Midwest Environmental Advocates Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 04/2001
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 39-2006475
Organization Overview
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 08/2022, Midwest Environmental Advocates Inc employed 14 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 08/2022, Midwest Environmental Advocates Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $726.4k during the year ending 08/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES IS 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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEA PROVIDES LAW STUDENTS WITH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE ALL ASPECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW PRACTICE AND NONPROFIT LEGAL WORK, ALL WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO MEA'S MISSION. CLERKS ARE SUPERVISED BY MEA STAFF ATTORNEYS.
MEA EDUCATES GRASSROOTS GROUPS ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, AND HOW TO BUILD THEIR OWN CAPACITY TO ADVOCATE FOR CLEAN AIR AND WATER IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE SEEK TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO THE LAW FOR ALL CITIZENS, ESPECIALLY IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES, WHO WORK TO PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES THAT WE ALL HOLD IN COMMON.
MEA WORKS TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND WETLANDS, AND PROMOTE COORDINATION OF THE PUBLIC AGENCIES IN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND LAKE MICHIGAN BASINS BY PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY GROUPS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING TO PROTECT THE BASINS ECOLOGY. IN SO DOING WE ASSIST RESIDENT AND LANDOWNERS WHOSE GOAL IS ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS THAT PROTECT THE HEALTH AND ECOLOGY OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. AS PART OF THIS EFFORT MEA WORKS TO IMPLEMENT THE GREAT LAKES COMPACT BY REVIEWING PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMPACT'S STANDARDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Wilkin Gibart Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $85,000 |
Susan Davidson President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jan Gentry Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Betsy Lawton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Maureen Freedland Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dave Clausen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $18,218 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,042,398 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $69,858 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,060,616 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $26,206 |
| Investment income | $2,045 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,088,867 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,000 |
| 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. | $96,425 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,078 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $396,813 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,976 |
| Other employee benefits | $24,978 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,413 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,539 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,001 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,253 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,061 |
| Office expenses | $11,019 |
| Information technology | $1,596 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,955 |
| Travel | $3,292 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,402 |
| Interest | $901 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,786 |
| Insurance | $10,967 |
| All other expenses | $8,059 |
| Total functional expenses | $726,436 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $88,959 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $735,546 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $264,799 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,851 |
| 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 | $7,261 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,211 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $22,175 |
| Total assets | $1,134,802 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,076 |
| 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 | $6,390 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $31,466 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $783,282 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $320,054 |
| 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 | $1,134,802 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Midwest Environmental Advocates Inc has recieved totaling $232,939.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Arie And Ida Crown Memorial Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Palmer Foundation Oakton, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $50,000 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: THE EQUAL JUSTICE FELLOWSHIP MATCH | $26,500 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: THE EQUAL JUSTICE FELLOWSHIP MATCH | $26,500 |
Community Shares Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,149 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $12,250 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $23,686 |
| Earnings | -$1,253 |
| Admin Expense | $258 |
| Ending Balance | $22,175 |
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|---|---|---|
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Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance Incorporated Minneapolis, MN | $13,119,781 | $18,613,271 |
Michigan Advocacy Program Ypsilanti, MI | $15,566,146 | $18,099,365 |
Prairie State Legal Services Inc Rockford, IL | $13,043,548 | $17,866,109 |
Lakeshore Legal Aid Warren, MI | $6,435,662 | $14,759,346 |
Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $4,032,874 | $12,478,774 |
Iowa Legal Aid Des Moines, IA | $14,580,759 | $13,573,795 |
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Inc St Paul, MN | $7,070,587 | $10,263,098 |
American Bar Endowment Chicago, IL | $194,396,463 | $19,205,058 |
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL | $9,055,531 | $13,205,429 |
Land Of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation East St Louis, IL | $13,021,176 | $11,751,411 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Chicago, IL | $755,537 | $8,920,793 |