Western Environmental Law Center

Organization Overview

Western Environmental Law Center is located in Eugene, OR. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Western Environmental Law Center employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Environmental Law Center 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 12/2023, Western Environmental Law Center generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.5% per year over the past 9 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM - THE WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER USES THE POWER OF THE LAW TO SAFEGUARD THE PUBLIC LANDS, WILDLIFE, AND COMMUNITIES OF THE WESTERN U.S. IN THE FACE OF A CHANGING CLIMATE. WE ENVISION A THRIVING, RESILIENT WEST, ABUNDANT WITH PROTECTED PUBLIC LANDS AND WILDLIFE, POWERED BY CLEAN ENERGY, AND DEFENDED BY COMMUNITIES ROOTED IN AN ETHIC OF CONSERVATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM - THE WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER USES THE POWER OF THE LAW TO SAFEGUARD THE PUBLIC LANDS, WILDLIFE, AND COMMUNITIES OF THE WESTERN U.S. IN THE FACE OF A CHANGING CLIMATE. WE COMBINE OUR LEGAL SKILLS WITH SOUND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TO ADDRESS MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN THE WEST IN THE MOST STRATEGIC AND EFFECTIVE MANNER. SEE CASE DESCRIPTIONS ON SCHEDULE O.


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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$2,489,228
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $238,121
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,489,228
Total Program Service Revenue$1,194,743
Investment income $183,247
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $2,200
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 $3,869,418

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Western Environmental Law Center has awarded $59,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CENTER FOR LARGE LANDSCAPE CONSERV

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

$27,000

CHAMA PEAK LAND ALLIANCE

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

$32,000
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