Minneapolis Climate Action is a 501c(3) nonprofit founded in 2007 by a group of dedicated individuals committed to addressing climate change in their community. After almost 10 years of working at the neighborhood level and piloting the city curbside organics recycling program, the organization expanded to promote action on climate change in greater Minneapolis. Minneapolis Climate Action holds a unique place in our environmental landscape, focusing on action, policy and culture shift in Minneapolis, while partnering and collaborating with regional, culturally specific, and national organizations.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in Minnesota.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $105k $112k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MINNEAPOLIS CLIMATE ACTION equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 35%
from 2023
From $78k in 2023 to $105k in 2024.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MINNEAPOLIS CLIMATE ACTION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MINNEAPOLIS CLIMATE ACTION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of MINNEAPOLIS CLIMATE ACTION received $104,785 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Minnesota, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MINNEAPOLIS CLIMATE ACTION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Minnesota, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MINNEAPOLIS CLIMATE ACTION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MINNEAPOLIS CLIMATE ACTION equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are MINNEAPOLIS CLIMATE ACTION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MINNEAPOLIS CLIMATE ACTION reported $680k in total revenue and $678k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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