Center For Democratic And Environmental Rights is located in Spokane, WA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For Democratic And Environmental Rights employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Democratic And Environmental Rights 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 Democratic And Environmental Rights generated $833.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 48.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $301.2k 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:
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THE CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, (THE ORGANIZATION) IS COMMITTED TO FACILITATING A GLOBAL CONVERSATION ABOUT DEMOCRATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS. TO ATTAIN ITS GOALS, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO EDUCATE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS ABOUT THE FAILURE OF EXISTING GOVERNMENTAL SYSTEMS TO RECOGNIZE AND ENFORCE ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THEM TO FASHION NEW LAWS AND NEW LEGAL SYSTEMS, WHICH CREATE AND ENFORCE ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS. THE ORGANIZATION THEN ASSISTS THEM TO ENFORCE AND DEFEND THOSE LAWS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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I. DURING PROGRAM YEAR 2021, CDER PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO GROUPS AFFILIATED WITH THE FLORIDA RIGHTS OF NATURE NETWORK (FRONN) TO EDUCATE MEMBERS OF THOSE GROUPS ABOUT A NEW SYSTEM OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW FOCUSED ON RECOGNIZING LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE RIGHTS FOR ECOSYSTEMS AND NATURE. CDER ALSO PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO GROUPS IN OKLAHOMA, NEW YORK, MASSACHUSETTS, SOUTH CAROLINA, NORTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, AND OTHER STATES. CDER ALSO PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES TO SPEAK ABOUT THE MOVEMENT TOWARDS THE LEGAL RECOGNITION OF THE RIGHTS OF NATURE.II. DURING PROGRAM YEAR 2021, CDER PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS AND STRATEGIC ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS IN NORTHERN IRELAND, AUSTRALIA, NEPAL, ECUADOR, AND TANZANIA. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT INCLUDED EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS, AND STRATEGIC ASSISTANCE FOR THE DRAFTING OF LAWS RECOGNIZING THE LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE RIGHTS OF NATURE AND ECOSYSTEMS.III. DURING PROGRAM YEAR 2021, CDER PROVIDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THREE LEGAL ACTIONS WHICH WERE FILED TO ENFORCE RIGHTS OF NATURE LAWS ADOPTED IN THE UNITED STATES. THEY INCLUDED SUPPORT FOR THE SAUK-SUIATTLE TRIBES LAWSUIT IN THE NAME OF SALMON BROUGHT AGAINST THE CITY OF SEATTLE, THE WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWES LAWSUIT IN THE NAME OF MANOOMIN FILED AGAINST THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, AND A LAWSUIT FILED IN FLORIDA IN THE NAME OF WATERWAYS AGAINST BOTH THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND A COMMERCIAL/HOUSING DEVELOPER.IV. DURING PROGRAM YEAR 2021, CDER PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS AND SUPPORT FOR TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES, AND ASSOCIATIONS OF TRIBES, AROUND RIGHTS OF NATURE.V. DURING PROGRAM YEAR 2021, CDER CONTRACTED WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (NACLE) AND LAWLINE, FOR TWO CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) CLASSES FOR LAWYERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas Linzey President | OfficerTrustee | 55 | $75,000 |
Mari Margil Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 55 | $75,000 |
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 | $833,189 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $833,189 |
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 | $833,189 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,000 |
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. | $150,000 |
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 | $13,176 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $21,786 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,080 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $67,131 |
Advertising and promotion | $163 |
Office expenses | $918 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3,432 |
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 | $241 |
Total functional expenses | $301,237 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $868,168 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $487,701 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,355,869 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $672 |
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 | $672 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,352,697 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,500 |
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 | $1,355,869 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Center For Democratic And Environmental Rights has recieved totaling $420,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Taitanchi Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: GRANT | $360,000 |
Rockefeller Family Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT - ENVIRONMENT & IAIL | $50,000 |
Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc Oklahoma City, OK PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
New Earth Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: RIGHTS OF NATURE WORKSHOPS FOR COMMUNITIES AND TRIBAL NATIONS | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund Bend, OR | $86,750 | $130 |
Marine Stewardship Council Limited Tukwila, WA | $407,315 | $4,510,365 |
Lomakatsi Restoration Project Ashland, OR | $2,596,722 | $5,485,073 |
Climate Solutions Seattle, WA | $3,725,442 | $5,349,658 |
Portland Audubon Society Portland, OR | $12,140,243 | $4,383,032 |
Lake Oswego Corporation Lake Oswego, OR | $6,453,571 | $2,925,835 |
Alaska Conservation Foundation Anchorage, AK | $13,696,231 | $4,020,029 |
Conservation Biology Institute Inc Corvallis, OR | $876,165 | $3,556,977 |
Copper River Watershed Project Cordova, AK | $470,340 | $3,092,838 |
Idaho Conservation League Inc Boise, ID | $7,842,765 | $3,577,511 |
The Mountains To Sound Greenway Tr Seattle, WA | $4,129,011 | $3,302,694 |
Kenai Watershed Forum Soldotna, AK | $1,720,330 | $2,666,238 |