Midwest Environmental Advocates Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Midwest Environmental Advocates Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Midwest Environmental Advocates 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 08/2023, Midwest Environmental Advocates Inc generated $814.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $821.0k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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A NONPROFIT LAW CENTER THAT COMBINES THE POWER OF LAW WITH THE RESOLVE OF COMMUNITIES FACING ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE TO SECURE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE TO HEALTHY WATER, LAND, AND AIR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ACTIVITIES RELATED TO COMBINING THE POWER OF LAW WITH THE RESOLVE OF COMMUNITIES FACING ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE TO SECURE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE TO HEALTHY WATER, LAND, AND AIR. $3,118 FOR AMICUS BRIEFING AND PARTICIPATION FOR A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN A CASE THAT WILL DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WISCONSIN'S TOXIC SPILLS LAW TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH.$2,000 FOR LEGAL ANALYSIS FOR A PUBLIC ENTITY RELATED TO THE ENFORCEABILITY OF NON-METALLIC MINING ORDINANCES, WHICH PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH.$3,679 FOR AMICUS BRIEFING AND PARTICIPATION FOR A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN A CASE REGARDING THE AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO MAKE ZONING DECISIONS THAT PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST.$5,392 FOR A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS ABOUT THE AFFORDABILITY OF ROOFTOP SOLAR AND ELECTRICITY RATES. $0 LITIGATION RELATED TO ENFORCEMENT OF WISCONSIN'S PUBLIC RECORDS LAW, WHICH ADVANCES THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO TRANSPARENCY IN THE OPERATIONS OF GOVERNMENT. $0 INTERVENTION IN A CASE ON BEHALF OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT IS A CASE RELATED TO THE AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO SET ORDINANCES THAT PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH.$0 REPRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING RELATED TO A POLLUTION DISCHARGE PERMIT TO ADVOCATE FOR CONDITIONS THAT PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Davidson President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Maureen Freedland Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Betsy Lawton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jan Gentry Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dave Clausen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Dawson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $15,645 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $753,114 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $74,097 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $768,759 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $14,189 |
Investment income | $26,867 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,219 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $814,366 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $101,761 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,062 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $456,440 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,123 |
Other employee benefits | $23,780 |
Payroll taxes | $41,297 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,696 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,481 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,750 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,469 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $60,742 |
Information technology | $3,110 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $54,950 |
Travel | $5,523 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,595 |
Interest | $902 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,123 |
Insurance | $11,789 |
All other expenses | $4,444 |
Total functional expenses | $820,975 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,781 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $506,990 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $60,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,392 |
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 | $11,623 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,088 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $536,167 |
Investments—other securities | $28,423 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $250,564 |
Total assets | $1,418,028 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,591 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $239,502 |
Total liabilities | $289,093 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $999,298 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $129,637 |
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 | $1,418,028 |