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Environment : Environmental Protection and Conservation

Oregon Environmental Council

It's your Oregon

four stars

96.66

222 Northwest Davis Street Suite 309
Portland, OR 97209
tel: (503) 222-1963   Web Site
EIN: 93-0578714

Board Leadership
Lane Shetterly
President

CEO
Diana Nunez
Interim Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 96.66 four stars
  Financial 97.50 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 07/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

To advance innovative, collaborative and equitable solutions to Oregon's environmental challenges for today and future generations.

To advance innovative, collaborative and equitable solutions to Oregon's environmental challenges for today and future generations.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Number of carbon emissions prevented (estimated by CO2 equivalent)
2,000,000
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Financial

four stars

97.50

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 07/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, 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)		 85.5%
  Administrative Expenses 5.8%
  Fundraising Expenses 8.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.08
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.77
  Program Expenses Growth 23.8%
  Liabilities to Assets 5.9%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Oregon Environmental Council on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Oregon Environmental Council 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
Oregon Environmental Council (OR) 96.66 four stars
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (UT) 97.87 four stars
Clean Wisconsin (WI) 89.92 three stars
Center for International Environmental Law (DC) 91.16 four stars
League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (DC) 91.45 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $3,034,127
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $21,508
Total Contributions $3,055,635
   Program Service Revenue $20,246
Total Primary Revenue $3,075,881
   Other Revenue $12,560
TOTAL REVENUE $3,088,441
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $3,036,076
   Administrative Expenses $198,633
   Fundraising Expenses $411,470
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $3,646,179
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-557,738
   
Net Assets $2,839,013

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
Renew Oregon $1,157,078 38.1%
Climate Protection $526,887 17.3%
Clean and Plentiful Water $383,650 12.6%

Ratings History
Oregon Environmental Council has received 4 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-03 07/01/2019 96.66 four stars
2017-03 08/01/2018 97.17 four stars
2016-03 05/01/2017 96.66 four stars
2015-03 06/01/2016 96.34 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-03 08/01/2015 87.78 three stars
2013-03 12/20/2013 91.01 four stars
2012-03 03/01/2013 83.89 three stars
2011-03 12/01/2011 83.04 three stars
2010-03 09/20/2011 86.36 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-03 03/01/2011 80.76 three stars
2009-03 05/01/2010 90.81 four stars
2008-03 07/01/2009 93.11 four stars
2007-03 10/01/2008 82.51 three stars
2006-03 03/01/2008 95.87 four stars
2005-03 03/01/2006 79.84 two stars
2004-03 12/01/2004 82.79 three stars
2003-03 09/01/2004 80.54 three 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 93-0578714
Name in IRS Master File OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL INC
NTEE Code C01
NTEE Classification Alliance/Advocacy Organizations
NTEE Type Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (350) Preservation of natural resources (conservation)
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 December, 1985
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End March
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • March, 2017
  • March, 2016
  • March, 2015
  • March, 2014
  • March, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$128,199 3.51% Andrea Durbin Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Oregon Environmental Council (OR) 96.66 four stars
EARTHWORKS (DC) 95.87 four stars
Dogwood Alliance (NC) 89.08 three stars
Idaho Conservation League (ID) 92.24 four stars
Earthjustice (CA) 94.61 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Oregon Environmental Council
222 Northwest Davis Street
Suite 309
Portland, OR 97209
tel: (503) 222-1963
fax: (503) 222-1405
EIN: 93-0578714

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Board Leadership

Lane Shetterly
President

CEO

Diana Nunez
Interim Executive Director

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