Civic Intelligence

Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund

EIN 25-1760934 • 501(c)3 • Mercersburg, PA

Profile

The Organizations mission is to build sustainable communities by assisting people to assert their right to local self-government, and expand and recognize the rights of people, communities and nature.

PO Box 360Mercersburg, PA 17236

www.celdf.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

34th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

28th percentile

-5.1%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

32nd percentile

-2.0%

Faster asset growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

164%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets34th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,397,951

Down $28,232 (-2.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$16,651

Up $907 (+5.8%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,381,300

Down $29,139 (-2.1%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue38th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Up

$574,561

Up $356,613 (+164%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$603,700

Up $2,919 (+0.5%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$29,139

Up $353,694 (+92%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth32nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2020: $2,405,272Liabilities 2020: $930Net Assets 2020: $2,404,3422020Assets 2021: $2,154,344Liabilities 2021: $672Net Assets 2021: $2,153,6722021Assets 2022: $1,801,402Liabilities 2022: $8,132Net Assets 2022: $1,793,2702022Assets 2023: $1,426,183Liabilities 2023: $15,744Net Assets 2023: $1,410,4392023Assets 2024: $1,397,951Liabilities 2024: $16,651Net Assets 2024: $1,381,3002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,397,951
Liabilities$16,651
Net Assets$1,381,300
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500K-$1.0MRevenue 2020: $380,811Expenses 2020: $918,793Net Income 2020: -$537,9822020Revenue 2021: $474,247Expenses 2021: $724,917Net Income 2021: -$250,6702021Revenue 2022: $205,148Expenses 2022: $565,551Net Income 2022: -$360,4032022Revenue 2023: $217,948Expenses 2023: $600,781Net Income 2023: -$382,8332023Revenue 2024: $574,561Expenses 2024: $603,700Net Income 2024: -$29,1392024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$574,561
Expenses$603,700
Net Income-$29,139
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,397,951
Liabilities
$16,651
Net assets
$1,381,300
Revenue
$574,561
Expenses
$603,700
Net income
-$29,139
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$0.02$1.38$0.57$0.60$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.43$0.02$1.41$0.22$0.60$0.38
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.80$0.01$1.79$0.21$0.57$0.36
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.15$0.00$2.15$0.47$0.72$0.25
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.41$0.00$2.40$0.38$0.92$0.54
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$574,561
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Organizations mission is to build sustainable communities by assisting people to assert their right to local self-government, and expand and expand and recognize the rights of people, communities and nature.

The Organization mission is to build sustainable communities by assisting people to assert their right to local self-government, and expand and recognize the rights of people,communities,and nature.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$759,011-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,426,183$638,940▼ $787,243
Total Assets$1,426,183$1,397,951▼ $28,232
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,744$16,651▲ $907
Total Liabilities$15,744$16,651▲ $907
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,410,439$1,381,300▼ $29,139
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,410,439$1,381,300▼ $29,139
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,426,183$1,397,951▼ $28,232

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$12,232$12,232
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tish O'DellPresident
Chad NicholsonDirector
Kai HuschkeDirector
Terry LodgeDirector
Stacey SchamderSec/Tres
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$501,403
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$73,158
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$501,403
Change in Net Assets
$-29,139

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$574,561
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$574,561
Total Revenue per Form 990
$574,561
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$416,481
Other Expenses$187,219
Total Fundraising Expense$8,261
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$273,512$49,725$8,261$331,498
Other Employee Benefits$51,280--$51,280
Payroll Taxes$33,703--$33,703
Travel$28,573--$28,573
Insurance$17,669--$17,669
Occupancy$12,563--$12,563
Office Expenses$8,311--$8,311
Fees for Services Accounting$2,450--$2,450
Fees for Services Legal$1,608--$1,608
All Other Expenses$1,500--$1,500
Other Expenses$814$8,961-$814
Total Functional Expenses$536,753$58,686$8,261$603,700

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$603,700
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$603,700
Total Expenses per Form 990$603,700
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The officers review tax return prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“The Board of Directors sets management salary.”

Form 990, Part IV, Section C, Line 18

“The organization provides copies of organization documents upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund
EIN
25-1760934
Phone
7174980054
Address
PO Box 360, Mercersburg, PA 17236

Signing Officer

Name
Stacey L Schmader
Title
President
Phone
7174980054
Signed
2025-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Stacey L Schmader
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
6

Preparer

Firm
Herrmann & Loll Inc CPA
Address
1417 Third St, Beaver, PA 15009
Preparer
Kenneth E Herrmann
Phone
7243710726
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