CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION, INC. (CLF) PROTECTS NEW ENGLAND'S ENVIRONMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PEOPLE AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. WE USE THE LAW, SCIENCE, AND MARKETS TO CREATE SOLUTIONS THAT PRESERVE AND RESTORE OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, BUILD HEALTHY AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES, AND SUSTAIN A VIBRANT ECONOMY.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.6M
-7.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$347K
+216.2% YoY
Grant Count
12
+140.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+31.8% YoY
About Conservation Law Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Conservation Law Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $36.6M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 12 grants totaling $347K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,586,667 | $39,625,749 | $40,803,982 |
| Revenue | $16,528,889 | $28,629,801 | $23,298,469 |
| Expenses | $21,259,975 | $18,010,105 | $16,001,705 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-153,650 | $8,629,472 | $449,207 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Natural Resources Defense Council Inc ($115,949), Racial Environmental Justice Committee ($51,598), Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($49,976).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF BURLINGTON BURLINGTON, VT | MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY BASED PARTNER AWARD | $10,000 |
| CITY OF HOLYOKE HOLYTOKE, MA | MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY BASED PARTNER AWARD | $13,500 |
| CITY OF NEW HAVEN NEW HAVEN, CT | MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY BASED PARTNER AWARD | $10,000 |
| EARTHJUSTICE SAN FRANSISCO, CA | NORTHEAST CANYONS AND SEAMOUNTS MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT AND ANTIQUITIES ACT DEFENSE INITIATIVE AWARD | $36,893 |
| GROUNDWORK LAWRENCE INC LAWRENCE, MA | MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY BASED PARTNER AWARD | $10,000 |
| KENEY PARK SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT HARTFORD, CT | MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY BASED PARTNER AWARD | $12,000 |
| KNOX INC HARTFORD, CT | MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY BASED PARTNER AWARD | $12,500 |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CAMBRIDGE, MA | MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY BASED PARTNER AWARD AND PAN STIPEND | $49,976 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC NEW YORK, NY | NORTHEAST CANYONS AND SEAMOUNTS MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT AND ANTIQUITIES ACT DEFENSE INITIATIVE AWARD | $115,949 |
| RACIAL ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE PROVIDENCE, RI | BREATHE PROVIDENCE PROJECT | $51,598 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY CAMPBELL | PRESIDENT (EX OFFICIO) | 40 | $310,481 |
| PRABAL CHAKRABARTI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALICE CHAMBERLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PHILIP COUPE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN DEVILLARS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN MANSFIELD DUPONT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID W ELLIS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW FALENDER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOHN T GOODHUE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WHITNEY HATCH | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DR THEA JAMES | CLERK | 1 | — |
| EKONGKAR SINGH KHALSA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATE KILGUSS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT KING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER KLEM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL LEE | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SHARON MALT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TRAVIS MCCREADY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LORETTA MICKLEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SARA MOLYNEAUX | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| PETER NESSEN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| AZIN NEZAMI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAN RIVERA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LOIS SCHIFFER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EILEEN MARKS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $169,272 |
| JOSHUA OSTROFF | T4MA DIRECTOR | 40 | $220,768 |
| KATHERINE GROVE | SENIOR VP DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $196,324 |
| CAROL GREGORY | SENIOR VP, COMMS & MARKETING | 40 | $173,454 |
| SEAN MAHONEY | VP CLF MAINE, SENIOR COUNSEL | 40 | $171,050 |
| CHRISTOPHER MARTINEZ | SENIOR VP PEOPLE, CULTURE, & EQUITY | 40 | $169,272 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conservation Law Foundation Inc?
Conservation Law Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BOSTON, MA. It holds $36.6M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Conservation Law Foundation Inc?
As of 2023, Conservation Law Foundation Inc holds $36.6M in total assets with $16.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $347K in 2023.
Where does Conservation Law Foundation Inc operate?
Conservation Law Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont.
What size grants does Conservation Law Foundation Inc award?
In 2023, Conservation Law Foundation Inc awarded 12 grants totaling $347K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Conservation Law Foundation Inc's EIN?
Conservation Law Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6149986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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