Environmental Integrity Project
Environmental Integrity Project is organized for charitable and educational purposes -- engaging in research and public education on issues of environmental protection and preservation of natural resources
Environmental Integrity Project at a glance
In short: Environmental Integrity Project gave $65K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,500
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $4,742,257
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Environmental Integrity Project
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Environmental Integrity Project
Who Environmental Integrity Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chesapeake Climate Action Network ($40K). Together the top 2 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Environmental Integrity Project gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2024) to $201K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Climate Action Network Takoma Park, MD | Maryland Healthy Communities Campaign | $40,000 |
| Environmental Law and Policy Center Austin, TX | Clean air and clean water permits and emissions from the steel mills in nw Indiana | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,742,257 | $6,866,735 | $6,730,507 | $65,000 | 2 | $55,234 |
| 2023 | $4,615,197 | $6,400,051 | $6,880,441 | $68,775 | 2 | $93,389 |
| 2022 | $5,444,923 | $6,199,191 | $6,228,606 | $201,000 | 7 | $5,774 |
| 2021 | $4,830,575 | $6,222,840 | $5,171,977 | $137,000 | 4 | $6,985 |
| 2020 | $3,792,854 | $4,611,741 | $4,256,159 | $77,000 | 3 | $22,259 |
About Environmental Integrity Project
Based on IRS filings
Environmental Integrity Project is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $55K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Environmental Integrity Project is led by Eric Schaeffer, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Schaeffer
Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive Director & Secretary, 2021
Executive Director & Secretary → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$237K (2020) → $121K (2024)
Meredith James
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Pelton
Director of Communications
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$131K (2021) → $143K (2024)
Abel Russ - Sr Attorney
Director of the Ctr of App Env Science
Director of the Ctr for App Env Science → Director of the Ctr of App Env Science, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $137K (2024)
Jennifer Duggan
Execuitve Director
Deputy Director → Execuitve Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$159K (2022) → $214K (2024)
Jennifer Abdella
Director of Operations & Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$80K (2024)
Ilan M. Levin
Associate Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$142K (2020) → $161K (2024)
Leah Kelly
Senior Attorney
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$119K (2021) → $135K (2024)
Meg Parish
Senior Attorney
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$132K (2023) → $134K (2024)
Lori G. Kier
Senior Attorney
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2024)
Al Armendariz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Shapiro
Board Member
Board Vice President → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nsedu Obot Witherspoon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrice Simms
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. John Dawes
Board Member
Board President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Schmenner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Dewey
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Al Sample
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Todd
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Tutman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Christine M. Hoch (2020–2023) — Director of Administrator & Development
- Former: Frank Tugwell (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: John Dawes (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Fred Tutman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joanne Fox-Przeworski (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Gabriel Clark-Leach (2022) — Senior Attorney
- Former: Mary E. Greene (2020–2021) — Deputy Director
- Former: Abel Russ (2021) — Senior Attorney & Director of the Center
- Former: Adam M. Kron (2020) — Senior Attorney
- Former: Thomas C. Pelton (2020) — Director of Communications
- Former: V. Alaric Sample (2020) — Board Member
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 $214K, to Jennifer Duggan (Execuitve Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Environmental Integrity Project
How much does Environmental Integrity Project give each year?
Environmental Integrity Project gave $65K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $69K across 2 grants.
How large is Environmental Integrity Project?
Environmental Integrity Project reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.9M.
What is Environmental Integrity Project?
Environmental Integrity Project is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $4.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Environmental Integrity Project operate?
Environmental Integrity Project has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia.
What is Environmental Integrity Project's EIN?
Environmental Integrity Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1326922. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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