Science & Environmental Policy Project
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $110.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Springfield, VA
- Founding
- 11/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 54-1645372
Organization Overview
Science & Environmental Policy Project, operating under the name Sepp, is located in Springfield, VA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C99) the organization is classified as: Environment N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sepp 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, Sepp generated $110.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $153.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC AND PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLICATION OF THE THIRD EDITION OF SEPP FOUNDER DR. S FRED SINGER'S BOOK "HOT TALK, COLD SCIENCE".
AWARDED THE 2021 FREDERICK SEITZ AWARD TO DR. DAVID LEGATES FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO CLIMATE SCIENCE. ISSUED THE CHECK FOR THE 2020 WINNER OF THE SEITZ AWARD TO THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF CO2 AND GLOBAL CHANGE IN FEBRUARY 2021.
PUBLISHED A WEEKLY ON-LINE NEWSLETTER ("THE WEEK THAT WAS") AND MAINTAINED A WEBSITE ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC POLICY ISSUES.
SEPP DIRECTORS TOM SHEAHEN, KEN HAAPALA AND HOWARD HAYDEN REPRESENTED THE ORGANIZATION AT VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kenneth A Haapala President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $100,000 |
David Legates Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $10,000 |
Donna Fitzpatrick Bethell Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Thomas P Sheahen Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ivan Bekey Vice Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig D Idso Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $28,037 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $28,037 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $81,536 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,329 |
| 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 | $110,902 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,159 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,587 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,340 |
| Advertising and promotion | $244 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,027 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $11,078 |
| Total functional expenses | $153,073 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $29,266 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,611,340 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,640,606 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,640,606 |
| 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 | $3,640,606 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Science & Environmental Policy Project has awarded $75,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Research | $50,000 |
CO2 COALITION PURPOSE: Research | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Science & Environmental Policy Project has recieved totaling $2,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tom And Carolyn Hamilton Family Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $2,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fsk Land Corporation Baltimore, MD | $75,439,989 | $18,455,473 |
Sunrise Movement Education Fund Washington, DC | $14,145,875 | $14,675,675 |
Daniel Jonathan Stowe Conservancy Belmont, NC | $13,640,571 | $4,015,970 |
American Lumber Standard Committee Incorporated Frederick, MD | $5,041,077 | $3,457,193 |
Oo Project Washington, DC | $1,716,032 | $2,139,622 |
Parks Alliance Of Louisville Inc Louisville, KY | $3,804,917 | $4,767,335 |
National Association For Enviromental Management Washington, DC | $1,112,380 | $1,941,017 |
Gorail Washington, DC | $177,793 | $1,824,136 |
Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc Takoma Park, MD | $1,617,346 | $2,207,079 |
Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc Annapolis, MD | $1,641,054 | $636,034 |
Conservatives For Clean Energy Inc Raleigh, NC | $0 | $1,008,283 |
Coastal States Organization Inc Washington, DC | $1,231,713 | $1,024,992 |