Environment : Environmental Protection and Conservation

Southern Environmental Law Center

Using the power of law to protect the environment and health of the Southeast

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (61.34)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 79.1%    
Administrative Expenses 8.2%    
Fundraising Expenses 12.6%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.10    
Efficiency Rating    
      (32.91)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 12.0%    
Program Expenses Growth 8.4%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.35    
Capacity Rating    
      (28.43)

Income Statement     (FYE 03/2008)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $10,136,878
Other Revenue $850,425
Total Revenue $10,987,303
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $6,711,841
Administrative Expenses $696,977
Fundraising Expenses $1,074,330
Total Functional Expenses $8,483,148
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $2,504,155
   
Net Assets $11,631,834

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Contact Information

Southern Environmental Law Center
201 Main Street
Suite 14
Charlottesville, VA 22902
tel: (434) 977-4090
fax: (434) 977-1483
EIN: 52-1436778

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Leadership      (FYE 03/2008)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Frederick S. Middleton III Executive Director, Founder (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $211,662 2.49%

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Mission

Founded in 1986, Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) is dedicated to protecting the native forests, wetlands, air and water quality, wildlife habitat and rural landscapes in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. SELC works in partnership with more than 100 diverse groups on legal advocacy, policy reform and public education to achieve lasting environmental protections. SELC has a highly credentialed team of about 40 attorneys, many of whom have been with us for 15 years or more. Our organization has three core offices, three satellite offices, and a Capitol Hill office.

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