Minnesota Center For Environmental Advocacy

Organization Overview

Minnesota Center For Environmental Advocacy is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (C99) the organization is classified as: Environment N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Minnesota Center For Environmental Advocacy employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Center For Environmental Advocacy 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 06/2022, Minnesota Center For Environmental Advocacy generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.3% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SEE SCHEDULE O. THE MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT USES LAW, SCIENCE AND RESEARCH TO PROTECT MINNESOTA'S ENVIRONMENT, ITS NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE HEALTH OF ITS PEOPLE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE: MCEA'S CLIMATE TEAM STRIVES TO ACHIEVE EQUITABLE, ECONOMY-WIDE GHG REDUCTIONS THAT WILL EXCEED BOTH THE AMOUNT AND TIMELINES IN MINNESOTA'S NEXT GENERATION ENERGY ACT, WHILE ENCOURAGING EQUITABLE COMMUNITY AND INSTITUTIONAL RESILIENCE TO ADAPT TO UNAVOIDABLE CLIMATE CHANGE. MCEA ADVOCATES FOR STATE-LEVEL STRATEGIES AT THE LEGISLATURE, AGENCIES, AND COURTS THAT MAXIMIZE REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM ALL SOURCES, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, ELECTRICITY, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND AGRICULTURE. MCEA'S STRATEGY INCLUDES LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOURCES FOR MINNESOTA AND SHIFTING AWAY FOSSIL FUEL USE TO REDUCE CARBON POLLUTION. TO SUPPORT THIS GOAL, MCEA SERVES AS LEGAL COUNSEL FOR SEVERAL MINNESOTA CLEAN ENERGY ORGANIZATIONS.


NORTHEAST MINNESOTA PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM WORKS TO PROTECT THE LAND, WATER, AND PEOPLE OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA, AND TO PROMOTE A SAFE AND HEALTHY FUTURE FOR ALL NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTANS. MCEA WORKS TO PROTECT NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES AND WATERS FROM MINING POLLUTION, ESPECIALLY SULFIDE MINING POLLUTION, BY HOLDING STATE AGENCIES ACCOUNTABLE IN PERMITTING AND ENFORCEMENT PROCESSES. MCEA ALSO WORKS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA LANDS, FORESTS, AND BIODIVERSITY, ESPECIALLY FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES MOST AFFECTED BY HISTORIC POLLUTION, AND BUILD BRIDGES TO NEW PARTNERS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH WHOM OUR VIEWS MAY NOT ALWAYS ALIGN.


WATER QUALITY: MCEA'S WATER QUALITY PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROTECTING MINNESOTA'S GREATEST NATURAL RESOURCE AND ECONOMIC ASSET: ITS WATER. MINNESOTANS RELY ON OUR WATER FOR DRINKING, RECREATION, TRAVEL, A WIDE VARIETY OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, AND WELL-BEING. MCEA WORKS TO PROTECT SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER BY SECURING MORE EFFECTIVE CONTROLS ON AGRICULTURAL RUNOFF AND POLLUTION. MCEA ALSO SEEKS TO PROTECT LAKE SUPERIOR FROM THE DUAL THREATS OF POLLUTION AND INVASIVE SPECIES. MCEA PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT LOCAL DRINKING WATER SOURCES FROM A WIDE RANGE OF THREATS THAT UNDERMINE PUBLIC HEALTH. MCEA ALSO ACTS AS A WATCHDOG TO ASSURE THAT CLEAN WATER FUNDS FROM THE LEGACY AMENDMENT AND LOTTERY FUNDS ARE TARGETED EFFECTIVELY.


HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS FALL MORE HEAVILY ON SOME COMMUNITIES THAT ARE HISTORICALLY AND DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND POLLUTION. IN THESE AREAS, ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS ARE IGNORED OR ENFORCED IN SUCH A WAY TO PROTECT POLLUTERS, NOT THE COMMUNITY. MCEA'S ADVOCACY FOCUSES ON BUILDING AND PROTECTING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR ALL. THE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM LEVERAGES MCEA'S LEGAL SKILLS, ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES, AND ACCESS TO DECISION-MAKERS TO BUILD POWER FOR COMMUNITIES AND FIGHT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALONGSIDE OUR PARTNERS. MCEA IS PROUD TO HAVE DEDICATED AND GENERAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WORK FROM ITS FUNDERS, AND AIMS TO INTEGRATE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PRINCIPLES INTO EVERY ASPECT OF ITS WORK.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,303,093
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $134,831
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,303,093
Total Program Service Revenue$162,818
Investment income $28,908
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $5,000
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $27,745
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,527,564

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that Minnesota Center For Environmental Advocacy has recieved totaling $2,205,467.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: TO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE CLIMATE ACTION BY MINNESOTA'S STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

$250,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: TO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE CLIMATE ACTION BY MINNESOTA'S STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

$250,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: TO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE CLIMATE ACTION BY MINNESOTA'S STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

$250,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: TO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE CLIMATE ACTION BY MINNESOTA'S STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

$250,000
United States Energy Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE.

$150,000
Joyce Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT

$150,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,926,305
Earnings-$211,806
Admin Expense$18,867
Other Expense$70,000
Ending Balance$1,625,632

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