Public Charity

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY CENTER OF THE MIDWEST

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY CENTER OF THE MIDWEST is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in CHICAGO, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $12.1M, expenses of $9.3M, total assets of $45.6M. Imperigo tracks 111 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $12.3M.

EIN: 363866530 CHICAGO, IL Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$12.1M
Total Expenses$9.3M
Total Assets$45.6M
Grant Records111
Funding Total$12.3M
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & POLICY CENTER (ELPC) IS THE MIDWEST'S LEADING PUBLIC INTEREST ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL ADVOCACY AND ECOBUSINESS INNOVATION ORGANIZATION, AND AMONG THE NATION'S LEADERS. WE DEVELOP AND LEAD SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND PROTECT OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. WE ARE PUBLIC INTEREST ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS WHO ENGAGE IN CREATIVE BUSINESS DEAL MAKING WITH DIVERSE INTERESTS TO PUT INTO PRACTICE OUR BELIEF THAT ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CAN BE ACHIEVED TOGETHER. ELPC'S MULTIDISCIPLINARY STAFF OF TALENTED AND EXPERIENCED PUBLIC INTEREST ATTORNEYS, ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS SPECIALISTS, POLICY ADVOCATES, AND COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS BRING A STRONG AND EFFECTIVE COMBINATION OF SKILLS TO SOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS.

Sample Grants Received

2024
TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE.
$970,000
2024
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
$450,000
2024
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$153,100
2024
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
$100,000
2024
Indiana Climate Change Solutions Projects
$75,000

Showing up to 5 of 111 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

BOARD MEMBER Andrew Ross
SR. ATTORNEY Ann Mesnikoff
SR. ATTORNEY Bradley Klein
BOARD MEMBER Carleen Schreder
TREASURER Carl Lingenfelter
BOARD MEMBER David Wilhelm

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE.
$4,859,750 5 grants
TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND ANALYSIS TO BUILD MARKETS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY. TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE.
$810,000 1 grant
TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE
$542,000 1 grant
General operating support
$497,500 2 grants
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$496,600 9 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $12.1M $9.3M $45.6M
2024 $10.9M $8.8M $41.5M
2023 $10.9M $8.2M $38.0M
2022 $16.2M $8.0M $31.5M
2021 $9.9M $7.6M $29.6M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $9.9M to $12.1M (+22%), with total assets most recently reported at $45.6M.

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