Nonprofit · EIN 13-2765465
COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMENT INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10038
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $24,139,448 | $21,242,397 | $2,897,051 | $70,202,608 | $16,742,440 | $53,460,168 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $29,786,587 | $23,036,082 | $6,750,505 | $66,125,511 | $15,757,923 | $50,367,588 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $30,300,813 | $22,346,028 | $7,954,785 | $69,384,333 | $26,043,178 | $43,341,155 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,449,548
- of which government grants
- $5,834,486
- Program service revenue
- $9,949,789
- Investment income
- $301,676
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $113,533
- Other revenue
- $438,435
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $783,277
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,626,240
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,793,981
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $227,656
- Accounting fees
- $122,283
- Occupancy
- $794,500
- Travel
- $91,088
- Depreciation
- $140,358
- Program services (functional)
- $15,811,147
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,790,192
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,641,058
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $66,125,511
- Total assets, end of year
- $70,202,608
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,742,440
- Net assets, end of year
- $53,460,168
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,319,036
- Publicly traded securities
- $886,902
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $45,554,425
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,905,743
- Gross receipts
- $24,312,477
- Employees
- 299
- Volunteers
- 4,869
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARCEL VAN OOYEN | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 35 | $303,087 | $49,129 |
| DENNIS CONROY | COMPTROLLER Officer | 35 | $187,038 | $12,149 |
| JULIE WALSH | EXEC DIR STRATEGY & OPS / ASST SECRETARY Officer | 35 | $165,576 | $21,595 |
| MICHELLE SARRIA | DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $172,026 | $14,778 |
| ANGELA DAVIS | DIRECTOR, FOOD ACCESS & AG Highest-paid employee | 35 | $158,048 | $6,822 |
| GERARD LORDAHL | DIRECTOR, GREEN SPACE Highest-paid employee | 35 | $139,587 | $13,968 |
| NICHOLAS ROLF | DIRECTOR, ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $142,657 | $9,637 |
| DAVID HURD | DIRECTOR, ZERO WASTE PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 35 | $134,499 | $11,752 |
| ANITA KAWATRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLINE BRONZAFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AILEEN CHU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRET CSENCSITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLENE BALFOUR | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES RAMAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE SCHNEUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
19 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVERARD FINDLAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VASANTH GANESAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JORDAN BAROWITZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LEA SAVOJI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LIZ NEUMARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIANNE SPRAGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK IZEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY ELDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS SCHARLATT | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT KAFIN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAMARA DALY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WELLINGTON CHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA BATTEN FOSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY CAO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEIDI DOLNICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE LOWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGAUX KNEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT SIGAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARCEL VAN OOYEN | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 35 | $300,837 | $62,982 |
| GERARD LORDAHL | DIRECTOR, GREEN SPACE Highest-paid employee | 35 | $177,817 | $28,153 |
| JULIE WALSH | ASST. DIRECTOR/ASST. SEC. Officer | 35 | $166,039 | $24,905 |
| DENNIS CONROY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 35 | $178,106 | $11,108 |
| MICHELLE SARRIA | DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $166,757 | $14,645 |
| NICHOLAS ROLF | DIRECTOR, ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $135,986 | $22,402 |
| ANGELA DAVIS | DIRECTOR, FOOD ACCESS & AG Highest-paid employee | 35 | $152,525 | $5,389 |
| CORINNA LEE | DIRECTOR, WHOLESALE FOOD DISTRIBUTION Highest-paid employee | 35 | $122,791 | $22,434 |
| ANITA KAWATRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLINE BRONZAFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AILEEN CHU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRET CSENCSITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLENE BALFOUR | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES RAMAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE SCHNEUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVERARD FINDLAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHAN SEGERGREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VASANTH GANESAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN BAROWITZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEA SAVOJI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ NEUMARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANNE SPRAGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK IZEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY ELDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS SCHARLATT | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT KAFIN ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMARA DALY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA CONTINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WELLINGTON CHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARCEL VAN OOYEN | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 35 | $295,743 | $59,149 |
| JULIE WALSH | ASST. DIRECTOR/ASST. SEC. Officer | 35 | $167,917 | $23,178 |
| GERARD LORDAHL | DIRECTOR, GREEN SPACE Highest-paid employee | 35 | $153,781 | $24,381 |
| DENNIS CONROY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 35 | $167,023 | $10,430 |
| ANGELA DAVIS | DIRECTOR, FOOD ACCESS & AG Highest-paid employee | 35 | $141,432 | $1,142 |
| NICHOLAS ROLF | DIRECTOR, ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $122,509 | $18,990 |
| MICHELLE SARRIA | DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $130,224 | $8,210 |
| DAVID HURD | DIRECTOR, ZERO WASTE MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $118,317 | $18,250 |
| ANITA KAWATRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLINE BRONZAFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA SAMUELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRET CSENCSITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLENE BALFOUR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES RAMAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE SCHNEUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVERARD FINDLAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE DRYFOOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHAN SEGERGREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN S LYONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN BAROWITZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEA SAVOJI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ NEUMARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANNE SPRAGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK IZEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY ELDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS SCHARLATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT KAFIN ESQ | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMARA DALY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA CONTINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WELLINGTON CHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT GEWOLB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 GOLD ST STE 3300, NEW YORK, NY 10038-1617
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARCEL VAN OOYEN, 100 GOLD STREET 3300, NEW YORK, NY 10038
- Signed the 990
- JULIE WALSH, ASST. DIRECTOR/ASST. SEC.
