Pacific Environmental Coalition is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pacific Environmental Coalition is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Pacific Environmental Coalition generated $396.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (55.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $818.9k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Pacific Environmental Coalition has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $10,222,500. 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
BRING ABOUT SOCIAL CHANGE AND ADVANCES IN ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC POLICY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES CHANGES AND ADVANCES TO ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC POLICY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, GRANTMAKING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT AIM TO PROTECT WILDLIFE, LANDSCAPES, AND NATURAL RESOURCES; EMPOWER COMMUNITIES TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS AND PRACTICES THAT PROTECT OUR GLOBE; AND FOSTER A HEALTHIER NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matt Cohler President/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Melissa Carrig Secretary/treasurer/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Carly Grossman Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $116,320 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $279,632 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $395,952 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $500,000 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,410 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,265 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $250,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $45 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $22,201 |
| Total functional expenses | $818,921 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,335,431 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,276,124 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,741,397 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $12,352,952 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,657 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $14,657 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $12,338,295 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,352,952 |
Over the last fiscal year, Pacific Environmental Coalition has awarded $500,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CLEARPATH ACTION FOR CONSERVATIVE CLEAN ENERGY INC PURPOSE: CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL CAMPAIGN | $250,000 |
CLIMATE SOLUTIONS ACTION FUND INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
SFA FUND INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |