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EIN 93-1010269

Western Environmental Law Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
34
City
Eugene
State
Oregon
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
Description
Western Environmental Law Center harnesses the power of the law to protect public lands, wildlife, and communities in the western U.S. from the impacts of a changing climate. Their mission is that of a public interest law firm envisioning a resilient and thriving West. Erik Schlenker-Goodrich leads WELC, which is based in Eugene, OR.
Total revenues
$5,965,079
2022
Total expenses
$4,215,162
2022
Total assets
$6,825,058
2022
Num. employees
34
2022

Program areas at Western Environmental Law Center

Public interest Law firm - the Western Environmental Law Center uses the power of the Law to safeguard the public lands, wildlife, and communities of the Western u.s. In the face of a changing climate. We combine our legal skills with sound conservation biology and Environmental science to address major Environmental issues in the west in the most strategic and effective manner. See case descriptions on schedule o.

Grants made by Western Environmental Law Center

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Compass Science CommunicationEnvironmental Law$6,388

Who funds Western Environmental Law Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John Sperling FoundationSecond and Final Installment of A Two Year Grant for General Support To Defend the Public Lands Across the Western U.s.$500,000
United States Energy FoundationTo Promote Education and Analysis To Advance Clean, Affordable Energy That Protects Public Health.$290,000
Carroll Petrie FoundationWork in New Mexico$175,000
...and 41 more grants received totalling $2,434,135

Personnel at Western Environmental Law Center

NameTitleCompensation
Erik Schlenker-GoodrichExecutive Director$151,616
Lyndee PrillFinance and Administration Director$102,136
Kyle TisdelSenior Attor$126,020
Nellis Kennedy-HowardSecretary$0
Kevin KirchnerTreasurer$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Western Environmental Law Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,595,114
Program services$1,324,541
Investment income and dividends$44,224
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1,200
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,965,079

Form 990s for Western Environmental Law Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-23990View PDF
2021-122022-10-17990View PDF
2020-122021-09-14990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
2018-122020-01-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from John Sperling Foundation
May 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 18 new grant, including a grant for $290,000 from United States Energy Foundation
November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $120,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
Nonprofit Types
Legal service nonprofitsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironmentLegal services
Characteristics
LobbyingNational levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
120 Shelton Mcmurphey Blvd Ste 340
Eugene, OR 97401
Metro area
Eugene-Springfield, OR
County
Lane County, OR
Website URL
westernlaw.org/ 
Phone
(541) 485-2471
IRS details
EIN
93-1010269
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
5411: Legal Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
110313
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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