CITIZENS COAL COUNCIL

EIN: 521926679 501(c)(3) Environment

WASHINGTON, PA

Total Revenue
$156,865
Total Expenses
$157,317
Total Assets
$50,838
Net Assets
$21,141
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Principal Officer
AIMEE ERICKSON
Phone
7244703982
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CITIZENS COAL COUNCIL, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $157K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 41% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

CITIZENS COAL COUNCIL IS A NATIONAL GRASSROOTS WATCHDOG ORGANIZATION THAT EMPOWERS COALFIELD COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT THEIR HOMES, LAND, AND WATER BY HOLDING REGULATORS AND INDUSTRY ACCOUNTABLE TO FULLY ENFORCE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS-ESPECIALLY THE SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION ACT (SMCRA).

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $30,000

CITIZENS COAL COUNCIL SPONSORED A BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY CONDUCTED IN MAY 2025 TO DOCUMENT EXISTING WATER QUALITY, HABITAT CONDITIONS, AND AQUATIC LIFE IN GREENE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, BEFORE...

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CITIZENS COAL COUNCIL SPONSORED A BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY CONDUCTED IN MAY 2025 TO DOCUMENT EXISTING WATER QUALITY, HABITAT CONDITIONS, AND AQUATIC LIFE IN GREENE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, BEFORE THE EXPANSION OF LONGWALL COAL MINING. THE EFFORT FOCUSED ON NINE STREAM SITES ACROSS EIGHT SMALL HEADWATER WATERSHEDS, ALONG WITH A REFERENCE SITE FOR COMPARISON, ALL LOCATED IN AREAS FACING POTENTIAL MINING IMPACTS. THE PURPOSE WAS TO ESTABLISH A CLEAR, SCIENCE-BASED SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT CONDITIONS, DETERMINE WHETHER THESE WATERS ARE TRULY MEETING THEIR LEGAL PROTECTIONS, AND IDENTIFY WHERE STRONGER SAFEGUARDS MAY BE WARRANTED-CREATING A FOUNDATION FOR INFORMED DECISION-MAKING AND FUTURE ACCOUNTABILITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,000

PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER IN JUNE 2025, THE OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT PROPOSED ROLLING BACK THE 2024 TEN-DAY NOTICE (TDN) RULE AND BRINGING BACK THE 2020 VERSION...

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PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER IN JUNE 2025, THE OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT PROPOSED ROLLING BACK THE 2024 TEN-DAY NOTICE (TDN) RULE AND BRINGING BACK THE 2020 VERSION, SAYING IT WOULD BETTER MATCH THE SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION ACT OF 1977 (SMCRA) AND EASE REQUIREMENTS ON STATES. A COALITION INCLUDING CITIZENS COAL COUNCIL, APPALACHIAN VOICES, CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, SIERRA CLUB, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS' LAW CENTER, AND THE KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL PUSHED BACK, ARGUING THE CHANGE WOULD MAKE IT HARDER TO CATCH AND FIX VIOLATIONS AND WOULD GO AGAINST WHAT THE LAW IS MEANT TO DO. OUR COMMENTS CLEARLY LAID OUT THE LEGAL AND REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS WITH THE PROPOSAL-SHOWING IT COULD LEAD TO DELAYS, ADDITIONAL DAMAGE ON THE GROUND, AND LIKELY COURT CHALLENGES. IN DOING SO, WE STRENGTHENED THE CASE FOR KEEPING THE 2024 RULE AND PUT PRESSURE ON THE AGENCY TO RECONSIDER OR RISK FACING LEGAL AND PUBLIC PUSHBACK.

Program 3
Expenses: $72,772 Revenue: $620

OSMRE WATCH IS A NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO HOLD THE OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNTABLE FOR ENFORCING THE SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION ACT. IT DOCUMENTS COMMUNITY...

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OSMRE WATCH IS A NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO HOLD THE OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNTABLE FOR ENFORCING THE SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION ACT. IT DOCUMENTS COMMUNITY IMPACTS FROM COAL MINING-SUCH AS WATER LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND FAILED RECLAMATION-TO EXPOSE GAPS IN FEDERAL OVERSIGHT. BY PAIRING THESE STORIES WITH LEGAL ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC PRESSURE, OSMRE WATCH STRENGTHENS CITIZEN ENFORCEMENT AND PUSHES FOR MEANINGFUL PROTECTIONS FOR COALFIELD COMMUNITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $156,225
Program Service Revenue $620
Investment Income $20
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $156,865

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $105,386
Fundraising Expenses $20,135
Program Expenses $107,772
Other Expenses $51,931
TOTAL EXPENSES $157,317

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $156,865 $111,617 +0.4%
Expenses $157,317 $91,178 +0.7%
Net Income $-452 $20,439 -1.0%
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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
2
Independent Members
2
Employees
2
Volunteers
45

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
3
$46,734
Total Directors
2
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AIMEE ERICKSON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$44,500 $2,234 $46,734
ELOUSIE BROWN CO-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL NIXON CO-CHAIR/SEC 2.00
Officer Director
$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
2025 $156,865 $157,317 $50,838 $-452
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $158,904 $153,081 $31,811 $5,823
2022 $135,860 $99,399 $30,912 $36,461
2021 $166,980 $209,002 $21,975 $-42,022
2020 $199,104 $179,375 $24,878 $19,729
2019 $83,595 $122,039 $338 $-38,444
2018 $179,685 $141,815 $62,871 $37,870
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