West Harlem Environmental Action Inc
- Assets
- $16.6m
- Revenue
- $16.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 11/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-3800068
Organization Overview
West Harlem Environmental Action Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, West Harlem Environmental Action Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Harlem Environmental Action 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 12/2021, West Harlem Environmental Action Inc generated $16.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 7 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 2020, West Harlem Environmental Action Inc has awarded 42 individual grants totaling $1,364,000. 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
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATE/EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peggy Sheppard Exec Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Nancy Anderson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Dennis Derryck Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
David Evans Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Sarangi Iyengar Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Peter Bokor Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $281,881 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,091,410 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,373,291 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,629 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $454,172 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,263,917 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $229,000 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,727,691 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $75,581 |
| Other employee benefits | $298,346 |
| Payroll taxes | $132,168 |
| Fees for services: Management | $624,705 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,993 |
| Office expenses | $26,714 |
| Information technology | $148,759 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $194,546 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $70,151 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $49,003 |
| Insurance | $11,757 |
| All other expenses | $31,760 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,844,476 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,150,493 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,823,218 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $750,229 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $16,969 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $73,541 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $296,756 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,514,895 |
| Total assets | $16,626,101 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $98,595 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $15,044 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $113,639 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,271,582 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,240,880 |
| 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 | $16,626,101 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, West Harlem Environmental Action Inc has awarded $229,000 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $104,000 |
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
PUBLIC POLICY AND EDUCATION FUND OF NEW YORK PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 54 grants that West Harlem Environmental Action Inc has recieved totaling $10,858,064.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: ACCELERATE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY | $2,000,000 |
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES AT A CRITICAL MOMENT OF NATIONAL ATTENTION ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND RACIAL JUSTICE | $1,400,000 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $1,270,000 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD AN EQUITABLE CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND ANALYSIS ON THE BENEFITS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDINGS. | $975,000 |
Climate Imperative Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: FEDERAL REGULATORY EPA WORK AND CPCS ELECTRIFICATION POLICIES AND NEW YORK BUILDINGS | $800,000 |
Climate Imperative Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: FEDERAL REGULATORY EPA WORK AND CPCS ELECTRIFICATION POLICIES AND NEW YORK BUILDINGS | $800,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
New Ecology Inc Boston, MA | $3,455,228 | $7,374,959 |
Circulate Initiative Inc Iselin, NJ | $3,225,449 | $3,893,164 |
Citizens For Pennsylvanias Future Harrisburg, PA | $3,509,129 | $2,508,656 |
West Harlem Environmental Action Inc New York, NY | $16,626,101 | $16,263,917 |
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $4,311,796 | $4,320,615 |
Consortium For Energy Efficiency Inc Middleton, MA | $3,900,688 | $3,677,638 |
Sustainable Jersey Inc Ewing, NJ | $2,977,335 | $3,226,325 |
Pinelands Preservation Alliance Inc Southampton, NJ | $9,506,736 | $2,752,415 |
Clean Air Council Philadelphia, PA | $2,953,496 | $3,399,869 |