Nonprofit · EIN 93-1323758
CRAG LAW CENTER
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,887,134 | $1,523,859 | $363,275 | $4,487,958 | $99,952 | $4,388,006 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,130,545 | $1,372,525 | $758,020 | $4,155,217 | $155,131 | $4,000,086 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,091,832 | $1,221,848 | -$130,016 | $3,358,472 | $206,311 | $3,152,161 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,345,846
- Program service revenue
- $453,431
- Investment income
- $81,660
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,904
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $293
- Other revenue
- $6,197
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $139,565
- Other salaries and wages
- $950,805
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,307,737
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,135
- Occupancy
- $72,591
- Travel
- $3,296
- Depreciation
- $3,566
- Program services (functional)
- $1,126,647
- Management and general (functional)
- $98,964
- Fundraising (functional)
- $298,248
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,155,217
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,487,958
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $99,952
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,388,006
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,476
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,668,123
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $719,883
- Gross receipts
- $1,946,823
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 70
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURTNEY JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,000 | $15,565 |
| OLIVER STIEFEL | SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,000 | $14,965 |
| MERIEL DARZEN | SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,000 | $12,725 |
| SUZANNE SAVELL | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,000 | $13,215 |
| COURTNEY RAE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI ANN BURD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HANS EUGENE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHESTER LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNY HAMLETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE STEADMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KA'SHA BERNARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK TUAI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MO WIESER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURTNEY JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $122,000 | $13,884 |
| COURTNEY RAE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI ANN BURD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HANS EUGENE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHESTER LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN MADDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE STEADMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KA'SHA BERNARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK TUAI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MO WIESER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COURTNEY JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,000 |
| KA'SHA BERNARD | CHAIR, BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LORI ANN BURD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARK TUAI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HANS EUGENE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHET LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN MADDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| COURTNEY RAE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AURORA DE VAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MO WIESER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3141 E BURNSIDE ST, PORTLAND, OR 97214-1951
- In care of
- % CHRISTOPHER G WINTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- COURTNEY JOHNSON, 3141 E BURNSIDE ST, PORTLAND, OR 97214
- Signed the 990
- Courtney Johnson, Executive Director
- Phone
- (503) 525-2728
- Website
- CRAG.ORG
Mission
PROVIDING LEGAL AID TO THE ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES, AND INDIVIDUALS WORKING TO PROTECT AND SUSTAIN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST'S NATURAL LEGACY.
Program accomplishments
