Nonprofit · EIN 94-6069890
SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94612
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $31,947,339 | $53,130,891 | -$21,183,552 | $191,559,701 | $26,958,513 | $164,601,188 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $108,188,731 | $102,142,815 | $6,045,916 | $210,669,172 | $30,020,871 | $180,648,301 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $89,068,739 | $113,468,024 | -$24,399,285 | $199,302,924 | $31,767,255 | $167,535,669 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,303,522
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,086,648
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $943,435
- Other revenue
- $557,169
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $44,382,392
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $658,905
- Other salaries and wages
- $320,572
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,247,544
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $107,613
- Accounting fees
- $128,000
- Occupancy
- $46,654
- Travel
- $34,044
- Depreciation
- $4,606
- Program services (functional)
- $44,619,601
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,681,754
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,829,536
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $210,669,172
- Total assets, end of year
- $191,559,701
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,958,513
- Net assets, end of year
- $164,601,188
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $102,114
- Publicly traded securities
- $86,999,779
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $69,562,864
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $95,038,324
- Gross receipts
- $51,898,596
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1960
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN MANN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| EVA KATHLEEN SCHULTE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN SIMPSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| REBEKAH SAUL BUTLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARK WALTERS | MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ALLISON CHIN | DIRECTOR (THRU 5/30/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GABE GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER LIU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN OKOYE | DIRECTOR (THRU 5/30/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANJAY RANCHOD | DIRECTOR (THRU 3/7/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL RISSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPH SPEIRS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAHLET GETACHEW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON CARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSS MACFARLANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACEY FAELLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN CHU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
| KEVIN MCGAHAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 |
| AGANA MORENO | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $0 |
| JENNIE PALMER | DIR. OF ADMIN & BOARD RELATIONS Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAN CHU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $322,306 | $71,314 |
| KEVIN MCGAHAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $315,568 | $69,353 |
| PEDRO HENRIQUES DA SILVA | DIRECTOR, SHIFTING TRILLIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $250,823 | $32,779 |
| HENRY HOLMES | SR. DIR, PGRMS/COMP (THRU 12/2/24) Officer | 40 | $227,046 | $38,352 |
| AGANA MORENO | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $179,860 | $54,805 |
| JENNIE PALMER | DIR. OF ADMIN & BOARD RELATIONS Officer | 40 | $156,269 | $47,148 |
| TING LEE | ASST. DIR., PROGRAMS & COMPLIANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,319 | $41,414 |
| ROBIN MANN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| EVA KATHLEEN SCHULTE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN SIMPSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REBEKAH SAUL BUTLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WALTERS | MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON CHIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GABE GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER LIU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN OKOYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANJAY RANCHOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL RISSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL SANDERS | DIRECTOR (THRU 5/16/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA SAROWITZ | DIRECTOR (THRU 11/15/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPH SPEIRS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAN CHU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $353,043 | $69,766 |
| KEVIN MCGAHAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $292,556 | $59,419 |
| HENRY HOLMES | SR. DIRECTOR, PROGRAMS & COMPLIANCE Officer | 40 | $216,675 | $39,558 |
| AGANA MORENO | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $170,552 | $48,834 |
| PEDRO DA SILVA | DIRECTOR, SHIFTING TRILLIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,913 | $26,753 |
| JENNIE PALMER | DIR. OF ADMIN & BOARD RELATIONS Officer | 40 | $111,144 | $40,128 |
| TING LEE | ASST. DIR., PROGRAMS & COMPLIANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,918 | $23,787 |
| ROBIN MANN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL SANDERS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA SAROWITZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REBEKAH SAUL BUTLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EVA KATHLEEN SCHULTE | MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI ARCHAMBAULT | DIRECTOR (THRU 11/14/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNEL BAIRD | DIRECTOR (THRU 03/03/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON CHIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEDRO HENRIQUES DA SILVA | DIRECTOR (THRU 04/15/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAIRE BROIDO JOHNSON | DIRECTOR (THRU 09/15/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER LIU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN OKOYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANJAY RANCHOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL RISSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL SOFFER | DIRECTOR (THRU 10/03/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPH SPEIRS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WALTERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMON CRUZ | DIRECTOR (THRU 5/20/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2101 WEBSTER ST STE 1250, OAKLAND, CA 94612-3050
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 2101 Webster St, Ste Oakland CA 94612
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DAN CHU, 2101 WEBSTER STREET 1350, OAKLAND, CA 94612
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Ethridge Darlene, 659 lake road, Atkins AR 72823
- Signed the 990
- DAN CHU, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (415) 995-1780
- Website
- WWW.SIERRACLUBFOUNDATION.COM
- Return prepared by
- HOOD & STRONG LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-6069890 or by the name SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION.
