2025-03-18T12:11:30-07:00 2024-06-30 Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP 548 Market St PMB 97503 San Francisco CA 94104 990 2023-07-01 853440899 Climate Justice Alliance CLIM 2024558665 PO Box 10202 Berkeley CA 94709 KD Chavez Executive Director 2025-03-18 true true Tierna Jensen P02447146 5108352727 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z KD Chavez 10388238 false X www.climatejusticealliance.org X CA Climate Justice Alliance (CJA) is a growing member alliance of more than 85 urban and rural frontline communities, organizations, and supporting networks in the climate justice movement. CJA unites our membership to build local, community controlled alternatives that center traditional, ecological, and cultural knowledge and create pathways for a regenerative future. 10 10 36 10 0 9518676 9977451 0 33561 386422 28125 24365 9580362 10388238 4632260 977627 0 2800044 4307785 0 502249 1824095 3583417 9256399 8868829 323963 1519409 19830160 21514685 601688 766804 19228472 20747881 X Climate Justice Alliance (CJA) is a growing member alliance of more than 85 urban and rural frontline communities, organizations, and supporting networks in the climate justice movement. CJA unites our membership to build local, community controlled alternatives that center traditional, ecological, and cultural knowledge and create pathways for a regenerative future. true false 2430524 550080 Supported Member organizing and exchange of Just Transition solutions, models, best practices, challenges, and lessons learned. Provided technical assistance and leadership-, capacity-, and skill-building among our members, Our Power Communities, and Just Transition Regions through collaborative trainings, trainings-of-trainers, and convenings to build common analyses and principles, and coordination of translocal actions and mobilizations on key campaigns. 1990519 50000 General communications both internally but also externally. Launched the UNITE-EJ Thriving Communities Grant Maker project after being selected by the EPA for a $50,000,000 / 3 year grant aimed at moving pulic monies to front-line, grassroots Environmental Justice non-profits whose communities bear the brunt of climate change and the increased frequencies of severe weather events caused by climate change. 1567713 96450 Provided policy technical support, landscape analysis, tools, and resources, such as research, reports, and popular education curricula to our member organizations 1498421 281097 7487177 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true true false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 105 0 true 36 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false AK AL AR CA CO CT DC FL GA HI KS KY LA ME MI MO MS ND NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI TX UT WA WV X X Andrew Hughes 2024558665 PO Box 10202 Berkeley CA 94709 Bineshi Albert Co-Exec Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 118820 0 33195 Monica Atkins Co-Exec Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 117684 0 12964 Marion Gee Co-Exec Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 114784 0 13669 Andrew Hughes Fin. 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Fin. & Ops 40.00 0.00 X 91819 0 12994 Maria Lopez-Nuez Director 1.00 0.00 X 9250 0 0 Kirtrina Baxter Director 1.00 0.00 X 5250 0 0 Elizabeth Yeampierre Co-Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 5000 0 0 Dwaign Tyndal Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 4250 0 0 Jess Vzquez Director 1.00 0.00 X 3750 0 0 Darryl Molina Sarmiento Director 1.00 0.00 X 3000 0 0 Mateo Nube Co-Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Aghilah Nadaraj Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Christine Cordero Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Goldtooth Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 562435 97556 3 false true false 0 23800 9953651 9977451 0 386422 386422 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other income 900099 24365 24365 24365 10388238 410787 X 965780 965780 0 11847 11847 0 795118 539761 196464 58893 0 2749894 2232093 274647 243154 90793 70105 13351 7337 402273 321097 49729 31447 269707 213581 32988 23138 0 31361 11099 19280 982 75035 75035 0 0 0 1027007 896757 58028 72222 4344 4344 136836 126618 7142 3076 178415 148210 18707 11498 0 59610 45923 8857 4830 1768522 1720417 28259 19846 0 14899 14389 506 4 3177 3150 27 0 0 25387 19825 3444 2118 Sponsorships 93500 93500 Board expenses & other 90787 1188 89592 7 Member contracts & honoraria 50050 50050 Dues, licenses & service fees 24487 593 224 23670 0 8868829 7487177 879403 502249 5828586 2511534 12098917 17993697 1619298 790000 0 0 0 0 0 255579 219454 0 0 0 0 0 27780 0 19830160 21514685 573554 766804 28134 601688 766804 X 16315940 19195834 2912532 1552047 19228472 20747881 19830160 21514685 1519409 X false true X true false X 16743455 9536533 9518676 9977451 45776115 0 0 16743455 9536533 9518676 9977451 45776115 8313344 37462771 1849 97098 394780 493727 0 3741 1555 28125 24365 57786 46327628 17450 X 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 10388238 10388238 10388238 8868829 8868829 8868829 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board have determined that the Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRC 501(c)(3) and California RTC 23701(d). The Organization has evaluated its current tax positions as of June 30, 2024 and is not aware of any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. 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X true true X X X X X X false false false false false false false false false Bineshi Albert Co-Exec Dir. 118820 3000 30195 152015 Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. Form 990, Part III, Line 2 We applied for and were chosen as a National Grantmaker for the EPAs Thriving Communities Grant Makers program. We hired 9 staff to work exclusively on this project in April - June, so while not a material change or expense within the fiscal year, it certainly will be going forward. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: General communications both internally but also externally. Launched the UNITE-EJ Thriving Communities Grant Maker project after being selected by the EPA for a $50,000,000 / 3 year grant aimed at moving pulic monies to front-line, grassroots Environmental Justice non-profits whose communities bear the brunt of climate change and the increased frequencies of severe weather events caused by climate change. