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Environmental Defender Law Center

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 27-0772454

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Apr 28, 2015

Organization Profilewww.edlc.org
407 W Koch StreetBozeman, MT 59715

(406) 586-8294

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

13th percentile

-26%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$130,810

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 54.6% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-20%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$376,253

Down $61,115 (-14%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$373,308

Down $61,239 (-14%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$2,945

Up $124 (+4.4%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$239,520

Down $61,247 (-20%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$300,758

Up $4,828 (+1.6%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

-$61,238

Down $66,075 (-1366%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $386,547Liabilities 2011: $4,366Net Assets 2011: $382,1812011Assets 2012: $433,266Liabilities 2012: $3,556Net Assets 2012: $429,7102012Assets 2013: $437,368Liabilities 2013: $2,821Net Assets 2013: $434,5472013Assets 2014: $376,253Liabilities 2014: $2,945Net Assets 2014: $373,3082014Assets 2015: $350,849Liabilities 2015: $20Net Assets 2015: $350,8292015Assets 2016: $318,626Liabilities 2016: $20Net Assets 2016: $318,6062016Assets 2017: $400,438Liabilities 2017: $8,417Net Assets 2017: $392,0212017Assets 2018: $642,681Liabilities 2018: $703Net Assets 2018: $641,9782018Assets 2019: $815,620Liabilities 2019: $3,358Net Assets 2019: $812,2622019Assets 2020: $882,258Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $882,2582020Assets 2021: $790,805Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $790,8052021Assets 2022: $863,018Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $863,0182022Assets 2023: $798,327Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $798,3272023Assets 2024: $721,724Liabilities 2024: $94,500Net Assets 2024: $627,2242024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$376,253
Liabilities$2,945
Net Assets$373,308
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth22nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $217,9022011Expenses 2012: $256,0532012Revenue 2013: $300,767Expenses 2013: $295,930Net Income 2013: $4,8372013Revenue 2014: $239,520Expenses 2014: $300,758Net Income 2014: -$61,2382014Revenue 2015: $352,473Expenses 2015: $374,952Net Income 2015: -$22,4792015Revenue 2016: $253,341Expenses 2016: $285,564Net Income 2016: -$32,2232016Revenue 2017: $424,540Expenses 2017: $351,125Net Income 2017: $73,4152017Revenue 2018: $698,840Expenses 2018: $448,504Net Income 2018: $250,3362018Revenue 2019: $644,220Expenses 2019: $473,936Net Income 2019: $170,2842019Revenue 2020: $625,488Expenses 2020: $555,492Net Income 2020: $69,9962020Revenue 2021: $522,240Expenses 2021: $613,693Net Income 2021: -$91,4532021Revenue 2022: $643,111Expenses 2022: $570,898Net Income 2022: $72,2132022Revenue 2023: $487,089Expenses 2023: $558,746Net Income 2023: -$71,6572023Revenue 2024: $508,691Expenses 2024: $679,794Net Income 2024: -$171,1032024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$239,520
Expenses$300,758
Net Income-$61,238
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Apr 28, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$239,520
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Environmental Defender Law Center (EDLC) works to protect the human rights of individuals and communities in developing countries who are fighting against harm to their environment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$437,368$376,253▼ $61,115
Total Assets$437,368$376,253▼ $61,115
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,806$2,930▲ $124
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15$15→ $0
Total Liabilities$2,821$2,945▲ $124
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$322,578$307,368▼ $15,210
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$111,969$65,940▼ $46,029
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$434,547$373,308▼ $61,239
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$437,368$376,253▼ $61,115
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lewis GordonExec. Dir./Secr.FT$127,000$3,810$130,810

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Durwood ZaelkePresident
Tom SargentVice Pres./Treas.
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$237,610
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,910
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$237,610
Change in Net Assets
$-61,238
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$217,005
Other Expenses$78,753
Total Fundraising Expense$14,058
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$5,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$104,648$13,081$13,081$130,810
Other Salaries and Wages$77,000$0$0$77,000
Other Expenses$31,655$0$0$31,655
All Other Expenses$31,126$0$0$31,126
Payroll Taxes$7,357$919$919$9,195
Travel$6,455$0$0$6,455
Fees for Services Accounting$0$6,340$0$6,340
Foreign Grants$5,000--$5,000
Insurance$0$1,235$0$1,235
Advertising$400$0$0$400
Total Functional Expenses$265,034$21,666$14,058$300,758
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
5
Spending
$127,261

