2025-09-12T14:13:53-07:00 2024-12-31 680260103 REGALIA BERGER & BERGER CPAS 103 TOWN COUNTRY DR STE K DANVILLE CA 94526 990 2024-01-01 863588375 Climate and Wildfire Institute Inc CLIM 3177624951 2443 Fillmore Street 380-2477 San Francisco CA 94115 Marissa Christiansen Executive Director 3177624951 2025-09-12 true true Douglas W Regalia P00186389 9253140390 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Marissa Christiansen 1320861 false X www.climateandwildfire.org X 2021 CA The Climate & Wildfire Institute (CWI) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to accelerate solutions to the eras most pressing climate and wildfire challenges. CWI works to speed new solutions to the frontlines and to decision-makers (continued next page) 10 10 12 8 0 1866247 1212932 0 102977 93659 3161 14270 1972385 1320861 76083 24992 0 784589 921780 0 56106 2677502 1172249 3538174 2119021 -1565789 -798160 5258061 3995275 529775 33907 4728286 3961368 X by building a consortium of collaborative partnerships. We operate at the intersections of research, policy, and practice, facilitating collaboration and innovation across sectors to advance climate and wildfire resilience in Western U.S. false false 1524918 24992 The Stewardship ProjectThe Stewardship Project (TSP) was brought on as a foundational project for CWI. Launched in 2022 under the leadership of Scott Stephens, Don Hankins, and Sara Clark (Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP), TSP focuses on developing law and policy recommendations for federal lawmakers and the federal administration.Teakettle Prescribed Fire ProjectThis project will reintroduce fire to 3,274 acres of old-growth forest to restore its resilience and stabilize carbon stores in the large trees. Tahoe Sierra Wildfire Resilience CollaborativeCWI and Christopher J Anthony Consulting will work to support the advancement of the Moore Foundations Wildfire Resilience Initiative through the coordination of several elements, including; continued engagement with partners within the Tahoe Sierra SPARK region, development of the SPARK Community Roadmap in close collaboration with the Ecosystems Roadmap, and partnership with the Learning Exchange to create shared resources.Building Capacity for the Tahoe Sierra Regional Wildfire Resilience CollaborativeAIM Grant funds will be used to support staff capacity to establish and expand relationships in the Tahoe Sierra region in support of the CWIs Tahoe Sierra Wildfire Resilience Collaborative goals, and includes support for CWIs annual Signature Convening focused on wildfire data and technology.CWI Signature ConveningCWI stands at the intersection of research, policy, and practice, serving as a vital nexus for collaboration and innovation in tackling climate and wildfire challenges. Our model requires convening experts from all sectors to stay at the forefront of climate and wildfire issues, supporting coordination across broad initiatives, and crafting/refining actionable strategies for real-world impactall while working with a diverse range of regional groups, Indigenous tribes, and local communities. CWIs Signature Convening is a central element of CWIs mission, (continued on Schedule O) representing our commitment to annually bringing together thought-leaders and change-makers to address critical topics and action in the climate and wildfire space.Consortium with Blue ForestThe original initiative originally aimed to position UCLA as a hub for climate- and wildfire-related research, coordinating research efforts in the climate and wildfire spaces, which the Sustainable LA Grand Challenge is leading well. While the three primary goals - updated in Spring 2024 - are still relevant, this initiative lends itself well to further expanding our collaboration and partnerships across a range of academic institutions as one of several emerging frameworks through which to build our consortium. 1524918 true true true true false false false false false false false true false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 15 0 true 12 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X X Helen Lahoda Finance Mgr 3177624951 2443 Fillmore Street 380-2477 San Francisco CA 94115 Bethany Hannah External Affairs 40.00 0.00 181868 0 22444 Sarah Caldwell Impact Program Mgr 40.00 0.00 104838 0 21848 Helen Lahoda Finance & Ops 40.00 0.00 X 96474 0 13172 Caroline Godkin Executive Director 40.00 0.00 66713 0 2658 Marissa Christansen Exec Director 40.00 0.00 X 63688 0 4131 Ken Alex President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jeff Meston Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John Battles Vice President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Alex Hall Secretary 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Marybel Batjer Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ilkay Altintas De Callafon Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Art Chapman Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Fennessy Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lara Kueppers Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Saah Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Stephens Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 513581 64253 2 true true false BRUMIDI GROUP LLC 221 10th Street SE Washington DC 20003 Public Policy Consulting 120000 Spatial Informatics Group 2529 Yolanda Court Pleasanton CA 94566 Geospatial Data Info 313798 2 512911 700021 1212932 0 93659 93659 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Income 110000 14270 14270 