Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund
The Organizations mission is to build sustainable communities by assisting people to assert their right to local self-government, and expand and recognize the rights of people, communities and nature.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
-2.0% YoY
Revenue
$575K
+163.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$73K
+41.0% YoY
Expenses
$604K
+0.5% YoY
About Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund
Based on IRS filings
Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in MERCERSBURG, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $73K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,397,951 | $1,426,183 | $1,801,402 |
| Revenue | $574,561 | $217,948 | $205,148 |
| Expenses | $603,700 | $600,781 | $565,551 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $73,158 | $51,898 | $6,571 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tish O'Dell | President | 2 | — |
| Chad Nicholson | Director | 2 | — |
| Terry Lodge | Director | 2 | — |
| Kai Huschke | Director | 2 | — |
| Stacey Schamder | Sec/Tres | 6 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund?
Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in MERCERSBURG, PA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund?
As of 2024, Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund holds $1.4M in total assets with $575K in annual revenue.
Where does Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund operate?
Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund has awarded grants in Ohio, Oregon, Washington.
What is Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund's EIN?
Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1760934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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