Center For International Environmental Law Inc

Organization Overview

Center For International Environmental Law Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Center For International Environmental Law Inc employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For International Environmental Law 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 06/2022, Center For International Environmental Law Inc generated $10.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.8% 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 2015, Center For International Environmental Law Inc has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $324,685. 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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USES THE POWER OF LAW TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, HUMAN RIGHTS & ENSURE A JUST & SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY.

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CLIMATE AND ENERGY PROGRAM: CIEL'S CLIMATE & ENERGY PROGRAM WORKS TO DEVELOP A BODY OF LAW TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS THE THREAT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ACCELERATE A JUST ENERGY TRANSITION. CIEL WORKS TO HOLD STATE AND CORPORATE ACTORS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE; ADDRESS HARMS ALREADY OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF CLIMATE CHANGE; ENCOURAGE GOVERNMENTS AND KEY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO TAKE URGENT ACTION TO MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE AND TRANSITION TO RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES; BUILD CAPACITY OF AND PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO AFFECTED COMMUNITIES TO DEFEND THEIR RIGHTS; AND WORK TO ENSURE THAT MEASURES TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE DO NOT HARM BUT RATHER BENEFIT PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. RECENT IMPACTS INCLUDE: PROFILING THE RISING RISKS FACING FOSSIL FUEL INVESTMENTS AND INVESTORS, AND THE RISKS FOSSIL FUELS IMPOSE ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE UNITED STATES AND WORLDWIDE; WORKING TO STRENGTHEN THE RULES REQUIRING COMPANIES TO DISCLOSE CLIMATE-RELATED INVESTMENT RISKS; PROVIDING SOURCE MATERIAL AND CONTEXT FOR JOURNALISTS EXPOSING POLLUTING INDUSTRIES' KNOWLEDGE AND OBFUSCATION ABOUT THEIR PRODUCTS' IMPACTS; SUPPORTING CONSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIONS AROUND THE WORLD TO ACCELERATE CLIMATE ACTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY; BUILDING A GLOBAL MOVEMENT TO CALL ON THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL TO RECOGNIZE THE RIGHT TO A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT; EDUCATING COMMUNITIES AND DECISION MAKERS ON THE DANGERS OF FALSE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS, SUCH AS CARBON CAPTURE SCHEMES AND BLUE HYDROGEN; AND RAISING AWARENESS TO SUPPORT FRONTLINE PARTNERS AFFECTED BY THE PETROCHEMICAL EXPANSION.


ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM: THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM IS DEEPLY ENGAGED IN EFFORTS TO REDUCE EXPOSURE TO TOXIC CHEMICALS AND PLASTIC POLLUTION AROUND THE WORLD. CIEL WORKS WITH PARTNERS TO PROMOTE BOLD ACTION ON CHEMICALS AND SUBSTANCES OF CONCERN AND TO INVESTIGATE, EXPOSE, AND ADDRESS HIDDEN AND EMERGING RISKS. CIEL ALSO WORKS WITH NGO PARTNERS AND COALITIONS IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH TO PREVENT THE LEAKAGE OF POLLUTION TO VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES WITH LIMITED RESOURCES, AND TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY TOXIC EXPOSURE FROM INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES. RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: SECURING A UNITED NATIONS MANDATE TO NEGOTIATE A GLOBAL TREATY TO ADDRESS THE ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND CLIMATE IMPACTS OF THE PLASTICS LIFECYCLE; GAINING SUPPORT FOR A MECHANISM TO FUND CHEMICALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT IN DEVELOPING AND TRANSITION COUNTRIES; SUPPORTING MORE EFFECTIVE CHEMICALS REGULATION IN THE EUROPEAN UNION, INCLUDING BY SEEKING STRONG COMMITMENTS ON ENDOCRINE DISRUPTING CHEMICALS (EDCS) AND PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS (POPS); AND SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF PRECAUTION-BASED REGULATORY MEASURES FOR NANOMATERIALS.


PEOPLE, LAND & RESOURCES PROGRAM: THE PEOPLE, LAND & RESOURCES (PL&R) PROGRAM WORKS TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS AGAINST THE ADVERSE IMPACTS OF DEVELOPMENT. WORKING AT ALL LEVELS FROM INTERNATIONAL TO GRASSROOTS, CIEL ENSURES THAT THE LAWS AND POLICIES GOVERNING DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS AND HOLDS GOVERNMENTS AND CORPORATIONS ACCOUNTABLE WHEN THEY VIOLATE THEM. THE PL&R PROGRAM FOCUSES PRIMARILY ON DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES THAT CREATE THE GREATEST RISKS FOR LAND AND RESOURCE RIGHTS, INCLUDING EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES, LARGE-SCALE INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY PROJECTS, AND THE TIMBER INDUSTRY. RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE: STRENGTHENING IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA (CITES) TO PROTECT FORESTS AND HALT THE TRADE OF ILLEGALLY HARVESTED TIMBER; SPURRING ACCOUNTABILITY REFORMS, ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICIES FOR GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, AND IMPROVEMENTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS DUE DILIGENCE AT DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS; SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES TO DIRECTLY ENGAGE WITH THE UNITED NATIONS AND THE WORLD BANK TO DEFEND THEIR RIGHTS; WORKING TO ENSURE DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS DEVELOP EFFECTIVE POLICIES TO PROVIDE REMEDY FOR AFFECTED COMMUNITIES, PREVENT AND RESPOND TO REPRISALS, AND EXIT RESPONSIBLY WHEN PROJECT FINANCE ENDS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$9,154,075
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,056
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,154,075
Total Program Service Revenue$1,160,427
Investment income $49,956
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $7,560
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $10,375,096

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Center For International Environmental Law Inc has awarded $54,495 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

TEXAS CAMPAIGN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT FUND

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Austin, TX

PURPOSE: PETROCHEM FRONTLINE FUND SUBGRANT FOR OIL & GAS POLLUTION PREVENTION

$10,000

MID-OHIO VALLEY CLIMATE ACTION

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Parkersburg, WV

PURPOSE: PETROCHEM FRONTLINE FUND SUBGRANT FOR OIL & GAS POLLUTION PREVENTION

$10,000

CALHOUN COUNTY RESOURCE WATCH

PURPOSE: PETROCHEM FRONTLINE FUND SUBGRANT FOR OIL & GAS POLLUTION PREVENTION

$10,000

MOUNTAIN WATERSHED ASSOCIATION

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Melcroft, PA

PURPOSE: PETROCHEM FRONTLINE FUND SUBGRANT FOR OIL & GAS POLLUTION PREVENTION

$10,000

SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: SUBGRANT FOR GGON PROJECT

$7,700

BACKBONE CAMPAIGN

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Vashon, WA

PURPOSE: PETROCHEM FRONTLINE FUND SUBGRANT FOR OIL & GAS POLLUTION PREVENTION

$6,795
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that Center For International Environmental Law Inc has recieved totaling $2,193,311.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$551,700
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Flint, MI

PURPOSE: TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN THE GAINS MADE BY CIVIL SOCIETY TO ENSURE MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION AND SOLID STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT WITH MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

$400,000
The Jpb Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: PROTECTING COMMUNITIES; STOPPING PETROCHEMICAL BUILDOUT

$300,000
The Marisla Foundation

Laguna Beach, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$200,000
The Schmidt Family Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: STRENGTHENING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

$175,000
Environmental Investigation Agency

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: ACHIEVE COST-EFFECTIVE REDUCTIONS IN EMISSIONS FROM DEFORESTATION AND FOREST DEGRADATION.

$125,000
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