Environment California Research & Policy Center Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, 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. Environment California Research & Policy Center 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 08/2021, Environment California Research & Policy Center Inc generated $715.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $632.8k during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING OUR AIR, WATER AND OPEN SPACES. WE INVESTIGATE PROBLEMS, CRAFT SOLUTIONS, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND DECISION-MAKERS AND HELP THE PUBLIC MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD IN LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL DEBATES OVER THE QUALITY OF OUR ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES: RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS, DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL LITERATURE, CONDUCTING SURVEYS AND DISCUSSING ISSUES WITH THE PUBLIC REACHING THOUSANDS CITIZENS EACH YEAR ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: PROMOTING 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY STRATEGIES, CLEANING UP OUR WATERWAYS AND BANNING TOXIC PESTICIDES USED IN FOOD PRODUCTION.
RESEARCHING AND INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY: STAFF ENGAGE IN NON-LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND LEGAL AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: PROMOTING 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY STRATEGIES, CLEANING UP OUR WATERWAYS AND BANNING TOXIC PESTICIDES USED IN FOOD PRODUCTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Rakov Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Caroline Harwood Nordquist Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendy Wendlandt President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Deehan State Director | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Jonathan Kaplan Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $715,812 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $715,812 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $715,812 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $40,000 |
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. | $27,404 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,107 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $40,420 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,775 |
Other employee benefits | $2,743 |
Payroll taxes | $14,750 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $97,057 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,121 |
Information technology | $928 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,164 |
Travel | $57 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $210 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $9,581 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $632,759 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $784,215 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $14,522 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $693,432 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,492,169 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $477,460 |
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 | $477,460 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $956,376 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $58,333 |
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 | $1,492,169 |
Over the last fiscal year, Environment California Research & Policy Center Inc has awarded $135,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Denver, CO PURPOSE: general support | $100,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: Env charitable /educati activities | $35,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Environment California Research & Policy Center Inc has recieved totaling $440,490.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $163,400 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $145,000 |
Solar Rights Alliance San Diego, CA | | $27,000 |
Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $25,000 |
The Schmidt Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: ENCOURAGING A JUST TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS | $25,000 |
Park Foundation Inc Ithaca, NY PURPOSE: FROM FOSSIL-FUELS TO RENEWABLE ENERGY | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | $244,757,583 | $95,601,203 |
Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA | $131,343,495 | $84,084,998 |
Christensen Fund San Francisco, CA | $364,587,072 | $46,544,592 |
Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CA | $22,402,365 | $16,760,146 |
River Partners Chico, CA | $23,560,844 | $15,926,609 |
Ecology Center Berkeley, CA | $7,185,570 | $13,640,615 |
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Avalon, CA | $117,867,719 | $18,977,190 |
Elemental Excelerator Inc Honolulu, HI | $24,490,108 | $15,915,259 |
Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr Mariposa, CA | $32,787,523 | $11,475,774 |
Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CA | $9,877,224 | $8,035,021 |
Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, CA | $3,900,327 | $8,257,728 |
Green Education Foundation San Jose, CA | $4,255,688 | $9,135,673 |