South Carolina Environmental Law Project Inc is located in Pawleys Island, SC. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, South Carolina Environmental Law Project Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Carolina Environmental Law Project 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 12/2022, South Carolina Environmental Law Project Inc generated $3.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.8% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE USE OUR LEGAL EXPERTISE TO PROTECT THE LAND, WATER AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN THE FACE OF THE WORSENING CLIMATE CRISIS AND ESCALATING LOSS OF WILDLIFE, HABITAT, AND HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS, IN 2021 SCELP ADOPTED A NEW 5- YEAR PLAN, INCLUDING THREE AMBITIOUS PROGRAMMATIC GOALS. TO PROTECT LIFE-SUSTAINING NATURAL SYSTEMS, SCELP HAS CONTINUED ACTING AS THE LAST LINE OF DEFENSE AGAINST HARMFUL LAND USES, USING LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY TO ESTABLISH NEW AND BETTER LAW FOR LAND, WATER AND WILDLIFE; AND SUPPORTING NATURE-BASED LAWS AND POLICIES THAT PROMOTE RESILIENCE AND ADAPTATION. TO PROTECT WATER FROM CURRENT AND FUTURE THREATS, SCELP HAS BEEN ADVOCATING FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER USES, FOR CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF WATER QUALITY AND AQUATIC LIFE, AND FOR LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR STATE-OF-THE ART STORMWATER AND FLOODPLAIN PRACTICES. TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA, SCELP'S LEGAL ADVOCACY HAS BEEN COUNTERING ENVIRONMENTAL INEQUITIES IN FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES, CARRYING FORWARD SCELP'S ORIGINAL MOTTO "NO CASE IS TOO SMALL" WHENEVER A VULNERABLE COMMUNITY SEEKS ASSISTANCE IN OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE. OUR ARES OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE COASTAL MANAGEMENT, WATER AND WETLANDS, WILDLIFE AND HABITAT CONSERVATION, LANDFILLS, NUCLEAR AND TOXIC WASTE. EACH PROGRAM SERVICE INCLUDES LEGAL ADVICE AND CONSULTATION, LEGAL ADVOCACY TO IMPROVE PROJECTS AND MANAGEMENT DECISIONS WITHOUT THE NEED FOR LITIGATION, AND FORMAL LEGAL CHALLENGES AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Allen Grumbine Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Allen Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Clarkson Mcdow Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy Fabri Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
John Barton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rajan Govindan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $95,446 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,437,374 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,532,820 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $70,468 |
Investment income | $40,487 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$18,481 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $34,202 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,659,496 |
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. | $165,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,150 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $738,950 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $31,422 |
Other employee benefits | $56,308 |
Payroll taxes | $68,204 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $30,104 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $128,500 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,257 |
Fees for services: Other | $981 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,802 |
Office expenses | $19,992 |
Information technology | $35,740 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $54,551 |
Travel | $16,914 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,371 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,070 |
Insurance | $11,072 |
All other expenses | $6,328 |
Total functional expenses | $1,476,192 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $357,853 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $425,273 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,442,493 |
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 | $4,867 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,283,420 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $246,755 |
Total assets | $3,760,661 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,048 |
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 | $131,754 |
Total liabilities | $167,802 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,092,177 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,500,682 |
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 | $3,760,661 |