- CRAG LAW CENTER PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS & COMMUNITIES WORKING ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. OVER THE PAST 25 YEARS, CRAG HAS PROVIDED SERVICES TO OVER ONE HUNDRED ORGANIZATIONS WORKING IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. LEGAL SERVICES FOCUS ON PROTECTION OF THE WILD, COMMUNITIES & THE CLIMATE. THESE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED FOR FREE, AT BELOW MARKET RATES AND/OR ON A CONTINGENCY BASIS TO THE COMMUNITY. CRAG SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH BRINGING LITIGATION IN STATE & FEDERAL COURTS, WITH MEDIATION & SETTLEMENT OF COMPLEX NATURAL RESOURCE DISPUTES, & WITH PUBLIC EDUCATION. CRAG ALSO PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN NON-PROFIT FORMATION, MANAGEMENT & OUTREACH FOR NON-PROFITS WORKING IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. CRAG ALSO WORKS WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO HOLD PUBLIC EVENTS INCLUDING SCREENINGS OF FILMS THAT ADDRESS VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. THESE EVENTS HELP TO EDUCATE COMMUNITIES ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES & THE LEGAL TOOLS THAT CAN BE USED TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES. CRAG'S 2025 CASES LITIGATED OR IN LITIGATION WERE WHERE FEES WERE RECOVERED: (1) GREATER HELLS CANYON COUNCIL ET AL - EASTSIDE SCREENS. REPRESENT CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS CHALLENGING RULE CHANGE TO REMOVE PROTECTION FOR LARGE TREES ON FEDERAL FORESTS EAST OF THE CASCADES. PUBLIC BENEFIT: PROTECTION OF LARGE TREES AND WILDLIFE HABITAT ON PUBLIC LANDS. FEE AWARD: $364,946 (2) OREGON WILD - GRASSHOPPER PROJECT. REPRESENT CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS IN CHALLENGING LOGGING PROJECT ON MT HOOD NATIONAL FOREST. PUBLIC BENEFIT: PROTECTION OF FOREST HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY. FEE INCOME: $9,000. (3) WATERWATCH OF OREGON - WINCHESTER DAM. REPRESENT CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS IN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS RELATED TO PRIVATE DAM REPAIRS. PUBLIC BENEFIT: PROTECTION OF WATER QUALITY AND FISH HABITAT. FEE INCOME $6,923. (4) CASCADIA WILDLANDS, - ROGUE GOLD LOGGING PROJECT. REPRESENT CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS IN CHALLENGE TO LOGGING PROJECT. PUBLIC BENEFIT: PROTECTION OF FOREST ECOSYSTEMS AND WILDLIFE HABITAT. FEE INCOME: $5,000 (5)COLUMBIA RIVERKEEPER, 1000 FRIENDS OF OREGON - NEXT RENEWABLES. REPRESENT CONSERVATION GROUPS TO CHALLENGE CONVERSION OF FARMLAND TO INDUSTRIAL USES INCLUDING ALTERNATIVE FUELS PRODUCTION. PUBLIC BENEFIT. PROTECTION OF FARM LANDS AND RURAL ECONOMIC VALUES. FEE INCOME: $5,000. (6) GREATER HELLS CANYON CONSERVATION COUNCIL V. US DEPT OF AG - REPRESENT CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS TO ENFORCE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT FOR RELEASE OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS RELATED TO RULE CHANGE TO ROLLBACK PROTECTIONS FOR LARGE TREES ON FEDERAL FORESTS EASTS OF THE CASCADES. PUBLIC BENEFIT: GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND PROTECTION OF LARGE TREES AND MATURE FORESTS ON EASTSIDE PUBLIC LANDS. FEE INCOME: $80.Expenses $375,549 · revenue $390,949
- CRAG'S WORK ALSO INCLUDED NON-LITIGATION SERVICES WHICH GENERATED $62,482 IN FEE INCOME AT WELL BELOW MARKET RATES: (1) NEZ PERCE TRIBE - REPRESENT TRIBE IN NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT & CLEAN UP FOR THE PORTLAND HARBOR SUPERFUND SITE. PUBLIC BENEFIT: PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES IN THE LOWER WILLAMETTE RIVER. (2) SURFRIDER - ADVISE SURFRIDER ON COASTAL ACCESS AND BEACH PROTECTION POLICIES AND ENFORCEMENT. PUBLIC BENEFIT: PROTECTION OF OREGON'S COASTAL ECOLOGICAL AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES. (3) 1000 FRIENDS - FRIENDS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY. REPRESENT COMMUNITY GROUPS TO CHALLENGE REZONE OF RURAL LANDS TO URBAN USES. PUBLIC BENEFIT: PROTECTION OF FARM AND FOREST LANDS. (4) JUST CROSSING ALLIANCE - COLUMBIA RIVER CROSSING. ADVISE COALITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS TO ENGAGE IN PUBLIC PROCESS RELATED TO INTERSTATE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. PUBLIC BENEFIT: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN GOVERNMENT DECISION MAKING FOR PROTECTION OF COMMUNITY AND RIVER HEALTH. (5) WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ALLIANCE - TYPE NP RULE. REPRESENT CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS IN DEFENDING WASHINGTON STATE REGULATION TO INCREASE BUFFER AROUND WATERWAYS FROM LOGGING ACTIVITES. PUBLIC BENEFIT: PROTECTION OF WATER QUALITY AND RIPARIAN HABITAT.Expenses $375,549 · revenue $62,482
