Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy
Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy
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About this organization
Mission
Established in 1974, MCEA uses law, science, and research to protect Minnesota's environment, its natural resources, and the health of its people.
About
Clean energy and climate change: This program focuses on overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions necessary to avoid the worst effects of climate change. MCEA advocates for state-level strategies at the legislature, agencies, and courts that maximize reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. MCEA's strategy includes long-term development of modern and sustainable energy sources for Minnesota and retirement of fossil fuel plants in order to reduce carbon pollution. To support this goal, MCEA serves as legal counsel for several Minnesota energy partners including Clean Grid Alliance, Fresh Energy, and Sierra Club. Across all of its programs, MCEA's long-standing reputation for excellence and effectiveness and its strategic advantage of smart, strategic in-house lawyers, policy experts, and communications savvy combine to ensure the greatest possible impact. MCEA's advocacy is driven by law and science, and its staff can deploy a variety of tactics to ensure the best possible outcome for Minnesota's environment and the health of its people.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The minnesota center for environmental advocacy is a nonprofit organization that uses law, science and research to protect minnesota's environment, its natural resources and the health of its people.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “The minnesota center for environmental advocacy is a nonprofit organization that uses law, science and research to protect minnesota's environment, its natural resources and the health of its people.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as MN.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 1919 UNIVERSITY AVE W 515, ST PAUL, MN, 55104.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 28 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$202,094.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1974.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $1,561,376 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $191,981 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.