New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Inc

Organization Overview

New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $955.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Inc has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $551,534. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FOUNDED IN 1991, THE NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE (NYC-EJA) IS A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)3 CITY-WIDE MEMBERSHIP NETWORK LINKING GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS FROM LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN THEIR STRUGGLE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. NYC-EJA EMPOWERS ITS MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND AGAINST INEQUITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL BURDENS BY THE COORDINATION OF CAMPAIGNS DESIGNED TO INFORM CITY AND STATE POLICIES. THROUGH OUR EFFORTS, MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS COALESCE AROUND SPECIFIC COMMON ISSUES THAT THREATEN THE ABILITY FOR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF COLOR TO THRIVE. NYC-EJA IS LED BY THE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT IT SERVES, WITH ITS BOARD ELECTED BY ITS MEMBER GROUPS, WHO SET POLICY AND GUIDE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT. WHAT DISTINGUISHES NYC-EJA IS OUR ABILITY TO: CREATE, NURTURE, AND ORGANIZE A COLLECTIVE VOICE TO MOBILIZE CITYWIDE SUPPORT TO RESOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE POLICY ISSUES. HIGHLIGHT KEY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE I

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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NYC-EJA EMPOWERS ITS MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND AGAINST INEQUITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL BURDENS BY THE COORDINATION OF CAMPAIGNS DESIGNED TO INFORM CITY AND STATE POLICIES. THROUGH OUR EFFORTS, MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS COALESCE AROUND SPECIFIC COMMON ISSUES THAT THREATEN THE ABILITY FOR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF COLOR TO THRIVE. NYC-EJA IS LED BY THE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT IT SERVES, WITH ITS BOARD ELECTED BY ITS MEMBER GROUPS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Eddie Bautista
Executive Di
$99,797
Michael Higgins
Secretary
$0
Frances Lucerna
Treasurer
$0
Elizabeth Yeampierre
Vice Chair
$0
Danny Peralta
Board Chair
$0
Damaris Reyes
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$27,427
Related organizations$0
Government grants $35,637
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,428,739
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,491,803
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $35
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$24,909
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,467,825

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Inc has awarded $235,000 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: ENV JUSTICE PROGRAM

$125,000

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES OF NY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Albany, NY

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$25,000

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE PROJECT

$25,000

NY LAWYERS FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$25,000

SUSTAINABLE CAPITAL ADVISORS

PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE PROJECT

$20,000

Bronx, NY

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$15,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Inc has recieved totaling $895,558.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Schmidt Family Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: ENCOURAGING A JUST TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS

$250,000
United States Energy Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE.

$203,000
Tides Center

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

$135,000
People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: CLIMATE JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY PROJECTS

$134,048
Solutions Project Inc

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: Fighter Fund - Capacity Building Grant

$50,000
Clean Energy Group Inc

Montpelier, VT

PURPOSE: Peak Coalition

$30,000
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