Environment America Inc
The corporation is organized for the purpose of conducting public interest research, policy development, analysis, education, litigation, and advocacy to protect the environment and people of the united states of America, including, but not limited to, the quality of America's air, water and land. The corporation is not organized for gain or individual profit and it shall be operated exclusively for social welfare purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code.
Environment America Inc at a glance
In short: Environment America Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- -99.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -96.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $76,473,957
- +25.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Environment America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Innovative Policy ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 13 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Environment America Inc gives
- Giving fell 98% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $3.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Innovative Policy Washington, DC | General Support Grant | $25,000 |
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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 | $76,473,957 | $15,053,495 | $8,818,535 | $25,000 | 1 | $1,041,473 |
| 2024 | $60,854,826 | $14,433,798 | $10,694,128 | $3,615,000 | 5 | $1,429,170 |
| 2023 | $55,784,195 | $14,556,277 | $7,736,075 | $25,000 | 1 | $247,425 |
| 2022 | $49,429,925 | $14,910,441 | $10,068,355 | $1,005,450 | 2 | $49,589 |
| 2021 | $45,550,735 | $14,481,282 | $8,929,903 | $185,000 | 4 | $75,936 |
| 2020 | $40,635,268 | $22,858,363 | $11,825,834 | $1,027,000 | 2 | $115,025 |
About Environment America Inc
Based on IRS filings
Environment America Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $76.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Environment America Inc is led by Wendy Wendlandt, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wendy Wendlandt
President
Acting President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $19K (2025)
Douglas Phelps
Chair
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $0 (2025)
David Masur
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$36K (2023) → $121K (2025)
Malcolm Douglas O'Malley
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$46K (2020) → $72K (2025)
John Rumpler
Clean Water Director & Senior Attorney
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Heather Coniglio
Financial Director
Finacial Director → Financial Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Abrams
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Jacobson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven Blackledge (2024) — Conservation Senior Director
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 $121K, to David Masur (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Environment America Inc
How much does Environment America Inc give each year?
Environment America Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.6M across 5 grants.
How large is Environment America Inc?
Environment America Inc reported $76.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.1M.
What is Environment America Inc?
Environment America Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Denver, CO. It holds $76.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Environment America Inc operate?
Environment America Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What is Environment America Inc's EIN?
Environment America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5355252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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