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Most Americans worry about climate change, but few take action. That’s where Citizens’ Climate Lobby comes in.
We empower regular people across the country to build support for climate policies in their communities and in Congress. As a nonpartisan organization, we bring people from across the political spectrum together on climate action.
How are we making change?
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We show Congress that climate action matters to people.
Ahead of the Senate Agriculture Committee vote on the Fix Our Forests Act, we published a flurry of letters and op-eds in local media outlets targeting the Senators who would cast deciding votes.
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We show Congress that climate action benefits their communities.
Throughout the fight to protect clean energy tax credits, we emphasized the job growth, local investments, and new clean energy projects that the tax credits had generated in certain districts or states.
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We show Congress that climate action is politically safe.
With tens of thousands of constituent messages, calls and lobby meetings throughout the year, we help lawmakers understand the broad support that exists in their district or state for meaningful climate action.
Your money directly supports our grassroots volunteers
Every dollar you invest in Citizens’ Climate Education (CCE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, is used to empower everyday people to build relationships that bridge divides, creating the political will for effective climate solutions. Our work is primarily funded by grassroots donors like you. We take pride in the judicious use of every donation to ensure citizens have a voice in the climate policies that are passed.
Percentages represent averages for CCE and CCL combined in 2024.
What does your gift make possible?
Your generosity powers our grassroots advocacy. Here’s how your support drives real climate progress.
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Equip advocates nationwide
Your gift trains citizens to be effective advocates who can walk into congressional offices ready to have impactful conversations with lawmakers.
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Mobilize at critical moments
When Congress takes up key climate votes, your gift fuels rapid grassroots mobilizations — thousands of lobby meetings, tailored constituent messages, and op-eds that show lawmakers the public is paying attention.
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Turn advocacy into law
Your support puts citizens in the room when Congress debates climate policy. Because of donors like you, major climate and clean energy legislation have become law, with more to come.
We can’t solve climate change alone
Congress needs to know that the people they represent are concerned about climate change and want solutions. Our volunteers are trained and organized to effectively build political will and get climate policies passed.
Choose the way to give that’s right for you
We offer a variety of giving options, including several that provide tax advantages. Explore our options, or reach out to us — we’re happy to help every step of the way.
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Donor advised funds (DAF)
DAFs offer valuable tax advantages along with the flexibility to support CCE through cash, appreciated securities, and other assets. When making a gift through your DAF, select Citizens’ Climate Education and verify our EIN (26-2948811) and mailing address (PO Box 181020, Coronado, CA 92178).
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Stock gifts
Donating appreciated stock is one of the most tax-efficient ways to donate. Avoid capital gains taxes, maximize deductions, and make a big impact.
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Qualified charitable distributions (QCD)
If you are 70½ years or older, you can reduce your taxable income by giving directly from your Individual Retirement Account to Citizens’ Climate Education (501c3).
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Citizens’ Climate Education (CCE) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization; donations to CCE are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a 501(c)(4) organization; donations to CCL are not tax-deductible. 501(c)(3) EIN 26-2948811 · 501(c)(4) EIN 26-3521896.