The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law
Dedication to the development and dissemination of collaborative scholarly and practical educational materials on the laws and regulations relating to mining, oil and gas, public lands, environmental protection, and other related areas.
The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law at a glance
In short: The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law reported $50K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $49,801 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +253.9% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $26,387,971
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,211,030
- +62.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $2,611,740
- +172.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,230,140
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $62K (2020). In 2024 it reported $50K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Davis Los Angeles, CA | Funding for travel, food, and lodging at the first-ever environmental law and geography workshop. | $7,645 |
| Sustainable Development Strategies Group Gunninson, CO | For funding translation services to publish in english a comparative law article on the path toward peace and development: the emerging framework for development of natural resources on indigenous lands and territories. | $6,428 |
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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 | $26,387,971 | $5,211,030 | $3,230,140 | $49,801 | Total only | $2,611,740 |
| 2023 | $23,440,006 | $3,198,459 | $3,177,989 | $14,073 | 2 | $959,279 |
| 2022 | $22,939,389 | $5,007,728 | $3,331,294 | $7,500 | 1 | $2,952,235 |
| 2021 | $21,262,955 | $4,924,384 | $2,603,697 | $7,339 | 1 | $2,710,320 |
| 2020 | $19,221,257 | $2,704,948 | $2,703,031 | $61,786 | Total only | $1,243,342 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law
Based on IRS filings
The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Broomfield, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26.4M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $50K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $2.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law is led by David A. Ritchie, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 5 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David A. Ritchie
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$258K (2020) → $310K (2024)
Michael J. Bourassa
Vice President & President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice President & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jolisa M. Dobbs
President & Past President
Vice President → Vice President & President, 2023
Vice President & President → President & Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan A. Minton
Director of Publications
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $122K (2024)
Jaleen W. Edwards
Associate Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$111K (2021) → $139K (2024)
Melissa L. Magee
Associate Director
Director of Publications → Associate Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $144K (2024)
Surbhi Chavda
Controller
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Jana L. Grauberger
Secretary
Member at Large → Board, 2021
Board → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen C. Schroder
Treasurer
Board → Member-At-Large, 2022
Member-At-Large → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scot W. Anderson
Past President
Vice President → President Past President, 2022
President Past President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachael E. Salcido
Past President
Vice President President → President & Past President, 2023
President & Past President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce F. Rudoy
Member-At-Large
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Nunez
Member-At-Large
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert C. Mathes
Secretary
Member-At-Large → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy E. Seneshen
Treasurer
Member-At-Large → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Ryan
Member-At-Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pilar M. Thomas
Member-At-Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel O. Benson
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Phillips
Member-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oscar R. Benavides
Member-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ramona L. Monroe
Member-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Kundis Craig
Member-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Carlos Vilhena (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Connie L. Rogers (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Stuart R. Butzier (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Jared A. Hembree (2021–2023) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Nora R. Pincus (2021–2023) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Philip C. Lowe (2021–2023) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Keith B Hall (2020–2022) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Monika U Ehrman (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Rebecca W Watson (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Hadassah Reimer (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Margaret MacDonnell (2020–2021) — Director of Publications
- Former: Mark H Holland (2020–2021) — Associate Director
- Former: Neil G Westesen (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Reed D Benson (2020–2021) — Board
- Former: Sandra A Snodgrass (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: William B Prince (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Stuart W Anderson (2021) — President Vice President
- Former: Ann E Lane (2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Matthew J Salzman (2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Michael J Malmquist (2020) — Past 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 $310K, to David a Ritchie (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law
How much does The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law give each year?
The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law reported $50K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
How large is The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law?
The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law reported $26.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What is The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law?
The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Broomfield, CO. It holds $26.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law operate?
The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Kansas.
What is The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law's EIN?
The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6037688. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 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 October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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