2018-05-11T10:03:46-05:00 2017-06-30 420714325 RSM US LLP 1 S WACKER DRIVE STE 800 CHICAGO IL 60606 990 2016-07-01 363866530 Environmental Law and Policy Center of the Midwest ENVI 3126736500 35 East Wacker Drive No 1600 Chicago IL 606012208 Howard A Learner President & Executive Director 3126736500 2018-05-09 1 Zack Fortsch P00052725 3126343400 108.171.131.187 2018-05-09 12:59:53 CD P 4B8E1423B9F197D509CCF13AB357181C17C415CB E08AFDBB96F43C3CF8CE3177015185D55B6FEE32 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Howard A Learner 35 East Wacker Drive No 1600 Chicago IL 606012208 7486823 0 X www.elpc.org X 1992 IL Public interest environmental legal and policy advocacy and eco-business innovation organization working to improve environmental quality and protect our natural heritage. 18 17 55 75 0 0 4150324 6592399 94487 116599 290707 298340 338909 0 4874427 7007338 3667 0 0 0 4385851 4616826 0 0 573005 1411197 1727449 5800715 6344275 -926288 663063 16383507 18185765 993729 1157311 15389778 17028454 X The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) is the Midwest's leading public interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization, and among the nation's leaders. We develop and lead successful strategic environmental (continued on Schedule O) advocacy campaigns to improve environmental quality and protect our natural resources. We are public interest environmental entrepreneurs who engage in creative business deal making with diverse interests to put into practice our belief that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together. ELPC's multidisciplinary staff of talented and experienced public interest attorneys, environmental business specialists, policy advocates, and communications specialists bring a strong and effective combination of skills to solve environmental problems. 0 0 3177433 63694 Energy Project - ELPC promotes clean energy efficiency and renewable energy development solutions, and advocates for cleaner air and cleaner water by reducing pollution from conventional power plants. 830494 11945 Preserving Wild and Natural Places - ELPC engages in litigation and policy advocacy to protect our National Forests, rivers, and the Great Lakes. ELPC advocates sound environmental management practices that preserve natural resources and improve the quality of life in our communities. 799048 15551 Transportation and Land Use Reform - ELPC promotes innovative transportation solutions, including development of a Midwest high-speed rail network, which will lead to cleaner air and more jobs. 356364 25409 Global Warming Solutions and Other Projects - ELPC promotes policies and programs to address climate change and engages in activities to promote green business activities which create jobs and address environmental problems. 356364 25409 5163339 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 26 0 1 55 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 17 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 IL X X Kevin Brubaker 3126736500 35 East Wacker Drive Ste 1600 Chicago IL 606012206 Howard A Learner President, Ass't Treasurer 60.00 1.00 X X 371600 0 46021 David Wilhelm Chair 4.00 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Daniel Levin Vice-Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Cameron S Avery Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Ellen C Craig Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Harry W Drucker Director 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Brady C Williamson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robert L Graham Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Manny Flores Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stan Goldblatt Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Heidepriem Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lois Lipton Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 William McNary Director 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Knute Nadelhoffer Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Smita Shah Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Andrew Ross Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Loeb Director 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Arthur Gibson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin Brubaker Deputy Director 50.00 0.50 X 188508 0 45247 Linda Lipton Director of Development 50.00 X 195860 0 18536 Karen Torrent Federal Legislative Director 50.00 X 147984 0 20777 Allen Grosboll Co-Legislative Director 50.00 X 146669 0 36308 Robert Kelter Senior Attorney 50.00 X 146946 0 20999 Brad Klein Senior Attorney 50.00 X 135042 0 43722 1332609 0 231610 7 0 1 0 0 6592399 16557 6592399 Energy Project 900099 63694 63694 Trans. & Land Use 900099 15551 15551 Wild & Natural Places 900099 11945 11945 25409 25409 116599 271023 271023 506802 479485 27317 27317 27317 7007338 116599 0 298340 662277 544511 57790 59976 3120440 2565563 272290 282587 204411 