Carbon Washington

What Carbon Washington does

Carbon Washington Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit climate policy and advocacy organization (EIN 82-1310034) headquartered in Seattle, Washington, operating with a five-person team. Its core function is to develop, advocate for, and shepherd state-level climate legislation in Washington, with three program areas: carbon pricing (championing the 2021 Climate Commitment Act / Cap and Invest), natural climate solutions (the 2020 Sustainable Farms & Fields grant program for farmers), and climate finance (green bonds, carbon savings accounts, and capital mobilization, including the 2020 STRONG Act proposal).

The organization's core "products" are policy artifacts and grant programs rather than technology: research-backed legislation drafts, coalition-building campaigns, and the on-the-ground Sustainable Farms & Fields grant program administered via the Washington State Conservation Commission. Through FY2023, the program had invested roughly $3 million across 73 carbon-reduction projects, and the Climate Commitment Act has unlocked hundreds of millions in state appropriations for transportation, electric rebates, tribal climate grants, on-farm GHG reduction, and free youth transit.

Carbon Washington does not sell products or services. Revenue is sourced exclusively from tax-deductible donations (individual, corporate, and foundation), government grants, and a recurring "Carbon Champions" monthly giving program. Its go-to-market is community-led: grassroots organizing, volunteer mobilization, legislative advocacy, newsletter/blog content, and social media engagement across X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, supplemented by coalition work with Audubon Washington, The Nature Conservancy, Washington Farm Bureau, Washington Dairy Federation, WSU, WSDA, and Forterra.

Name

Carbon Washington

Legal name

Carbon Washington Foundation

Website

https://carbonwa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Carbon Washington is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) climate policy advocacy non-profit that develops and champions Washington State legislation on carbon pricing, sustainable agriculture, and green finance, serving state policymakers, farmers, and climate-concerned residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Policy Advocacy

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carbon Markets & Climate Finance (Offsets, Allowances, Carbon Funds) (FSAAALAH), Agroforestry & Perennial Cropping Systems (EUABABAD), Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Offset Projects (Grid/Off-grid, Cookstoves, Buildings/Industry) (EUABABAN)

Keywords

• Climate policy advocacy
• Carbon pricing
• Sustainable agriculture
• Green finance
• Nonprofit advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax-deductible donations: Carbon Washington operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 82-1310034). Donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations are tax-deductible under federal law. The organization also receives government grants and has a 'Carbon Champions' monthly giving program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carbon Washington Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit climate policy and advocacy organization that drives science-based, market-driven climate solutions in Washington State. The organization champions carbon pricing legislation such as the Climate Commitment Act (Cap-and-Invest), supports the Sustainable Farms & Fields grant program for farmers, and advocates for green finance mechanisms including green bonds and carbon savings accounts. It operates through grassroots organizing, coalition building, and direct legislative advocacy rather than selling any commercial products or services.

Product overview

Carbon Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit climate policy organization (EIN 82-1310034) that serves as a policy and advocacy organization rather than a technology product company. Its offerings consist of climate policy programs including Climate Finance (advocacy for green bonds and market-based solutions), Natural Climate Solutions (focused on the Sustainable Farms & Fields Program), and Pricing Carbon Emissions advocacy (supporting the Climate Commitment Act). Additionally, the organization provides newsletter subscription and donation/volunteer programs for public engagement. These programs work together to advance science-based climate solutions that cut carbon, protect communities, and promote equitable climate policy in Washington state.

