TY 2018 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-1150

2018

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
Climate Hawks Vote Civic Action

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)3362 18th St NW
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Washington, DC20010

D Employer identification number

47-5661782

E Telephone number

(818) 518-3470

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? Environmental and civic rights advocacy with regard to protecting the climate.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 No Fossil Fuel Money coalition work - Trained activists to approach political candidates to sign the pledge. 99+ webinar participants, numerous toolkit downloads and 10,000+ individuals took digital action. (Grants $ 41,723) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a
29 100 percent clean energy work Advocated for 100% clean energy in California, New York and other areas. Advocacy efforts will benefit vast sums of individuals. (Grants $ 31,292) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 Climate mobilization Mobilized individuals to attend climate marches including youth climate march in summer, RISE march in September. Collaborated with other organizations resulting in overall attendance exceeding tens of thousands. (Grants $ 15,646) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
Advocacy against Trump nominees - Mobilized individuals to contact their senators to oppose various nominees including Jim Bridenstine and Brett Kavanaugh. Hundreds of individuals made phone calls; thousands signed petitions and sent letters. (Grants $ 15,646) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	104,307

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Jigar Shah Director	1.00	0
Beka Economopoulos Director	1.00	0
Marion Edey Director	1.00	0
Bill McKibben Director	1.00	0
Mustafa Santiago Ali Director	1.00	0
Phil Radford Director	1.00	0
Anya Schoolman Director	1.00	0
Lydia Avila Treasurer	2.00	0
Richard Graves President	2.00	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE


Name of organization Climate Hawks Vote Civic Action	Employer identification number 47-5661782
Part I	Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)


Name of organization Climate Hawks Vote Civic Action	Employer identification number 47-5661782
Part II	Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $11542
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $1218
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $1645
Other Expenses.1	Fundraising Costs $15146
Other Expenses.2	Program Supplies & Expense $5937
Other Expenses.3	Penalties and Fines $5741
Other Expenses.4	WEBSITE $493
Other Expenses.5	Supplies & Telephone $91
Other Expenses.7	BANK CHARGES & FEES $30
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $40041 Accounts Receivable - Ending $8120
Other Assets.1011	Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $0 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $750
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $8670 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $3578

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $11542

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $1218

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1645

Other Expenses.1

Fundraising Costs $15146

Other Expenses.2

Program Supplies & Expense $5937

Other Expenses.3

Penalties and Fines $5741

Other Expenses.4

WEBSITE $493

Other Expenses.5

Supplies & Telephone $91

Other Expenses.7

BANK CHARGES & FEES $30

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $40041 Accounts Receivable - Ending $8120

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $0 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $750

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $8670 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $3578

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	149,757
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3
4	Investment income ...........................	4
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	149,757

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-21,235
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	45,782
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	24,547

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10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	78,751
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	50,331
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	67
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	41,843
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	170,992


Name of organization Climate Hawks Vote Civic Action			Employer identification number 47-5661782
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.