Nonprofit · EIN 94-3116602
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ALLIANCE WORLDWIDE
Tax-exempt · EUGENE, OR 97401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,223,582 | $6,558,000 | $665,582 | $16,798,214 | $1,093,323 | $15,704,891 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,216,085 | $7,179,469 | $1,036,616 | $16,297,983 | $1,345,817 | $14,952,166 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $8,415,115 | $4,680,591 | $3,734,524 | $14,519,341 | $682,096 | $13,837,245 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,625,892
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $568,234
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$11
- Other revenue
- $29,456
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,857,265
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $378,415
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,655,762
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,527,572
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $366,487
- Accounting fees
- $30,989
- Occupancy
- $33,190
- Travel
- $78,482
- Depreciation
- $9,816
- Program services (functional)
- $5,995,831
- Management and general (functional)
- $217,393
- Fundraising (functional)
- $344,776
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,297,983
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,798,214
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,093,323
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,704,891
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $925,096
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,411,965
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,292,926
- Gross receipts
- $11,127,053
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 19
- Year formed
- 1989
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LORI MADDOX | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $172,046 | $3,023 |
| MARK CHERNAIK | STAFF SCIENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,975 | $3,023 |
| JENNIFER GLEASON | STAFF ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,005 | $3,023 |
| GRACIELA MARIA MERCEDES LU | STAFF SCIENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,242 | $3,023 |
| BERN JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 6/30/25) Officer | 40 | $105,202 | $3,023 |
| ALLENISHEO LALANATH DE SILVA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM 7/1/25) Officer | 40 | $93,609 | $1,513 |
| MIKE AXLINE | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROANNE BANK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BONINE | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA GARCIA ZENDEJAS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASPER TEULINGS | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MANUELA HUSO | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA MCCAULAY | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN MCDONALD | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLEVEN MMARI | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA MOORE | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY SHANNON | PRESIDENT & CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALISON WRIGHT | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY MULVEY | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERN JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $195,467 | $2,944 |
| LORI MADDOX | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $159,038 | $2,944 |
| MARK CHERNAIK | STAFF SCIENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,200 | $2,944 |
| JENNIFER GLEASON | STAFF ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,737 | $2,944 |
| GRACIELA MARIA MERCEDES LU | STAFF SCIENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,000 | $2,944 |
| MIKE AXLINE | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROANNE BANK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BONINE | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA GARCIA ZENDEJAS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASPER TEULINGS | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MANUELA HUSO | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA MCCAULAY | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN MCDONALD | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLEVEN MMARI | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA MOORE | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY SHANNON | PRESIDENT & CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON WRIGHT | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY MULVEY | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERN JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $184,040 | $2,847 |
| LORI MADDOX | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $147,312 | $2,847 |
| MARK CHERNAIK | STAFF SCIENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,802 | $2,847 |
| JENNIFER GLEASON | STAFF ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,659 | $2,847 |
| GRACIELA MARIA MERCEDES LU | STAFF SCIENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,000 | $2,847 |
| AMY SHANNON | PRESIDENT & CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA GARCIA ZENDEJAS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROANNE BANK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE AXLINE | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HUNTER | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLEVEN MMARI | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MANUELA HUSO | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA MOORE | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BONINE | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON WRIGHT | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA MCCAULAY | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN MCDONALD | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY MULVEY | OFFICER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1412 PEARL ST, EUGENE, OR 97401-4036
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LORI MADDOX, 1412 PEARL STREET, EUGENE, OR 97401
- Signed the 990
- LORI MADDOX, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (541) 687-8454
- Website
- WWW.ELAW.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LARSON GROSS ADVISORS LLC
Mission
EDUCATIONAL & CHARITABLE. TO PROVIDE LEGAL AND SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION TO PUBLIC INTEREST ATTORNEYS AND SCIENTISTS IN NUMEROUS COUNTRIES.
Program accomplishments
- ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ALLIANCE WORLDWIDE PROVIDES LEGAL AND SCIENTIFIC EXPERTISE AND OTHER SUPPORT TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF PUBLIC INTEREST LAWYERS TO DO THEIR WORK. ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ALLIANCE WORLDWIDE CULTIVATES A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF ADVOCATES WHO OFFER EACH OTHER SOLIDARITY, MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AND INSPIRATION. ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ALLIANCE WORLDWIDE TEAM MEMBERS PROVIDE SUPPORT, CONNECT PARTNERS TO EACH OTHER AND TO OTHER EXPERTS, AND COLLABORATE WITH THEM TO SHARE LEARNING AND CATALYZE STRATEGIES TO ACCELERATE ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WORLDWIDE.Expenses $5,995,831 · grants $1,857,265
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
- 94-3116602
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,798,214
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,127,053
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $7,223,582 | $6,558,000 | $16,798,214 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,216,085 | $7,179,469 | $16,297,983 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $8,415,115 | $4,680,591 | $14,519,341 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,358,880 | $3,405,002 | $10,481,511 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 94-3116602).
Questions about ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ALLIANCE WORLDWIDE
- What is the EIN of ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ALLIANCE WORLDWIDE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ALLIANCE WORLDWIDE is 94-3116602.
- Is ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ALLIANCE WORLDWIDE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ALLIANCE WORLDWIDE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ALLIANCE WORLDWIDE 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 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ALLIANCE WORLDWIDE 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 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ALLIANCE WORLDWIDE 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 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ALLIANCE WORLDWIDE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LORI MADDOX.
- Who are the officers and directors of ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ALLIANCE WORLDWIDE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $172,046 (LORI MADDOX, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ALLIANCE WORLDWIDE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,223,582, expenses of $6,558,000 and total assets of $16,798,214 at year end.
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