Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
Name of foundation
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)287 PARK AVENUE SOUTH 210
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY100104573
A Employer identification number

13-3748063
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(917) 355-5346
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$7,472,703J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 5,844,000
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 21,968 21,968 21,968
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 259,873 275,272 275,272
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment
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1,543,145
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 6,289,381
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 921,878
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 56,408
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
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209,023 0 68,023
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 7,878,009 1,219,118 421,671
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 631,500 31,849 45,420 586,354
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 383,577 7,021 16,153 368,433
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 256,813 8,080 13,733 244,268
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
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59,500 0 0 26,044
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
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50,000 0 0 47,000
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
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725,841 118,105 148,519 767,853
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
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23,104 242 242 10,000
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 265,770 10,020 16,255 261,095
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 72,225 0 2,604 69,621
22 Printing and publications.......... 15,241 0 68 15,173
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
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57,484 8,121 8,466 34,432
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 2,541,055 183,438 251,460 2,430,273
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 17,338,450 17,797,450
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 19,879,505 183,438 251,460 20,227,723
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -12,001,496
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,035,680
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 170,211
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 777,232 1,825,958 1,825,958
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 207,053 2,076,932 2,076,932
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable................. 825,000 3,550,000 3,550,000
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 25,578 3,500 3,500
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 874,123 0 0
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 3,128,069 0 0
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 13,732,598 0 0
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
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282,693 		Click to see attachment
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16,313 		Click to see attachment
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16,313
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 19,852,346 7,472,703 7,472,703
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 376,463 192,443
18 Grants payable................. 600,000  
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
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294,383 		Click to see attachment
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27,165
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 1,270,846 219,608
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 18,169,625 7,253,095
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 411,875 0
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 18,581,500 7,253,095
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 19,852,346 7,472,703
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
18,581,500
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-12,001,496
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
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3
7,333,427
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
13,913,431
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
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5
6,660,336
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
7,253,095
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES (SHORT-TERM)      
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES (LONG-TERM)      
c GLOBAL DISTRESSED OPPORTUNITIES CAYMAN UNIT TRUST P 2003-12-11 2024-11-19
d THRU SCH K-1 DYNAMIC EQUITY MANAGERS: PORTFOLIO 2 [SERIES] P    
e THRU SCH K-1 DYNAMIC EQUITY MANAGERS: PORTFOLIO 2 [SERIES] P    
THRU SCH K-1 EDGEWATER GROWTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P. P    
THRU SCH K-1 EDGEWATER GROWTH CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P. P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 381,777   355,143 26,634
b 4,441,077   3,746,403 694,674
c 8,384   26,933 -18,549
d       29,774
e       159,932
      6,764
      22,649
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       26,634
b       694,674
c       -18,549
d       29,774
e       159,932
      6,764
      22,649
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 921,878
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3 56,408
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 14,396
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 14,396
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 14,396
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 13,548
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 10,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 23,548
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
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9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 9,127
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow9,127 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changesClick to see attachment
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3
Yes
 
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.Click to see list of attachments
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6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowNY
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
Yes
 
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructionsClick to see attachment
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12
Yes
 
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowIGOR GOLDENBERG Telephone no.right arrow (917) 355-5346

Located atright arrow287 PARK AVENUE SOUTH 210NEW YORKNY ZIP+4right arrow100104573
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2024, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
Yes
 