14270 1320861 14270 93659 X 10826 10826 14166 14166 0 0 132086 65051 59020 8015 0 556010 273829 248441 33740 44383 21850 19832 2701 117436 57687 52474 7275 71865 35379 32111 4375 0 20870 10709 10161 58989 58989 0 0 8163 8163 250157 250157 0 26823 5420 21403 0 0 4967 2500 2467 74797 54691 20106 0 0 0 0 0 4830 4830 Project expenses 722653 722653 0 2119021 1524918 537997 56106 276671 198051 37296 30731 805173 428957 239804 136106 0 0 0 0 70748 6650 0 0 3828369 3194780 0 0 0 5258061 3995275 524999 32275 4776 1632 529775 33907 X 4690916 3493155 37370 468213 4728286 3961368 5258061 3995275 -798160 31242 X X false true X true false X 7002105 1866247 1212932 10081284 0 0 0 0 7002105 1866247 1212932 10081284 0 0 10081284 62459 102977 93659 259095 0 62459 102977 93659 259095 0 199 14270 14469 7064763 1969224 1320861 10354848 X 0.00000 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false true true false false false false true 68553 false false 68553 false false Part I-A, Line 1 - Direct and Indirect Political Campaign Activities The Climate and Wildfire Institute (CWI) engaged in limited lobbying activity in 2024. The Stewardship Project, a project of CWI, is a collaboration of leading academics and tribal cultural practitioners. The Stewardship Project contacted federal legislators to promote greater use of active stewardship to address the wildfire crisis, and urged legislators to realign federal policies to prioritize scientifically sound restoration practices, including Traditional Indigenous Knowledge. In addition, CWI endorsed Californias Proposition 4, a measure to provide state funding for measures to prevent devastating wildfires. Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description The Climate and Wildfire Institute (CWI) engaged in limited lobbying activity in 2024. The Stewardship Project, a project of CWI, is a collaboration of leading academics and tribal cultural practitioners. The Stewardship Project contacted federal legislators to promote greater use of active stewardship to address the wildfire crisis, and urged legislators to realign federal policies to prioritize scientifically sound restoration practices, including Traditional Indigenous Knowledge. In addition, CWI endorsed Californias Proposition 4, a measure to provide state funding for measures to prevent devastating wildfires. Part IV - Additional Information 3194780 Payroll Liabilities 1632 1632 X 1343940 31242 31242 1312698 8163 8163 1320861 2110858 2110858 8163 8163 2119021 Part X : FIN48 Footnote Climate & Wildfire is organized as California nonprofit corporation and has been recognized by the IRS as exempt from federal income taxes under IRC Section 501(a) as organizations described in IRC Section 501(c)(3), qualify for the charitable contribution deduction under IRC Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and (viii), and has been determined not to be private foundations under IRC Sections 509(a)(1) and (3), respectively.Climate & Wildfire is annually required to file a Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990) with the IRS. Climate & Wildfire is not required to file an Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return (Form 990-T) because it had no unrelated business taxable income for the year ended December 31, 2024. Climate & Wildfire has received notification from the Internal Revenue Service and the State of California that it qualifies for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 23701d of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.The exemptions are subject to periodic review by the federal and state taxing authorities and management is confident that Climate & Wildfire continues to satisfy all federal and state statutes in order to qualify for continued tax exemption status. true University of California 2199 Addison St 625 Berkeley CA 94720 946002123 10826 0 Cost Basis Graduate Tuition 1 0 Fellowship Stipends 1 14166 false false false false false false false false false Bethany Hannah External Affairs 181868 9862 12582 204312 Caroline Godkin Executive Director 66713 2658 69371 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the organization's management. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final form 990 which is then e-filed with the internal revenue service. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Members of the Board of Directors review all potential conflicts of interest periodically. Top management and all Board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Members of the board of directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with IRS guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b Compensation of other personnel and highly compensated employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Tax returns are available for download from several websites and by request from the organization's office in Pleasanton, California. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements, and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually to our website and to www.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing as electronic copies) and are also available by request from the organization's office. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Under the California Nonprofit Integrity Act, an exempt organization with annual revenue of $2 million or more is required to have an Audit Committee to select an audit Firm, review the audit, and approve the audit of its annual financial statements. There were no lobbying activities in prior years.