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Conservation Law Foundation INC

Public charity990-T FY2023
DBA: % ERIN M MAKI
Environment · BOSTON, MA · EIN 04-6149986

About

Conservation law foundation, INC. (CLF) protects new england's environment for the benefit of ALL people and future generations. We use the law, science, and markets to create solutions that preserve and restore our natural resources, build healthy and resilient communities, and sustain a vibrant economy.

In care of ERIN M MAKI

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Environment
Employees
140
Volunteers
139

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-07-31
Revenue
$16.5M
Expenses
$21.3M
Assets
$36.6M
Liabilities
$6.3M

Financial history

$28.6M$14.3M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $16.5M · Peak FY2022: $28.6M · Avg: $15.5M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$89K
Grants Given
$182K
CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION INC
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Address

62 Summer ST
Boston, MA, 02110-101

Governance

Voting board members24
Independent members23
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsYes
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %35.9%
Permanent endowment %59.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$115K
Net to org$12K
Retained by contractors$103K
ChannelsMail · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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