About
Project Drawdown is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit driving bold, science-based climate action. Incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the organization describes itself as the world's authoritative guide to science-based climate solutions, working to shift climate discourse from problem to solution and from doom and gloom to opportunity and possibility.
Mission
Project Drawdown's mission is to drive meaningful climate action by advancing science-based solutions and strategies. Its work is organized around three pillars: Science (researching and communicating effective climate solutions), Stakeholders (engaging policymakers, investors, and business leaders to implement them), and Stories (using narrative to change how the world talks about climate).
What they do
- Drawdown Explorer — a platform cataloging the organization's assessments of climate solutions.
- SHIFT — a personalized climate action guide.
- Drawdown Learn — a video series on climate solutions.
- Food and Climate initiative and Drawdown Nexus, which examines synergies between climate, people, and nature.
- Job Function Action Guides for employees who want to drive climate action at work.
- Storytelling initiatives including Neighborhood and the Global Solutions Diary.
History
In the spring of 2017, Project Drawdown released its inaugural body of work on climate solutions with the publication of the New York Times bestselling book Drawdown. The organization has since evolved from a book project into an ongoing research and communications nonprofit, publishing The Drawdown Review and other updates to its solutions analysis.
Scale and impact
Figures published on the organization's About page:
- More than 100 climate solutions evaluated.
- $2 billion in assets shifted toward effective climate solutions.
- 5 million views of its climate solutions videos.
- More than 80,000 newsletter subscribers.
The organization describes itself as small but mighty, with employees and fellows working remotely across the United States and around the world.
Financials
According to ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer (IRS filings), Project Drawdown (EIN 38-3705448) reported total revenue of $5,751,670, total expenses of $5,560,012, and total assets of $8,771,591 for fiscal year 2025, with contributions making up 94.6% of revenue. The IRS issued its 501(c)(3) tax exemption in May 2006. Project Drawdown is non-partisan and funded by individual and institutional donations.
Governance
Jonathan Foley, Ph.D., serves as Executive Director. The organization is overseen by a board of directors, listed on its website.
