Community Environmental Council Inc
- Assets
- $10.9m
- Revenue
- $4.6m
- Investments
- $115.5k
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Founding
- 07/1970
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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 12/2023, Community Environmental Council Inc employed 35 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 12/2023, Community Environmental Council Inc generated $4.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.9% per year over the past 8 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
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:
CLIMATE RESILIENCE & JUSTICE:CEC DEPLOYS BOLD, COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS ROOTED IN CLIMATE JUSTICE AIMED AT PROTECTING AGAINST EXTREME WEATHER AND CLIMATE IMPACTS. OUR CURRENT WORK, OUTLINED IN CEC'S CLIMATE RESILIENCE ACTION PLAN, IS CENTERED ON INCREASING RESILIENCE TO EXTREME HEAT, WILDFIRE, AND OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS. THIS WORK INCLUDES ACTIVELY COLLABORATING WITH UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS.
CLIMATE POLICY & EDUCATION:CEC WORKS TO INFORM, UNITE, AND ENGAGE A BROAD RANGE OF CENTRAL COAST RESIDENTS TO BE STEWARDS OF THE CLIMATE, BUILDING NETWORKS OF DIVERSE, ENGAGED ACTIVISTS. THROUGH OUR CLIMATE LEADERSHIP AND CLIMATE POLICY PROGRAMS, CEC INFORMS, ENERGIZES, AND GUIDES TENS OF THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS THROUGH WEBINARS, POLITICAL INITIATIVES,MEETINGS, HEARINGS, EVENTS, AND ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS. THIS INCLUDES PRODUCING SANTA BARBARAS ANNUAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION IN APRIL, ONE OF THE OLDEST IN THE NATION THAT TYPICALLY DRAWS 30,000 ATTENDEES EACH YEAR.
ENERGY, TRANSPORTATION & WASTE: BUILDING ON DECADES OF WORK, CEC HELPS OUR REGION SECURE A RAPID, EQUITABLE TRANSITION TO 100% CLEAN, RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY AND PROPEL A RAPID, EQUITABLE TRANSITION TO CLEAN, ZERO-EMISSION TRANSPORTATION AND BUILDINGS. 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 AND SPANISH-SPEAKING HOUSEHOLDS); AND ADVANCING SOLAR AND ENERGY EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR SINGLE AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. CEC ALSO LEADS THE CENTRAL COAST IN PURSUING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY MODEL THAT DESIGNS WASTE OUT OF THE FOOD AND PLASTIC PRODUCT SYSTEMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sigrid Wright CEO | Officer | 40 | $161,217 |
Kathi King Dir Of Climate Cha | 40 | $108,819 | |
Barbara Lindemann President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Charles Newman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Nadra Ehrman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Christine Devries Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $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 | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $115,257 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $840,785 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,408,400 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $71,832 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,364,442 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,034 |
| Investment income | $95,455 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $26,522 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $157,205 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$29,763 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,627,895 |
| 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. | $180,708 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,177 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,727,445 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,330 |
| Other employee benefits | $150,651 |
| Payroll taxes | $144,133 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,306 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,816 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $64,336 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,490 |
| Fees for services: Other | $777,941 |
| Advertising and promotion | $199,557 |
| Office expenses | $183,956 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $192,810 |
| Travel | $9,396 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $86,369 |
| Interest | $56,554 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $99,078 |
| Insurance | $24,544 |
| All other expenses | -$145,115 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,986,397 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $711,167 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,349,742 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $199,287 |
| 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 | $23,963 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,366,918 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,916,399 |
| Investments—other securities | $115,500 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,211,538 |
| Total assets | $10,894,514 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $375,326 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $7,200 |
| 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 | $1,500,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,759,417 |
| Total liabilities | $3,641,943 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,910,361 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $342,210 |
| 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 | $10,894,514 |