THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & POLICY CENTER (ELPC) IS THE MIDWEST'S LEADING PUBLIC INTEREST ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL ADVOCACY AND ECOBUSINESS INNOVATION ORGANIZATION, AND AMONG THE NATION'S LEADERS. WE DEVELOP AND LEAD SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND PROTECT OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. WE ARE PUBLIC INTEREST ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS WHO ENGAGE IN CREATIVE BUSINESS DEAL MAKING WITH DIVERSE INTERESTS TO PUT INTO PRACTICE OUR BELIEF THAT ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CAN BE ACHIEVED TOGETHER. ELPC'S MULTIDISCIPLINARY STAFF OF TALENTED AND EXPERIENCED PUBLIC INTEREST ATTORNEYS, ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS SPECIALISTS, POLICY ADVOCATES, AND COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS BRING A STRONG AND EFFECTIVE COMBINATION OF SKILLS TO SOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$41.5M
+9.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$350K
+16.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$350K
+16.7% YoY
About Environmental Law and Policy Center
Based on IRS filings
Environmental Law and Policy Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $41.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $350K. Net investment income was $3.3M.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,492,302 | $38,030,474 | $31,504,847 |
| Revenue | $10,939,803 | $10,923,738 | $16,217,821 |
| Expenses | $8,819,301 | $8,171,684 | $8,003,863 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,280,271 | $1,188,345 | $1,308,083 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Environmental Law and Policy Center Action Fund ($350,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY CENTER ACTION FUND CHICAGO, IL | CLEAN ENERGY | $350,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD LEARNER | PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 60 | $500,332 |
| MANNY FLORES | CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 4 | — |
| DANIEL LEVIN | VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 2 | — |
| ELLEN CRAIG | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CARL LINGENFELTER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ALAN CHANG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SIMON FISH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HARRY DRUCKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STAN GOLDBLATT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT GRAHAM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SCOTT HEIDEPRIEM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAMIR MAYEKAR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM MCNARY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KNUTE NADELHOFFER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW ROSS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARLEEN SCHREDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SMITA SHAH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID WILHELM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRADY WILLIAMSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NANCY LOEB | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEVIN BRUBAKER | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $250,776 |
| MARY FRANCES O'CONNOR | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | 40 | $223,715 |
| BRADLEY KLEIN | SR. ATTORNEY | 40 | $218,971 |
| ROBERT MICHAELS | SR. ATTORNEY | 40 | $205,962 |
| MARY MCCLELLAND | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | 40 | $159,731 |
| ROBERT KELTER | SR. ATTORNEY | 40 | $214,860 |
| SCOTT STRAND | SR. ATTORNEY | 40 | $190,911 |
| MICHAEL ZOELLER | SR. ATTORNEY | 40 | $184,440 |
| ANN MESNIKOFF | SR. ATTORNEY | 40 | $183,424 |
| GILLIAN CRONIN | HR DIRECTOR | 40 | $178,542 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Environmental Law and Policy Center?
Environmental Law and Policy Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $41.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Environmental Law and Policy Center?
As of 2024, Environmental Law and Policy Center holds $41.5M in total assets with $10.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $350K in 2024.
Where does Environmental Law and Policy Center operate?
Environmental Law and Policy Center has awarded grants in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota.
What size grants does Environmental Law and Policy Center award?
In 2024, Environmental Law and Policy Center awarded 1 grants totaling $350K — an average of about $350K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Environmental Law and Policy Center's EIN?
Environmental Law and Policy Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3866530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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