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
South AmericaProgram ServicesSee attached note02$87,257
North AmericaProgram ServicesSee attached note13$27,156
Sub-Saharan AfricaProgram Services-00$5,500
EuropeGrants to other organizationsSee attached note00$5,000
EuropeProgram Services/FundraisingSee attached note00$2,348
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
Payroll Related Liabilities$2,930
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
No
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, Line 9

“Durwood zaelke, pres. 5800 macarthur blvd., nw washington dc 20016 tom sargent, v.p./treas. 40 alta vista rd. San anselmo ca 94960”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Environmental Defender Law Center
EIN
27-0772454
Phone
4065868294
Address
407 W Koch Street, Bozeman, MT 59715

Signing Officer

Name
Lewis Gordon
Title
Executive Director and Secretary
Phone
4065868294
Signed
2015-04-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lewis Gordon
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
1
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Mcguire & Associates
Address
300 N Willson Ste 3008, Bozeman, MT 59715-6050
Preparer
Jacqueline Mcguire
Phone
4065873333
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 8B

“This organization does not have committees.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“All three members of the Board of Directors will receive an electronic copy of the final draft of the tax return. After their review the accountant will make any suggested changes and will efile the form 990.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“Comparability data was obtained from similar organizations. The Executive Director did not participate in the discussion or decision as to his compensation, which was determined solely by the other members of the Board of Directors.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24F

“Independent contractors 20000. 20000. 0. 0. Other corporate accountability funding 11126. 11126. 0. 0.”

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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt01
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt10
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt20
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt187257
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt22348
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt45500
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt1South America
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt2Europe
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt4Sub-Saharan Africa
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0See attached note
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt1See attached note
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt2See attached note
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt3See attached note
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Under the terms of the grant agreement, grantees are required to report to EDLC on their expenditures and their progress in the case each year -- typically at year end. EDLC is in contact with the grantees (and those who receive other assistance) at other times as well to monitor progress and the use of the funds.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0This organization does not have committees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1All three members of the Board of Directors will receive an electronic copy of the final draft of the tax return. After their review the accountant will make any suggested changes and will efile the form 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Comparability data was obtained from similar organizations. The Executive Director did not participate in the discussion or decision as to his compensation, which was determined solely by the other members of the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DURWOOD ZAELKE, PRES. 5800 MACARTHUR BLVD., NW WASHINGTON DC 20016 TOM SARGENT, V.P./TREAS. 40 ALTA VISTA RD. SAN ANSELMO CA 94960
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS 20000. 20000. 0. 0. OTHER CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY FUNDING 11126. 11126. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Pt VI, Line 8b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Pt VI, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Pt VI, Line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 9
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, Line 24f
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IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd0false
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IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd0false
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IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt021666
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0265034
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0300758
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
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IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt02945
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ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02014-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02014-12-31
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02014

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Filings

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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$376,253
Liabilities
$2,945
Net assets
$373,308
Revenue
$239,520
Expenses
$300,758
Net income
-$61,238
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.22$0.95$6.27$5.09$6.80$1.71
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.98$0.00$7.98$4.87$5.59$0.72
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.63$0.00$8.63$6.43$5.71$0.72
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.91$0.00$7.91$5.22$6.14$0.91
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.82$0.00$8.82$6.25$5.55$0.70
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.16$0.03$8.12$6.44$4.74$1.70
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.43$0.01$6.42$6.99$4.49$2.50
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.00$0.08$3.92$4.25$3.51$0.73
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.19$0.00$3.19$2.53$2.86$0.32
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.51$0.00$3.51$3.52$3.75$0.22
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.76$0.03$3.73$2.40$3.01$0.61
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.37$0.03$4.35$3.01$2.96$0.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.33$0.04$4.30$2.56
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.87$0.04$3.82$2.18