Liabilities / Assets
54th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 54% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 45-0493983
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
54th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 54% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
62nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
9th percentile
Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
40th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 1.4% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
16th percentile
Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
28th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$11,804,344
Down $756,407 (-6.0%) from 2017
Net Assets
Down$9,448,037
Down $534,074 (-5.4%) from 2017
Liabilities
Down$2,356,307
Down $222,333 (-8.6%) from 2017
Revenue
Down$3,703,477
Down $61,391 (-1.6%) from 2017
Expenses
Up$4,237,551
Up $1,437,330 (+51%) from 2017
Net Income
Down-$534,074
Down $1,498,721 (-155%) from 2017
The corporation is organized and operated exclusively for social welfare purposes. The corporations activities may include public education, research, litigation, and advocacy on issues affecting the environment and the public interest.
Environment California is dedicated to protecting our air, water and open spaces. We investigate problems, craft solutions, educate the public and decision-makers and help the public make their voices heard in local, state and national debates over the quality of our environment.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Accounts Receivable | $3,718,041 | $3,547,391 | ▼ $170,650 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $1,448,218 | $3,449,380 | ▲ $2,001,162 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $3,592,617 | $3,306,473 | ▼ $286,144 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $3,500,000 | $1,500,000 | ▼ $2,000,000 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $12,560,751 | $11,804,344 | ▼ $756,407 |
| Other Assets Total | $301,875 | $1,100 | ▼ $300,775 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $2,578,640 | $2,356,307 | ▼ $222,333 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,578,640 | $2,356,307 | ▼ $222,333 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $9,982,111 | $9,448,037 | ▼ $534,074 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $9,982,111 | $9,448,037 | ▼ $534,074 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $12,560,751 | $11,804,344 | ▼ $756,407 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | - | $10,731 | $10,731 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Jacobson Tresurer | State Director | PT | $52,186 | $52,186 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Faye Park | President |
| Laura Deehan as of 62718 | Director |
| Sue Moran | Secretary |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund for the Public Interest | Program & citizen | 294 Washington Street 500, Boston, MA 02108 | $2,391,750 |
| 02108 | outreach | - | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $2,145,325 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $1,980,000 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $611,735 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $112,226 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $1,980,000 | - | - | $1,980,000 |
| Fees for Services Other | $65,653 | $47,445 | - | $113,098 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $49,820 | $6,227 | $6,227 | $62,274 |
| Advertising | $35,000 | - | - | $35,000 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $23,860 | $160 | $2,670 | $26,690 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $10,472 | $908 | $1,264 | $12,644 |
| Insurance | - | $12,631 | - | $12,631 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $8,798 | - | $8,798 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $7,767 | - | - | $7,767 |
| Payroll Taxes | $5,778 | $501 | $698 | $6,977 |
| Occupancy | $4,089 | $355 | $494 | $4,938 |
| Travel | $3,279 | $284 | $396 | $3,959 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $3,016 | $261 | $364 | $3,641 |
| Information Technology | $1,896 | $160 | $228 | $2,284 |
| Office Expenses | $167 | $222 | $21 | $410 |
| Other Expenses | $167 | $14 | $20 | $201 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $1,355,561 | $77,966 | $599,206 | $1,954,767 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $4,237,551 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $4,237,551 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $4,237,551 |
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envrnment America Action Fund | Washington, DC | - | general, incl political activity | $1,000,000 |
| Environment America | Denver, CO | 501c27 | social welfare general support | $850,000 |
| Conservation Groups | Sacramento, CA | 501c4 | social welfare general support | $130,000 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Political Expenditures | $1,000,600 |
| Total Exempt Function Spending | $1,000,600 |
| Section 527 Activity Spending | $600 |
| Organization | Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 45-1148324 | SE Washington, DC | $1,000,000 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
“The organization has two classes of members: Supporting Members and Grassroots Supporters. All members make an affirmative declaration of their desire to join as a member of the corporation and sign a statement indicating their support for the corporations mission. Supporting Members additionally contribute annually to the corporation at or above an established level.”
“The draft of the Form 990 is sent to all board members prior to the return being finalized.”
“To monitor and enforce compliance with the conflict of interest policy, the organization requires all officers, directors and individuals with substantial influence over the organization to complete an annual statement disclosing to the board any business, contractual or financial relationships the person has with other corporations. In addition, said persons have an ongoing obligation to disclose to the board any financial interest, direct or indirect, that the person would gain from any particular transaction, contract or policy under consideration by the organization. The board must address potential conflicts on a case-by-case basis, conflicted persons must abstain from the deliberation of the transaction, and corporate records must be maintained.”
“The Compensation Committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) Information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; or 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file.”
“The Compensation Committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) Information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; or 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file.”
“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financialstatements are not available to the public.”
“The Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRS Code Section 501(c)(4) and believes it has complied with all requirements necessary to maintain its status.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The organization has two classes of members: Supporting Members and Grassroots Supporters. All members make an affirmative declaration of their desire to join as a member of the corporation and sign a statement indicating their support for the corporations mission. Supporting Members additionally contribute annually to the corporation at or above an established level. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The draft of the Form 990 is sent to all board members prior to the return being finalized. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | To monitor and enforce compliance with the conflict of interest policy, the organization requires all officers, directors and individuals with substantial influence over the organization to complete an annual statement disclosing to the board any business, contractual or financial relationships the person has with other corporations. In addition, said persons have an ongoing obligation to disclose to the board any financial interest, direct or indirect, that the person would gain from any particular transaction, contract or policy under consideration by the organization. The board must address potential conflicts on a case-by-case basis, conflicted persons must abstain from the deliberation of the transaction, and corporate records must be maintained. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | The Compensation Committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) Information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; or 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | The Compensation Committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) Information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; or 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financialstatements are not available to the public. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available |
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