Western Environmental Law Center

Foundation · Grantmaker Eugene, OR EIN: 93-1010269 Website

PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM - THE WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER USES THE POWER OF THE LAW TO FOSTER THRIVING, RESILIENT WESTERN U.S. LANDS, WATERS, WILDLIFE, AND COMMUNITIES IN THE FACE OF A CHANGING CLIMATE. WE ENVISION A THRIVING WEST, ABUNDANT WITH PROTECTED AND INTERCONNECTED ECOSYSTEMS, POWERED BY RENEWABLE ENERGY, AND CARED FOR BY COMMUNITIES BROUGHT TOGETHER IN AN ECOLOGY OF KINSHIP.

Key facts about Western Environmental Law Center

EIN: 93-1010269
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Total assets: $6,906,807

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.9M

+12.8% YoY

Revenue

$5.4M

+39.7% YoY

Net Investment Income

$209K

+14.0% YoY

Expenses

$4.7M

+2.8% YoY

About Western Environmental Law Center

Based on IRS filings

Western Environmental Law Center is a nonprofit organization, based in Eugene, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $209K.

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Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Oregon $30K (100%)

States

Oregon

Cities

ClackamasPortland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,906,807	$6,125,735	$6,825,058
Revenue	$5,405,325	$3,869,418	$5,965,079
Expenses	$4,696,793	$4,569,225	$4,215,162
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$208,959	$183,247	$44,224
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Erik Schlenker-Goodrich	Executive Di	45	$165,947
Tannis Fox	Senior Attor	40	$138,249
Kyle Tisdel	Senior Attor	40	$137,010
Matthew Bishop	Senior Attor	40	$135,760
Sarah McMillan	Senior Attor	40	$134,690
Peter Frost	Senior Attor	40	$130,434
Lyndee Prill	Finance & Ad	40	$109,498
Karin Sheldon	President	2	—
Peggy Nelson	Vice Preside	2	—
Kevin Kirchner	Treasurer	2	—
Phil Katzen	Secretary	2	—
Nellis Kennedy-Howard	Director	1	—
Denise Fort	Director	1	—
Brooke Williams	Director	1	—
Brian Henning	Director	1	—
Lisa Manning	Director	1	—
Sandi Zellmer	Director	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Western Environmental Law Center?

As of 2024, Western Environmental Law Center holds $6.9M in total assets with $5.4M in annual revenue.

Where does Western Environmental Law Center operate?

Western Environmental Law Center has awarded grants in Oregon.

What is Western Environmental Law Center's EIN?

Western Environmental Law Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1010269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.