Center For Applied Environmental Law And Policy
- Assets
- $5.1m
- Revenue
- $4.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Boulder, CO
- Founding
- 01/2020
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-1890106
Organization Overview
Center For Applied Environmental Law And Policy is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 2020. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For Applied Environmental Law And Policy employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Applied Environmental Law And Policy 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, Center For Applied Environmental Law And Policy generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
CAELP SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVRIONMENTAL LAW SO THAT IT CAN HELP PROTECT INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIIES, AND NATURAL SYSTEMS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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POWER SECTOR: CAELP CONDUCTS LEGAL AND POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT REGULATORY PROTECTIONS AGAINST CLIMATE AND PUBLIC HEALTH POLLUTION FROM THE POWER SECTOR, INCLUDING FEDERAL STANDARDS TO REDUCE AIR AND WATER POLLUTION FROM FOSSIL FUEL-FIRED POWER PLANTS.
TRANSPORTATION SECTOR: CAELP CONDUCTS LEGAL AND POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT REGULATORY PROTECTIONS AGAINST CLIMATE AND PUBLIC HEALTH POLLUTION FROM THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR, INCLUDING FEDERAL STANDARDS TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES AND PROMOTE THE TRANSITION TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
ANALYTICS: CAELP DEVELOPS AND SUPPORTS ANALYSIS (E.G., TECHNICAL ASSESSMENTS, ECONOMIC RESEARCH, AND MODELING) TO UNDERSTAND REGULATORY PRIORITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT EFFECTIVE CLIMATE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTIONS.
STATES: CAELP CONDUCTS LEGAL AND POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT STATE-LEVEL REGULATORY PROTECTIONS AGAINST CLIMATE POLLUTION.
POWER SECTOR: CAELP CONDUCTS LEGAL AND POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT REGULATORY PROTECTIONS AGAINST CLIMATE AND PUBLIC HEALTH POLLUTION FROM THE POWER SECTOR, INCLUDING FEDERAL STANDARDS TO REDUCE AIR AND WATER POLLUTION FROM FOSSIL FUEL-FIRED POWER PLANTS.
TRANSPORTATION SECTOR: CAELP CONDUCTS LEGAL AND POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT REGULATORY PROTECTIONS AGAINST CLIMATE AND PUBLIC HEALTH POLLUTION FROM THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR, INCLUDING FEDERAL STANDARDS TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES AND PROMOTE THE TRANSITION TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
ANALYTICS: CAELP DEVELOPS AND SUPPORTS ANALYSIS (E.G., TECHNICAL ASSESSMENTS, ECONOMIC RESEARCH, AND MODELING) TO UNDERSTAND REGULATORY PRIORITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT EFFECTIVE CLIMATE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTIONS.
STATES: CAELP CONDUCTS LEGAL AND POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT STATE-LEVEL REGULATORY PROTECTIONS AGAINST CLIMATE POLLUTION.
POWER SECTOR: CAELP CONDUCTS LEGAL AND POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT REGULATORY PROTECTIONS AGAINST CLIMATE AND PUBLIC HEALTH POLLUTION FROM THE POWER SECTOR, INCLUDING FEDERAL STANDARDS TO REDUCE AIR AND WATER POLLUTION FROM FOSSIL FUEL-FIRED POWER PLANTS.
TRANSPORTATION SECTOR: CAELP CONDUCTS LEGAL AND POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT REGULATORY PROTECTIONS AGAINST CLIMATE AND PUBLIC HEALTH POLLUTION FROM THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR, INCLUDING FEDERAL STANDARDS TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES AND PROMOTE THE TRANSITION TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
ANALYTICS: CAELP DEVELOPS AND SUPPORTS ANALYSIS (E.G., TECHNICAL ASSESSMENTS, ECONOMIC RESEARCH, AND MODELING) TO UNDERSTAND REGULATORY PRIORITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT EFFECTIVE CLIMATE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTIONS.
STATES: CAELP CONDUCTS LEGAL AND POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT STATE-LEVEL REGULATORY PROTECTIONS AGAINST CLIMATE POLLUTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kristin Brainerd Executive Director (start Jun 2021) | Officer | 40 | $194,486 |
Peter Heisler Senior Attorney | 40 | $158,246 | |
Daniel Alvarez Attorney | 40 | $100,152 | |
Ian Reed Chief Of Staff & Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $82,076 |
Megan Ceronsky Executive Director (end Jan 2021) | Officer | 40 | $22,343 |
Norman Bay Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mj Bradley & Associates An Erm Group Company Power Sector Analysis | 12/30/21 | $330,791 |
Grid Strategies Programs Consulting | 12/30/21 | $232,350 |
Icf Resources Power Sector Modeling | 12/30/21 | $231,250 |
Peter Hansel Programs Consulting | 12/30/21 | $165,600 |
Carnegie Mellon University Electric Vehicle Research | 12/30/21 | $149,885 |
Mj Bradley & Associates An Erm Group Company Power Sector Analysis | 12/30/21 | $330,791 |
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 | $4,150,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,150,000 |
| 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 | $4,150,000 |
| 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. | $341,832 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,275 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $310,388 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,324 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,385 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,039 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,614 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,875,246 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,050 |
| Information technology | $7,296 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $42,679 |
| Travel | $2,006 |
| 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 | $17,762 |
| All other expenses | $14,838 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,710,459 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,070,588 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $375,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $281 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,070,869 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $300,007 |
| 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 | $300,007 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,347,616 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,423,246 |
| 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 | $5,070,869 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Center For Applied Environmental Law And Policy has recieved totaling $1,650,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $600,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $425,000 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND ANALYSIS TO ADVANCE CLEAN, AFFORDABLE ENERGY THAT PROTECTS PUBLIC HEALTH. | $375,000 |
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated New York, NY | | $250,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Teton Science Schools Jackson, WY | $52,431,834 | $15,385,429 |
National Energy Foundation Inc Salt Lake Cty, UT | $10,298,854 | $12,769,820 |
Grand Canyon Conservancy Grand Canyon, AZ | $25,938,444 | $15,719,134 |
Colorado Outdoor Education Center Florissant, CO | $12,059,371 | $7,418,621 |
Colorado Outward Bound School Denver, CO | $6,624,704 | $5,229,358 |
High Country News Paonia, CO | $2,812,447 | $5,357,816 |
Center For Applied Environmental Law And Policy Boulder, CO | $5,070,869 | $4,150,000 |
Canyonlands Natural History Association Moab, UT | $10,690,559 | $6,320,150 |
Savory Institute Org Inc Boulder, CO | $9,669,974 | $4,376,162 |
Colorado Garden Show Inc Lakewood, CO | $11,683,304 | $3,272,069 |
Aspen Center For Environmental Studies Aspen, CO | $32,605,715 | $6,676,243 |
Resource Central Boulder, CO | $5,629,803 | $3,837,283 |