- Phone
- (212) 788-7900
- Website
- HTTPS://WWW.GROWNYC.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- NOVOGRADAC & COMPANY LLP
Mission
COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMENT, INC. D/B/A GROWNYC ("GROWNYC") EMPOWERS ALL NEW YORKERS TO EQUITABLY ACCESS FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD AND NEIGHBORHOOD GREEN SPACES, REDUCE WASTE, AND CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- WHOLESALE, WHICH PURCHASES FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER FARM PRODUCTS FROM NORTHEAST REGIONAL FARMS AND DISTRIBUTES TO FOOD PANTRIES, SENIOR CENTERS, DAYCARES, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS. UNDER THIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT MODEL, FARMERS GET A FAIR PRICE FOR THEIR PRODUCT AND PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES GAIN RELIABLE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, NUTRIENT-DENSE FOODS. NEARLY 80% OF THE FOOD DISTRIBUTED GOES TO NUTRITIONALLY AT-RISK POPULATIONS.Expenses $6,545,063 · revenue $2,998,887
- FOOD ACCESS & AGRICULTURE, WHICH OPERATES 60 RETAIL FOOD ACCESS LOCATIONS INCLUDING GREENMARKETS AND FARMSTANDS. THESE LOCATIONS PROVIDE MORE THAN 200 SMALL, REGIONAL PRODUCERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELL THEIR FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND OTHER FARM PRODUCTS TO NEW YORKERS. ALL LOCATIONS PROMOTE AND ACCEPT SNAP AND OTHER NUTRITION INCENTIVES. THE FARMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES TECHNICAL AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO EXPERIENCED AND BEGINNING FARMERS TO INCREASE LONG-TERM VIABILITY.Expenses $6,209,111 · grants $2,750 · revenue $6,734,649
- GREEN SPACE , WHICH CREATES, REJUVENATES, AND PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL MATERIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SEVERAL NEW COMMUNITY GARDENS EACH YEAR IN ADDITION TO HELPING MORE THAN 100 GARDENS CREATED IN PRIOR YEARS; BUILDS RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEMS AND PROMOTES BEST PRACTICES IN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND COLLABORATIVE INSTALLATIONS; AND OPERATES A SUBSTANTIAL TEACHING GARDEN ON GOVERNORS ISLAND.Expenses $1,022,816 · revenue $195,883
- ZERO WASTE, WHICH IS CURRENTLY IN A TRANSITIONAL PLANNING PERIOD AS THE ORGANIZATION ASSESSES HOW BEST TO PROCEED WITH FUTURE PROGRAMMING. NON-RENEWAL OF A CITY CONTRACT RESULTED IN FULL CLOSURE OF THE FORMER ZERO WASTE PROGRAM AS OF JUNE 30, 2024.Expenses $248,385
- EDUCATION, WHICH CONNECTS K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO THE NATURAL WORLD WITH AN EYE TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. STUDENTS LEARN SUSTAINABLE BEHAVIORS THAT LAST A LIFETIME THROUGH THE SCHOOL GARDENS PROGRAM, ZERO WASTE SCHOOLS PROGRAM, EXPERIENTIAL FIELD TRIPS TO THE TEACHING GARDEN AT GOVERNORS ISLAND, GREENMARKET TOURS, AND IN-CLASS CURRICULUM. ADDITIONALLY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE DIGITAL RESOURCES PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES. YOUNG ADULTS ENGAGE IN SUMMER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIPS, ROTATING THROUGH GROWNYC'S PROGRAMS TO GAIN A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF FOOD SYSTEMS AND GREEN CAREERS. NON-RENEWAL OF A CITY CONTRACT RESULTED IN FULL CLOSURE OF THE FORMER ZERO WASTE SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AS OF JUNE 30, 2024. HOWEVER, NEW CITY FUNDS WERE AWARDED IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 TO SUPPORT THE CITY'S CURBSIDE ORGANIC WASTE COLLECTION INITIATIVE THROUGH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION OF LARGE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING MANAGERS AND TENANTS.Expenses $1,020,003 · grants $1,750 · revenue $42,034
- PROJECT FARMHOUSE, WHICH ALLOWS ALL NEW YORKERS TO EXPLORE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THROUGH THE LENS OF FOOD, HORTICULTURE, ARTS, RECYCLING, COOKING, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION. LOCATED AT 76 EAST 13TH STREET IN MANHATTAN, PROJECT FARMHOUSE IS A STATE-OF-THE-ART SUSTAINABILITY AND EDUCATION CENTER, AND A HOME FOR DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING.Expenses $112,768 · revenue $45,305
- NEW YORK STATE REGIONAL FOOD HUB, A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED WAREHOUSE FACILITY IN THE HUNTS POINT SECTION OF THE BRONX WHICH INCLUDES APPROX. 60,000 SQUARE FEET OF REFRIGERATED/FREEZER AND FOOD PROCESSING SPACE AND WILL SERVE AS A NEW HOME FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S EXTANT WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM IN ADDITION TO OTHER TENANTS. THE FORMAL GROUND-BREAKING FOR CONSTRUCTION OCCURRED IN MARCH 2021. THE BUILDING WAS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE IN APRIL 2025 AND READY FOR INTENDED USE UNDER A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.Expenses $653,001 · revenue $293,971
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-2765465
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $70,202,608
- Income (IRS master file)
- $24,312,477
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $24,139,448 | $21,242,397 | $70,202,608 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $29,786,587 | $23,036,082 | $66,125,511 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $30,300,813 | $22,346,028 | $69,384,333 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $23,049,200 | $20,532,476 | $60,407,198 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-2765465).
Questions about COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMENT INC
- What is the EIN of COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMENT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMENT INC is 13-2765465.
- Is COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMENT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMENT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMENT INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMENT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMENT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMENT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARCEL VAN OOYEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMENT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 34 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $303,087 (MARCEL VAN OOYEN, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMENT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $24,139,448, expenses of $21,242,397 and total assets of $70,202,608 at year end.
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