Environmental Law Foundation
- Assets
- $149.9k
- Revenue
- $444.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 01/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-3164862
Organization Overview
Environmental Law Foundation is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Environmental Law Foundation employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Environmental Law Foundation 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, Environmental Law Foundation generated $444.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $315.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW FOUNDATION'S (ELF) MISSION IS TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNITIES, AND CONSUMERS AGAINST HARMFUL TOXICS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS. OUR WORK CONSISTENTLY IMPROVES ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THOSE MOST AT RISK BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO INFORMATION, STRATEGIES AND ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL, TONICS, AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION, ELF BRINGS LEGAL CASES AND ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST. IN 2021, AMONG OTHER THINGS, WE PETITIONED SUCCESSFULLY ON BEHALF OF THE KARUK TRIBE FOR A PERMANENT FLOW REGULATION IN THE SCOTT RIVER. WE ALSO LITIGATED CASES PROTECTING GROUNDWATER RESOURCES IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AND ADVOCATED FOR REGULATION OF DAIRY CAFOS CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nathaniel Kane Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $28,353 |
James Wheaton Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Maya Kuttan Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Alex Leumer Board President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
James Wheaton Legal Fees - Independent Contractor | 12/30/15 | $400,000 |
April Strauss Legal Fees - Independent Contractor | 12/30/15 | $601,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $61,250 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $221,590 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $282,840 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $154,662 |
| Investment income | $10 |
| 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 | $444,756 |
| 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. | $26,125 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,306 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $88,699 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,135 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,052 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $69,170 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $18,048 |
| Information technology | $3,892 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,203 |
| Travel | $680 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $143 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $672 |
| All other expenses | $1,242 |
| Total functional expenses | $315,139 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $153,691 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | -$3,577 |
| 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 | -$195 |
| Total assets | $149,919 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$5,727 |
| 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 | $47,268 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $41,541 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $108,378 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $149,919 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Environmental Law Foundation has recieved totaling $37,524.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Clean Water Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE/HEALTH | $32,200 |
Pledgeling Foundation Venice, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,253 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $71 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus San Francisco, CA | $22,703,174 | $18,457,582 |
Oregon Law Center Portland, OR | $5,701,051 | $11,367,572 |
Community Legal Services Phoenix, AZ | $3,725,670 | $8,616,974 |
Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc Tucson, AZ | $777,978 | $5,371,960 |
Oregon Consumer Justice Portland, OR | $3,602,275 | $5,004,140 |
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance Inc Bakersfield, CA | $4,514,322 | $4,945,867 |
Public Advocates Inc San Francisco, CA | $14,730,594 | $6,889,108 |
Center For Justice & Accountability San Francisco, CA | $3,129,801 | $2,221,867 |
Public Service Law Corporation Of The Riverside County Bar Associati Riverside, CA | $703,964 | $1,063,504 |
Center On Race Poverty & Environment Delano, CA | $5,129,522 | $3,032,046 |
Environmental Defense Center Santa Barbara, CA | $6,540,400 | $2,251,318 |
Asociacion Interamericana Para La Defensa Del Ambiente San Francisco, CA | $3,157,837 | $2,398,975 |