2025-05-14T13:48:55-07:00 2024-06-30 883279586 Hiep Pham CPA Inc 41041 Trimboli Way 1926 Fremont CA 94538 990 2023-07-01 942889684 Earth Island Institute Inc EART 5108599100 2150 Allston Way Berkeley CA 94704 Michael Sowle Treasurer 5108599100 2024-11-03 true true Hiep Pham P01346204 5107897736 2025-05-14 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Josh Floum 2150 Allston Way Suite 460 Berkeley CA 94704 30998740 false X www.earthisland.org X 1982 CA Earth Island Institute (the Organization) was founded in 1982 by legendary environmentalist David R. Brower (1912-2000) to confront the unprecedented threats to life on Earth. The Organization supports environmental initiatives that are urgent... 11 11 348 750 0 0 31735641 26460576 1903481 1979215 1031696 2264272 265772 203377 34936590 30907440 1824246 3908986 0 14511216 15706276 0 2113536 7491000 15161192 23826462 34776454 11110128 -3869014 42478005 39932865 2581330 3905204 39896675 36027661 X Earth Island Institute (the Organization) was founded in 1982 by legendary environmentalist David R. Brower (1912-2000) to confront the unprecedented threats to life on Earth. The Organization supports environmental initiatives that are urgent... false false 28842686 3908986 1979215 Project Network Following is a list of 74 projects under sponsorship with the Organization during all or part of the fiscal year. This includes one new project and four that closed down or left the Organization to incorporate independently, merge with another organization, or work with a new fiscal sponsor. See Statement 1 435076 0 0 Earth Island Journal For nearly four decades, Earth Island Journal has been publishing a unique, wide-angle perspective, which strives to make the connections between the environment and other human rights and social justice issues. Over the course of publishing more than 145 issues, the Journal has broken ground on covering critical environmental topics and received a number of media awards for excellence in journalism. In past fiscal year, the Journal published a mix of hard-hitting investigative features and reports from around the world in its print issues, including an in depth-cover feature about the young American evangelicals fighting for climate action from within the church, which is better known for right-leaning politics and climate denialism; an on-the-ground report about poaching in Lebanon, where, despite recent legislation making it illegal to kill migratory birds, somewhere between 1.7 and 3.5 million birds are illegally shot down with military grade weapons each year; a report about Rikers Islands attempt to transition from one of the nations most notorious jail complexes into a place that embodies regeneration and growth; A look at anti-trans and anti climate policies in Florida and how the same ideologies of supremacy and colonialism underpin right-wing attacks on both body sovereignty and the environment. In addition to these features, the Organization also published a wide range of breaking news reports, commentary, essays, book and film reviews, podcasts, and news analysis. The Journals well-established track record of raising awareness about environmental and social justice issues and tackling controversial subjects has earned the Organization the reputation of being a small magazine with a big voice. 247619 0 0 New Leaders Initiative Earth Islands New Leaders Initiative celebrates and supports young environmental leaders in North America. Each year the Organizations Brower Youth Awards program honors the work of six outstanding young environmentalists, ages 13 to 22, for their leadership and achievements. During the fiscal year, winners addressed the lack of representation of girls of color in nature, advocated for mangrove restoration in coastal areas, mobilized young people around dam removal to help save critically endangered orcas, promoted food sovereignty and mutual aid through community agriculture, organized clean energy campaigns in school districts and communities, and established statewide composting and food recovery programs in schools. In addition to a cash prize and public recognition, the winners received coaching, training, and peer support designed to provide them with the skills to advance their initiatives. 107372 0 0 Earth Island Advocates Earth Island Advocates uses the law to fight for justice for the planets beautiful and varied ecosystems and inhabitants. With the combined knowledge and expertise of the Organizations grassroots project network and the pro bono resources of law firms, legal clinics, and nonprofit organizations, Earth Island Advocates is achieving tangible results for the environment. During the fiscal year, Advocates filed lawsuits to prevent unlawful logging on federal land, achieved important advances in its corporate greenwashing litigation, and obtained settlements that protect wildlife. 