Environmental Leadership Program Inc
To support visionary, action-oriented, and diverse leadership for a just and sustainable future.
Environmental Leadership Program Inc at a glance
In short: Environmental Leadership Program Inc gave $77K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,150
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $38,575
- Median grant
- $38,575
- Total assets
- $1,060,393
- -12.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (55% 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 Leadership Program Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Environmental Leadership Program Inc
Who Environmental Leadership Program Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Canopy ($43K). Together the top 2 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canopy Palo Alto, CA | Ray Diversity Fellowship Program | $42,800 |
| Institute of American Indian Arts Santa Fe, NM | Ray Diversity Fellowship Program | $34,350 |
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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 | $1,060,393 | $1,750,371 | $1,800,875 | $77,150 | 2 | $8,664 |
| 2023 | $1,206,787 | $1,919,599 | $2,593,930 | — | — | $9,682 |
| 2022 | $2,046,398 | $1,334,623 | $1,885,182 | — | — | $1,484 |
| 2021 | $2,866,842 | $2,418,778 | $1,428,882 | — | — | $1,304 |
| 2020 | $1,378,394 | $1,179,734 | $1,049,882 | — | — | $9,772 |
About Environmental Leadership Program Inc
Based on IRS filings
Environmental Leadership Program Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Environmental Leadership Program Inc is led by Dawn Chavez, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dawn Chavez
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$69K (2023) → $125K (2024)
Katie Stock
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ethell Vereen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Roth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Love
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kc Sahl
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Akriti Bhargava
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Gomez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Streeter
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Northrop
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindi Von Mutius
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nella Young
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Colarulli
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Christina Kakoyannis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Errol Mazursky (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Keally Dewitt (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Nemerov (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Benita Hussein (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Christopher Baxter (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Brandon Jones (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Charles Herrick (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Omay Elphick (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jenna Ringelheim (2021) — Deputy Director
- Former: Shiva Prakash (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 $125K, to Dawn Chavez (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Environmental Leadership Program Inc
How much does Environmental Leadership Program Inc give each year?
Environmental Leadership Program Inc gave $77K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Environmental Leadership Program Inc?
Environmental Leadership Program Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Environmental Leadership Program Inc?
Environmental Leadership Program Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Environmental Leadership Program Inc operate?
Environmental Leadership Program Inc has awarded grants in California, New Mexico.
What is Environmental Leadership Program Inc's EIN?
Environmental Leadership Program Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3521791. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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