2018-05-03T11:26:33-07:00 2017-12-31 770581023 Stoltey & Associates 1330 Quarter Horse Trail Orcutt CA 93455 990 2017-01-01 941728064 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL COMM 8059630583 26 W ANAPAMU STREET 2ND FLOOR SANTA BARBARA CA 93101 Sigrid Wright CEO/Exec Direct 2018-05-03 true Brad A Stoltey P00241354 8056895880 X 2017 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Sigrid Wright 26 W ANAPAMU STREET 2ND FLOO Santa Barbara CA 93101 1975389 false false X WWW.CECSB.ORG X 1970 CA To conduct education, research and policy guidance on regional solutions to climate change. 10 10 12 350 20350 18050 791902 467400 43633 426122 600039 141753 -1748 28562 1433826 1063837 0 0 603456 619562 0 139905 654999 605772 1258455 1225334 175371 -161497 3404271 3218689 36693 43821 3367578 3174868 X CEC's mission is to identify, advocate, raise awareness, and develop programs to solve the most pressing environmental issues that affect the Santa Barbara Region. We currently focus on regional solutions to climate change - most notably energy, transportation and food systems. false false 365194 Promoting energy efficient transportation: CEC works to plan for and promote the shift toward efficient cars powered by clean energy, such as electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the tri-county region. Using renewable energy to charge these vehicles is a central component of cec's plan to move the Santa Barbara region away from fossil fuels in one generation. we also promote community plans that design communities for people not cars, emphasizing pedestrian trails, bike lanes, car sharing, bus services, and other traffic reduction methods. 324350 Promoting renewable energy development: CEC works to plan for and promote the shift to electricity generation from clean, renewable and local sources in the Tri-County region. This includes programs and advocacy efforts to advance the adoption of solar, wind, and wave power through individual projects as well as community choice energy. We also promote energy practices for homes, business and industry. 130420 Promoting a low-carbon, resilient food system:CEC works to plan for and promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the food system in Santa Barbara County. 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The intended use of the endowment fund is to support the programs of the Organization. Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization evaluates uncertain tax positions, whereby the effect of the uncertainty would be recorded if the outcome was considered probable and reasonably estimable. As of December 31, 2017, the Organization had no uncertain tax positions requiring accrual. false Green Gala 193321 97420 95901 22434 52582 5240 7433 193321 97420 95901 22434 52582 5240 7433 87689 8212 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Reducing the use of plastics: CEC works to plan for and promote the eduction of single use plastics in Santa Barbara County. This includes programs and advocacy efforts to reduce the use of single use plastic bags and water bottles through partnerships with grocery stores and schools. We also educate students and the broader community about reducing other forms of consumer waste. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DELEGATED REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE FORM 990 TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION. AFTER THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE 990, THE FORM 990 IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Annually the board of directors must sign a conflict of interest questionnaire that identifies and explains any conflict of interest that a board member may have. If a conflict of interest arises during the year to a matter requiring action by the board, the board member must immediately disclose this to the board, retire from the room in which the board is meeting and shall not participate in the final deliberation or decision regarding the matter under consideration. The minutes of the meeting shall reflect the conflict of interest and state that the board member was not present during the final discussion or vote and did not vote. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The executive committee of the board of directors has contracted for a two year term with the executive director that determines her compensation and benefits package. However, the executive director is reviewed annually. The compensation is determined by looking at salary surveys in the area of similar size non-profits as well as at 990s of similar organizations nationwide. The contract is then approved by the full board of directors. All other compensation for employees is approved at the time the annual budget is approved and accepted by the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection The Organization's form 990 is available at www.cecsb.org/donate/financials. The form 990 is also available from the organization upon written request to the organization at the address located on this return. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The Organization makes its governing documents available to the public upon request by writing to the address located on this return. In addition, the Organization's donor privacy policy can be found at www.cecsb.org/donate/financials.