- CRAG ALSO PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES FOR FREE ON ISSUES & FOR A WIDE RANGE OF INDIVIDUALS & GROUPS INCLUDING: (1) CLIMATE - WORK WITH PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE & COMMUNITY GROUPS TO RESEARCH, DEVELOP & ENGAGE IN CLIMATE POLICY AT THE STATE & LOCAL LEVEL. PUBLIC BENEFIT: SUPPORT POLICIES TO PROMOTE A SUSTAINABLE CLIMATE & CLIMATE RESILIENCY IN IMPACTED COMMUNITIES. (2) PUBLIC LANDS DEFENSE - ADVISE PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS ON POLICY CHANGES PROPOSED FOR PUBLIC LANDS. PUBLIC BENEFIT: PUBLIC OUTREACH & EDUCATION TO DEVELOP SOUND POLICY FOR LAND MANAGERS THAT PROTECT COMMUNITIES, WATER SUPPLIES, WILDLIFE & FOREST ECOSYSTEMS. (3) CONSULTATION ON CONSERVATION ISSUES & POLICY GUIDANCE FOR VARIOUS CLIENTS - PUBLIC BENEFIT: WORKING WITH CLIENTS ON COLLABORATIVE & CREATIVE OPTIONS FOR PROTECTING OREGON'S NATURAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING ITS AIR, WATER & PUBLIC HEALTH. (4) FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE - REPRESENT PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS TO CHALLENGE NEW OR EXPANDED FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE PROPOSALS. PUBLIC BENEFIT: PROTECTING AIR QUALITY & REDUCING CLIMATE IMPACTS. (5) PROTECTING FARMLAND - WORK WITH GROUPS INCLUDING THRIVE HOOD RIVER AND 1000 FRIENDS OF OREGON TO UPHOLD LAND USE LAWS. PUBLIC BENEFIT: PROTECTING FARMLAND AND FOREST LANDS FROM URBANIZATION, PRESERVING LOCAL FOOD SECURITY. (6) NATIVE FISH RECOVERY - REPRESENT ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING COLUMBIA RIVERKEEPER AND WATERWATCH OF OREGON TO ENFORCE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND DAM ENFORCEMENT. PUBLIC BENEFIT: PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT FOR THREATENED OREGON COAST COHO SALMON AND OTHER NATIVE FISH. (7) ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE - WORK WITH BEYOND TOXICS, VERDE, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE STATE AND FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE POLICIES, SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT OF WATER QUALITY & HAZARDOUS WASTE LAWS. PUBLIC BENEFIT: PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH & ACCESS TO CLEAN AIR AND WATER. (8) COASTAL ACCESS AND ECOSYSTEM PROTECTION - REPRESENT OREGON SHORES CONSERVATION COALITION IN A VARIETY OF LEGAL FORUMS IN ORDER TO PROTECT COASTAL WETLANDS, STREAMS & FORESTS FROM THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF DEVELOPMENT. PUBLIC BENEFIT: REDUCING IMPACTS TO WETLANDS & STREAMS FROM DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES.Expenses $375,549
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-1323758
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,487,958
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,946,823
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,887,134 | $1,523,859 | $4,487,958 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,130,545 | $1,372,525 | $4,155,217 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,091,832 | $1,221,848 | $3,358,472 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,366,350 | $1,162,241 | $3,257,297 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 93-1323758).
Questions about CRAG LAW CENTER
- What is the EIN of CRAG LAW CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CRAG LAW CENTER is 93-1323758.
- Is CRAG LAW CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to CRAG LAW CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CRAG LAW CENTER 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 CRAG LAW CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CRAG LAW CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CRAG LAW CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names COURTNEY JOHNSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of CRAG LAW CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $124,000 (COURTNEY JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CRAG LAW CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,887,134, expenses of $1,523,859 and total assets of $4,487,958 at year end.
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