107372 0 0 29632753 true true false true false false false false false false true false false true false true true false false true true true false false true false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 252 0 true 348 true false false false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CA X X Michael Sowle 5108599113 2150 Allston Way Suite 460 Berkeley CA 94704 Ken Alex Board Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jessian Choy Board Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Delph Board Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Josh Floum President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Tiauna George Board Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Regina Harmon Board Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ariana Katovich Board Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Francisco Martinez Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Deborah Sivas Board Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Pia MacDonald Board Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ariela St Pierre Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 David Phillips Executive Director 40.00 X 201252 0 19200 Dianna Cohen Project Manager 40.00 X 178788 0 20400 Camilla Fox Project Manager 40.00 X 173250 0 600 Sumona Majumdar Chief Executive Officer 40.00 X 172742 0 9600 Melinda Kramer Project Manager 40.00 X 168875 0 9600 Jessica Diamond Project Manager 40.00 X 168875 0 10800 1063782 0 70200 26 false true false Karen Newell 20550 Colonial Isle Drive 208 Tampa FL 33647 Contractor 109262 Wilson Sterling 187 Sterling Place Brooklyn NY 11238 Outside Services 176977 Timeplots LLC 5440 Nevada Ave NW Washington DC 20015 Database Services 125295 0 51253 2694353 23714970 26460576 Service and Contract Revenues 900099 1975805 0 0 Merchandise Sales 452000 3410 0 0 1979215 2264272 0 2264272 219881 91300 128581 0 128581 Other Revenue 900099 74796 74796 0 0 74796 30907440 2054011 0 2392853 3908986 3908986 1063782 799450 151667 112665 12290631 9236609 1752325 1301697 104776 78318 14977 11481 1253383 936880 179167 137336 993704 742775 142046 108883 76156 74184 1972 0 34032 32223 938 871 10139192 9600188 279360 259644 549237 443961 103594 1682 446779 285126 161653 0 2851446 2708115 142474 857 128009 124694 3315 0 Fundraising and Membership 176488 0 0 176488 Taxes 3994 3891 103 0 Printing and Mailing 121687 119675 409 1603 Promotions and Public Education 297753 284659 12969 125 336419 253019 83196 204 34776454 29632753 3030165 2113536 1344508 2453793 1465530 1213702 14221360 8547375 247869 280493 392988 710416 1766869 1007460 848373 759409 18647910 20960682 5309467 5006995 42478005 39932865 1205921 2897357 137578 84396 1237831 923451 2581330 3905204 X 17879185 20699353 22017490 15328308 39896675 36027661 42478005 39932865 -3869014 X false true X true true true X 0 14399955 18982438 23706345 31735641 27626122 116450501 0 0 14399955 18982438 23706345 31735641 27626122 116450501 0 116450501 78865 381609 -1939525 1031696 2264242 1816887 0 161166 65884 409111 75780 74796 786737 119054125 2107796 0.97810 0.98950 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Miscellaneous Income 2019: 161166. 2020: 65884. 2021: 409111. 2022: 75780. 2023: 74796. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 17710 67665 85375 34776454 34861829 1000000 250000 0 0 933449 1000000 1000000 1000 2934449 4401674 143348 32795 38607 67665 282415 233362 250000 250000 25000 758362 1137543 12720 20913 23005 17710 74348 628628 628628 843488 751638 91850 294753 255822 38931 759409 Deposit for Land Purchase 4100000 Operating Lease Right-of-Use Asset 906995 5006995 Operating Lease Liability 923451 923451 X 32072986 1165546 1165546 30907440 30907440 35942000 1165546 1165546 34776454 34776454 Pt X, Line 2 The Organization is exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Organization is also exempt from California franchise taxes under Section 23701(d) of the Revenue and Taxation Code and, therefore, has made no provision for Federal or California income taxes. Contributors, donors, and grantors may obtain tax benefits. In addition, the Organization has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service not to be a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Code. The Organization adopted the recognition requirements for uncertain income tax positions as required by generally accepted accounting principles, with no cumulative effect adjustment required. Income tax benefits are recognized for income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, only when it is determined that the income tax position will more-likely-than not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Organization has analyzed tax positions taken for filing with the Internal Revenue Service and all state jurisdictions where it operates. The Organization believes that income tax filing positions will be sustained upon examination and does not anticipate any adjustments that would result in a material adverse affect on the Organizations financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Accordingly, the Organization has not recorded any reserves, or related accruals for interest and penalties for uncertain income tax positions. The Organization is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. true Central America 0 4 General Support 86119 East Asia and Pacific 0 22 General Support 1500555 Europe 0 23 General Support 1527763 