Environmental Law Institute

EIN: 520901863 501(c)(3) Environment

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$7,186,072
Total Expenses
$8,907,598
Total Assets
$10,355,988
Net Assets
$5,746,647
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
H Jordan Diamond
Phone
2029393830
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Environmental Law Institute, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $7.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $8.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

To advance effective law and governance systems for environmental protection by providing information, publications, training courses, seminars, research and policy recommendations in a manner that engages and empowers leaders and practitioners to advance environmental rule of law. ELI's audience includes environmental professionals in government, the private sector, nongovernmental organizations, affected communities, academia, and others.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,268,244
Program Service Revenue $1,768,457
Investment Income $185,741
Other Revenue $-36,370
TOTAL REVENUE $7,186,072

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $21,692
Salaries & Benefits $5,859,307
Fundraising Expenses $451,129
Program Expenses $6,757,428
Other Expenses $3,026,599
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,907,598

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,186,072 $6,767,738 +0.1%
Expenses $8,907,598 $8,568,504 +0.0%
Net Income $-1,721,526 $-1,800,766 0.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
42
Independent Members
41
Employees
87
Volunteers
5

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
5
$536,335
Total Directors
41
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Robert C Kirsch Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Beth Deane Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Peggy Otum Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marisa Blackshire Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marisa Buchanan Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RuthAnn Castro Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nadira Clarke Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Colopy Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Davies Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Duffy Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mason Emnett Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sally Fisk Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda French Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeremy Fogel Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Juge Gregg Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ebony Griffin-Guerrier Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stacey Halliday Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel Hemel Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gwendolyn Keyes Fleming Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Leahy Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Lovenburg Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Raymond Ludwiszewski Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Mahoney Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Roger Martella Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brad Marten Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Angeles Murgier Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Granta Nakayama Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Margaret Peloso Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bob Perciasepe Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Davina Pujari Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Reynolds Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ethan Shenkman Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Margaret Spring Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mathy Stanislaus Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Templeton Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tran Che Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hilary Tompkins Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Udovic Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carita Walker Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alex Wang Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carlton Waterhouse Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
H Jordan Diamond President 37.50
Officer
$300,743 $20,344 $321,087
Loretta S Reinersmann CFO 37.50
Officer
$189,815 $25,433 $215,248
Sandra Thiam Vice President, Research And Policy 37.50
Highest
$155,607 $21,204 $176,811
Rachel Jean Baptiste Vice President, Publications & Education 37.50
Highest
$140,563 $13,636 $154,199
Stephen Dujack Editor ELI 37.50
Highest
$114,214 $30,772 $144,986
Helene Krasnoff Program Director 40.00
Highest
$129,410 $12,324 $141,734
Stefanie Garcia HR Director 37.50
Highest
$116,495 $24,563 $141,058
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
2024 $7,186,072 $8,907,598 $10,355,988 $-1,721,526
2023 $6,767,738 $8,568,504 $12,301,131 $-1,800,766
2022 $8,574,690 $7,494,936 $14,613,248 $1,079,754
2021 $6,844,953 $6,794,972 $12,016,596 $49,981
2020 $6,530,655 $6,332,792 $10,167,217 $197,863
2019 $5,889,963 $6,328,289 $8,621,540 $-438,326
2018 $6,321,579 $5,936,661 $8,825,989 $384,918
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in District of Columbia Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare Environmental Law Institute with other nonprofits in District of Columbia and across the country.