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Environment : Environmental Protection and Conservation (Grantmaking)

League of Conservation Voters Education Fund

Strengthening the capacity of the environmental movement

four stars

92.02

1920 L Street, NW Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
tel: (202) 785-8683   Web Site
EIN: 52-1379661

Board Leadership
Carol Browner
Chair

CEO
Gene Karpinski
President

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.02 four stars
  Financial 97.50 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 89.00 three stars
This rating was published 07/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

four stars

97.50

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

89.00

This rating was published 07/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 88.5%
  Administrative Expenses 5.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 6.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.05
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.74
  Program Expenses Growth 19.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 6.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by League of Conservation Voters Education Fund on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by League of Conservation Voters Education Fund on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (DC) 92.02 four stars
Conservation Colorado Education Fund (CO) 95.03 four stars
Western Conservation Foundation (CO) 86.79 three stars
Conservation Minnesota (MN) 92.38 four stars
1000 Friends of Florida (FL) 90.46 four stars

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The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Education Fund strengthens the capacity of the environmental movement to mobilize citizens as informed voters and advocates for sound environmental policies, thereby increasing the influence of the environmental majority on the national, state, and local levels. We identify those citizens with environmental values and encourage their full participation in the political process. We enhance the capacity of environmental organizations to become fully engaged in the democratic process. We build and amplify the grassroots political power of the environmental movement by maintaining a network of partner organizations equipped with top-quality tools and training to defend and win strong environmental policies.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $11,254,412
   Federated Campaigns $12,722
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $231,337
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $11,498,471
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $11,498,471
   Other Revenue $-18,675
TOTAL REVENUE $11,479,796
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $10,010,373
   Administrative Expenses $698,190
   Fundraising Expenses $784,296
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $11,492,859
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-13,063
   
Net Assets $8,643,425

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
"Heat is On" Program $7,217,383 72.1%
Education Fund Training $1,736,356 17.3%
Public Education and Advocacy Campaigns $1,056,634 10.5%

Ratings History
League of Conservation Voters Education Fund has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-12 07/01/2017 92.02 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 92.02 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 03/01/2016 91.86 four stars
2013-12 07/01/2015 82.92 three stars
2012-12 05/01/2014 94.45 four stars
2011-12 03/01/2013 84.22 three stars
2010-12 03/01/2012 94.46 four stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 94.43 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 06/01/2011 96.40 four stars
2008-12 07/01/2010 96.47 four stars
2007-12 05/01/2009 86.34 three stars
2006-12 04/01/2008 92.36 four stars
2005-12 03/01/2007 72.81 two stars
2004-12 04/01/2006 80.19 three stars
2003-12 04/01/2005 81.60 three stars
2002-12 03/01/2004 91.41 four stars
2001-12 02/05/2003 91.42 four stars
2000-12 10/15/2002 91.93 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 52-1379661
Name in IRS Master File LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND
NTEE Code C01
NTEE Classification Alliance/Advocacy Organizations
NTEE Type Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification
Classification Educational Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (123) Discussion groups, forums, panels lectures, etc.
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date March, 1985
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
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  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
  • December, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$93,793 0.81% Gene Karpinski President

The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Education Fund strengthens the capacity of the environmental movement to mobilize citizens as informed voters and advocates for sound environmental policies, thereby increasing the influence of the environmental majority on the national, state, and local levels. We identify those citizens with environmental values and encourage their full participation in the political process. We enhance the capacity of environmental organizations to become fully engaged in the democratic process. We build and amplify the grassroots political power of the environmental movement by maintaining a network of partner organizations equipped with top-quality tools and training to defend and win strong environmental policies.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (DC) 92.02 four stars
Clean Wisconsin (WI) 88.34 three stars
ecoAmerica (DC) 86.44 three stars
Center for International Environmental Law (DC) 92.19 four stars
Pinelands Preservation Alliance (NJ) 86.83 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

League of Conservation Voters Education Fund
1920 L Street, NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
tel: (202) 785-8683
fax: (202) 835-0491
EIN: 52-1379661

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Board Leadership

Carol Browner
Chair

CEO

Gene Karpinski
President

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