The mission of the southern environmental law center is to protect the basic right to clean AIR, clean water, and a livable climate; to preserve our region's natural treasures and RICH biodiversity; and to provide a healthy environment for ALL.
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
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Lobbying
$890K
Grants Given
$29K
SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER
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Address
120 Garrett ST STE 400
Charlottesville, VA, 22902-561
Governance
Voting board members28
Independent members27
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
Compensation practices
Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Financial detail (Schedule D)
Board-designated %85.4%
Permanent endowment %4.8%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Net to org-$163K
Retained by contractors$163K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation