 0 BUILD A COORDINATED MOVEMENT FOR EQUITABLE BUILDING DECARBONIZATION IN WASHINGTON STATE CONSERVATION VOTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION FUND 712 RICHLAND STREET SUITE A COLUMBIA SC 292012300 200335383 501(C)(3) 50000 0 ADDRESS SUSTAINABILITY AND JUSTICE ISSUES IN ENERGY AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING. HUMANITARIAN SOCIAL INNOVATIONS 301 BROADWAY SUITE 115 BETHLEHEM PA 180151521 464779591 501(C)(3) 33600 0 DEVELOP A FRAMEWORK FOR MANAGING INVESTMENTS THAT ALIGNS WITH THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION'S MISSION. JESUS PEOPLE AGAINST POLLUTION PO BOX 765 COLUMBIA MS 39429 640837014 501(C)(3) 25000 0 PLAN A STATEWIDE SUMMIT TO ESTABLISH AN ENVIRONMENTAL CLIMATE JUSTICE RESOURCE CENTER. CONFLUENCE PHILANTHROPY 215 LEXINGTON AVE 10TH FL NEW YORK NY 100166023 273018135 501(C)(3) 20000 0 SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND TRAININGS FOR FOUNDATIONS AND IMPACT INVESTORS FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABILITY AND JUSTICE. KARUNA FOUNDATION 7522 MONARCH ROAD NIWOT CO 80503 854026412 501(C)(3) 20000 0 BACK GRASSROOTS EFFORTS TO PRIORITIZE FOOD SYSTEMS IN ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE THE CRANE INSTITUTE OF SUSTAINABILITY PO BOX 983 ANDOVER MA 01810 475094692 501(C)(3) 20000 0 DEVELOP BEST PRACTICE PAPERS FOR SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING FOCUSED ON CLIMATE JUSTICE. JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO 300 REVERE DRIVE NORTHBROOK IL 600621589 362167758 501(C)(3) 13077 0 FUND OUTDOOR PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AT CAMP CHI UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION 1995 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SUITE 401 BERKELEY CA 947041058 946090626 501(C)(3) 10000 0 PRESERVE ORAL HISTORIES FROM SIERRA CLUB MEMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND LEARNING BIKE PITTSBURGH 188 43RD STREET 1 PITTSBURGH PA 152013152 364491002 501(C)(3) 10000 0 FUND EFFORTS TO TRANSFORM STREETS FOR BETTER BIKING AND WALKING ACCESSIBILITY. AUDUBON SOCIETY OF NEW YORK STATE 134 COVE ROAD OYSTER BAY NY 11771 141698061 501(C)(3) 6300 0 AID THE THEODORE ROOSEVELT SANCTUARY'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AT LANDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN GLEN COVE, NY. 20 1 PART I, LINE 2: ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND RETURN A GRANT AGREEMENT WHICH STATES FUNDS MAY BE SPENT ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET AND PURPOSES AS STATED IN THE APPROVED PROJECT PROPOSAL, THAT NO PORTION OF THE GRANT FUNDS SHALL BE USED TO CARRY ON PROPAGANDA, OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION OR THE OUTCOME OF ANY PUBLIC ELECTION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE APPLICABLE GRANT AGREEMENT, OR FOR ANY NON-CHARITABLE, NON-EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; THAT THE ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY THE GRANT ARE CARRIED OUT FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT AND ANY WORK PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUESTS; AND THE FOUNDATION EXAMINES THE GRANTEE'S PROGRESS BY REQUIRING FINANCIAL AND NARRATIVE REPORTS. 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DIR., PROGRAMS & COMPLIANCE 106699 0 5020 0 600 0 11486 0 29928 0 153733 0 0 0 DAN CHU EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SPLIT DOLLAR LIFE INSURANCE POLICY X 105000 269434 0 1 1 269434 X 320 281746 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 156 1454638 FAIR MARKET VALUE X SOFTWARE LICENSES 1 487732 FAIR MARKET VALUE 3 0 1 1 PART I, COLUMN (B): THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS, NOT THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED. PART I, LINE 32B: THE ORGANIZATION USES A THIRD PARTY TO MANAGE THEIR VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM. CARS, SAN DIEGO, CA MANAGES ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING TAX REPORTING AND DEPOSITS NET PROCEEDS DIRECTLY TO THE FOUNDATION'S BANK ACCOUNT. FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6: VOLUNTEERS INCLUDE BOARD MEMBERS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEERS IN MT. SHASTA FOR SHASTA ALPINE HUT. ESTIMATED BASED ON THE BOARD ROSTERS AND HORSE CAMP COMMITTEE MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FINAL FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY SENIOR STAFF AND AUDIT COMMITTEE WITH THE PAID PREPARERS BY A CONFERENCE CALL AND ALL QUESTIONS WERE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO BEING TRANSMITTED TO THE FULL BOARD BEFORE FILING. ADDITIONALLY, THE 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE FOUNDATION'S LEGAL COUNSEL BEFORE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE FURNISHED ANNUALLY WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE PURPOSE OF IDENTIFYING AND REVIEWING TRANSACTIONS OR RELATIONSHIPS THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LEAD TO CONFLICT OF INTERESTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORGANIZATION POLICY, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER BASED ON JOB DUTIES, PERFORMANCE AND SALARY SURVEY INFORMATION FROM OTHER COMPARABLE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND RECOMMENDS APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FOUNDATION'S FORM 990 AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF TIME AS SET FORTH IN SEC. 6104(D). THE FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG. THE FOUNDATION MAKES AVAILABLE COPIES OF ITS ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO REQUEST COPIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 16: THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION HAS INVESTMENTS IN SEVERAL INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INVESTMENT IN THE PARTNERSHIPS IS THE PRODUCTION OF INCOME OR APPRECIATION OF PROPERTY. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24A, FUNDRAISING REIMBURSEMENT: IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COST SHARING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FOUNDATION AND THE SIERRA CLUB, THE FOUNDATION AGREED TO REIMBURSE THE SIERRA CLUB FOR FUNDRAISING SALARIES AND OTHER FUNDRAISING EXPENSES INCURRED ON BEHALF OF THE FOUNDATION; THE REIMBURSED AMOUNTS ARE REFLECTED AS "FUNDRAISING REIMBURSEMENT" ON THE STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES, FORM 990, PART IX. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 323,356. CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (33) 2101 WEBSTER STREET SUITE 1250 OAKLAND CA 94612 INVESTMENT CA THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION T 1 POOLED INCOME FUNDS (2) 2101 WEBSTER STREET SUITE 1250 OAKLAND CA 94612 INVESTMENT CA THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION T 1 GIFT ANNUITY POOLS (1) 2101 WEBSTER STREET SUITE 1250 OAKLAND CA 94612 INVESTMENT CA THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION T 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0