Nonprofit · EIN 45-2995824
NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND
Tax-exempt · TRENTON, NJ 08607
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,423,783 | $1,579,402 | $844,381 | $1,915,694 | $275,295 | $1,640,399 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,640,375 | $2,685,540 | -$1,045,165 | $1,075,835 | $282,435 | $793,400 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,706,711 | $1,638,066 | $68,645 | $2,040,847 | $202,282 | $1,838,565 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,429,687
- Program service revenue
- $5,243
- Investment income
- $49,237
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$60,384
- Other revenue
- -$60,384
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $246,001
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $160,224
- Other salaries and wages
- $520,744
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $853,995
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,855
- Accounting fees
- $16,625
- Occupancy
- $28,475
- Travel
- $39,417
- Depreciation
- $9,196
- Program services (functional)
- $1,263,435
- Management and general (functional)
- $202,941
- Fundraising (functional)
- $113,026
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,075,835
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,915,694
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $275,295
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,640,399
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $30,834
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $479,466
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,160,933
- Gross receipts
- $2,484,167
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 775
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD POTOSNAK III | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $95,640 | $9,772 |
| BOB CONLEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRINA MALLIK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA BENOVENGO | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA SOMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY KIRK PFLUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN LESTINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL AQUINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY CRONHEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD POTOSNAK III | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $103,240 | $10,645 |
| BOB CONLEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY JONES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA SOMERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA BENOVENGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRINA MALIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN LESTINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD POTOSNAK III | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 12 | $107,025 | $10,169 |
| BOB CONLEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY JONES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA SOMERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA BENOVENGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS DACKOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN LESTINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRINA MALIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY KIRK PFLUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1237, TRENTON, NJ 08607-1237
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EDWARD POTOSNAK, PO BOX 1237, TRENTON, NJ 08607
- Signed the 990
- EDWARD POTOSNAK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (609) 331-9922
- Website
- WWW.NJLCVEF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JAMES M WOOD CPA
Mission
DEDICATED TO PROTECTING OUR PRECIOUS NATURAL RESOURCES BY ELEVATING THE IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN PUBLIC DISCOURSE AND INCREASING THE EFFICACY OF THE ENTIRE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- STORMWATER NEW JERSEY LCV EDUCATION FUND LEADS A COALITION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CALLED "FLOOD DEFENSE NJ," TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH. THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES TANGIBLE,ON-THE-GROUND RESULTS BY ASSISTING COMMUNITIES TO UPGRADE THEIR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS STORMWATER RUNOFF AND AGING AND OUTDATED INFRASTRUCTURE. THE THREE PRIMARY COMPONENTS OF THIS PROGRAM ARE (1) DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES; (2) PUBLIC EDUCATION ON PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH POLLUTED STORMWATER RUNOFF AND THE BENEFITS OF STORMWATER UTILITIES; AND (3) LOCALLY-FOCUSED PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED ROBUST GRASSROOTS EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING,WITH THE INTENT OF HAVING COMMUNITIES ESTABLISH STORMWATER UTILITIES TO FUND GREEN AND GRAY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE TO CLEAN UP POLLUTED RUNOFF AND REDUCE FLOODING.Expenses $303,178 · grants $246,001 · revenue $5,243
- CLEAN ENERGYTHE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY ISSUES AFFECTING THE GARDEN STATE, ABOUT THE HARMFUL IMPACTS OF FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE, AND IN PARTICULAR, ELEVATING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME COMMUNITIES THROUGH PUBLIC EVENTS AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS. IT ALSO CONVENES OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO DEVISE NEW WAYS TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC AND TO GUIDE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF KEY POLICY AND REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS, PARTICULARLY FOR CLEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES, TO ENSURE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF POLLUTION IS REMOVED FROM OUR AIR.Expenses $419,552
- LAND PRESERVATION, ENERGY AFFORDABILITY, AND POLLUTION REDUCTION PUBLIC EDUCATION & OTHER PROGRAMSNEW JERSEY LCV EDUCATION FUND WORKS ON THE GROUND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC THROUGH COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS AND EVENTS, CONVERSATIONS WHERE PEOPLE LIVE AND WORK, AND PAID AND EARNED MEDIA ABOUT CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. THESE INCLUDE ENSURING EVERY NEW JERSEYAN HAS GREEN SPACES CLOSE TO THEIR HOMES, SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL SAVINGS FROM COMMUNITY SOLAR AVAILABLE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, HEALTH BENEFITS OF NON-FOSSIL FUEL ENERGY GENERATION, AS WELL AS BUILDING HEATING, AND LEARNING FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHAT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO THEIR FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES.ADDITIONALLY,THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ADVANCED RACIAL JUSTICE IN THE WATERSHED BY FACILITATING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEER ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROTECT THE DELAWARE RIVER WATERSHED.Expenses $416,655
- NJPEEC- THIS GROUP/COALITION WORKS TO ENSURE DIVERSE ORGANIZATIONS ARE LEADING AND REPRESENTED IN THE PUBLIC POLICY DISCOURSE.Expenses $124,050
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-2995824
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C013)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,915,694
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,484,167
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $2,423,783 | $1,579,402 | $1,915,694 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $1,640,375 | $2,685,540 | $1,075,835 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $1,706,711 | $1,638,066 | $2,040,847 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $1,945,560 | $1,424,633 | $1,909,866 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 45-2995824).
Questions about NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND
- What is the EIN of NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND is 45-2995824.
- Is NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND 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 NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names EDWARD POTOSNAK.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,640 (EDWARD POTOSNAK III, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,423,783, expenses of $1,579,402 and total assets of $1,915,694 at year end.
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