Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc
Environment California Research and Policy Center is dedicated to protecting our air, water, and open spaces. We investigate problems, craft solutions, educate the public and decision-makers and help the public make their voices heard in local, state, and national debates.
Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc at a glance
In short: Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc gave $350K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $350K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $350,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $350,000
- Median grant
- $350,000
- Total assets
- $1,514,852
- -16.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (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 California Research and Policy Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Public Interest Research Inc ($350K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
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 California Research and Policy Center Inc gives
- Giving grew 775% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $375K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Public Interest Research Inc Boston, MA | Support of Charitable & Education Activities | $350,000 |
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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 | $1,514,852 | $713,419 | $1,147,511 | $350,000 | 1 | $20,344 |
| 2024 | $1,822,584 | $880,682 | $738,112 | — | — | $33,873 |
| 2023 | $1,954,853 | $549,239 | $1,140,533 | $375,000 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $2,795,570 | $809,574 | $433,708 | $40,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $1,492,169 | $715,812 | $632,759 | $40,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $1,308,480 | $342,665 | $304,520 | $40,000 | 1 | $64 |
| 2019 | $1,060,996 | $510,702 | $308,624 | $135,000 | 2 | $123 |
About Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $350K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc is led by Wendy Wendlandt, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wendy Wendlandt
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Deehan
State Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$53K (2025)
Dan Xie
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Read
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Musumeci
Financial Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronika Michels
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Rakov
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$110K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Emily Kelly-Fischer
Financial Administrator
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Caroline Harwood Nordquist (2021–2022) — Clerk
- Former: Jonathan Kaplan (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Caroline Harwood (2019–2020) — Clerk
- Former: Dan Jacobson (2019–2020) — State Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $53K, to Laura Deehan (State Director).
Frequently asked questions about Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc
How much does Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc give each year?
Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc gave $350K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc?
Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $713K.
What is Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc?
Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc operate?
Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Massachusetts.
What is Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc's EIN?
Environment California Research and Policy Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0531882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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