Environmental Law Institute Inc
- Assets
- $12.3m
- Revenue
- $6.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 94
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/1970
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-0901863
Organization Overview
Environmental Law Institute Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Environmental Law Institute Inc employed 94 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Environmental Law Institute 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 12/2023, Environmental Law Institute Inc generated $6.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.1% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE EFFECTIVE LAW AND GOVERNANCE SYSTEMS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, PUBLICATIONS, TRAINING COURSES, SEMINARS, RESEARCH AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS IN A MANNER THAT ENGAGES AND EMPOWERS LEADERS AND PRACTITIONERS TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL RULE OF LAW. ELI'S AUDIENCE INCLUDES ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS IN GOVERNMENT, THE PRIVATE SECTOR, NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AFFECTED COMMUNITIES, ACADEMIA, AND OTHERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
RESEARCH AND POLICY DIVISION:PROVIDED RESEARCH, EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY TO ALL SECTORS IN THE U.S. AND NUMEROUS FOREIGN COUNTRIES. RESEARCH PROGRAMS IN 2023 COVERED THE BREADTH OF THE FIELD OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY, FROM ASSESSING STATE PROTECTIONS OF NONFEDERAL WATERS, TO PROMOTING GOOD GOVERNANCE TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES, TO OPERATING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE NETWORK AND THE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT. OTHER INITIATIVES IDENTIFIED BEST PRACTICES FOR COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, PROVIDED MODEL ORDINANCES AND OTHER TOOLS FOR REDUCING FOOD WASTE, SUPPORTED DEVELOPMENT OF A PROTECTED AREA PROPOSAL FOR SPERM WHALES, PROVIDED EVIDENCE-BASED JUDICIAL EDUCATION ON CLIMATE SCIENCE AND THE LAW, AND RESEARCHED AND ANALYZED THE LEGAL AUTHORITIES TO ADDRESS PLASTIC POLLUTION, AMONG OTHER THINGS. OUR ONGOING PROGRAMS ALSO CONTINUED TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE, EDUCATION, AND RECOGNITION TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS NATIONWIDE SUCH AS THROUGH THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY ANNUAL REVIEW; TRAINING FOR STATES, TERRITORIES, AND TRIBES ON THE TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD AND OTHER CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS; OUR INDOOR AIR QUALITY PROGRAM; OUR ANNUAL NATIONAL WETLANDS AWARDS PROGRAM; AND OTHERS. IN ADDITION, AMONG ITS INTERNATIONALLY FOCUSED INITIATIVES, ELI ANALYZED CUSTOMARY WATER TENURE IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA; SUPPORTED THE WOMEN IN WATER DIPLOMACY NETWORK; AND CONTINUES TO LEAD IN THE FIELD OF ENVIRONMENTAL PEACEBUILDING, WHICH INTEGRATES NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INTO CONFLICT PREVENTION, MITIGATION, RESOLUTION, AND RECOVERY TO BUILD RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY CONFLICT. FOR A FULLER DESCRIPTION OF OUR PROGRAMS, PLEASE REFER TO OUR ANNUAL REPORT, WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.ELI.ORG.
OTHER PROGRAMS
ASSOCIATES & EDUCATION DIVISION: LED 75 EVENTS, INCLUDING CONFERENCES, WEBINARS, BREAKING NEWS WEBINARS, POLICY FORUMS, NETWORKING RECEPTIONS, TOPICAL CONFERENCE CALLS, EASTERN AND WESTERN BOOT CAMPS ON ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, SUMMER SCHOOL SEMINARS, ANNUAL SUPREME COURT PREVIEW AND REVIEW, PUBLIC SEMINARS AND MORE, FOR 22,116 ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS (VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON). TOPICS OF DISCUSSION RANGED, INCLUDING AGRICULTURE, CARBON CAPTURE, UTILIZATION, AND STORAGE, CAREERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, THE CLEAN AIR ACT, THE CLEAN WATER ACT, CLIMATE CHANGE, CLIMATE DISCLOSURES, COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT, DECARBONIZATION, THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, ENERGY LAW, ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, ESG, FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATES, INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, LAND USE LAW, THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT, PFAS, PRODUCTS REGULATION, SUPREME COURT CASES, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, TSCA, AND MORE. FOR A FULLER DESCRIPTION OF OUR PROGRAMS, PLEASE REFER TO OUR ANNUAL REPORT WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.ELI.ORG.
PUBLICATIONS DIVISION:PROVIDED TIMELY, ACCURATE, AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS THROUGH TWO NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PUBLICATIONS, THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW REPORTER AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM. THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW REPORTER DRAWS PREMIER AUTHORS ON CURRENT LEGAL EVENTS, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM CONTINUES TO PROVIDE AWARD-WINNING COVERAGE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY. IN ADDITION, ELI PRESS ADVANCED THE FIELD BY PUBLISHING FIVE BOOKS: TOXIC INTENT: ENVIRONMENTAL HARM, CORPORATE CRIME, AND THE CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS IN THE UNITED STATES; GOVERNING FOR SUSTAINABILITY; PRINCIPAL TRENDS ON BRAZILIAN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW; REMARKABLE CITIES AND THE SECURITY AND SOVEREIGNTY OF FOOD AND NUTRITION: 41 WAYS TO REGENERATE THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM; AND PFAS DESKBOOK.FOR A FULLER DESCRIPTION OF OUR PROGRAMS, PLEASE REFER TO OUR ANNUAL REPORT, WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.ELI.ORG.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
H Jordan Diamond President | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $251,468 |
Robert C Kirsch Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peggy Otum Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Beth Deane Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marisa Blackshire Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marisa Buchanan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Paul Hanle Research Services | 12/30/23 | $160,000 |
American Bar Association- Rule Of Law In Manual Resource Tool | 12/30/23 | $107,015 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $314,058 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,421,420 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,208,519 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $37,484 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,943,997 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,544,996 |
| Investment income | $221,418 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $90,975 |
| Net Rental Income | $10,185 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,629 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$41,206 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,767,738 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $579,126 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $95,724 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,195,294 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $122,355 |
| Other employee benefits | $906,208 |
| Payroll taxes | $353,125 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $50,647 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $36,939 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,287,370 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,722 |
| Office expenses | $162,726 |
| Information technology | $359,868 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $350,411 |
| Travel | $150,737 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $656,340 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $173,057 |
| Insurance | $28,232 |
| All other expenses | $16,094 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,568,504 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,132,820 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $370,162 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $180,712 |
| 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 | $143,961 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $495,177 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,410,567 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $2,291,250 |
| Other assets | $276,482 |
| Total assets | $12,301,131 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,748,795 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $246,724 |
| 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 | $3,328,985 |
| Total liabilities | $5,324,504 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,991,158 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,985,469 |
| 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 | $12,301,131 |