Center for International Environmental Law Inc
To investigate, research, write, publish, present conferences and teach with respect to global, regional, transboundary, and comparative environmental issues and to make the findings from such activities available to the general public; to conduct case investigation and advocacy, including mediation, arbitration and litigation in matters involving international environmental issues, the outcome of which is important to the general public; and to perform such other charitable and educational activities as may be necessary and appropriate in order to accomplish the foregoing purposes.
Center for International Environmental Law Inc at a glance
In short: Center for International Environmental Law Inc gave $220K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $110K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $220,000
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $110,000
- +61.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $110,000
- Total assets
- $12,501,058
- +29.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Center for International Environmental Law Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Coalfield Justice ($190K). Together the top 2 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 18 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Center for International Environmental Law Inc gives
- Giving grew 304% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $220K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Coalfield Justice Washington, PA | Coordinating Change on Global Platics Treaty | $190,000 |
| Clean Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | Support Local Environmental Justice | $30,000 |
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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 | $12,501,058 | $14,374,319 | $11,685,086 | $220,000 | 2 | $110,712 |
| 2024 | $9,629,974 | $6,582,463 | $9,943,244 | $204,500 | 3 | $173,203 |
| 2023 | $12,872,458 | $10,266,541 | $7,596,542 | $77,018 | 5 | $113,642 |
| 2022 | $9,410,805 | $10,375,096 | $5,466,186 | $54,495 | 6 | $49,956 |
| 2021 | $5,146,675 | $5,269,973 | $4,069,585 | $18,815 | 2 | $12,195 |
About Center for International Environmental Law Inc
Based on IRS filings
Center for International Environmental Law Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $220K. Net investment income was $111K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for International Environmental Law Inc is led by Amanda Kistler, Vice President, Interim President & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 8 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Kistler
Vice President, Interim President & CEO
Vice President → Vice President, Interim President & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$121K (2021) → $199K (2025)
William Muffett
President & CEO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$233K (2024) → $167K (2025)
David Mattingly
Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Dillon-Ridgley
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandre Azoulay
Director & Environmental Health
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$184K (2024) → $194K (2025)
Carla Garcia Zendejas
Director, People, Land & Resources
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$160K (2024) → $156K (2025)
Conniel Malek
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hunter
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Y. Eubanks
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Arellano
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Harmon
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Atukunda Kakuru Mwesigwa
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sebastien Duyck
Senior Attorney
Senior Attorney & Proj. Manager → Senior Attorney & Proj. Manager Geneva, 2023
Senior Attorney & Proj. Manager Geneva → Senior Attorney, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$105K (2021) → $167K (2025)
Michelle Williams
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $171K (2025)
Elana Baurer
General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$154K (2025)
Joie Chowdhury
Senior Attorney
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$152K (2025)
Dalindyebo B. Shabalala
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Juvenal Del Castillo (2024) — Senior Attorney
- Former: Matt Butler (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Bjorn G. Beeler (2021–2023) — Ipen International Coordinator
- Former: Cameron S. Aishton (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: David Azoulay (2021–2023) — Program Director & Manager Geneva Officer
- Former: Jeffrey W. Wanha (2021–2023) — CFO
- Former: Matthew Butler (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: W. Carroll Muffett (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Andres Del Costillo (2022–2023) — Senior Attorney & Geneva
- Former: Samantha Atukunda (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Antonio La Vina (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Vanderryn (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Matthew Pawa (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $199K, to Amanda Kistler (VP/Interim President & CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for International Environmental Law Inc
How much does Center for International Environmental Law Inc give each year?
Center for International Environmental Law Inc gave $220K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $205K across 3 grants.
How large is Center for International Environmental Law Inc?
Center for International Environmental Law Inc reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.4M.
What is Center for International Environmental Law Inc?
Center for International Environmental Law Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $12.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Center for International Environmental Law Inc operate?
Center for International Environmental Law Inc has awarded grants in Guam, Louisiana, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
What is Center for International Environmental Law Inc's EIN?
Center for International Environmental Law Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1633220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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