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2024 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2024.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
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6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
LAWRENCE H LINDEN TRUSTEE
40.00 		0 0 0
287 PARK AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 210
NEW YORK,NY100104573
DANA WECHSLER LINDEN TRUSTEE (RESIGNED 12/13/2024)
1.00 		0 0 0
287 PARK AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 210
NEW YORK,NY100104573
WILLIAM J ROBERTS TRUSTEE (APPOINTED 12/13/2024)
1.00 		0 0 0
287 PARK AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 210
NEW YORK,NY100104573
ROGER T ULLMAN TRUSTEE (APPOINTED 12/13/2024), CHAIR
40.00 		631,500 106,219 0
287 PARK AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 210
NEW YORK,NY100104573
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
ANNA C GIORGI PROGRAM OFFICER
40.00 		200,000 49,353 0
287 PARK AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 210
NEW YORK,NY100104573
IGOR GOLDENBERG DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
24.00 		136,800 18,753 0
287 PARK AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 210
NEW YORK,NY100104573
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
RHODIUM GROUP LLC PROGRAM RELATED CONSULTANTS 330,221
5 COLUMBUS CIRCLE SUITE 1801
NEW YORK,NY100191471
ERNST & YOUNG LLP PROGRAM RELATED CONSULTANTS 207,500
1 MANHATTAN W 6TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY100018604
CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES INC PROGRAM RELATED CONSULTANTS 168,000
607 14TH STREET SUITE 400
WASHINGTON,DC200052073
GOLDMAN SACHS & CO LLC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY 117,305
200 WEST STREET
NEW YORK,NY102822102
CORRIDOR PARTNERS LLC PROGRAM RELATED CONSULTANTS 60,000
PO BOX 20332
NEW YORK,NY100010007
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 CLIMATE POLICY INITIATIVES: SEEKS TO (1) GAIN THE INCLUSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL, ONE OF THE MAJOR NECESSARY COMPONENTS OF A GLOBAL CLIMATE SOLUTION, IN U.S. CLIMATE POLICY, AND (2) ADVANCE U.S. POLICY SUPPORT FOR NEXT-GENERATION GEOTHERMAL POWER. 2,265,140
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
17,524,314
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
820,732
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
18,345,046
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
18,345,046
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
275,176
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
18,069,870
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
903,494
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
 
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
 
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
 
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
 
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
 
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
20,227,723
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
20,227,723
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7  
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019......  
b From 2020......  
c From 2021......  
d From 2022......  
e From 2023......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$  
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a  
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		 
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount.....  
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024.    
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		 
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		 
e Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		 
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		 
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020....  
b Excess from 2021....  
c Excess from 2022....  
d Excess from 2023....  
e Excess from 2024....  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2024, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
2015-03-20
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
170,211 282,025 228,661 374,514 1,055,411
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 144,679 239,721 194,362 318,337 897,099
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		20,227,723 3,658,759 4,344,146 6,388,665 34,619,293
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		17,962,583 1,776,533 2,389,711 4,318,161 26,446,988
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		2,265,140 1,882,226 1,954,435 2,070,504 8,172,305
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......         0
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		         0
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		602,329 594,142 648,974 564,871 2,410,316
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		        0
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		        0
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		         0
(4) Gross investment income         0
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
LAWRENCE H LINDEN
DANA WECHSLER LINDEN
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER

1225 EYE STREET NW SUITE 1000
WASHINGTON,DC200053914 		N/A PC CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL 100,000

CARBON 180

1111 BROADWAY 3RD FLOOR
OAKLAND,CA946074139 		N/A PC CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL 227,500

CENTER ON GLOBAL ENERGY POLICY AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SIPA

1255 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY100275927 		N/A PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 34,000

CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE

114 STATE STREET 6TH FLOOR
BOSTON,MA021092421 		N/A PC CDR - ZERO CARBON GOAL 100,000

DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC

211 MAIN STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA941051905 		N/A PC GEOTHERMAL POWER PROGRAM 100,000

ENERGY FUTURES INITIATIVE INC

900 17TH STREET NW SUITE 1100
WASHINGTON,DC200062592 		N/A PC CDR ANALYSIS AND EDUCATION 75,000

GREAT PLAINS INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

2801 21ST AVENUE S SUITE 220
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554071229 		N/A PC CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL 75,000

LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND

740 15TH STREET NW SUITE 700
WASHINGTON,DC200051036 		N/A PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 50,000

LINDEN CLIMATE FUND INC

41 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
NEW YORK,NY100246803 		N/A PF ENDOWMENT GRANT 16,016,950

MALIASILI INITIATIVES INC

4 CARMICHAEL STREET UNIT 111 PMB
193
ESSEX JUNCTION,VT054523195 		N/A PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 5,000

NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION

11100 WILDLIFE CENTER DRIVE
RESTON,VA201905362 		N/A PC ADVANCING CDR 175,000

NEW YORK LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND

740 15TH STREET NW SUITE 700
WASHINGTON,DC200051036 		N/A PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 5,000

OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE

1370 BROADWAY 5TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY100187350 		N/A PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 10,000

OUR ENERGY POLICY FOUNDATION

607 14TH STREET NW SUITE 560
WASHINGTON,DC200052373 		N/A PF UNRESTRICTED GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 1,000

RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE

1616 P STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC200361434 		N/A PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 50,000

RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE

1616 P STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC200361434 		N/A PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 25,000

ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND

475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE ROOM 900
NEW YORK,NY101150066 		N/A PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 10,000

SEEC INSTITUTE

611 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE SUITE 150
WASHINGTON,DC200034303 		N/A PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 10,000

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

4245 N FAIRFAX DRIVE SUITE 100
ARLINGTON,VA222031637 		N/A PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 138,000

TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

701 CARNEGIE CENTER SUITE 445
PRINCETON,NJ085406242 		N/A PC DAC DEPLOYMENT 50,000

WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE

10 G STREET NE SUITE 800
WASHINGTON,DC200024252 		N/A PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 150,000

WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE

10 G STREET NE SUITE 800
WASHINGTON,DC200024252 		N/A PC CARBON REMOVAL ALLIANCE 175,000

WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE

10 G STREET NE SUITE 800
WASHINGTON,DC200024252 		N/A PC CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL 115,000

WORLD WILDLIFE FUND

1250 24TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC200371124 		N/A PC UNRESTRICTED GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 100,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 17,797,450
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 21,968  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 259,873  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 1,543,145  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aORGANIZATION ADMINISTRATIVE INCOME 		        68,023
bRESCINDED GRANTS     01 141,000  
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 1,965,986 68,023
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
2,034,009
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
11B THE FOUNDATION HAS ENTERED INTO A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLIMATE INNOVATION ACTION, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION"), AN IRS RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED UNDER IRS CODE SECTION 501(C)(4), GOVERNING THE ALLOCATED COSTS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S USE OF THE FOUNDATION'S PAID STAFF AND FACILITIES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION REIMBURSED THE FOUNDATION $35,418 OF SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT FEES AND $32,605 OF REIMBURSED EXPENSES.
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
Yes
 
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
Yes
 
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
1b(4) 32,605 CLIMATE INNOVATION ACTION INC ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION (THE "TRUST") HAS ENTERED INTO A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLIMATE INNOVATION ACTION, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION"), AN IRS RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED UNDER IRS CODE SECTION 501(C)(4), GOVERNING THE ALLOCATED COSTS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S USE OF THE TRUST'S PAID STAFF AND FACILITIES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION REIMBURSED THE TRUST $32,605 FOR SHARED COSTS.
1c 35,418 CLIMATE INNOVATION ACTION INC ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION (THE "TRUST") HAS ENTERED INTO A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLIMATE INNOVATION ACTION, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION"), AN IRS RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED UNDER IRS CODE SECTION 501(C)(4), GOVERNING THE ALLOCATED COSTS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S USE OF THE TRUST'S PAID STAFF AND FACILITIES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PAID THE TRUST $35,418 FOR SHARING FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND PAID EMPLOYEES.
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
CLIMATE INNOVATION ACTION INC 501(C)(4) ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION (THE "TRUST") HAS ENTERED INTO A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLIMATE INNOVATION ACTION, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION") GOVERNING THE ALLOCATION OF COSTS AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FROM THE ORGANIZATION FOR THE USE OF THE TRUST'S COMPENSATED STAFF, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD PRESIDENT ALSO SERVES AS A COMPENSATED OFFICER AND TRUSTEE OF THE TRUST, AND THEREFORE COMMON CONTROL IS PRESENT.
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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
 
Employer identification number

13-3748063
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
  		Employer identification number
13-3748063
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
1
ALEXANDER FOUNDATION INC
 
C/O RUANE CUNNIFF LP 45 ROCKEFELLER
 
NEW YORK, NY101110228

$ 1,300,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
GRANTHAM FOUNDATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
 
53 STATE STREET 33RD FLOOR
 
BOSTON, MA021092820

$ 4,000,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
3
CARLA AND DAVID CRANE FOUNDATION
 
121 STEUART STREET
 
SAN FRANCISCO, CA941051236

$ 544,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
  		Employer identification number

13-3748063
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
  		Employer identification number

13-3748063
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.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Additional Data


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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
EIN:
13-3748063
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT AND TAX RETURN PREPARATION 50,000 0 0 47,000

TY 2024 DissolutionStmt
Name:
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
EIN:
13-3748063
Dissolution Name Dissolution Address Explanation Dissolution Amount
LINDEN CLIMATE FUND INC 41 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
NEW YORK,NY100246803 		CASH AND SECURITIES. SECURITIES WERE VALUED AT FAIR MARKET VALUE ON THE TRANSFER DATE USING QUOTED SELLING PRICES. NO CONSIDERATION WAS RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION AND THE RECIPIENT ASSUMED NO LIABILITIES. 16,016,950


