Community Environmental Council Inc
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $220.0k
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Founding
- 07/1970
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 94-1728064
Organization Overview
Community Environmental Council Inc is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Community Environmental Council Inc employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Environmental Council 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 12/2020, Community Environmental Council Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 8.3% 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONDUCT EDUCATION, IMPLEMENTATION AND POLICY GUIDANCE ON REGIONAL SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY: CEC IS WORKING ACROSS THE REGION TO INFORM, UNITE, AND ACTIVATE A BROAD RANGE OF CENTRAL COAST RESIDENTS TO BE STEWARDS OF CLIMATE ACTION, SO THAT TOGETHER WE CAN MOVE AT THE UNPRECEDENTED PACE REQUIRED TO REVERSE, REPAIR, AND PROTECT AGAINST CLIMATE THREATS. THROUGH OUR CLIMATE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CEC INFORMED, ACTIVATED, AND GUIDED MORE THAN 33,000 INDIVIDUALS ON CLIMATE ACTION THROUGH WEBINARS, MEETINGS, EVENTS, AND ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS. THIS WORK INCLUDES ACTIVELY COLLABORATING WITH UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS THROUGH OUR CLIMATE JUSTICE AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE WORK.
CLIMATE MITIGATION & CLEAN ENERGY:BUILDING ON DECADES OF WORK, CEC HELPS OUR REGION ACCELERATE THE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY AND ZERO-EMISSION SOLUTIONS. OUR EFFORTS FOCUS ON ENSURING THAT NEW CONSTRUCTION IS ENERGY EFFICIENT AND CARBON-NEUTRAL; INCREASING ACCESS TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES (ESPECIALLY FOR LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS); AND ADVANCING SOLAR AND ENERGY EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR SINGLE AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
FOOD SYSTEM REFORM & REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE:CEC ACTIVELY PROMOTES A LOW-CARBON, RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEMINCLUDING PLANNING FOR AND PROMOTING THE REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM THE FOOD SYSTEM. THIS INCLUDES ADVANCING THE ADOPTION OF CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES; PROMOTING THE REDUCTION OF METHANE-CAUSING FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL IN LANDFILLS; AND PARTNERING ACROSS THE SANTA BARBARA, SAN LUIS OBISPO, AND VENTURA COUNTIES, AT THE INTERSECTION OF CLIMATE CHANGE, HEALTH, AND EQUITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sigrid Wright Ceo/exec Direct | Officer | 40 | $150,000 |
Charles Newman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Barbara Lindemann President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Kathy Yeung Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
David Pellow Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Catherine Brozowski Vice President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Netzel Grigsby Associates Fund Raising Consulting | 12/30/21 | $129,161 |
Veggie Rescue Food Distribution | 12/30/21 | $127,906 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,684,632 |
| Investment income | $119,450 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $99,699 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$6,466 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,257,942 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $151,392 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $801,439 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $95,558 |
| Payroll taxes | $74,338 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $28,414 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,183 |
| Fees for services: Other | $378,096 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,787 |
| Office expenses | $109,329 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $112,262 |
| Travel | $1,221 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,173 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $816 |
| Insurance | $13,263 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,970,827 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $508,844 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $167,233 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $191,656 |
| 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 | $12,366 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,665,097 |
| Investments—other securities | $220,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $34,149 |
| Total assets | $3,801,390 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $116,012 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $15,000 |
| 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 | $131,012 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,670,378 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Community Environmental Council Inc has recieved totaling $250,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Chispa Foundation Santa Babrara, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT OF LOCAL NON-PROFITS IN THE SECTOR OF CARE AND EDUCATION | $250,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,900,746 |
| Earnings | $373,122 |
| Other Expense | $211,193 |
| Ending Balance | $3,062,675 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Bonneville Environmental Foundation Portland, OR | $37,270,230 | $22,287,565 |
Heat And Frost Insulators And Allied Work Hlth And Welf Trst Fnd West Covina, CA | $22,035,506 | $17,164,369 |
Valley Water Management Company Bakersfield, CA | $39,706,744 | $18,737,791 |
Oregon Climate Trust Portland, OR | $32,274,539 | $14,712,148 |
Valley Can Sacramento, CA | $1,279,199 | $6,833,414 |
Southern California Mountains Foundation San Bernardino, CA | $4,368,064 | $6,209,639 |
Nature And Culture International Del Mar, CA | $9,466,383 | $7,280,421 |
Blue Hills Environmental Association Eagar, AZ | $2,022,492 | $3,802,818 |
Seventh Generation Advisors Santa Monica, CA | $10,066,340 | $3,860,775 |
Environmental Research Center Inc San Diego, CA | $11,028,825 | $2,712,741 |
Community Environmental Council Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $3,801,390 | $2,257,942 |
Clean Rivers Cooperative Portland, OR | $2,572,221 | $1,809,816 |