Nonprofit · EIN 92-0943342
CLIMATE DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $295,056 | $547,233 | -$252,177 | $27,961 | $12,035 | $15,926 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $732,235 | $687,773 | $44,462 | $321,180 | $16,674 | $304,506 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $387,000 | $474,169 | -$87,169 | $265,056 | $5,012 | $260,044 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $361,213 | $14,000 | $347,213 | $347,213 | $0 | $347,213 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $291,003
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $4,053
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $124,440
- Other salaries and wages
- $148,660
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $328,271
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10
- Accounting fees
- $14,636
- Occupancy
- $26,376
- Travel
- $7,854
- Program services (functional)
- $373,419
- Management and general (functional)
- $104,069
- Fundraising (functional)
- $69,745
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $321,180
- Total assets, end of year
- $27,961
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,035
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,926
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,926
- Gross receipts
- $295,056
- Employees
- 5
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATALIE MONTECINO | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 50 | $119,505 | $4,935 |
| JOHN POWERS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 14 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN FLORINI | BOARD VICE C Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SPIKE BUCKLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTA BASKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| BATTINTO BATTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA AJOKU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| INDIA GUPTA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Montecino | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $72,375 | $7,200 |
| John Powers | President Trustee or director, Officer | 14 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Florini | Vice President, Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Spike Buckley | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Roberta Baskin | Board member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Battinto Batts | Board member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| David Orr | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Florini | Vice-President Secretary Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Dr David Orr | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 14 | $0 |
| John Powers | President Trustee or director | 14 | $0 |
| Roberta Baskin | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Dr Battinto Batts | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Spike Buckley | Treasurer Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR DAVID ORR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| JOHN POWERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 14 | $0 |
| PETER BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 13 | $0 |
| JOHN SPIKE BUCKLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1536 WYNKOOP ST STE 427, DENVER, CO 80202-1375
- In care of
- % LEONARD ASHACK
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- NATALIE MONTECINO, 1536 WYNKOOP STREET SUITE 427, DENVER, CO 80202
- Signed the 990
- NATALIE MONTECINO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (303) 406-9191
- Return prepared by
- TAYLOR ROTH AND COMPANY
Mission
TO ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS BY PROTECTING DEMOCRACY AND BUILDING PUBLIC TRUST, LOCAL LEADERSHIP, AND PEOPLE-CENTERED SYSTEMS FOR NAVIGATING A FUTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE.
Program accomplishments
- ECLIPSE CONNECTS SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND LOCAL LEADERS TO K- 12 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSED ON REAL-WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL AND CIVIC ACTION. THROUGH TAILORED CURRICULUM, EDUCATOR SUPPORT, AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES, STUDENTS ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND CHALLENGES WHILE BUILDING STRONG YOUTH LEADERSHIP ECOSYSTEMS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. ROOTED IN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND STEWARDSHIP, ECLIPSE SUPPORTS A FUTURE WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE EMPOWERED TO MAKE THE DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEIR COMMUNITIES AND ENVIRONMENT MOST. WE SUPPORTED MORE THAN 300 EDUCATORS IN 4 SCHOOL SYSTEMS THROUGH TRAINING, COACHING AND COLLABOARATION.Expenses $261,393
- COMMUNITY VISIONING IS A VALUES-DRIVEN CIVIC PLANNING MODEL THAT BRINGS COMMUNITY MEMBERS TOGETHER TO IDENTIFY WANTS AND NEEDS, ASSESS ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES, AND STRATEGIZE PATHWAYS TO CLIMATE- RESILIENT, SUSTAINABLE FUTURES GROUNDED IN LOCAL PRIORITIES. WE SUPPORT RURAL AND SMALL COMMUNITIES IN DEFINING AND ADVANCING THEIR OWN VISIONS FOR A THRIVING, SUSTAINABLE SHARED FUTURE. WE HOSTED OR SUPPORTED 22 COMMUNITY EVENTS, WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS, ENGAGING MORE THAN 35 COMMUNITY AND INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS.Expenses $112,026
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-0943342
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C05)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $27,961
- Income (IRS master file)
- $295,056
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $295,056 | $547,233 | $27,961 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $732,235 | $687,773 | $321,180 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $387,000 | $474,169 | $265,056 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $361,213 | $14,000 | $347,213 | 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 92-0943342).
Questions about CLIMATE DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE
- What is the EIN of CLIMATE DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CLIMATE DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE is 92-0943342.
- Is CLIMATE DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to CLIMATE DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CLIMATE DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE 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 DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CLIMATE DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CLIMATE DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names NATALIE MONTECINO.
- Who are the officers and directors of CLIMATE DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,505 (NATALIE MONTECINO, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does CLIMATE DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $295,056, expenses of $547,233 and total assets of $27,961 at year end.
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