2019-11-15T12:48:18-06:00 2018-12-31 521392008 GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN 4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 800N BETHESDA MD 208142930 990 2018-01-01 521379661 LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND LEAG 2027858683 740 15TH STREET NW NO 700 WASHINGTON DC 20005 PATRICK COLLINS ASSISTANT TREASURER 2027858683 2019-11-15 1 RICHARD J LOCASTRO CPA P00288314 3019519090 75.103.231.202 2019-11-15 13:48:11 ES P F9C172C9053D675DDB29719C1DD4CBAD753202F8 74AC7595594BD7549B5128A38140EC137BCE6BEE 2018 2020-03-31 21:24:44Z GENE KARPINSKI 740 15TH STREET NW NO 700 WASHINGTON DC 20005 34158749 0 X WWW.LCVEF.ORG X 1985 DC SEE PART III, LINE 1. 7 7 12 7 0 0 16452422 33988465 0 0 28106 113660 139259 -12782 16619787 34089343 8304818 25725703 0 0 3131455 3359546 0 0 1123247 2460715 5666118 13896988 34751367 2722799 -662024 11762067 11499178 637410 1036545 11124657 10462633 X LCVEF WORKS TO TURN ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES INTO NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL PRIORITIES. LCVEF, IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR STATE LCVEF PARTNERS, EDUCATES THE PUBLIC, MEDIA AND ELECTED OFFICIALS ABOUT KEY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, (CONTINUED ONTO SCHEDULE O)WORKS TO INCREASE VOTER PARTICIPATION IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND MOBILIZES A DIVERSE NETWORK OF ACTIVISTS TO ADVOCATE FOR SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES. 0 0 15048797 10569661 NONPARTISAN VOTER PARTICIPATION IS FOCUSED ON NATIONAL VOTE-BY-MAIL, VOTER REGISTRATION AND GET-OUT-THE-VOTE EFFORTS, INCLUDING INFORMING AND ENCOURAGING CITIZENS TO PARTICIPATE IN ELECTIONS. 14294667 13212000 THE HEAT IS ON PROGRAM ENLISTS THE ENTIRE LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION MOVEMENT (STATE LEAGUE EDUCATION FUNDS AND SELECT PARTNERS) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE ENOUGH PEOPLE TO INSIST THAT THE UNITED STATES BECOME A WORLD LEADER IN HELPING TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE. 2538604 1869042 STATE LEAGUE EDUCATION FUND TRAINING PROGRAMS AND GRANTS PROVIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF GRANTS TO STATE LEAGUE EDUCATION FUNDS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF THEIR PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDE PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS, TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. 1038542 75000 OTHER PROGRAMS 1038542 75000 32920610 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 60 0 1 12 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 AL AR CA CT FL GA HI IL KS KY LA MA MD MN MS NH NC NJ NY OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WI WV X GENE KARPINSKI 2027858683 740 15TH STREET NW SUITE 700 WASHINGTON DC 20005 X CAROL BROWNER CHAIRMAN 2.00 X X 0 0 0 LAURA TURNER SEYDEL VICE-CHAIRMAN 2.00 X X 0 0 0 WILLIAM ROBERTS TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 LISA WOZNIAK SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 BRENDON CECHOVIC DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 RUTH HENNIG DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SUNITA LEEDS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 GENE KARPINSKI PRESIDENT 12.00 X 87244 0 6380 87244 0 6380 0 0 0 0 VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER 1707 L STR 300 WASHINGTON DC 20036 NON PARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION SVCS 2294821 CROSSROADS CONSULTING INC PO BOX 66811 WASHINGTON DC 20035 CONSULTING SERVICES 855703 CATALIST LLC 1250 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITE 8 WASHINGTON DC 20036 DATA SERVICES 137912 3 12791 96518 33879156 242384 33988465 113660 113660 36568 96518 69406 -32838 -32838 OTHER REVENUE 900099 20056 20056 20056 34089343 0 0 100878 25725703 25725703 93604 30571 46487 16546 2667309 1952084 233715 481510 84922 60014 8607 16301 278004 208511 25653 43840 235707 166577 23884 45246 365890 215483 57892 92515 28088 2474 25614 52487 9384 40759 2344 3328895 3328895 29738 29738 171310 114917 10371 46022 332978 154872 7045 171061 359135 260879 24265 73991 519631 442349 35858 41424 143856 55282 3148 85426 74099 74099 27364 13856 10050 3458 LICENSES & FEES 123939 106667 16919 353 TRAINING 98767 42354 56413 CREDIT CARD FEES 6416 3206 3210 RECRUITMENT 3525 3525 34751367 32920610 707510 1123247 10977547 10274161 387789 882851 145480 91768 514342 294888 127137 219454 80245 2046 43869 28898 11762067 11499178 637410 750135 0 286410 637410 1036545 X 8812727 7704311 2311930 2758322 11124657 10462633 11762067 11499178 -662024 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 16015087 11498471 18192673 16452422 33988465 96147118 16015087 11498471 18192673 16452422 33988465 96147118 26396626 69750492 44866 17100 23456 157106 113660 356188 0 36002 21183 20056 77241 96580547 0.72220 0.67680 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 21,183. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 20,056. EVENT INCOME - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 36,002. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 135000 160284 295284 34456083 34751367 1000000 250000 0 0 724643 1000000 844849 1000000 3569492 5354238 165304 465000 315545 295284 1241133 181161 250000 211212 250000 892373 1338560 96304 215500 204603 135000 651407 514342 294888 219454 219454 DEFERRED RENT ABATEMENT 286410 286410 X 34158749 69406 69406 34089343 0 34089343 34820773 69406 69406 34751367 0 34751367 PART X, LINE 2: FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017, THE EDUCATION FUND HAS DOCUMENTED ITS CONSIDERATION OF FASB ASC 740-10, INCOME TAXES, THAT PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR REPORTING UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AND HAS DETERMINED THAT NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE REPORTED AS EXPENSES IN THE FINANCIAL 69,406. STATEMENT AND NETTED AGAINST REVENUE ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 8B. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE REPORTED AS EXPENSES IN THE FINANCIAL 69,406. STATEMENT AND NETTED AGAINST REVENUE ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 8B. DC DINNER 108086 77486 30600 27098 21204 NY DINNER 25000 19032 5968 8562 12542 133086 96518 36568 35660 33746 69406 -32838 1 CONNECTICUT LCV EDUCATION FUND INC 553 FARMINGTON AVE HARFORD CT 06105 061582273 501(C)(3) 71000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. CONSERVATION ALABAMA FOUNDATION INC PO BOX 130656 BIRMINGHAM AL 35213 208420116 501(C)(3) 71000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. CONSERVATION COLORADO EDUCATION FUND 1536 WYNCOOP SUITE 5-C DENVER CO 80202 840614285 501(C)(3) 517136 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. CONSERVATION MINNESOTA 1101 WEST RIVER PARKWAY SUITE 250 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55415 412017329 501(C)(3) 76000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. CONSERVATION VOTERS FOR IDAHO EDUCATION FUND INC 708 W FRANKLIN ST BOISE ID 83702 721599019 501(C)(3) 196000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. CONSERVATION VOTERS NEW MEXICO EDUCATION FUND 320 AZTEC ST SUITE B SANTA FE NM 87501 911982332 501(C)(3) 31000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. CONSERVATION VOTERS OF SC EDUCATION FUND 701 WHALEY ST SUITE 207 COLUMBIA SC 29201 200335383 501(C)(3) 72000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. ENVIRONMENTAL LEAGUE OF MASSACHUSETTS 15 COURT SQUARE SUITE 1000 BOSTON MA 02108 042760271 501(C)(3) 50000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. FLORIDA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND 398 E DANIA BEACH BLVD SUITE 104 DANIA BEACH FL 33004 331024026 501(C)(3) 1129138 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. GEORGIA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND INC 1530 DEKALB AVENUE NE ATLANTA GA 30307 582559965 501(C)(3) 943720 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. HIP HOP CAUCUS EDUCATION FUND 20 F ST NW 7TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20039 271165010 501(C)(3) 50000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL EDUCATION FUND 230 BROADWAY RM/STE 150 SPRINGFIELD IL 62701 510211835 501(C)(3) 21500 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS 740 15TH STREET NW SUITE 700 WASHINGTON DC 20005 521733698 501(C)(4) 13200000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. MAINE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE OLDE FEDERAL BUILDING 295 WATER STREET SW AUGUSTA ME 04330 010541478 501(C)(3) 95500 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. MARYLAND LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND INC NINE STATE CIRCLE SUITE 202 ANNAPOLIS MD 21401 522210858 501(C)(3) 61000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. MICHIGAN LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND 213 WEST LIBERTY STREET SUITE 300 ANN ARBOR MI 48104 371430158 501(C)(3) 161000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. MONTANA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND PO BOX 853 BILLINGS MT 59103 810525336 501(C)(3) 105000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. NEBRASKA CONSERVATION EDUCATION FUND INC 6500 HOLDREGE ST LINCOLN NE 68505 470842334 501(C)(3) 125000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. NEVADA CONSERVATION LEAGUE EDUCATION FUND 7473 WEST LAKE MEAD BLVD SUITE 100 LAS VEGAS NV 89128 710931708 501(C)(3) 934585 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. NEW JERSEY LCV EDUCATION FUND INC PO BOX 1237 TRENTON NJ 08607 452995824 501(C)(3) 91000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. NORTH CAROLINA LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS FOUNDATION PO BOX 12671 RALEIGH NC 27605 237206810 501(C)(3) 1086669 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL 1145 CHESAPEAKE AVE SUITE I COLUMBUS OH 43212 310805578 501(C)(3) 60000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. OREGON LCV EDUCATION FUND 320 SW STARK SUITE 530 PORTLAND OR 97204 931177957 501(C)(3) 136000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. CITIZENS FOR PENNSYLVANIA'S FUTURE 610 NORTH THIRD STREET HARRISBURG PA 17101 311607866 501(C)(3) 120000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. RETHINK ENERGY FLORIDA INC 603 N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD TALLAHASSEE FL 32301 273190205 501(C)(3) 12000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. THE ALASKA CENTER EDUCATION FUND 921 WEST 6TH AVE SUITE 200 ANCHORAGE AK 99501 237380045 501(C)(3) 140000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. THE NEW YORK LCV EDUCATION FUND INC 30 BROAD ST NEW YORK NY 10004 452995824 501(C)(3) 177042 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. VERMONT NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL 9 BAILEY AVE MONTPELIER VT 05602 030223731 501(C)(3) 66000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. VIRGINIA LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND 100 W FRANKLIN ST RICHMOND VA 23219 311777101 501(C)(3) 908413 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. VOTEORG 1270 GROVE STREET 301 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94117 262094990 501(C)(3) 1000000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT 1725 DESALES ST NW SUITE 650 WASHINGTON DC 20036 264802468 501(C)(3) 3750000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. WASHINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL PO BOX 1907 SEATTLE WA 98111 910839385 501(C)(3) 146000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. WISCONSIN LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS INSTITUTE INC 133 S BUTLER ST MADISON WI 53703 731628891 501(C)(3) 121000 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT. 32 1 PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A SERIES OF GRANTS TO STATE LEAGUE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC PARTNERS, INCLUDING FUNDING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAM, TOXIC CHEMICAL REFORM, LATINO COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, NON-PARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND STATE CAPACITY BUILDING. GRANT AGREEMENTS DESCRIBE APPROPRIATE PROGRAMMATIC USES OF THE FUNDS AND ANY NECESSARY RESTRICTIONS. GRANT FUNDS ARE MONITORED DIRECTLY BY STAFF WHEN WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A GRANTEE AND/OR THROUGH FINANCIAL AND NARRATIVE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS DUE FROM THE GRANTEE WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME FRAME. X 17 242384 FMV 0 0 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): THIS COLUMN INCLUDES THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND COUNSEL AND THEN PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF ANY COMMITTEE EXERCISING BOARD-DESIGNATED POWERS MUST DISCLOSE ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST IN ANY ENTITY WITH WHICH THE CORPORATION OR ANY LEGALLY RELATED ORGANIZATION HAS OR IS NEGOTIATING A TRANSACTION OR AGREEMENT, AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS RELATED TO THAT INTEREST. FINANCIAL INTERESTS INCLUDE ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT RELATIONSHIP THROUGH BUSINESS, INVESTMENT, OR FAMILY, SUCH AS ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL OWNERSHIP OR INVESTMENT INTERESTS OR COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. DIRECTORS SHALL ALSO DISCLOSE ANY FIDUCIARY DUTY TO A PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN THE CORPORATION THAT MIGHT JEOPARDIZE THE DIRECTOR'S ABILITY TO EXERCISE INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT AND ACT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CORPORATION. AFTER DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST. ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEES WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS SHALL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AS IT APPEARS IN THE BYLAWS. ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS SHALL SIGN AN ANNUAL STATEMENT DECLARING THAT THE PERSON: RECEIVED A COPY OF THE POLICY, UNDERSTANDS THAT THE POLICY APPLIES TO ALL COMMITTEES AND SUB-COMMITTEES HAVING BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS, AND UNDERSTANDS THAT THE CORPORATION IS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS TAX EXEMPT STATUS, IT MUST CONTINUOUSLY ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL WRITTEN REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE AND APPROVES COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE FULL BOARD IS APPRISED OF THIS REVIEW. DATA FROM COMPENSATION SURVEYS, REVIEWS OF OTHER 990S AND/OR SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT ARE UTILIZED AS APPROPRIATE AS PART OF THE REVIEW. WHEN APPLICABLE, THE PRESIDENT CONDUCTS ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO COMPENSATION OF OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES. THE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT IS SUPPORTED BY A REVIEW PERFORMED BY A THIRD PARTY CONSULTANT. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW TOOK PLACE IN APRIL 2018. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES IT GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST, SUBJECT TO REVIEW OF THE REQUEST BY ITS GENERAL COUNSEL. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A: LCV EDUCATION FUND AND THE LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS (LCV) HAVE ENTERED INTO A COST SHARING ARRANGEMENT UNDER WHICH LCV EDUCATION FUND REIMBURSES THE LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS FOR LCV EDUCATION FUND'S ALLOCABLE SHARE OF THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO LCV EDUCATION FUND. THE LCV EDUCATION FUND AND THE LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS ARE NOT "RELATED ORGANIZATIONS" AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE FORM 990 GLOSSARY. PURSUANT TO THEIR AGREEMENT, THE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION PAID BY LCV TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL LISTED ON PART VII IS AS FOLLOWS: GENE KARPINSKI: $205,286 COMPENSATION; $15,015 OTHER COMPENSATION