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Products and services

• Climate Finance Program Policy advocacy and program development for market-based climate solutions including green bonds, carbon savings accounts, and financial incentives to accelerate decarbonization in transportation, buildings, and agriculture sectors. Targeted at Washington State policymakers and the public.
• Natural Climate Solutions Stakeholder engagement and advocacy for the Sustainable Farms & Fields Program, supporting climate-smart agricultural practices, carbon sequestration, and sustainable land management across Washington State.
• Pricing Carbon Emissions Advocacy Policy advocacy for carbon pricing mechanisms including support for the Climate Commitment Act (Cap and Invest), which puts a price on carbon emissions to drive decarbonization in Washington State.
• Sustainable Farms & Fields Program A voluntary grant program operated by the Washington State Conservation Commission that supports Washington farmers transitioning to carbon-sequestering and greenhouse gas-reducing agricultural practices, including cover crops, no-till farming, and anaerobic digesters. Carbon Washington advocated for the program's creation and continues to champion its funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• In FY 2023, nearly $2M was invested through the Sustainable Farms & Fields Program in 50 local carbon-reduction projects; 73 projects funded totaling over $3 million to date.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Washington State Conservation CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Carbon Washington was instrumental in developing the Sustainable Farms & Fields Program and continues to work with the Commission to ensure its success. The Commission manages the program, which provides grants to Washington farmers for carbon-reducing and sequestering practices.
• Audubon WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnered with Carbon Washington to advocate for the Sustainable Farms & Fields legislation and continues to work together on agricultural climate solutions and ensuring program funding.
• The Nature ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Carbon Washington on the development and passage of the Sustainable Farms & Fields Program, advocating for climate-smart agricultural practices.
• Washington Farm BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Carbon Washington in the bipartisan coalition that secured passage of the Sustainable Farms & Fields legislation in 2020.
• Washington Dairy FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the coalition that worked with Carbon Washington to pass Sustainable Farms & Fields legislation supporting methane reduction from livestock operations.
• Meridian InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon Washington works with the Meridian Institute to ensure the Sustainable Farms & Fields Program receives capital and serves as a model for other states.
• Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSDA co-signed letters to USDA Secretary Vilsack recommending the Sustainable Farms & Fields Program for federal funding as a national pilot.
• Washington State University (WSU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSU co-signed letters to USDA supporting SFF as a national pilot and is part of the Washington Soil Health Initiative partnership with SFF.
• ForterramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForterra is a conservation organization that Carbon Washington collaborates with on nature-based climate solutions, forest conservation, and community climate adaptation in Washington State.
• Washington State Green BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon Washington supports and works in conjunction with the Washington State Green Bank, established with Climate Commitment Act funds, to expand access to clean energy financing for underserved communities.
• Washington Association of Conservation Districts (WACD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWACD co-signed letters to USDA Secretary Vilsack supporting the Sustainable Farms & Fields Program for federal funding.
• Living Heritage FarmsminorOthersA 5th-generation family farm in Edwall, WA that participated in the Sustainable Farms & Fields Program and provided a testimonial letter supporting federal funding for the program.
• Baird OrchardsminorOthersA 1,500-acre farm in Royal City, WA that endorsed the Sustainable Farms & Fields Program and provided a testimonial supporting its federal funding.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Earth Economics: Washington-based nonprofit focused on valuing natural capital and ecosystem services to inform policy. Highly comparable — Carbon Washington ED Jessie Martin was previously Executive Director of Earth Economics.
• Climate Nexus: National climate communications and advocacy organization that supports state-level climate policy campaigns. Comparable in translating climate policy into public engagement and earned media support for legislators.
• Citizens' Climate Lobby: National grassroots advocacy organization pushing for carbon pricing (carbon fee-and-dividend) through volunteer mobilization and legislative engagement. Comparable to Carbon Washington in its single-issue carbon pricing focus and community-led GTM.
• Climate Solutions: Washington State-based climate advocacy organization that works on clean energy, carbon pricing, and decarbonization policy. Directly comparable to Carbon Washington in geography, mission, and policy-advocacy approach.
• Washington Environmental Council: Statewide environmental advocacy nonprofit in Washington focused on climate, clean water, and environmental justice legislation. Overlaps with Carbon Washington on legislative advocacy and coalition-driven campaigns.
• Evergreen Collaborative: National climate advocacy organization that builds state-level coalitions to pass climate legislation and protect existing laws. Directly comparable in the state-level coalition-building and climate-policy-defense playbook.

Others

• Meridian Institute: Colorado-based nonprofit that brokers multi-stakeholder collaborations on climate, agriculture, and natural resources. Carbon Washington is a current partner; comparable in convener role for the Sustainable Farms & Fields program.

Broad incumbents

• Clean Energy States Alliance: National nonprofit coalition of state clean energy agencies and programs that shares best practices and advances clean energy policy. Comparable as a state-focused climate advocacy/coordination body, though broader in scope.
• Western Climate Initiative: Multi-jurisdictional collaboration of states and provinces running cap-and-trade programs (including elements underpinning Washington CCA). Comparable in promoting market-based carbon pricing at the state/local level.

Regional players

• Oregon Climate Trust: Oregon-based nonprofit that funds forestry and other natural climate solutions to reduce carbon emissions. Regionally comparable to Carbon Washington's Natural Climate Solutions / Sustainable Farms & Fields work, though focused on offsets rather than policy advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CarbonWA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CarbonWashington
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carbon-washington
• Instagraminstagram.com/carbonwashington

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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