Environmental Advocates NY Inc
(EANY) was founded in 1969 to protect our air, land, water and wildlife and the health of all new yorkers. EANY engages the public, the media, and policymakers to strengthen New York's role in addressing those issues. EANY monitors the development, implementation, and enforcement of the laws affecting New York's environment and works to ensure that policies protect our natural resources and safeguard public health. EANY is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. An affiliated corporation, environmental advocates action, inc., is a nonpartisan environmental advocacy organization founded under section 501(c)(4) and is exempt from federal income tax.
Environmental Advocates NY Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,973,422
- +29.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,696,699
- +21.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $150,264
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,979,284
- +21.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Environmental Advocates NY Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Environmental Advocates NY Inc gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2023) to $177K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYC Environmental Justice Alliance Brooklyn, NY | Northlight Climate | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,973,422 | $2,696,699 | $1,979,284 | — | — | $150,264 |
| 2023 | $3,064,897 | $2,217,159 | $1,626,624 | $60,000 | 1 | $158,339 |
| 2022 | $2,475,878 | $1,807,383 | $1,761,215 | $176,667 | 3 | $34,362 |
| 2021 | $2,612,721 | $2,517,146 | $1,986,638 | $176,667 | 3 | $47,928 |
| 2020 | $2,050,527 | $1,855,649 | $1,748,166 | $175,000 | 3 | $28,085 |
About Environmental Advocates NY Inc
Based on IRS filings
Environmental Advocates NY Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Albany, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $150K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Environmental Advocates NY Inc is led by Vanessa Fajans-Turner, Executive Director Doh Jul since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 5 of 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vanessa Fajans-Turner
Executive Director Doh Jul
Executive Director Doh July → Executive Director Doh Jul, 2024
On filings since 2023
42 hrs/week
$126K (2023) → $275K (2024)
John Buttrick
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Keegan
Senior Director & Communications
Marketing Director → Senior Director & Communications, 2024
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $123K (2024)
Patricia Sterling
Finance Director
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$119K (2023) → $123K (2024)
Conor D. Bambrick
Policy Director
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$115K (2024)
Robert Hayes
Clean Water Director
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Andy Darrell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Braun
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blythe Danner
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Updike
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Bautista
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Goldstein
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ernest Tollerson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Tb Tripp
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Morreale
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kink
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael O'Loughlin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ward
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Lehner
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Amper
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sweeney
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tonya Gayle
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Lifton
Director & Former Secretary
Director → Director & Former Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rahwa Ghirmatzion
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Kowal
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luis Aguirre Torres
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Tanner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Bateson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Rachofsky
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Allinger
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Shaw
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Alexis Strongin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: E. Gail Suchman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Smith (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Amelia Salzman (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Peter Iwanowicz (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Robert Bourque (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jen Metzger (2022) — Director
- Former: Amy Salzman (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Carol Ash (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $275K, to Vanessa Fajans-Turner (Executive Director DOH JUL). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Environmental Advocates NY Inc
How large is Environmental Advocates NY Inc?
Environmental Advocates NY Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Environmental Advocates NY Inc?
Environmental Advocates NY Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Albany, NY. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Environmental Advocates NY Inc operate?
Environmental Advocates NY Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Environmental Advocates NY Inc's EIN?
Environmental Advocates NY Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2360736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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