NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND

EIN: 452995824 501(c)(3) Environment

TRENTON, NJ

Total Revenue
$2,423,783
Total Expenses
$1,579,402
Total Assets
$1,915,694
Net Assets
$1,640,399
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
EDWARD POTOSNAK
Phone
6093319922
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $844K, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

DEDICATED TO PROTECTING OUR PRECIOUS NATURAL RESOURCES BY ELEVATING THE IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN PUBLIC DISCOURSE AND INCREASING THE EFFICACY OF THE ENTIRE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $303,178 Revenue: $5,243

STORMWATER NEW JERSEY LCV EDUCATION FUND LEADS A COALITION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CALLED "FLOOD DEFENSE NJ," TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE TO...

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STORMWATER NEW JERSEY LCV EDUCATION FUND LEADS A COALITION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CALLED "FLOOD DEFENSE NJ," TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH. THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES TANGIBLE,ON-THE-GROUND RESULTS BY ASSISTING COMMUNITIES TO UPGRADE THEIR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS STORMWATER RUNOFF AND AGING AND OUTDATED INFRASTRUCTURE. THE THREE PRIMARY COMPONENTS OF THIS PROGRAM ARE (1) DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES; (2) PUBLIC EDUCATION ON PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH POLLUTED STORMWATER RUNOFF AND THE BENEFITS OF STORMWATER UTILITIES; AND (3) LOCALLY-FOCUSED PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED ROBUST GRASSROOTS EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING,WITH THE INTENT OF HAVING COMMUNITIES ESTABLISH STORMWATER UTILITIES TO FUND GREEN AND GRAY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE TO CLEAN UP POLLUTED RUNOFF AND REDUCE FLOODING.

Program 2
Expenses: $419,552

CLEAN ENERGYTHE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY ISSUES AFFECTING THE GARDEN STATE, ABOUT THE HARMFUL IMPACTS OF FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE, AND IN PARTICULAR, ELEVATING...

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CLEAN ENERGYTHE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY ISSUES AFFECTING THE GARDEN STATE, ABOUT THE HARMFUL IMPACTS OF FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE, AND IN PARTICULAR, ELEVATING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME COMMUNITIES THROUGH PUBLIC EVENTS AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS. IT ALSO CONVENES OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO DEVISE NEW WAYS TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC AND TO GUIDE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF KEY POLICY AND REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS, PARTICULARLY FOR CLEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES, TO ENSURE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF POLLUTION IS REMOVED FROM OUR AIR.

Program 3
Expenses: $416,655

LAND PRESERVATION, ENERGY AFFORDABILITY, AND POLLUTION REDUCTION PUBLIC EDUCATION & OTHER PROGRAMSNEW JERSEY LCV EDUCATION FUND WORKS ON THE GROUND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC THROUGH COMMUNITY...

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LAND PRESERVATION, ENERGY AFFORDABILITY, AND POLLUTION REDUCTION PUBLIC EDUCATION & OTHER PROGRAMSNEW JERSEY LCV EDUCATION FUND WORKS ON THE GROUND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC THROUGH COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS AND EVENTS, CONVERSATIONS WHERE PEOPLE LIVE AND WORK, AND PAID AND EARNED MEDIA ABOUT CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. THESE INCLUDE ENSURING EVERY NEW JERSEYAN HAS GREEN SPACES CLOSE TO THEIR HOMES, SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL SAVINGS FROM COMMUNITY SOLAR AVAILABLE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, HEALTH BENEFITS OF NON-FOSSIL FUEL ENERGY GENERATION, AS WELL AS BUILDING HEATING, AND LEARNING FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHAT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO THEIR FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES.ADDITIONALLY,THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ADVANCED RACIAL JUSTICE IN THE WATERSHED BY FACILITATING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEER ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROTECT THE DELAWARE RIVER WATERSHED.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,429,687
Program Service Revenue $5,243
Investment Income $49,237
Other Revenue $-60,384
TOTAL REVENUE $2,423,783

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $246,001
Salaries & Benefits $853,995
Fundraising Expenses $113,026
Program Expenses $1,263,435
Other Expenses $479,406
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,579,402

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,423,783 $1,640,375 +0.5%
Expenses $1,579,402 $2,685,540 -0.4%
Net Income $844,381 $-1,045,165 -1.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
775

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
$105,412
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BOB CONLEY BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRINA MALLIK VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY JONES TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARSHA BENOVENGO SECRETARY 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA SOMERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRY KIRK PFLUGH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN LESTINI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL AQUINO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTY CRONHEIM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD POTOSNAK III EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer
$95,640 $9,772 $105,412
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
2025 $2,423,783 $1,579,402 $1,915,694 $844,381
2024 $1,640,375 $2,685,540 $1,075,835 $-1,045,165
2023 $1,706,711 $1,638,066 $2,040,847 $68,645
2022 $1,945,560 $1,424,633 $1,909,866 $520,927
2021 $1,432,048 $1,052,068 $1,361,291 $379,980
2020 $1,758,001 $941,555 $985,927 $816,446
2019 $739,873 $697,653 $552,637 $42,220
2018 $1,057,478 $1,054,626 $143,954 $2,852
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