irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $22.48MSEE SCHEDULE O
- #2 $34.12MSEE SCHEDULE O
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Climate Change
Advances policies and legal actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote climate resilience
Equity & Justice
Works to ensure environmental protections benefit frontline and marginalized communities
Human Health
Protects public health by advocating for clean air, safe drinking water, and toxic chemical regulation
Nature & Wildlife
Conserves biodiversity and protects endangered species and natural habitats
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 3 activities
- Advocacy for pollution permitting of major industrial facilitiesJoined with health and green groups in urging the EPA to require data centers and other major polluters to obtain permits before construction.
- Defense of national air quality standardsSuccessfully defended the national soot air quality standard in court, preventing the rollback of a life-saving public health safeguard.
- Legal challenges to protect natural lands from industrial developmentFiled a lawsuit challenging the approval of a 5,000-acre rail facility in California that threatens desert lands and increases pollution in the Barstow and Los Angeles region.
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Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 2 activities
- Advocacy for clean energy and consumer protection in data center regulationAdvocated for trailblazing data center legislation in New Jersey that protects consumers from costs and mandates clean energy use by data centers.
- Influence on regional energy policy for data center load managementEngaged in policy advocacy leading to PJM membership voting on new policies to manage data center energy load, including Reliability Backstop Procurement and Connect & Manage.
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Clean Transportation Adoption & Infrastructure 1 activity
- Advocacy for federal clean transportation rulesAdvocated for federal clean transportation regulations that have saved over 2 trillion gallons of gasoline since 1975.
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Community Environmental Monitoring and Research 1 activity
- Research on health risks of chemical recycling facilitiesPublished findings and raised awareness about the health and safety risks posed by “chemical recycling” facilities to workers and nearby communities.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Implementation of urban heat action plansHelped implement a heat action plan in Ahmedabad, India, which has avoided approximately 1,100 deaths annually.
- Legal action for water infrastructure replacementSecured a $97 million legal settlement to examine and replace water lines in Flint, Michigan.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$248.92M
Contributions & grants$225.52M91%
Program service revenue$2.92M1%
Investment income$20.41M8%
Other revenue$79K
expenses
Total expenses$212.01M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$129.79M
Grants paid out$12.52M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$657.23M
Cash$80.57M
Investments$482.56M
Liabilities$118.25M
Net assets$538.98M
Liquid reserves31.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +21.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 17
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANISH BAPNA | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $793K |
| MARGARET MARSH-HEINE | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $637K |
| CHRISTINA GOLDFUSS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $534K |
| MITCHELL BERNARD | CHIEF COUNSEL | 40 | $473K |
| WING YEE FOO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $462K |
| ROBYN ARVILLE | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 40 | $448K |
| SAMI YASSA THRU 092024 | SENIOR RESEARCH SPECIALIST II | 40 | $444K |
| EDWARD YOON | CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER | 40 | $402K |
| MICHAEL WALL | CHIEF LITIGATION OFFICER | 40 | $382K |
| ANDREW WETZLER | FORMER CPO (THRU 10/22); SVP, NATURE | 40 | $375K |
| VIVEK SAWHNEY | CIO & INTERNATIONAL OPERATION | 40 | $371K |
| IRINA PETROVA | GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $370K |
| MATTHEW TEJADA | SVP, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | 40 | $368K |
| KRISTIN WILSON-PALMER | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $333K |
| SUSAN CASEY-LEFKOWITZ | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $318K |
| JENNIFER POWERS | FORMER MANAGING DIRECTOR COMMS | 0 | $233K |
| MAKEDA TSAO FRMR INTERIM | CDO (THRU 3/23); BOARD RELATIONS OFF | 40 | $155K |
board members · 7
- ALLISON SCHWARTZ — TRUSTEE (AS OF 10/2024)
- CARLTON WATERHOUSE — TRUSTEE (AS OF 10/2024)
- CATHERINE FLOWERS — TRUSTEE
- CLAIRE BERNARD — TRUSTEE
- DANIEL YATES — TRUSTEE
- DAVID C VLADECK — TRUSTEE
- DAVID F WELCH — TRUSTEE
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Environmental Protection Agency Government — Engaged with the EPA to advocate for permitting requirements for data centers and major polluters.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Government — Collaborates with EPA scientists and officials on identifying and managing household hazardous waste.
strategies · 3
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.
- Climate Adaptation Through Policy Advocacymethodology: climate adaptation planningBy advocating for state-level climate adaptation planning, we increase systemic resilience to climate impacts, because formal planning processes institutionalize preparedness and guide public investment toward long-term solutions.
- Just Relocation as Climate Resiliencemethodology: just relocationBy promoting the just relocation of vulnerable communities, we reduce climate risk and protect human rights, because managed, equitable displacement prevents harm and centers community input in resilience planning.
- Rights-Based Environmental Advocacymethodology: rights-based environmental advocacyBy framing access to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities as fundamental rights, we strengthen legal and moral claims to environmental protections, because rights-based claims are more enforceable and galvanize broader public support.