Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 2015. 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 12/2022, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services 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 12/2022, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $854.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 8 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
OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE FAIR TREATMENT AND MEANINGFUL INVOLVEMENT OF ALL PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR INCOME IN THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES, PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO ALLOW EQUAL ACCESS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION-MAKING PROCESS AND TO FOSTER EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW FOR THE HEALTH, PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF NATURAL, SCENIC, HISTORIC, AND ESTHETIC VALUES OF THE ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATE YOUNG ATTORNEYS IN LEGAL SERVICES ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INCUBATE START-UP LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS TO SERVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME CLIENTS, AND EMPOWER COMMUNITIES AND STIMULATE ECONOMIES IN THE APPALACHIAN BASIN REGION BY PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL SERVICES AND COUNSELING TO ALLOW THE UNDERSERVED TO MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT PRACTICAL AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES ACCROSS THE REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION RECENT LAW SCHOOL GRADUATES, PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME INDIVIDUALS, AND PROVIDE OUTREACH EFFORTS TO EDUCATE IMPACTED COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Cohen ESQ Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Enrique Valdivia Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Aurora Sharrard PHD Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Randall Walsh Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dr Michael F Blackhurst Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bala Kumar President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $990,953 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $990,953 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $202,426 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $1,193,379 |
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. | $96,875 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,406 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $447,393 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $72,441 |
Payroll taxes | $48,369 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $51,763 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,844 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,125 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $60,363 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,241 |
Travel | $4,668 |
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 | $1,499 |
Insurance | $12,012 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $854,354 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $574,670 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $32,211 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $252,000 |
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 | $523 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $859,404 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,734 |
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 | $32,211 |
Total liabilities | $57,945 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $801,459 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $859,404 |