Civic Intelligence

Environment California Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 45-0493983

Sep 01, 2017 to Aug 31, 2018 • Filed on Jul 02, 2019

3435 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90010

(916) 448-4516

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

54th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.64x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

9th percentile

-14%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$52,186

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.4% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

16th percentile

-6.0%

Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

28th percentile

-1.6%

Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

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

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $6,672,971Liabilities 2011: $1,306,080Net Assets 2011: $5,366,8912011Assets 2012: $8,984,970Liabilities 2012: $2,307,056Net Assets 2012: $6,677,9142012Assets 2013: $8,419,860Liabilities 2013: $1,236,023Net Assets 2013: $7,183,8372013Assets 2014: $7,518,696Liabilities 2014: $113,822Net Assets 2014: $7,404,8742014Assets 2015: $10,264,555Liabilities 2015: $1,243,764Net Assets 2015: $9,020,7912015Assets 2016: $11,616,247Liabilities 2016: $2,598,783Net Assets 2016: $9,017,4642016Assets 2017: $12,560,751Liabilities 2017: $2,578,640Net Assets 2017: $9,982,1112017Assets 2018: $11,804,344Liabilities 2018: $2,356,307Net Assets 2018: $9,448,0372018Assets 2019: $11,608,320Liabilities 2019: $2,306,717Net Assets 2019: $9,301,6032019Assets 2020: $13,537,139Liabilities 2020: $1,987,635Net Assets 2020: $11,549,5042020Assets 2021: $16,807,015Liabilities 2021: $3,296,002Net Assets 2021: $13,511,0132021Assets 2022: $20,142,860Liabilities 2022: $4,237,012Net Assets 2022: $15,905,8482022Assets 2023: $20,349,678Liabilities 2023: $1,605,543Net Assets 2023: $18,744,1352023Assets 2024: $22,426,174Liabilities 2024: $926,382Net Assets 2024: $21,499,7922024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$11,804,344
Liabilities$2,356,307
Net Assets$9,448,037

Operations Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $3,299,4422011Expenses 2012: $3,308,4202012Expenses 2013: $4,064,0102013Revenue 2014: $3,834,612Expenses 2014: $3,613,575Net Income 2014: $221,0372014Revenue 2015: $3,761,771Expenses 2015: $2,145,854Net Income 2015: $1,615,9172015Revenue 2016: $3,452,725Expenses 2016: $3,456,052Net Income 2016: -$3,3272016Revenue 2017: $3,764,868Expenses 2017: $2,800,221Net Income 2017: $964,6472017Revenue 2018: $3,703,477Expenses 2018: $4,237,551Net Income 2018: -$534,0742018Revenue 2019: $3,718,234Expenses 2019: $3,864,668Net Income 2019: -$146,4342019Revenue 2020: $3,373,569Expenses 2020: $1,125,668Net Income 2020: $2,247,9012020Revenue 2021: $3,582,551Expenses 2021: $1,364,620Net Income 2021: $2,217,9312021Revenue 2022: $3,574,196Expenses 2022: $1,048,451Net Income 2022: $2,525,7452022Revenue 2023: $3,752,012Expenses 2023: $1,635,794Net Income 2023: $2,116,2182023Revenue 2024: $3,421,165Expenses 2024: $1,910,204Net Income 2024: $1,510,9612024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$3,703,477
Expenses$4,237,551
Net Income-$534,074
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2017 to Aug 31, 2018
Signed
Jul 2, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$3,703,477
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
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 Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$10,731$10,731
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Dan Jacobson TresurerState DirectorPT$52,186$52,186

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Faye ParkPresident
Laura Deehan as of 62718Director
Sue MoranSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Fund for the Public InterestProgram & citizen294 Washington Street 500, Boston, MA 02108$2,391,750
02108outreach--
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,604,815
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$98,662
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$157,282
Change in Net Assets
$-534,074

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,703,477
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,703,477
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,703,477
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
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

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
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

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,237,551
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,237,551
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,237,551
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Envrnment America Action FundWashington, DC-general, incl political activity$1,000,000
Environment AmericaDenver, CO501c27social welfare general support$850,000
Conservation GroupsSacramento, CA501c4social welfare general support$130,000
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
Yes
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$1,000,600
Total Exempt Function Spending$1,000,600
Section 527 Activity Spending$600

Section 527 Organizations

OrganizationLocationAmount
45-1148324SE Washington, DC$1,000,000
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder

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.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

The draft of the Form 990 is sent to all board members prior to the return being finalized.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

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.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

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.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

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.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financialstatements are not available to the public.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Environment California Inc
EIN
45-0493983
Phone
9164484516
Address
3435 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010

Signing Officer

Name
Dan Jacobson
Title
State Director
Signed
2019-07-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Faye Park
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Davis & Co CPAs PC
Address
9457 S University Blvd 410, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Preparer
James M Davis
Phone
3037916800
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

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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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Researching and influencing public policy: staff engage in legislative activities including research, education, and legal and policy development on the following issues: promoting 100% renewable energy strategies, cleaning up our waterways and banning toxic pesticides used in food production.
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IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 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.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc1501c27
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt10
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt20
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0social welfare general support
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1social welfare general support
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt2general, incl political activity
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Conservation Groups
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1Environment America
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2Envrnment America Action Fund
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN1205355252
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01100 11th St 5th FL
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt11543 Wazee Street 410
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt2600 Pennsylvania Ave SE 400
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0Sacramento
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm1Denver
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm2Washington
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd1CO
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd180202
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd220003
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0We monitor through the use of grant agreements and working closely with grant recipients.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used
IRS990ScheduleI/Total501c3OrgCnt00
IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt03
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IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 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/ExplanationTxt1The draft of the Form 990 is sent to all board members prior to the return being finalized.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2To 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/ExplanationTxt3The 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/ExplanationTxt4The 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/ExplanationTxt5The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financialstatements are not available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/EntityTypeTxt0C corp
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/LegalDomicileStateCd0MA
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0Social welfare
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/RelatedOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Nat Assoc Orgs in the Pub Interest
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0294 Washington St 500
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/USAddress/CityNm0Boston
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MA
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd002108
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.4$0.93$21.5$3.42$1.91$1.51
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$20.3$1.61$18.7$3.75$1.64$2.12
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$20.1$4.24$15.9$3.57$1.05$2.53
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.8$3.30$13.5$3.58$1.36$2.22
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.5$1.99$11.5$3.37$1.13$2.25
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.6$2.31$9.30$3.72$3.86$0.15
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.8$2.36$9.45$3.70$4.24$0.53
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.6$2.58$9.98$3.76$2.80$0.96
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.6$2.60$9.02$3.45$3.46$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.3$1.24$9.02$3.76$2.15$1.62
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.52$0.11$7.40$3.83$3.61$0.22
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.42$1.24$7.18$4.06
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.98$2.31$6.68$3.31
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.67$1.31$5.37$3.30