2024-11-19T11:45:33-07:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 465636361 CLIMATE ACTION FAMILIES CLIM 2067692286 PO BOX 85821 SEATTLE WA 98145 Dongmei Chen Treasurer/Bookkeeper 2064748807 2024-11-18 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X www.climateactionfamilies.org X X 151096 X 150746 350 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 151096 32000 0 62069 28102 100 326 10508 133105 17991 22543 0 40534 X 22543 29522 0 0 0 11062 22543 40584 0 50 22543 40534 HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO BE RESILIENT CLIMATE ADVOCATES THROUGH TRAINING, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY BUILDING. CREATIVE CLIMATE JUSTICE PROGRAM MODEL & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - The CREATIVE program drives community engagement by combining on-the-ground advocacy, educational events, art builds, affinity group support, and outdoor adventures with a values based, holistic approach to engagement and advocacy. We conducted or participated in 8 advocacy trainings, engaged with 240 community members in educational activities, and organized 5 art builds and 4 outdoor events that fostered community resilience and environmental awareness. Our work brings together diverse families and youth, building a sense of collective power and connection essential to driving meaningful climate action in our region. 0 38398 INTRO TO CLIMATE JUSTICE TRAINING PROGRAM - Our Intro to Climate Justice Training is a youth-run program focusing on the principles of climate science and climate justice, empowering participants to understand and take action on climate issues affecting their communities. This year, the program reached 44 new individuals through 2 training sessions, and trained 15 veteran youth to be the facilitators. The program emphasizes inclusivity, ensuring accessibility to 33% of participants from marginalized backgrounds. 0 37841 ELECTRIFY PROGRAM AND HEALTHY HOME FOR ALL - This year, we led the Northwest Climate Family Coalition, launched programs and trainings focusing on IRA incentives and electrification outreach. Climate Action Families played a key role as the single point of contact with the Pisces Foundation, coordinating partners and ensuring timely submission of progress reports. Through the Electrify Program, we launched state-wide networks in Oregon and Montana, where we held monthly meetings and project-specific working groups. In Montana, network members were instrumental in drafting the state's IRA proposal to the federal government, focusing on decarbonizing public schools. In Washington, our efforts complemented Shift Zero's initiatives, providing community education on electrification legislation. Program participants, primarily youth, beta tested and provided feedback on the state's new website, The Switch is On Washington, helping to refine its content for public use. 50000 28588 TALK CLIMATE PROGRAM - Referenced in a Climate Justice education paper, the program helped develop the parents' guide, "How to Talk with Young People About Climate Emotions" collaborating with the Climate Mental Health Network, and co-hosted the webinar Courageous Conversations: Talking Climate with Kids. Additionally, Talk Climate supported climate justice education resources for the Washington State Climate Solutions Program in partnership with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. 1800 3400 OTHER PROGRAMS (Five smaller campaigns combined) - Network: $0 revenue, $523 expenses; Climate Grief & Empowerment: $350 revenue, $900 expenses; Adult Family Volunteers: $0 revenue, $900 expenses; Other Campaigns: $0 revenue, $748 expenses. 0 3071 111298 DONGMEI CHEN TREASURER 5 0 0 0 GRACE STAHRE CHAIR 25 0 0 0 SUE LENANDER SECRETARY 5.00 0 0 0 RUSSEL WEST TRUSTEE 5 0 0 0 HEATHER PRICE TRUSTEE 3 0 0 0 ERIC ROSS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 52775 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DONGMEI CHEN 12515 Dayton Ave N SEATTLE WA 981338020 2064748807 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 20547 17860 13201 68363 151096 271067 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20547 17860 13201 68363 151096 271067 44579 226488 271067 0.83554 1 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 142 0 142 133264 133406 26681 6670 0 0 0 0 13269 26681 39950 59925 0 0 392 142 534 0 0 3317 6670 9987 14981 0 0 333 142 475 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Bank fees;64|Melio Service Fees;8|PayPal Fees;15|Licenses and registrations;193|Background checks;104|Other office expenses;127|Information technology;3124|Program supplies;937|Websites and Domains;1863|Insurance;2448|Travel;1137|Conference and meeting expenses;327|Food and beverages;161^Total;10508^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Description;EOY Amount^Cash in transit refunds;562|Cash in transit contribution checks returned to source due to mailbox;10500^Total;11062^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Description;EOY Amount^Accounts payable program supplies reimbursement;50^Total;50^ Due to changes in the Bookkeeper role in 2024, our organization experienced delays in accessing and reconciling financial records, which impacted our ability to prepare and file Form 990-EZ in a timely manner. This transition period required additional time to ensure accuracy and compliance. At the same time, our organization has been experiencing significant growth, further increasing the complexity of financial management and reporting. Concurrently, we have been developing documentation and tools to streamline future reporting and filing procedures, ensuring that the organization can maintain operational continuity despite future personnel transitions. We remain committed to addressing these challenges and preventing similar delays moving forward.