Nonprofit · EIN 88-1697378
CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
Tax-exempt · PALO ALTO, CA 94303
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,005,351 | $2,689,251 | $316,100 | $1,504,502 | $208,312 | $1,296,190 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,983,839 | $1,767,652 | $216,187 | $1,156,815 | $176,725 | $980,090 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,071,991 | $489,927 | $582,064 | $818,193 | $31,024 | $787,169 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,507,912
- of which government grants
- $914,882
- Program service revenue
- $495,453
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $1,986
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $218,134
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,197,444
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,641,761
- Professional fundraising fees
- $14,850
- Legal fees
- $5,000
- Accounting fees
- $25,750
- Occupancy
- $21,442
- Travel
- $49,199
- Depreciation
- $12,711
- Program services (functional)
- $2,008,655
- Management and general (functional)
- $374,570
- Fundraising (functional)
- $306,026
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,156,815
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,504,502
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $208,312
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,296,190
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $50,338
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $967,691
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $328,499
- Gross receipts
- $3,005,351
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Saena | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $173,390 | $16,525 |
| Elliott Wright | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Hearn | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Iliana Nicholas | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pam D Jones | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Valencia | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Noelle Chambers | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Saena | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $134,365 | $14,471 |
| Elliott Wright | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Hearn | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pam D Jones | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Iliana Nicholas | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Valencia | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Hearn | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Joel Valencia | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Iliana Nicholas | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Pamela D Jones | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Elliott Wright | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Violet Saena | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3921 E BAYSHORE RD STE 208, PALO ALTO, CA 94303-4303
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Violet Saena, 3921 East Bayshore Rd Ste 208, Palo Alto, CA 94303
- Signed the 990
- Violet Saena, Executive Director
- Phone
- (408) 359-8912
- Website
- https://crcommunities.org/
- Return prepared by
- Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 88-1697378 or by the name CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Climate Resilient Communities is empowering community voices to implement equitable climate solutions for unity, resilience, and justice.
Program accomplishments
- Adaption - The Resilient Adaptation program focuses on creating tangible, action-oriented projects that address community priorities in response to climate change and sea level rise, ranging from contributions to city-wide adaptation and resilience planning to interventions for individual residents and families.Expenses $855,483 · revenue $153,259
- Education - Resilient Education Program: aims to increase awareness and understanding of climate change and its impacts in frontline communities, particularly among youth.Expenses $349,688 · revenue $186,727
- Homes - Through the Resilient Homes program, CRC seeks to bridge the gap between existing resources and those most in need. CRCs Resilient Homes program works with low-income residents to navigate available programs for free or low-cost solar, home repair, and weatherization to make their homes both safer now and more resilient for the future.Expenses $289,771 · revenue $2,400
- Disaster preparedness - This program is primarily focused on securing more clear and comprehensive communication to our communities on how to prepare for the next floods, fires, and extreme heat, as well as what to do in response.Expenses $259,334 · revenue $3,235
- Leadership - Focused on the creation of broad coalitions to advance environmental justice and systemic change at the regional scale, CRCs Resilient Leadership program co-develops outreach activities, educational opportunities, and scales community-driven solutions.Expenses $254,379 · revenue $149,832
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-1697378
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,504,502
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,005,351
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,005,351 | $2,689,251 | $1,504,502 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,983,839 | $1,767,652 | $1,156,815 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,071,991 | $489,927 | $818,193 | XML |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-1697378).
Questions about CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
- What is the EIN of CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES is 88-1697378.
- Is CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Violet Saena.
- Who are the officers and directors of CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $173,390 (Violet Saena, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,005,351, expenses of $2,689,251 and total assets of $1,504,502 at year end.
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