Center for Coalfield Justice
Center for Coalfield Justice is a public charity based in Washington, Pennsylvania. Its work centers on improving oversight of fossil fuel extraction and use, organizing and educating coalfield residents, and protecting public and environmental health.
Center for Coalfield Justice at a glance
In short: Center for Coalfield Justice gave $869K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $869,297
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $51,135
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $6,126,091
- +71.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Center for Coalfield Justice
- How to Apply
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The organization’s 2022 fellowship announcement described a six-month program for a cohort of four to six fellows, with organizing, outreach, communications, and policy tracks. That announcement’s April 6 application deadline was for the 2022 cycle and has passed. The organization also states that it requires signed grant agreements specifying restricted uses of funds and narrative and financial reports from subgrantees.
- Contact
Mailing address: 31 East Chestnut Street, Washington, PA 15301
Phone: (724) 229-3550
Website: https://centerforcoalfieldjustice.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Center for Coalfield Justice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Society of Native Nations ($116K). Together the top 10 received $704K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 9 grants of 17 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization says its work is informed and directed by people in Washington and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania, and describes building power with residents across those counties. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California (49%), Texas (20%), Michigan (12%), Louisiana (9%), and New York (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $869K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of Native Nations San Antonio, TX | Support | $115,903 |
| Physicians for Social Responsibilit Los Angeles, CA | Support | $99,000 |
| Occidental Arts & Ecology Center Occidental, CA | Support | $75,000 |
| The Maurice & Jane Sugar Law Center Detroit, MI | Support | $75,000 |
| The Descendants Project Vacherie, LA | Support | $75,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Berkeley, CA | Support | $55,000 |
| Waterkeeper Alliance New York, NY | Support | $55,000 |
| Plastic Free Future Canta Barbara, CA | Support | $54,500 |
| Multiplier San Francisco, CA | Support | $50,000 |
| Global Alliance for Incinerator Alt Berkeley, CA | Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,126,091 | $6,006,007 | $3,733,680 | $869,297 | 17 | $120,028 |
| 2024 | $3,582,897 | $3,240,662 | $2,149,620 | — | — | $69,076 |
| 2023 | $2,233,920 | $2,150,189 | $1,569,457 | — | — | $478 |
| 2022 | $1,629,388 | $2,142,685 | $1,346,329 | — | — | $238 |
| 2021 | $856,270 | $893,432 | $1,143,905 | — | — | $418 |
| 2020 | $1,087,603 | $1,287,569 | $785,182 | — | — | $720 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to improve policy and regulations for oversight of fossil fuel extraction and use; educate, empower, and organize coalfield residents; and protect public and environmental health. Its described programs include leadership development and issue awareness, communications that help residents share their experiences, and policy-based and legal advocacy.
In 2025, the organization reported grants to groups whose stated missions span several areas. For example, the Society of Native Nations describes its mission as protecting and preserving Native ways of life, culture, spirituality, teachings, and related traditions. The Maurice & Jane Sugar Law Center says it uses legal and other public advocacy to defend working people and their communities. The Descendants Project says it champions the voice and well-being of the Black descendant community. Earth Island Institute describes supporting environmental initiatives, while Multiplier says it accelerates initiatives focused on a healthy, sustainable, resilient, and equitable world.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Center for Coalfield Justice reported 17 grants totaling $869,297. Grants ranged from $12,500 to $115,903, with a median of $50,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $115,903 to the Society of Native Nations; $99,000 to Physicians for Social Responsibility; $75,000 each to Occidental Arts & Ecology Center, the Maurice & Jane Sugar Law Center, and the Descendants Project; and $55,000 each to Earth Island Institute and Waterkeeper Alliance. The filing listed each grant’s purpose as “support.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing listed Sarah Martik as executive director, Lois Bower-Bjornson as vice chair, Dorthy Curry as treasurer, Rick Heinze as chair, Rena Moore as secretary, and Laura Dagley, Mike Kingan, and Jenna Russell as board members. The organization’s website also identifies Heaven Sensky-Kirsch as deputy director, Gavyn Marincheck as organizing director, Nick Hood as senior organizer, and Sarah Sweeney and Christina Blasinsky as community organizers.
Center for Coalfield Justice is led by Rick Heinze, Chair on every filing since 2022; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rick Heinze
Chair
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Martik
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$67K (2023) → $130K (2025)
Lois Bower-Bjornson
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kingan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorthy Curry
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Dagley
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rena Moore
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Russell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Keith Fullerton (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ken Yonek (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kim Teplitzky (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Leann Leiter (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Breiding (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Veronica Coptis (2021–2022) — Executive Di
- Former: Meghan Dillie (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Tonya Gump (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Briann Moye (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Chuck Hunnel (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Veronica Fike (2020) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $130K, to Sarah Martik (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Center for Coalfield Justice
How much does Center for Coalfield Justice give each year?
Center for Coalfield Justice gave $869K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Center for Coalfield Justice's typical grant size?
Center for Coalfield Justice's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $51,135, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Center for Coalfield Justice give grants?
Center for Coalfield Justice's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and Michigan (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (2 grants), Berkeley, CA (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Center for Coalfield Justice give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Center for Coalfield Justice's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (17 grants).
Who are Center for Coalfield Justice's largest grantees?
Center for Coalfield Justice's largest 2025 grantees include Society of Native Nations ($115,903), Physicians for Social Responsibilit ($99,000) and Occidental Arts & Ecology Center ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Center for Coalfield Justice?
Center for Coalfield Justice reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.0M.
What does Center for Coalfield Justice fund?
The organization’s mission is to improve policy and regulations for oversight of fossil fuel extraction and use; educate, empower, and organize coalfield residents; and protect public and environmental health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Center for Coalfield Justice?
The organization’s 2022 fellowship announcement described a six-month program for a cohort of four to six fellows, with organizing, outreach, communications, and policy tracks. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Center for Coalfield Justice's EIN?
Center for Coalfield Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1781592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Center for Coalfield Justice funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/center-for-coalfield-justice-morg_ff7a83765f4b4d5195bf4d8cd5682f4c
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