League of Conservation Voters Inc
The League of Conservation Voters Inc. (LCV) is a Washington, DC-based public charity that works to turn environmental values into national, state, and local priorities. It supports environmental policy advocacy, public engagement, elected-official accountability, grassroots organizing, and electoral work, including grants to state conservation voter organizations and other strategic partners.
Key facts about League of Conservation Voters Inc
In short: League of Conservation Voters Inc gave $81.4M across 93 grants in 2024 (avg $875K), mostly in District of Columbia. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 52-1733698
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,386,529
- Grants made (2024)
- 93
- Average grant
- $875,124
- Median grant
- $215,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (39 of 93, 2024)
- Total assets
- $37,128,315
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$37.1M
+64.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$81.4M
+129.0% YoY
Grant Count
93
+69.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$875K
+35.4% YoY
Is League of Conservation Voters Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 39 of 93 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $144K; repeat grants $1.4M. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $332K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
LCV’s stated mission is to turn environmental values into national, state, and local priorities. It says it collaborates with state LCV partners to advocate for environmental laws and policies, hold elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elect pro-environmental candidates.
Its filing describes programs that educate the public about conservation, environmental justice, public health, and candidate positions; engage the public and members in environmental and democracy agendas; and educate and lobby Congress and the executive branch. The filing also describes training, guidance, and financial assistance for state conservation organizations, including support for board development, fundraising, advocacy, and general operations. LCV’s website highlights climate change, healthy communities, democracy, and electoral work.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations LCV supports. Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania says it works to improve laws and structures protecting Pennsylvania’s environment through conservation policy advocacy and legislative accountability. Wisconsin Conservation Voters says it engages voters to protect Wisconsin’s environment. America Votes says it coordinates and promotes progressive issues and pursues electoral reform that expands ballot access. The Virginia League of Conservation Voters describes educating voters and policymakers on conservation issues and nonpartisan civic engagement; the Nevada Conservation League describes protecting Nevada’s air, water, and health through education, advocacy, and accountability.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, LCV reported 93 grants totaling $81,386,529. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $36,000,000, with a median of $215,000. The filing describes grants for climate and clean-air defense campaigns, scorecard rollout, state capacity building, and advocacy. It says grant agreements specify appropriate program uses and any restrictions, and that grants are monitored through staff partnership and/or financial and narrative reporting.
Among the largest reported grants were $36,000,000 to LCV Victory Fund for electoral purposes; $6,297,077 to Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania for public education, capacity building, and advocacy; $4,000,000 to Future Forward USA for public education, capacity building, and advocacy; $3,568,000 to Chispa AZ PAC for electoral purposes; and $2,958,000 to Wisconsin Conservation Voters for public education, capacity building, and advocacy. Other large grants included $2,036,750 to Michigan League of Conservation Voters Inc. and $2,025,000 to America Votes, both for public education, capacity building, and advocacy.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
LCV describes working with a network of more than 30 state affiliates. Its 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in DC (53%), Pennsylvania (9%), Arizona (5%), Wisconsin (4%), and Michigan (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 93 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35.1M (2021) to $81.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 93 grants totaling $81.4M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was LCV Victory Fund ($36.0M). Together the top 10 received $60.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
401 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 401 (35%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LCV Victory Fund Washington, DC | Electoral | $36,000,000 |
| Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Public Education, Capacity Building, and Advocacy | $6,297,077 |
| Future Forward USA Washington, DC | Public Education, Capacity Building, and Advocacy | $4,000,000 |
| Chispa AZ Pac Phoenix, AZ | Electoral | $3,568,000 |
| Wisconsin Conservation Voters Madison, WI | Public Education, Capacity Building, and Advocacy | $2,958,000 |
| Michigan League of Conservation Voters Inc Ann Arbor, MI | Public Education, Capacity Building, and Advocacy | $2,036,750 |
| America Votes Washington, DC | Public Education, Capacity Building, and Advocacy | $2,025,000 |
| Conservation Voters of Michigan Pac Ann Arbor, MI | Electoral | $1,500,000 |
| Virginia League of Conservation Voters Richmond, VA | Public Education, Capacity Building, and Advocacy | $1,319,243 |
| Nevada Conservation League Las Vegas, NV | Public Education, Capacity Building, and Advocacy | $1,194,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,128,315 | $159,276,886 | $146,585,775 | $81,386,529 |
| 2023 | $22,629,748 | $67,539,884 | $65,819,334 | $35,538,385 |
| 2022 | $21,518,483 | $68,906,791 | $90,956,214 | $47,829,778 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,128,315 | $22,629,748 | $21,518,483 |
| Revenue | $159,276,886 | $67,539,884 | $68,906,791 |
| Expenses | $146,585,775 | $65,819,334 | $90,956,214 |
| Net Investment Income | $850,902 | $98,553 | $51,731 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 15, 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 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carol Browner as chair, Roger Kim as vice chair, Trip Van Noppen as treasurer, and Carrie Clark as secretary. Directors listed are Roxanne Brown, Brendon Cechovic, Donna Edwards, Michael C Fox, Elaine French, and Maria Handley.
