Conservation Law Foundation Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 07/2021, Conservation Law Foundation Inc employed 113 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conservation Law Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 07/2021, Conservation Law Foundation Inc generated $23.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $16.0m during the year ending 07/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Conservation Law Foundation Inc has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $861,643. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HEALTHY & RESILIENT COMMUNITIESCLF PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLIC AGENCIES, PHILANTHROPY, AND PRIVATE INVESTORS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND CREATE NEW SOLUTIONS. WE BELIEVE THE PEOPLE MOST IMPACTED BY A PROBLEM UNDERSTAND BEST HOW TO SOLVE IT. WE COMBINE PEOPLE POWER WITH THE POWER OF BIG DATA TO UNDERSTAND HOW THE ENVIRONMENT IS IMPACTING PEOPLE AND WHAT WE CAN DO, TOGETHER, TO IMPROVE IT. WE'RE PUTTING RESEARCH INTO ACTION THROUGH INNOVATIVE INVESTMENTS THAT CREATE JOBS, PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTE CLEAN ENERGY, AND CREATE HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS. WE'RE DEVELOPING NEW TOOLS FOR SCREENING INVESTMENTS, MEASURING PROGRESS, AND MONITORING OUTCOMES FOR ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING. WE CAN SHIFT NEW ENGLAND TO A GREEN ECONOMY ONE THAT'S LOW CARBON, SUSTAINABLE, AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PEOPLE ACROSS THE REGION. OUR PEOPLE-POWERED SOLUTIONS CAN PROTECT AND RESTORE OUR ENVIRONMENT, POSITIVELY IMPACT COMMUNITY HEALTH, AND CREATE THRIVING LOCAL ECONOMIES.
CLEAN AIR AND WATERCLEAN AIR AND WATER ARE FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS. BUT TOO MANY PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THESE RIGHTS TODAY. CLF IS WORKING TO HOLD POLLUTERS ACCOUNTABLE TO THE CLEAN WATER AND CLEAN AIR ACTS, FIGHTING FOR PROTECTIONS AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO KEEP WATER POLLUTION FROM WREAKING HAVOC ON OUR COMMUNITIES, AND PUSHING FOR MORE STRINGENT DRINKING WATER STANDARDS TO PROTECT OUR FAMILIES FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS AND LEAD POISONING.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICETHE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROGRAM WORKS TO ELIMINATE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND AIR POLLUTION, OVERCOME HISTORIC DISINVESTMENT AND STRUCTURAL INEQUALITY, IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL MOBILITY, AND REDUCE WASTE STREAM TO ZERO, AS CLF ADVOCATES FOR A ROBUST SUSTAINABLE FOOD ECONOMY AND ACCESSIBLE, RELIABLE, AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWINGPEOPLE AND COMMUNITIESFOR 50 YEARS, CLF HAS FOUGHT TO CREATE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR PEOPLE ACROSS NEW ENGLAND. IT IS HOW WE MADE OUR NAME: RETURNING A CLEAN BOSTON HARBOR TO THE PEOPLE AND CONNECTING MORE OF US TO RELIABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. TODAY, ARE WORKING TO END CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING, FIGHTING FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ACCESSIBLE AND EQUITABLE PUBLIC TRANSIT, SHUTTING DOWN DIRTY POWER PLANTS THAT POLLUTE VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES, AND SUPPORTING A RESILIENT LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY THROUGH OUR LEGAL FOOD HUB. OCEANSTHE OCEAN PLAYS AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN NEW ENGLANDERS' LIVES, OUR ECONOMY, AND OUR COMMUNITIES. CLF HAS SAFEGUARDED NEW ENGLAND'S OCEAN FOR DECADES, FROM BLOCKING OIL AND GAS DRILLING ON GEORGES BANK, TO CURBING OVERFISHING, TO PIONEERING SMART OCEAN PLANNING ACROSS THE REGION. WE FIGHT FOR A CLEAN, HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE OCEAN TO ENSURE THAT ENDANGERED RIGHT WHALES CAN RECOVER FROM THE BRINK OF EXTINCTION, OUR WATERS CAN ONCE AGAIN ABOUND WITH COD AND OUR FISHERIES FLOURISH, AND OUR MOST FRAGILE HABITATS CAN BE PROTECTED FOREVER FROM OVERFISHING AND INDUSTRIAL EXPLOITATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bradley Campbell President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $272,466 |
Margaret Church VP For Market Innovation A | 40 | $209,600 | |
Katherine Grove VP Development | 40 | $186,033 | |
Chrisopher Dempsey T4ma Director | 40 | $177,671 | |
Peter Shelley Advocacy Director | 40 | $163,759 | |
