Two ways to support our work
Climate Action California and the Climate Action California Foundation share goals and values, but are two distinct organizations.
Climate Action California is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization that lobbies in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., and is endorsing candidates for the California's Senate and Assembly. While the organization is tax-exempt, contributions are not tax-deductible to donors. Donations to CAC, and monthly donations, are critically important to our work!
The Climate Action California Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity, committed to educating the members of the public and decision makers about the climate emergency and ways to reduce emissions and speed the transition to a low-carbon economy. Contributions to the Foundation are fully tax-deductible to donors.
There are many ways to give. Click on "Donate Now" below to learn about giving by check, by credit card, directly from your bank, or by donating appreciated stock. You may receive tax deductions by giving to the Foundation from a Donor Advised Fund, by Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA, or when your employer matches your gift. Every contribution makes a difference and empowers our work!
Make a tax-deductible contribution to the Climate Action California Foundation
Contributions to the Foundation support our efforts to educate the public and legislators on the science that informs our positions on climate change issues. We publish and distribute educational materials, hold nonpartisan candidate forums, provide training on aspects of the legislative process, and engage with executive agency staff of implementation of climate laws. Some legislative advocacy is allowed under the rules governing 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Donations to the Foundation support The Condor, our Substack magazine, as well as staff who work with our campaign teams, welcome new volunteers to our work, and plan legislative trainings and webinars.
Support Climate Action California’s legislative advocacy and elections work
Climate Action California (CAC) lobbies in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., and in meetings with our representatives at every level of government. We also have a political action committee (PAC) that supports our endorsed climate champion candidates for the state legislature As a 501(c)(4), Climate Action California is tax exempt, although contributions are not tax deductible to donors.
In addition to supporting our efforts to pass strong climate legislation and our electoral work, contributions to Climate Action California pay for communications for both organizations: the shared website, the mailing list and database, and outreach materials.