League of Conservation Voters Inc is led by Gene Karpinski, President on every filing since 2020; 7 of 30 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gene Karpinski
President
On filings since 2020
26 hrs/week
$205K (2020) → $237K (2024)
Carol Browner
Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antha Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Edwards
Director
Director → Director -, 2022
Director - → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine French
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Moga
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Welch
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Schumann
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Turner Seydel
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Handley
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Magana
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael C. Fox
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kieschnick
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reuben Munger
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reverend Lennox Yearwood Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William J. Roberts
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brionte McCorkle
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Minsky-Primus
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ning Mosberger-Tang
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendon Cechovic
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Thomas
General Counsel & Senior Vice President
Senior Vice President → Senior Vice President & Strategic Initiatives, 2021
Senior Vice President & Strategic Initiatives → General Counsel & Senior Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
26 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $175K (2024)
Tiernan Sittenfeld
Senior Vice President, Policy & Lobbyin
Senior Vice President → Senior Vice President, Policy & Lobbying, 2021
Senior Vice President, Policy & Lobbying → Senior Vice President, Policy & Lobbyin, 2024
On filings since 2020
37 hrs/week
$176K (2020) → $221K (2024)
Sara Chieffo
Vice President & Government Affairs
On filings since 2022
37 hrs/week
$147K (2022) → $164K (2024)
Titi Sonekan
Senior Vice President & Finance
Senior Vice President of Finance - → Senior Vice President & Finance, 2023
On filings since 2022
26 hrs/week
$24K (2022) → $165K (2024)
Nancie Koenigsberg
Senior Vice President & Development
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$167K (2024)
Pete Maysmith
Senior Vice President & Campaigns
New on the 2024 filing
34 hrs/week
$196K (2024)
Carrie Clark
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Kim
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trip Van Noppen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Molly McUsic (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Maysmith (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President & Campaigns
- Former: Kimberly Grantham (2021–2023) — Senior Vice President & Human Resources
- Former: Polly O'Brien (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Larry Rockefeller (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Scott Nathan (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Stacey Folsom (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President & Development
- Former: Brian Deese (2020) — Director
- Former: Sherwood L. Boehlert (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Steve Holtzman (2020) — Director
- Former: Vincent Wishrad (2020) — Senior Vice President
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 $237K, to Gene Karpinski (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 740 15Th Street Nw 700, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 785-8683
Website: https://lcv.org
Frequently asked questions about League of Conservation Voters Inc
How much does League of Conservation Voters Inc give each year?
League of Conservation Voters Inc gave $81.4M across 93 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35.5M across 55 grants.
What is League of Conservation Voters Inc's typical grant size?
League of Conservation Voters Inc's median grant in 2024 was $215,000, and its average grant was $875,124, across 93 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from League of Conservation Voters Inc that year got $144K on average.
Where does League of Conservation Voters Inc give grants?
League of Conservation Voters Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (9%) and Arizona (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Raleigh, NC (4 grants) and Concord, NH (4 grants).
Does League of Conservation Voters Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 93 grants with a stated purpose on League of Conservation Voters Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Education, Capacity Building, and Advocacy" (72 grants) and "Electoral" (20 grants).
Who are League of Conservation Voters Inc's largest grantees?
League of Conservation Voters Inc's largest 2024 grantees include LCV Victory Fund ($36,000,000), Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania ($6,297,077) and Future Forward USA ($4,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is League of Conservation Voters Inc?
League of Conservation Voters Inc reported $37.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $159.3M.
What does League of Conservation Voters Inc fund?
LCV’s stated mission is to turn environmental values into national, state, and local priorities. It says it collaborates with state LCV partners to advocate for environmental laws and policies, hold elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elect pro-environmental candidates. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from League of Conservation Voters Inc?
League of Conservation Voters Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check lcv.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is League of Conservation Voters Inc's EIN?
League of Conservation Voters Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1733698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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