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NEW YORK LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133727122 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE C600 · Environment · Medium ($1M-$10M) · nylcvef.org
revenue
$2.6M
expenses
$2.0M
net assets
$1.1M
employees
0
volunteers
29
program ratio
74%
profile · synthesized from sources

The New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund educates the public, engages stakeholders, and empowers New Yorkers to advocate for environmental issues. It focuses on climate change, public health, and sustainability policies at local, state, and federal levels. The organization supports civic engagement, policy advocacy, and partnerships with businesses and governments across New York State.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Clean Buses for Healthy Niños
Advocates for clean school buses and electric bus fleets to improve air quality and public health, particularly in underserved communities
Climate Smart Communities
Supports New York municipalities in achieving certification by guiding them through climate action steps, documentation, and grant access
Corporate Partners Program
Engages businesses in sustainability through networking, policy events, and public recognition to support environmental education and advocacy
Emerging Leaders Program
Connects early to mid-career professionals to discuss environmental issues and engage with NYLCVEF’s mission through events and networking
Green Our City Now
Urban sustainability initiative focused on greening cities across New York State through policy and community engagement
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 4 activities
    • Advocacy through policy agendas and legislative recommendations
      Issues policy agendas with legislative and budgetary recommendations tailored to different levels of government and regions in New York State to guide officials and the public toward sustainability.
    • Corporate partner engagement in environmental advocacy
      Engages corporate partners to support public education and candidate engagement on environmental issues in New York State, including in the Albany area and Capital Region.
    • Lobbying and direct engagement with elected officials
      Advocates at the state level by sending representatives to meet with elected officials in Albany and engages in non-partisan discussions among policymakers, businesses, and community groups on sustainability policies.
    • Public education on environmental issues and government processes
      Provides education to New Yorkers about environmental issues and governmental decision-making processes at multiple levels, including through public education campaigns on clean energy, green buildings, energy policy, solid waste, and park funding.
  • Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
    • Facilitating civic engagement and voter participation on environmental issues
      Empowers New Yorkers to engage in the civic process through voter registration, amplifying resident voices, and facilitating communication between the public and elected officials on environmental issues, including connecting citizens with candidates and policymakers.
  • Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
    • Organizing educational forums and events across New York State
      Hosts 10–12 Eco-Breakfast events annually and organizes educational forums across multiple regions—including Long Island, New York City, Westchester County, and the Capital District—to connect corporate partners, policymakers, and the public on environmental issues.
  • Climate Change Public Awareness & Advocacy 1 activity
    • Public outreach and media advocacy
      Engages New Yorkers across the state in environmental advocacy efforts and disseminates environmental messaging through media outreach and public campaigns.
  • Local Clean Energy Adoption & Education 1 activity
    • Supporting municipal sustainability through capacity building
      Provides free planning, education, and capacity-building support to municipalities across 10 regions of New York State to advance local sustainability efforts.
  • Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Workplace giving program participation
      Participates in EarthShare New York, a workplace giving program that enables public and private sector employees to donate to environmental charities, including this organization.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.56M
Contributions & grants$2.54M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$14K1%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$2.01M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising20%
Salaries & benefits$1.14M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.65M
Cash$816K
Investments$74K
Liabilities$582K
Net assets$1.07M
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +80.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JULIA TIGHE PRESIDENT 19 $278K
MARLA KLINGER CHIEF OF STAFF 19 $216K
JOSHUA KLAINBERG SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 19 $180K
DEVIN CALLAHAN COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 19 $146K
PATRICK MCCLELLAN POLICY DIRECTOR 19 $126K
ANGELA SWATEK SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELPMENT 19 $120K
board members · 19
  • ADRIENNE ATWELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANDREW DARRELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANDREW SABIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID FREEMAN — CO VICE CHAIR
  • DAVID HELLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • EDWARD COX — BOARD MEMBER
  • ERIC GRIBETZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • FRANCES RESHESKE — CO VICE CHAIR
  • GAIL PORT — BOARD MEMBER
  • JANICE FULLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN DIONISIO — TREASURER
  • JOHN LAMBERT — BOARD MEMBER
  • JUAN REYES — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATHERINE KENNEDY — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEVIN CHANDLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MIMI RAYGORODETSKY — SECRETARY
  • PAUL ROUX — BOARD MEMBER
  • PEGGY SHEPARD — BOARD MEMBER
  • REBECCA MARINO — CO VICE CHAIR
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Cypress Creek Renewables Partner — Platinum-level corporate partner supporting NYLCVEF's environmental education efforts in the Capital Region.
  • EarthShare New York Network — Member of EarthShare New York, a state affiliate of EarthShare, enabling participation in workplace giving campaigns.
  • GOLD PARTNERS Partner — Corporate partners supporting NYLCVEF's environmental education and advocacy efforts in New York State.
  • Long Island Power Authority Government — Featured speaker at NYLCVEF Eco-Breakfast events.
  • MTA Construction & Development Government — Featured speaker at NYLCVEF Eco-Breakfast events.
  • NY Power Authority Government — Featured speaker at NYLCVEF Eco-Breakfast events.
  • NYC Parks Government — Featured speaker at NYLCVEF Eco-Breakfast events.
  • NYLCV Network — Collaborates with NYLCV members through the Emerging Leaders Program.
  • NYLCV Partner — Collaborates jointly on issuing policy agendas and other initiatives.
  • NYLCV Partner — Jointly issues policy agendas with NYLCV on sustainability legislation and budget priorities.
  • NYS Public Service Commission Government — Featured speaker at NYLCVEF Eco-Breakfast events.
  • NYSDEC Government — Partner agency administering the Climate Smart Communities program.
  • NYSERDA Government — Administers the Clean Energy Communities program, which shares points with the Climate Smart Communities program.
  • NYSERDA Government — Featured speaker at NYLCVEF Eco-Breakfast events.
  • New York League of Conservation Voters Partner — Founded NYLCVEF in 1993 as its education arm.
  • PLATINUM PARTNERS Partner — Corporate partners supporting NYLCVEF's environmental education and advocacy efforts in New York State.
  • Port Authority of NY&NJ Government — Featured speaker at NYLCVEF Eco-Breakfast events.
  • SILVER PARTNERS Partner — Corporate partners supporting NYLCVEF's environmental education and advocacy efforts in New York State.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Civic Education as Advocacy Foundation
    methodology: civic-education
    By increasing public understanding of environmental issues and government processes, we produce more informed and engaged citizens, because knowledge of both issues and civic mechanisms enables effective participation in environmental advocacy.
  • Corporate Partnerships as Advocacy Amplifiers
    methodology: corporate-partnership-amplification
    By partnering with corporations, we expand the reach and impact of public education and advocacy, because corporate networks and resources provide scalable channels for disseminating environmental messages and mobilizing support.
  • Integrated Advocacy Through Voter Engagement
    methodology: civic-participation
    By combining environmental advocacy with voter engagement, we strengthen civic participation on sustainability issues, because linking environmental priorities to electoral behavior increases political accountability and long-term policy impact.
  • Performance-Based Incentives for Municipal Action
    methodology: performance_incentive_framework
    By implementing a point-based certification system that rewards innovation and measurable outcomes, we drive ambitious climate action in municipalities, because structured incentives with tangible recognition motivate competition and continuous improvement.
  • Policy Agenda as Strategic Guidance Tool
    methodology: policy-agenda-development
    By developing targeted policy agendas, we guide decision-makers and the public toward effective sustainability solutions, because clear, tailored legislative and budgetary roadmaps increase alignment and reduce implementation barriers.