- 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
SEE SCHEDULE O.THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION PROMOTES EFFORTS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT.GOALS: - SOLVE THE CLIMATE CRISIS PRIMARILY THROUGH A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO A RESOURCE-EFFICIENT CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY THAT BETTER SERVES PEOPLE AND NATURE;- SECURE PROTECTIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS, PROMOTE HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES, AND FIGHT FOR CLEAN AIR AND WATER;- EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE PEOPLE TO EXPLORE, ENJOY, AND PROTECT THE PLANET BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT REACH ACROSS ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, AND COMMUNITY LINES TO GET PEOPLE OUTDOORS; AND- BUILD A DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT THAT REFLECTS AND REPRESENTS TODAY'S AMERICAN PUBLIC, AND PRIORITIZES IMPORTANT CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Program accomplishments
- CHAPTER AND GROUP EDUCATION PROJECT - THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS THE STATE AND LOCAL CHAPTERS AND GROUPS OF THE SIERRA CLUB IN THEIR WORK TO ADVANCE ALL OF THE SIERRA CLUB'S STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK GOALS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, ADMINISTRATIVE ADVOCACY, COMMUNICATIONS, LITIGATION, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. THE SPECIFIC GOALS ARE TO ENABLE LOCAL GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES; DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT CONSERVATION CAMPAIGNS TO PROTECT THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT; INFORM THE PUBLIC AND MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES OF LOCAL INTEREST; ENGAGE IN PUBLIC INTEREST LAWSUITS; AND GROW A BROADER BASE OF VOLUNTEERS AND LEADERS CONTRIBUTING TO COMMUNITY-INSPIRED AND-LED PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE PERSONAL CONNECTIONS TO NATURE.Expenses $11,621,706 · grants $11,621,706
- BEYOND COAL - THE LONG-TERM GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO REVERSE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE BY DECARBONIZING THE ELECTRIC GRID BY 80 PERCENT BY 2030. THE PROGRAM'S SPECIFIC GOALS - WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS - ARE TO HELP TRANSITION AGING AND UNECONOMIC COAL PLANTS TOWARDS CLEANER ALTENATIVES THAT ALSO BENEFIT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.Expenses $8,614,895 · grants $8,614,895
- NATIONAL EDUCATION PROJECT - THIS PROJECT EDUCATES, ENGAGES, AND MOBILIZES THE PUBLIC IN ADMINISTRATIVE ADVOCACY ABOUT A RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO ADVANCE THE SIERRA CLUB'S STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK; PROVIDES PROGRAM, OPERATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO IMPLEMENT THE CHARITABLE PROJECTS OF THE SIERRA CLUB; AND WORKS IN COALITION AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND GROUPS TO ADVANCE OUTCOMES AT THE INTERSECTION OF CLIMATE, SOCIAL, AND RACIAL JUSTICE. IT IS A PROJECT THROUGH WHICH THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION WORKS TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT.Expenses $5,212,368 · grants $5,212,368
- THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION PROVIDES A BROAD RANGE OF ADDITIONAL GRANTS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE, EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND LEGAL ENDEAVORS THAT FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE MISSION.Expenses $19,170,632 · grants $18,933,423
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-6069890
- 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
- 1962
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $191,559,701
- Income (IRS master file)
- $51,898,596
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $31,947,339 | $53,130,891 | $191,559,701 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $108,188,731 | $102,142,815 | $210,669,172 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $89,068,739 | $113,468,024 | $199,302,924 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $87,746,859 | $113,448,406 | $207,976,050 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Ethridge Darlene | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 94-6069890).
Questions about SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION is 94-6069890.
- Is SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1962.
- Are donations to SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION 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 SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION 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 SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION 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 SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAN CHU.
- Who are the officers and directors of SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $31,947,339, expenses of $53,130,891 and total assets of $191,559,701 at year end.
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