named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Candidate Questionnaire and Endorsement Program
Administers questionnaires to candidates for public office and endorses those with strong environmental commitments.
New York City Environmental Scorecard
Annual evaluation of New York City Council members based on their environmental voting records and policy support.
New York State Environmental Scorecard
Annual assessment of state legislators' voting and sponsorship records on key environmental bills, used to evaluate their environmental commitment.
No Excuses NYC: Lead Report
Report and interactive map identifying lead pipe locations in New York City to advocate for public health protections.
State and Local Policy Agendas
Annual publication of policy priorities for New York State, New York City, Long Island, Capital Region, and Western New York to guide environmental legislation.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 2 activities
- Advocating for environmental policies and clean energy transitionAdvocates for state and local policies to advance climate action, including clean energy adoption, transmission infrastructure integration, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and sustainable transportation. Engages in lobbying and public campaigns to influence legislation and budget allocations, such as advocating for the RAPID Act and supporting clean heating upgrades in public housing.
- Producing legislative and council environmental scorecardsAnnually produces Environmental Scorecards that evaluate members of the New York State Legislature and New York City Council based on their voting and sponsorship records on key environmental bills, providing public accountability and informing endorsement decisions.
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Community Environmental Monitoring and Research 1 activity
- Conducting environmental research and publishing consumer resourcesConducts research to inform policy and public understanding, including publishing an interactive map of lead service lines in NYC and creating a consumer guide to the Inflation Reduction Act. Also co-created the 2023 Green Pact to promote environmental commitments among city lawmakers.
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Labor-Backed Candidate Endorsements & Electoral Support 1 activity
- Endorsing and supporting pro-environment candidatesEndorses environmental champions across New York State regions and supports their campaigns through financial contributions via NYLCV Gives Green, independent expenditures, on-the-ground organizing, and volunteer mobilization. Maintains databases and public records of endorsements and conducts candidate research and interviews as part of the selection process.
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Climate Change Public Awareness & Advocacy 1 activity
- Hosting educational and advocacy engagement eventsHosts Lunch & Learn webinars, advocacy days, rallies, and distributes action alerts and policy updates to engage members in contacting lawmakers and participating in environmental campaigns.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Providing capacity-building programs and volunteer opportunitiesOffers internships and volunteer roles in policy, advocacy, communications, and development, and runs the Emerging Leaders Program to engage early- to mid-career professionals in environmental issues through networking and events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.79M
Contributions & grants$2.75M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$15K1%
Other revenue$26K
expenses
Total expenses$2.38M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$1.24M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.71M
Cash$1.12M
Investments$74K
Liabilities$270K
Net assets$1.44M
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIA TIGHE | PRESIDENT | 21 | $278K |
| MARLA KLINGER | CHIEF OF STAFF | 21 | $216K |
| JOSH KLAINBERG | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 21 | $180K |
| DEVIN CALLAHAN | COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR | 21 | $146K |
| PATRICK MCCLELLAN | POLICY DIRECTOR | 21 | $126K |
| ANGELA SWATEK | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 21 | $120K |
board members · 19
- ANTHONY CONSTANTINOPLE — BOARD MEMBER
- CARLEY HILL — BOARD MEMBER
- CHARLES WARREN — BOARD MEMBER
- CLINTON PLUMMER — BOARD MEMBER
- COREY MUIRHEAD — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID FREEMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- EVAN MASON — SECRETRARY
- GAIL S PORT — CO-VICE CHAIR
- GLENN PACCHIANA — BOARD MEMBER
- JARED SYNDER — BOARD MEMBER
- JIM TRIPP — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN GALLAGHER — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN GREENTHAL — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN R DEL GIORN — CHAIR
- JONATHAN DRESCHER — TREASURER
- JULIE CHANG — BOARD MEMBER
- LENNY SINGLETARY — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA LINDEN — CO-VICE CHAIR
- MICHAEL AVELLA — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Assemblymember Didi Barrett Government — Recognized for advancing legislation to create proactive policies for AI infrastructure development in New York.