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b The two categories of members are:(1) Grassroots, base building members(2) General members The significance of the two member categories is relevant for the following purposes:75% of board seats are reserved for candidates who are affiliated with and nominated by a grassroots, base building members (Bylaws Section 2.2)51% of members of the organization must be grassroots, base building members at all times (Bylaws Section 5.5)Action or Decision requirements for membership meetings require that every act or decision supported by a simple majority of all members eligible to vote of which at least fifty-one percent (51%) casting a vote are base-building organizations.(Bylaws Section 6.6)Member organizations has the power to cast one vote to:a) Elect Board directors (a.k.a. board members) - election of a candidate requires that at least 2/3 of members cast a ballot for that member via ranked choice voting (Bylaws Section 6.2, see also generally Bylaws Article 2 for qualification and requirements related to the board and board candidates)Approval of admission of new members based on nomination by the board (except that the board can temporarily admit new members in between member meetings pursuant to Bylaws Section 5.3 (b))b) Remove of directors (Bylaws Section 2.17 (d); note that other parts of Section 2.17 allow the board to declare a board seat vacant in certain circumstances such as if a director misses 3 meetings in a row, etc. but only members have broad power to remove a director absent specific circumstances)c) Approve of strategic plans proposed by the board (Bylaws Section 5.1 (f))d) Approve of any proposed dissolution of the corporation (Bylaws Article 12)e) Approve of amendments to the articles of incorporation (its extremely rare for a nonprofit corporation to amend its Articles so this likely wont come up unless the organization decides to radically alter its purposes) (Bylaws Section 11.2)f) Approve of any changes to the bylaws which would materially affect members rights, such as member voting rights or changes to the number of board members (Bylaws Section 5.1 (f))g) Adopt other changes to the Bylaws (Bylaws Section 11.1; note that the board is also empowered to make some amendments to the bylaws without member approval if the change doesnt affect members voting rights, but members have the power to propose and approve amendments to the bylaws generally also)Each member organization must delegate one of its employees, volunteers, etc. to represent them at CJA meetings and in CJA elections - at least one regular membership meeting has to be held every year.A quorum shall consist of a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the voting members of the corporation (Bylaws Section 6.5)Voting at meetings on matters such as approval of strategic plans, admission of new members, or other decisions other than electing directors occurs by voice or hand vote (Bylaws Section 6.7). Election of directors is by written ballot (Bylaws Section 6.7) Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Board receives the 990 via email before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c SECTION 10.3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AVOIDANCE PROCEDURES(a) Duty to Disclose.In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person mustdisclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to discloseall material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing powersconsidering the proposed transaction or arrangement.(b) Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest Exists.After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussionwith the interested person, they shall leave the governing board or committee meetingwhile the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. Theremaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists.(c) Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interest.(i) An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committeemeeting regarding the transaction, but after the presentation, they shall, at the requestof the board or committee, leave the meeting during the discussion of the matter. Theinterested person shall not cast a vote on the transaction or arrangement involving thepossible conflict of interest.(ii) The chairperson(s) of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appointa disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposedtransaction or arrangement.(iii) After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determinewhether the corporation can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageoustransaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflictof interest.(iv) If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possibleunder circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, then the disinterestedmembers of the governing board or committee shall determine whether the transactionor arrangement is in the corporations best interest, for its own benefit, and whether itis fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination, it shall make itsdecision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.(d) Violations of the Conflicts of Interest Policy.(i) If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member hasfailed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member ofthe basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the allegedfailure to disclose.(ii) If, after hearing the members response and after making further investigation aswarranted by the circumstances, the governing board or committee determines themember has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall takeappropriate disciplinary and corrective action. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a A joint staff and Board Committee supported by a consultant and using comparability data developed the CJA compensation protocol and salary tiers for the organization in 2020, which determine the compensation for all staff including the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b A joint staff and Board Committee supported by a consultant and using comparability data developed the CJA compensation protocol and salary tiers for the organization in 2020, which determine the compensation for all staff including the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.