168063 17837 18511 368297 302806 32138 33353 261401 214919 22810 23672 57403 54093 2473 837 27714 26116 1194 404 33879 31925 1460 494 458757 432301 19764 6692 235484 140039 57759 37686 40663 10963 14677 15023 453656 372837 39816 41003 209267 188885 16347 4035 65384 37665 22907 4812 48245 39639 4240 4366 14360 11829 1247 1284 Training & Recruitment 44599 7591 161 36847 Public Awareness 37986 13594 22969 1423 52 52 6344275 5163339 607931 573005 580235 458409 475638 160587 2913858 3165342 51045 99872 1660362 1109332 681838 551030 11680893 13750525 16383507 18185765 333743 384266 0 218106 659986 554939 993729 1157311 X 12468682 13588743 2921096 3439711 15389778 17028454 16383507 18185765 X 663063 969243 6370 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 6028641 6512271 6373003 4150324 6592399 29656638 6028641 6512271 6373003 4150324 6592399 29656638 8318946 21337692 225794 233367 261860 290707 271023 1282751 7589 3338 10927 30950316 565113 0.68940 0.75800 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3052 120118 123170 6221105 6344275 467214 116804 0 0 464888 467882 381324 467214 1781308 2671962 368148 212940 150218 123170 854476 116222 116971 95331 116804 445328 667992 33905 37933 14818 3052 89708 1362064 825866 536198 225713 220412 5301 72585 63054 9531 551030 Deferred rent 554939 554939 X Part X, Line 2: The Center follows the accounting standard on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under this guidance, the Center may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. Examples of tax positions include the tax-exempt status of the Center and various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. There were no unrecognized tax benefits identified or recorded as liabilities for the financial reporting period projected in these consolidated financial statements. The Center files Forms 990 in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and the State of Illinois. The Center is generally no longer subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for tax years before 2014. X 1 1 X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Howard A Learner President, Ass't Treasurer 370445 0 500 0 655 0 18000 0 28021 0 417621 0 0 0 Kevin Brubaker Deputy Director 187130 0 500 0 878 0 18000 0 27247 0 233755 0 0 0 Linda Lipton Director of Development 194590 0 500 0 770 0 17100 0 1436 0 214396 0 0 0 Karen Torrent Federal Legislative Director 147070 0 500 0 414 0 13440 0 7337 0 168761 0 0 0 Allen Grosboll Co-Legislative Director 146169 0 500 0 0 0 17880 0 18428 0 182977 0 0 0 Robert Kelter Senior Attorney 145707 0 500 0 739 0 11877 0 9122 0 167945 0 0 0 Brad Klein Senior Attorney 134050 0 500 0 492 0 17017 0 26705 0 178764 0 0 0 Part I, Line 1a ELPC pays all employees $40/month toward health club membership. The benefit is treated as taxable. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 ELPC shall have one class of members. The Board of Directors may, from time to time, designate different subclasses such as "Sustaining," "Sponsoring," "Participating, and similar such classes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b ELPC's Deputy Director was closely involved in the preparation of Form 990. Form 990 was reviewed by the Executive Director and the Treasurer and it was distributed to the entire Board of Directors prior to its filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c ELPC annually distributes the conflict of interest statement to its directors to ensure that they are aware of its requirements. In the course of meetings and activities involving ELPC, any board member or staff member will disclose any interests in a transaction or decision where he/she has a material interest in the outcome or where his/her other affiliations might impair his/her ability to act solely in the best interests of ELPC. Attorneys are also expected to follow the rules of professional conduct provided by American Bar Association concerning conflicts of interest. A board member will not be permitted to vote on any matter on which he/she has a material interest. The executive director shall decide to what extent, if any, a staff member may participate in an activity in which he/she has a material interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Executive Director's compensation is determined by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors based on an annual performance appraisal and benchmarking against salaries of executive directors of comparable nonprofit organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in IRC Section 6104(d). Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Reimbursement from Action Fund 6,370. Environmental Law and Policy Center Action Fund 35 East Wacker Drive Suite 1600 Chicago IL 606012208 264767097 Environmental advocacy IL 501(c)(4) Environmental Law & Policy Center of the Midwest 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 Environmental Law and Policy Center Action Fund Q 6370 Cash Paid