- City Council Government — Works with the New York City Council on budget adoption and sustainability policy.
- Emerging Leaders Program Network — Program for early to mid-career professionals to engage with NYLCV on environmental issues through events and networking.
- Forest for All NYC Coalition Coalition — Member organization supporting the development and implementation of New York City’s Urban Forest Plan.
- Mayor Mamdani Government — Collaborates with and responds to actions by the Mayor’s administration on city budget and sustainability initiatives.
- NYLCV Gives Green Network — Affiliated organization within the NYLCV family focused on green giving initiatives
- NYLCV Gives Green Network — Political action committee that provides direct financial support to pro-environment candidates.
- NYLCV PAC Network — Political action committee within the NYLCV family supporting environmental candidates
- NYLCV Victory Fund Network — Political action committee that conducts independent expenditures to support pro-environment candidates.
- NYSERDA Government — References NYSERDA’s planning for grid upgrades and transmission expansion in advocacy communications.
- National Grid Partner — Partnered with on transmission projects and clean energy grid modernization efforts.
- New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund Network — Affiliated organization within the NYLCV family advancing environmental education and advocacy
- New York Power Authority Partner — Collaborates on transmission infrastructure advocacy and supported the development of the RAPID Act permitting framework.
- Office of Governor Kathy Hochul Government — Engaged with the Governor's administration in support of the executive order pausing new hyperscale data center approvals.
- Play Fair for Parks Coalition Coalition — Co-founded and actively participates in the coalition to advocate for equitable and sustained public funding for NYC Parks.
- Political Director Partner — Supervises the Political Organizing Fellow
- Public Service Commission Government — Engaged with to implement the RAPID Act regulations for streamlined clean energy permitting.
- Regional Boards Partner — Regional Boards interview candidates as part of NYLCV's endorsement process.
- Senator Kristen Gonzalez Government — Recognized for advancing legislation to create proactive policies for AI infrastructure development in New York.
- Smart Path Connect Project Partner — Recognizes the completion of the Smart Path Connect Project as part of New York’s clean energy transmission infrastructure.
- South Bronx Unite Partner — Collaborated with NYLCV to create the 2023 Green Pact for NYC lawmakers.
- We Act for Environmental Justice Partner — Collaborated with NYLCV to create the 2023 Green Pact for NYC lawmakers.
- partners Partner — Collaborates with partner organizations to set policy priorities for legislative sessions.
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.
- Cyclical Accountability via Advocacy and Electionsmethodology: cyclical accountabilityBy applying sustained advocacy and electoral pressure across legislative and election cycles, the organization holds officials accountable for environmental records because continuous scrutiny reinforces long-term policy goals and deters backsliding.
- Electoral Influence Through Candidate Endorsements and Evaluationmethodology: voter guidance through candidate endorsementBy evaluating candidates through questionnaires and issue-based criteria, then endorsing pro-environment candidates, the organization guides voter behavior and increases the likelihood of electing officials who will advance environmental policy because informed voting shifts political incentives.
- Integrated Political Engagement for Environmental Progressmethodology: integrated political engagementBy combining policy advocacy, public education, and electoral engagement, the organization advances environmental progress through political action because sustained change requires influencing both policymaking and election outcomes.
- Proactive Systemic Regulation for Clean Energy Alignmentmethodology: proactive_regulation_for_clean_energy_alignmentBy advocating for proactive, comprehensive regulation of data centers and proportional clean energy investments, the organization ensures infrastructure growth supports rather than undermines clean energy goals because piecemeal oversight leads to systemic misalignment with climate targets.
- Regionally Tailored and Equity-Centered Policy Advocacymethodology: regional tailoringBy designing distinct environmental strategies for urban, suburban, and rural regions and centering equity in urban sustainability policies, the organization increases policy relevance and effectiveness because one-size-fits-all approaches fail to address structural disparities and local conditions.