Southern Environmental Law Center
- Assets
- $213.3m
- Revenue
- $53.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 226
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Founding
- 03/1986
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 52-1436778
Organization Overview
Southern Environmental Law Center is located in Charlottesville, VA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Southern Environmental Law Center employed 226 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Environmental Law Center 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 03/2023, Southern Environmental Law Center generated $53.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $40.5m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.8% 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.
Since 2015, Southern Environmental Law Center has awarded 49 individual grants totaling $1,666,746. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENERGY AND AIR: GOALS - TO PROMOTE AND SECURE A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY POLICY ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST THAT PROTECTS THE PEOPLE AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE REGION, ENHANCES THE ECONOMY, AND MINIMIZES THE HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND ECONOMIC HARM OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND AIR POLLUTION, INCLUDING GREENHOUSE GASES. IN PURSUIT OF THESE GOALS, SELC LITIGATES CASES TO REDUCE FOSSIL FUEL USE AND AIR POLLUTION, PROMOTE CLEAN ENERGY, AND REDUCE CONSUMERS' ENERGY BILLS AND TO ENFORCE EXISTING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
WATER: GOALS - TO PROTECT AND RESTORE WATER QUALITY AND WATER FLOW TO ENSURE SURFACE AND GROUND WATERS IN OUR REGION CAN MEET LONG-TERM HUMAN AND ECOLOGICAL NEEDS. IN PURSUIT OF THESE GOALS, SELC LITIGATES CASES TO PROTECT DRINKING WATER AND WATERWAYS FROM POLLUTION AND TO ENFORCE EXISTING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
COAST AND WETLANDS: GOALS - TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE WETLANDS AND HIGH PRIORITY COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS IN THE SOUTHEAST FOR THE BENEFIT OF WILDLIFE, MARINE LIFE, AND PEOPLE. IN PURSUIT OF THESE GOALS, SELC LITIGATES CASES TO PROTECT WETLANDS, WILDLIFE AND MARINE LIFE AND TO SAFEGUARD COMMUNITIES FROM FLOODING AND TO ENFORCE EXISTING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey M Gleason - Ed Pres. (until 10/22), Then Spec. Adv. | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $344,456 |
Dj Gerken - Program Dir. (until 10/22), Then E.d. & Pres, | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $239,116 |
Laura D Gates Chair Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 11 | $0 |
C Grey Mclean Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joel B Adams Jr Trustee | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Marcia A Angle Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Energy Futures Group Inc Prepare Testimony In Multiple Proceeding | 3/30/23 | $273,465 |
Mark Ellis Testimony Drafting & Hearing Prep | 3/30/23 | $169,202 |
Meta Platforms Advertising Digital Engagement Ads | 3/30/23 | $262,284 |
Convergent Computing Modernization Execution | 3/30/23 | $168,581 |
Synapse Energy Economics Inc Review/comment Of Nc Carbon Plan | 3/30/23 | $154,288 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $7,245 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $45,320,324 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,161,447 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $45,327,569 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,034,876 |
| Investment income | $3,442,423 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,664,457 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $53,489,044 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $340,500 |
| 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. | $2,499,006 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $899,467 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $18,327,614 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,213,446 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,741,571 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,513,549 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $158,746 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $107,333 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $128,850 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,465 |
| Fees for services: Other | $416,232 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,312,300 |
| Office expenses | $1,086,152 |
| Information technology | $1,233,526 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,835,068 |
| Travel | $634,268 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $487,867 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $787,060 |
| Insurance | $167,528 |
| All other expenses | $273,554 |
| Total functional expenses | $40,519,983 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,518,169 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,237,364 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,530,124 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,390 |
| 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 | $549,764 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,106,128 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $184,999,424 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $13,374,800 |
| Total assets | $213,324,163 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $948,788 |
| 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 | $14,526,760 |
| Total liabilities | $15,475,548 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $181,045,568 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,803,047 |
| 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 | $213,324,163 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Southern Environmental Law Center has awarded $337,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TIDES FOUNDATION PURPOSE: FRONTLINE JUSTICE FUND CONTRIBUTION | $250,000 |
APPALACHIAN VOICES PURPOSE: SUPPORT MIDDLE TN GAS FIGHT | $50,000 |
VIRGINIA WILDERNESS COMMITTEE PURPOSE: GRANT FOR VWC MT TREAS/FOREST | $15,000 |
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: EXTERN SCHOLARSHIP A.RICHARDS | $10,000 |
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MEMPHIS PURPOSE: MEMPHIS COMMUNITY AGAINST POLLUTION DONATION/GRANT | $12,000 |