CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION FUND

EIN: 330631080 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

ENCINITAS, CA

Total Revenue
$215,708
Total Expenses
$107,193
Total Assets
$203,440
Net Assets
$203,440
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JOAN JACKSON
Tax Period
2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION FUND, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $216K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. The organization ran a surplus of $109K, a strong 50% operating margin.

Mission

MAINTAIN A PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM REPRESENTING THE PUBLIC ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $105,401 Revenue: $136,128

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT BY REPRESENTING CLIENTS IN ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF THE COASTAL ACT, CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT & NATL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT AND ISSUES ON WATER QUALITY, WILDLIFE...

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PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT BY REPRESENTING CLIENTS IN ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF THE COASTAL ACT, CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT & NATL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT AND ISSUES ON WATER QUALITY, WILDLIFE, AIR QUALITY AND LAND USE.CA ENVIRONMENTAL RECEIVED GRANTS FROM TIDES FOUNDATION WHICH WERE USED FOR REPRESENTATION OF THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: THE UNITED STATES GYPSUM EXPANSION PROJECT (IMPERIAL COUNTY GROUND-WATER PUMPING)(FOR PROTECTION OF THE ANZO-BORREGO STATE PARK, YUMA DESERT ACEC) A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT WAS REACHED. LA IS PERMITTED TO DO LIMITED PUMPING FOR TEST PURPOSES BUT MUST DO FULL ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION BEFORE IT CAN USE THE WELL AS A PRODUCTION WELL. ------CARMEL RIVER WATERSHED PROTECTIONS PROJECT ORDERING A REDUCTION IN DIVERSIONS FROM THE CARMEL RIVER. -------ASSISTING FRIENDS OF TESLA PARK. ------LITIGATION ON BEHALF OF SIERRA CLUB TO PREVENT LADWP FROM REDUCING WATER DELIVERIES BY 29000 AFY TO MONO COUNTY RANCHES FOR GRAZING AND CONSERVATION PURPOSES AND TO EXPORT WATER TO LA THOUGH THE LA AQUEDUCT FOR USES IN LOS ANGELES. -----CELP REPRESENTED SIERRA CLUB IN FILING A PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDATE CHALLENGING LOS ANGELES DWP APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR DWPS WELL 358R PUMPING TEST PROJECT. ------CELP CONTINUES TO MONITOR THE MONTEREY BAY SHORES PROJECT IN CASE THE DEVELOPER IS ABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING TO BUILD.-----CELP HAS FILED A MOTION TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF FRIENDS OF THE INYO AND OTHER GROUPS WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION BEFORE FERC RELATING TO THE HAIWEE PUMPED STORAGE PROJECT. THIS PROJECT INVOLVES TWO LARGE REERVOIRS AT LITTLE CACTUS FLAT AND MCCLOUD FLAT IN INYO COUNTY. -----RADIUS GOLD PROJECT(MONO COUNTY)(BODIE HILLS ROUGH CREEK DRAINAGE) CELP HAS AGREED TO REPRESENT SIERRA CLUB AND FRIENDS OF THE INYO IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROJECT. THIS IS A GOLD EXPLORATION PROJECT THAT IS BASED ON A SPLIT ESTATE MINERAL INTEREST HELD BY THE STATE LANDS COMMISSION. ACCESS FOR THIS EXPLORATION IS WITHIN THE BLM MANAGED BODIE WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $79,359
Program Service Revenue $136,128
Investment Income $221
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $215,708

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $105,401
Other Expenses $107,193
TOTAL EXPENSES $107,193

Year-over-Year Comparison

2019 2018 Change
Revenue $215,708 N/A N/A
Expenses $107,193 N/A N/A
Net Income $108,515 N/A N/A
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
4

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DOLORES WELTY TREASURER 3.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOAN JACKSON PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MARGO FUER DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RUTH GALLANTER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2019 $215,708 $107,193 $203,440 $108,515
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