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TY 2024 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
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ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
EIN:
13-3748063
Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
LINDEN CLIMATE FUND INC
  		41 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
NEW YORK,NY100246803 		2024-11-19 16,016,950 ENDOWMENT GRANT   TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GRANTOR, NO FUNDS HAVE BEEN DIVERTED.     THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT UNDERTAKEN AN INVESTIGATION OF THE GRANTEE'S REPORTS BECAUSE THE FOUNDATION HAS NO REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THOSE REPORTS ARE OF DUBIOUS ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY.
OUR ENERGY POLICY FOUNDATION
  		607 14TH STREET NW SUITE 560
WASHINGTON,DC200052373 		2024-03-05 1,000 UNRESTRICTED GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 1,000 TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GRANTOR, NO FUNDS HAVE BEEN DIVERTED. 12/31/2024   THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT UNDERTAKEN AN INVESTIGATION OF THE GRANTEE'S REPORTS BECAUSE THE FOUNDATION HAS NO REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THOSE REPORTS ARE OF DUBIOUS ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY.

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TY 2024 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
Name:
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
EIN:
13-3748063
Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
DYNAMIC EQUITY MANAGERS: PORTFOLIO 2 [SERIES]   PURCHASED 2024-10   1,458,143 618,579 COST 0 839,564  
EDGEWATER GROWTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.   PURCHASED         COST 0 306  
EDGEWATER GROWTH CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P.   PURCHASED         COST 0 516  

TY 2024 LiquidationExplanationStmt
Name:
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
EIN:
13-3748063
Statement:
DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE FOUNDATION MADE A SIGNIFICANT DISPOSITION OF ASSETS CONSTITUTING A "SUBSTANTIAL CONTRACTION" AS DEFINED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS TO FORM 990-PF. THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED $16,016,950, WHICH IS 86% OF BEGINNING-OF-YEAR NET ASSETS OF $18,581,500, IN AN ENDOWMENT GRANT TO LINDEN CLIMATE FUND INC, A PRIVATE NON-OPERTING FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A), PURSUANT TO A BOARD-APPROVED GRANT. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO OPERATE AND IS NOT LIQUIDATING, TERMINATING, OR DISSOLVING.


TY 2024 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
EIN:
13-3748063
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEGAL COUNSEL 59,500 0 0 26,044


TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
EIN:
13-3748063
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
ACCRUED INVESTMENT INCOME 71,765    
RIGHT OF USE ASSETS - OPERATING LEASES, NET 210,928 16,313 16,313


TY 2024 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
EIN:
13-3748063
Description Amount
UNREALIZED DEPRECIATION OF INVESTMENTS 6,135,336
RESCINDED CONTRIBUTIONS 525,000


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
EIN:
13-3748063
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
BANK FEES 100 0 0 100
INSURANCE 12,677 0 0 12,677
MEMBERSHIP DUES 1,115 0 0 1,115
OFFICE AND OTHER EXPENSES 28,990 0 271 16,365
OFFICE FURNISHING AND EQUIPMENT 14,602 0 74 4,175
OTHER DEDUCTIONS THRU SCHEDULE K-1'S 0 8,121 8,121 0


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
EIN:
13-3748063
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
ORGANIZATION ADMINISTRATIVE INCOME 68,023   68,023
RESCINDED GRANTS 141,000   0


TY 2024 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
EIN:
13-3748063
Description Amount
DEFERRED FEDERAL EXCISE TAX PROVISION 74,700
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAIR MARKET VALUE AND BOOK VALUE OF DONATED SECURITIES 7,258,727


TY 2024 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
EIN:
13-3748063
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
DEFERRED FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 74,700 0
FEDERAL EXCISE TAX PAYABLE 0 10,178
LEASE LIABILITY 219,683 16,987


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
EIN:
13-3748063
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT 24,646 0 414 24,232
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY 118,105 118,105 118,105 0
PROGRAM RELATED CONSULTANTS 583,090 0 30,000 743,621


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
ADVOCATES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
EIN:
13-3748063
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 23,104 0 0 10,000
FOREIGN TAXES WITHHELD THRU SCHEDULE K-1'S 0 242 242 0