Science & Environmental Health Network is located in Ames, IA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Science & Environmental Health Network employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Science & Environmental Health Network 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, Science & Environmental Health Network generated $852.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $597.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.4% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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IN SERVICE TO COMMUNITIES, THE EARTH AND FUTURE GENERATIONS, THE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH NETWORK FORGES SCIENCE, ETHICS, AND LAW INTO TOOLS FOR ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BOLD RETHINK/WOMEN'S CONGRESS PROGRAM: SEHN LAUNCHED THE BOLD RETHINK PROJECT OVER A TWO-YEAR PERIOD. THE MISSION OF THE BOLD RETHINK PROJECT IS TWO-FOLD: 1) TO EXPOSE, DISCREDIT, AND DISMANTLE THE RADICAL RIGHT-WING CORPORATE AGENDA THAT HAS UNDERMINED PEOPLE'S FAITH IN DEMOCRACY AND THE POWER OF GOVERNMENT TO BE A FORCE FOR GOOD; AND 2) TO WORK WITH PROGRESSIVE AMERICANS TO REBUILD TRUST IN GOVERNMENT THROUGH A PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRACY THAT ASSURES THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE AND OUR PLANET. IN 2021 WE SUCCESSFULLY PASSED THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BOLD RETHINK PROJECT TO OUR PARTNERS WHO WILL BUILD ON THE FOUNDATION WE LAID HERE AT SEHN.
ENERGY POLICY PROGRAM: RECOGNIZING RAPIDLY EMERGING DEVELOPMENTS IN CLIMATE AND ENERGY POLICY, THE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH NETWORK EXPANDED OUR CAPACITY TO BRING A DEEPLY ETHICAL AND SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE TO LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STRUGGLES OVER FOSSIL FUELS. WE ADDED TWO NATIONALLY RENOWNED SCIENTISTS TO OUR TEAM AND CREATED A NEW CAMPAIGN ON CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE TO EVALUATE AND ADDRESS NEW TECHNOLOGIES PROPOSED ACROSS THE NATION. WE INITIATED A MAJOR COALITION ON CCS THAT INCLUDES ACTIVISTS, SCIENTISTS, LAWYERS AND WRITERS. THIS COALITION IS ABLE TO PROVIDE RAPID-RESPONSE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS AS WELL AS PROVIDE EXPERTS FOR POLICY AND MEDIA BRIEFINGS.
LEGAL PROGRAM: THE SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH NETWORK PROVIDED LEGAL AND SCIENTIFIC EXPERTISE TO GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGNS WORKING TO PROTECT WATER, CLIMATE AND PUBLIC HEALTH. WE SHARED OUR 25+ YEAR EXPERTISE IN LAW, SCIENCE AND INNOVATIVE POLICY THROUGH INTENSIVE LOCAL WORKSHOPS, FACTSHEETS, WORKBOOKS, GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. CONSULTED WITH REGULATORS AND MEDIA ABOUT PERMITS AND MONITORING WITH PIPELINES AROUND THE COUNTRY. INCORPORATED THE LEGAL PRINCIPLES OF THE COMMONS, FREE, PRIOR AND INFORMED CONSENT, THE PUBLIC TRUST DOCTRINE,THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE AND THE RIGHTS OF FUTURE GENERATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL WORK AROUND THE COUNTRY AND WORLD. IN 2021, CAROLYN RAFFENSPERGER WAS INVITED TO SERVE AS A JUDGE IN AN INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL FOR THE RIGHTS OF NATURE TO HEAR A CASE ON CLIMATE CHANGE. THE TRIBUNAL SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED THE RIGHTS OF FUTURE GENERATIONS AND THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE IN ITS RULING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carolyn Raffensperger Executive Direc | Officer | 40 | $94,296 |
Peter Montague Director | Trustee | 1 | $43,763 |
Rebecca Gasior Altman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Madeleine K Scammell President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bhavna Shamasunder Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Benno Friedman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $50,619 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $802,161 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $852,780 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $147 |
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 | $852,927 |
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. | $94,296 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,430 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $230,669 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $33,288 |
Payroll taxes | $26,185 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,765 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $43,763 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,288 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $912 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,870 |
Total functional expenses | $597,628 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $207,756 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $371,089 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,118 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,445 |
Total assets | $583,408 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $732 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $732 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $330,131 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $252,545 |
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 | $583,408 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Science & Environmental Health Network has recieved totaling $12,354.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $12,250 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $104 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Science & Environmental Health Network Ames, IA | $583,408 | $852,927 |
Missouri Water Environment Association Incorporated Jefferson City, MO | $508,643 | $512,233 |
Wastecap Resource Solutions Inc Milwaukee, WI | $238,754 | $362,969 |
Open Source Ecology Maysville, MO | $146,904 | $172,645 |
Nebraska Water Environment Assoc Valparaiso, NE | $302,922 | $162,429 |
Midwest Pesticide Action Center Chicago, IL | $47,331 | $0 |
Society Of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program Hoffman Estates, IL | $746,080 | $253,211 |
Missouri Soil & Water Conservation Districts Foundation Jefferson City, MO | $634,558 | $131,785 |
Our World Underwater Scholarship Society Woodridge, IL | $863,368 | $114,713 |
Illinois Water Environment Association West Chicago, IL | $283,311 | $0 |
Technical Service Providers Network Inc Ames, IA | $17,424 | $0 |
Midwest Environmental Enforcement Association Batavia, IL | $0 | $0 |