West Harlem Environmental Action Inc is located in New York, 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 12/2023, West Harlem Environmental Action Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Harlem Environmental Action 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 12/2023, West Harlem Environmental Action Inc generated $10.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $13.0m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, West Harlem Environmental Action Inc has awarded 83 individual grants totaling $7,156,510. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATE/EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND HEALTH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY. WE ACT ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY THAT HAS INFORMED AND ENGAGED RESIDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN DECISION MAKING ON KEY ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEIR HEALTH AND COMMUNITY
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY BASED RESEARCH-TO INCREASE COMMUNIY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH THROUGH COMUNITY BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE BASED CAMPAIGNS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT- TO ADVACATE WITH COMMUNITIES FOR STRONG AND EQUAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Peggy Sheppard Exec Director  | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $208,654 | 
Dana Johnson Sr Director Of Strategy Fed Policy  | Officer | 40 | $163,371 | 
Evelyn Joseph Sr Director Of Operations-Finance  | Officer | 40 | $146,855 | 
Morgan Fritz Director Of Development  | Officer | 40 | $140,360 | 
Sonal Jessel Director Of Policy  | Officer | 40 | $132,466 | 
Jasmine Jennings Regulatory Attorney  | Officer | 40 | $125,192 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
Sb Digital Inc  | 12/30/23 | $205,000 | 
Humanity Communications Collective Communications  | 12/30/23 | $493,291 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $311,407 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,268,601 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,580,008 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $250,000 | 
| Investment income | $77,195 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $458,500 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $10,446,732 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,053,900 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $372,025 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,804 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $3,158,268 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $1,073,298 | 
| Payroll taxes | $270,067 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $2,612 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $55,880 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,000 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $1,360,101 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $27,757 | 
| Office expenses | $122,234 | 
| Information technology | $194,737 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $239,718 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $719,396 | 
| Interest | $10,358 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $51,861 | 
| Insurance | $14,302 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $13,013,153 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,835,415 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,323,550 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,980,229 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $45,632 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,565,243 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,951,542 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $5,050,343 | 
| Total assets | $22,751,954 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $192,630 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $2,254,000 | 
| Other liabilities | $2,288,080 | 
| Total liabilities | $4,734,710 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,751,784 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,265,460 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $22,751,954 | 
Over the last fiscal year, West Harlem Environmental Action Inc has awarded $4,902,835 in support to 27 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
AFGJ SOUTH BRONX PURPOSE: EJ CAPACITY BUILDING  | $10,000 | 
PEOPLE FOR COMMUNITY RECOVERY PURPOSE: EJ CAPACITY BUILDING  | $110,000 | 
USL TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING INC PURPOSE: EJ CAPACITY BUILDING  | $125,000 | 
ASSOCIATION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD & HOUSING PURPOSE: EJ CAPACITY BUILDING  | $62,500 | 
THE GREEN DOOR INITIATIVE PURPOSE: EJ CAPACITY BUILDING  | $61,500 | 
CIVIC STUDIO NEW ORLEANS LLC PURPOSE: EJ CAPACITY BUILDING  | $106,166 |