Sean Mahoney Evp + Director-Clf Maine | 40 | $161,700 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Cla Accounting & Hr Services | 7/30/21 | $313,534 |
Mass Housing Investment Corp Research | 7/30/21 | $369,800 |
Metropolitan Area Planning Council Research | 7/30/21 | $205,070 |
Mit Research | 7/30/21 | $305,500 |
American Littoral Society Research | 7/30/21 | $226,765 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,492,378 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,109,196 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $159,533 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,601,574 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,040,300 |
Investment income | $153,593 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $108,669 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $295,614 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $23,298,469 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $109,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $272,466 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $136,233 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,858,944 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,052,395 |
Payroll taxes | $596,920 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $51,906 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,797,302 |
Advertising and promotion | $147,505 |
Office expenses | $55,619 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $265,927 |
Travel | $25,982 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,082 |
Interest | $199,373 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $440,248 |
Insurance | $69,691 |
All other expenses | $402,799 |
Total functional expenses | $16,001,705 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,057,162 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $6,235,784 |
Accounts receivable, net | $957,367 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $197,163 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,076,618 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,647,557 |
Investments—other securities | $720,580 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,911,751 |
Total assets | $40,803,982 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,486,429 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $4,306,382 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,538,847 |
Other liabilities | $76,257 |
Total liabilities | $7,407,915 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,888,469 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $24,507,598 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $40,803,982 |
Over the last fiscal year, Conservation Law Foundation Inc has awarded $100,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
New York, NY PURPOSE: MARINE MONUMENT CONSERVATION | $62,500 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: MARINE MONUMENT CONSERVATION | $27,500 |
Burlington, VT PURPOSE: EXIT 4 LAND CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Conservation Law Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $53,650.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Lintilhac Foundation Shelburne, VT PURPOSE: CLEAN WATER &CLIMATE CHANGE ADVOCACY | $50,000 |
Stearns Charitable Trust Boston, MA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,500 |
Alchemy Foundation Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $150 |
Beg. Balance | $12,356,674 |
Earnings | $3,251,162 |
Other Expense | $720,806 |
Ending Balance | $14,887,030 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Ceres Inc Boston, MA | $29,352,442 | $24,614,571 |
Clean Air Task Force Inc Boston, MA | $31,921,240 | $31,575,953 |
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission Lowell, MA | $13,941,857 | $17,678,985 |
Conservation Law Foundation Inc Boston, MA | $40,803,982 | $23,298,469 |
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc New York, NY | $5,512,348 | $11,721,218 |
Tree Care Industry Association Inc Manchester, NH | $12,082,110 | $7,141,132 |
New Ecology Inc Boston, MA | $3,455,228 | $7,374,959 |
West Harlem Environmental Action Inc New York, NY | $16,626,101 | $16,263,917 |
Consortium For Energy Efficiency Inc Middleton, MA | $3,900,688 | $3,677,638 |
Sound Waters Inc Stamford, CT | $15,959,792 | $5,964,857 |
Project For Public Spaces Inc New York, NY | $985,831 | $2,895,436 |
Catskill Center For Conservation And Development Inc Arkville, NY | $7,000,138 | $2,362,917 |