EIN 52-1436778

Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
226
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
Description
The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) uses the power of the law to protect the environment and health of the Southeast.
Total revenues
$53,489,044
2023
Total expenses
$40,519,983
2023
Total assets
$213,324,163
2023
Num. employees
226
2023

Program areas at SELC

Energy and air: goals - to promote and secure a sustainable energy policy across the southeast that protects the people and natural resources of the region, enhances the economy, and minimizes the health, Environmental, and economic harm of energy development and air pollution, including greenhouse gases. In pursuit of these goals, selc litigates cases to reduce fossil fuel use and air pollution, promote clean energy, and reduce consumers' energy bills and to enforce existing laws and regulations.
Coast and wetlands: goals - to protect and preserve the wetlands and high priority coastal ecosystems in the southeast for the benefit of wildlife, marine life, and people. In pursuit of these goals, selc litigates cases to protect wetlands, wildlife and marine life and to safeguard communities from flooding and to enforce existing laws and regulations.
Water: goals - to protect and restore water quality and water flow to ensure surface and ground waters in our region can meet long-term human and ecological needs. In pursuit of these goals, selc litigates cases to protect drinking water and waterways from pollution and to enforce existing laws and regulations.
National forests and parks: goals - to ensure that Southern appalachian national forests are managed primarily for fish and wildlife, clean water, recreation and scenic beauty; and to protect the integrity of the great smoky mountains and shenandoah national parks. In pursuit of these goals, selc litigates cases to protect the national forests and parks and the public resources therein and to enforce existing laws and regulations.
Land and community: goals- to promote vibrant communities and the protection of natural and rural areas, and to reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful pollutants through smarter growth and more sustainable transportation systems. Selc litigates cases that pursue these goals to the benefit of the regions citizens and to enforce exisiting laws and regulation.
Wildlife: goals - to protect and preserve the south's rich biodiversity and habitats. Selc litigates cases to protect and preserve the region's rich biodiversity and wildlife habitat and to enforce existing laws and regulations.
Climate: goals - to lead a multi-faceted effort to control emissions of greenhouse gases, preserve and expand nature-based carbon sequestration, and support adaptation of the south's natural systems and communities to climate change impacts. Selc achieves these goals through established program areas, including by litigating cases to enforce existing laws and regulations.
Environmental justice: goals - to partner with historically disadvantaged communities to ensure that all communities in our region have clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment and that selc's program areas incorporate considerations of Environmental justice through the organization's work. Selc achieves these goals through established program areas, including by litigating cases to enforce existing laws and regulations.

Grants made by SELC

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Tides FoundationFrontline Justice Fund Contribution$250,000
Appalachian VoicesSupport Middle TN Gas Fight$50,000
Virginia Wilderness CommitteeGrant for VWC MT Treas/forest$15,000
...and 2 more grants made

Who funds Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Foundation for the CarolinasCharitable Gift$26,425,500
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$2,215,100
Bloomberg PhilanthropiesAccelerate Transition To Clean Energy$1,250,000
...and 162 more grants received totalling $39,890,160

Personnel at SELC

NameTitleCompensation
Jeffrey M GleasonPresident$344,456
Ariel BillmeierDirector of Development, Operations
Barry BrockDirector , Al Office$174,589
Erin MalecDirector of Communications$194,111
Scott SmallwoodDirector of Marketing and TN Communications
...and 21 more key personnel

Financials for SELC

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$45,327,569
Program services$2,034,876
Investment income and dividends$3,442,423
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,664,457
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$19,719
Total revenues$53,489,044

Form 990s for SELC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032023-10-25990View PDF
2022-032022-11-14990View PDF
2021-032021-11-12990View PDF
2020-032021-05-05990View PDF
2020-032021-02-26990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)Purcellville, VA$19,231,027
350 OrgBoston, MA$21,511,958
Native American Rights Fund (NARF)Boulder, CO$17,548,546
Food and Water WatchWashington, DC$19,212,278
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)Lander, WY$37,650,057
National Women's Law CenterWashington, DC$22,849,273
National Immigration Law CenterWashington, DC$25,085,744
Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF)Sacramento, CA$25,069,324
Data update history
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 80 new grant, including a grant for $26,425,500 from Foundation for the Carolinas
November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $600,000 from Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Legal service nonprofitsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironmentLegal services
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
120 Garrett St 400
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Metro area
Charlottesville, VA
Website URL
southernenvironment.org/staff/ 
Phone
(434) 977-4090
Facebook page
southernenvironment 
Twitter profile
@selc_org 
IRS details
EIN
52-1436778
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
5411: Legal Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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