Citizens Environmental Coalition Educational Fund
- Assets
- $180.3k
- Revenue
- $189.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 09/1971
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 74-1692204
Organization Overview
Citizens Environmental Coalition Educational Fund is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Citizens Environmental Coalition Educational Fund employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens Environmental Coalition Educational Fund 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, Citizens Environmental Coalition Educational Fund generated $189.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $221.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.1% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CEC'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER EDUCATION, DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN THE HOUSTON/GULF COAST REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: THE PROGRAM CONNECTS FORMAL & INFORMAL EDUCATORS IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. BASED ON FEEDBACK FROM EDUCATORS, THEY ARE INTERESTED IN TEACHING STUDENTS ABOUT THE GREATER HOUSTON ENVIRONMENT, YET IT HAS BECOME MORE COMMON TO TEACH ABOUT OTHER ENVIRONMENTS DUE TO A LACK OF LOCAL KNOWLEDGE AND TEACHER MATERIALS. CEC'S ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS SEEK TO PROVIDE RESOURCES RELATED TO HOUSTONS CLIMATE, BAYOUS, WATER AND AIR QUALITY, PRAIRIES AND MORE TO BRIDGE THIS GAP. IN 2021, CEC DISTRIBUTED RESOURCES THROUGH ITS ONLINE RESOURCE DIRECTORY, AND BROUGHT TOGETHER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS FOR COLLABORATION THROUGH A COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE KNOWN AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS EXCHANGE (EEE). THE EEE MET BIMONTHLY AND RESULTED IN NEW COLLABORATIONS BEING FORMED, NEW RESOURCES BEING EXCHANGED, AND THE BUILDING OF FELLOWSHIP BETWEEN EDUCATOR PEERS. ADDITIONALLY, CEC IMPLEMENTED GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS RECEIVED IN PREVIOUS YEARS THAT WERE DEFERRED DUE TO COVID. THIS INCLUDED A PROJECT TO CREATE WATERSHED-BASED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN PASADENA, TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER PARTNERSHIPS WITH EDUCATION PARTNERS. IN ALL, NEARLY 100 EDUCATORS ATTENDED IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL EDUCATION EVENTS IN 2021.
GREEN FILMS: IN 2021, CEC CONTINUED THE GREEN FILMS PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES TWO FESTIVALS--THE WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL ON TOUR IN THE WINTER AND THE WILD ABOUT HOUSTON GREEN FILM FESTIVAL IN THE FALL AND THE HOUSTON GREEN FILM SERIES, WHICH IS A PERIODIC SCREENING OF A FULL-LENGTH ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FOLLOWED BY A PANEL DISCUSSION. AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS, CEC LEVERAGED THIS PROGRAM TO HIGHLIGHT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL STORIES, AND FOSTER DIALOGUE WITHIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY IN HOUSTON. OVER 100 PEOPLE ATTENDED CEC FILM EVENTS IN 2021.
OUTREACH: CEC WORKS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE WORK OF ITS MEMBERS, OVER 100 ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK IN THE HOUSTON REGION. THIS INCLUDES SPEAKING AND/OR TABLING AT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS, INVITING MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES TO SPEAK AT CEC EVENTS, AND CONNECTING MEMBER GROUPS WITH OTHERS DOING SIMILAR OR COMPLEMENTARY WORK. CEC ADDITIONALLY PARTICIPATES AS AN ADVISOR OR STAKEHOLDER FOR MULTIPLE LOCAL INITIATIVES, INCLUDING THE COALITION FOR ENVIRONMENT, EQUITY AND RESILIENCE (CEER); HOUSTON CLIMATHON; HARRIS COUNTYS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND RESILIENCY DO-TANK; CITY OF HOUSTONS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AND RESILIENCE PLAN; EARTHSHARE OF TEXAS; SEVERAL GALVESTON BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM (GBEP) WORKGROUPS, AND HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (H-GAC) BACTERIA IMPLEMENTATION GROUP, AMONG OTHERS. CEC ALSO RESPONDS TO REQUESTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, PROVIDING REFERRALS, OPINIONS, AND INFORMATION ON VARIOUS LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS, AS REQUESTED.
SEE MISC STATMENTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve Stelzer President/principal Officer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jesus Davila Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4.5 | $0 |
Jessica Wilt Navas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4.5 | $0 |
Paige Powell Deputy Director | Officer | 36 | $0 |
Rachel Powers Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Charlotte Cisneros Vice President | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $9,988 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $164,201 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $26,964 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $174,189 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,743 |
| 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 | $189,932 |
| 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. | $89,092 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,334 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,011 |
| Fees for services: Management | $1,600 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,856 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,476 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,600 |
| Travel | $88 |
| 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 | $1,366 |
| Insurance | $2,006 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $221,736 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $146,931 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,803 |
| 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 | $10,796 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,750 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $180,280 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,231 |
| 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 | $28,231 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,374 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $139,675 |
| 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 | $180,280 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Citizens Environmental Coalition Educational Fund has recieved totaling $59,176.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
North American Association For Environmental Education Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROJECTS | $44,133 |
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated New York, NY | | $10,000 |
The Powell Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: DESIGNATED GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $43 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Alliance To End Plastic Waste Inc Austin, TX | $121,553,855 | $75,195,642 |
Coastal Conservation Association Houston, TX | $35,257,722 | $22,849,424 |
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program Corpus Christi, TX | $32,444,839 | $4,259,752 |
Southern Forest Products Assoc Metairie, LA | $4,040,983 | $2,109,243 |
Western States Air Resources Council Santa Fe, NM | $671,763 | $1,462,032 |
New Mexico Environmental Law Center Santa Fe, NM | $1,644,813 | $1,060,054 |
Healthy Gulf New Orleans, LA | $4,395,262 | $2,584,694 |
Hill Country Alliance Austin, TX | $1,335,765 | $1,163,586 |
Arkansas Public Policy Panel Inc Little Rock, AR | $1,230,736 | $620,718 |
Friends Of The Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Inc San Antonio, NM | $760,892 | $997,053 |
Walton Conservation Coalition Inc Bentonville, AR | $238,172 | $732,294 |
Texas Water Foundation Inc Austin, TX | $359,822 | $727,017 |