Middle East 0 0 General Support 0 North America 0 8 General Support 608769 Russia 0 5 General Support 80732 South America 0 12 General Support 676305 South Asia 0 3 General Support 177018 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 15 General Support 1038578 0 92 0 92 5695839 5695839 East Asia and Pacific General Support 503384 Transfer Europe General Support 216594 Transfer Middle East General Support 192600 Transfer Russia General Support 42047 Transfer South America General Support 66000 Transfer Sub-Saharan Africa General Support 876573 Transfer 6 false false false false false false Pt I Line 2 Part I #2: While some of our granting internationally involves formal application procedures, formal award procedures, and/or formal reporting from recipient organizations regarding the results associated with the grant, not all does. Part I #3: Method of Accounting - Accounting method used on this schedule is the same method used in the Organizations financial statements, which is the Accrual Basis. The following are programs that have activities in foreign countries: #01 EIJ The Earth Island Journal combines investigative journalism and thought-provoking essays that make the subtle but profound connections between environment & other contemporary issues. #7 International Marine Mammal Project is leading the global effort to stop the slaughter of dolphins, to end commercial whaling, & to end the use of drift nets and other destructive fishing practices. #11 EcoEquity is a small, activist think tank working to inform the international climate equity debate by producing political and economic analyses and developing practical policy proposals. #21 The Altai Project protects the natural and cultural heritage of Altai - a uniquely diverse & mountainous region of Southern Siberia. #30 Womens Earth Alliance invests in grassroots womens leadership to drive solutions to our most pressing ecological concerns - water, food, land and climate. #35 Viva Sierra Gorda (formerly Friends of Sierra Gorda) is building public and private partnerships for long-term conservation and sustainability of high biodiversity regions in extreme poverty, particularly the Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve, Mexico. #40 Climate Wise Women is a global platform for the promotion of womens leadership on climate change. #55 Plastic Pollution Coalition is a global alliance working towards a world free of plastics. #56 Ethical Traveler is dedicated to educating travelers about the social and environmental impact of their decisions, showing how travel can be a potent form of diplomacy, and giving travelers a forum through which their united voices can serve the world community. #59 Coalswarm is a collaborative informative clearinghouse on coal containing over 4,000 articles. #69 Serengeti Watch (formerly Save the Serengeti) is building a strong coalition of support, advocacy, and funding for the Serengeti ecosystem, the people living near it, and adjacent reserves and protected areas. #88 Friends of Muonde supports education, research and local training in agriculture around indigenous innovations in water, soil management, hygiene and sanitation for communities in Zimbabwe. #96 Global Womens Water Initiative is training and building a movement of local women water experts - bringing sustainable water solutions to their communities. #105 Numi Foundation nurtures and empowers thriving communities through environmental education and access to clean, safe drinking water. #113 Guias Unidos works to inspire community based, conservation-minded tourism on Nicaraguas Ometepe Island, by unifying local and international expertise and resources. Fundraising Events 219881 219881 91300 219881 219881 91300 91300 128581 true 3Gs for Gaia 1903 Meadowood Lane Charlotte NC 28211 921106522 501(c)(3) 6500 General support CC35 Capital Cities Secretariat 1 Alhambra Plaza Columbus Center Miami FL 33134 834278905 501(c)(3) 10000 General support Center for Rural Affairs 145 Main St Lyons NE 68038 470553823 501(c)(3) 20000 General support Climate Access PO Box 67303 Scotts Valley CA 95067 820677662 501(c)(3) 93000 General support Community Alliance With Family Farmers PO Box 363 Davis CA 95617 942914745 501(c)(3) 6500 General support Earth Equity 5519 Clairemont Mesa Blvd 1412 San Diego CA 92117 923871083 501(c)(3) 9500 General support EarthOn Foundation USA 5301 SOUTHWEST PARKWAY SUITE 400 Austin TX 78735 920535548 501(c)(3) 54026 General support Fanm Saj Inc 5873 NW Wesley Road Port Saint Lucie FL 34986 824241473 501(c)(3) 6500 General support Global Catholic Climate Movement 712 H St NE PMB 90321 Washington DC 20002 823332997 501(c)(3) 50000 General support Global Poverty Project Inc dba Global Citizen 740 Broadway Floor 4 New York NY 10003 421772557 501(c)(3) 200000 General support Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation PO Box 1532 Kapaa HI 96746 475653259 501(c)(3) 7000 General support Health Care Without Harm 12110 Sunset Hills Road Suite 600 Reston VA 20190 522358837 501(c)(3) 50000 General support Ho'ola Veterans Services 923 Kukuau St Suite A Hilo HI 96720 472842514 501(c)(3) 6500 General support Illinois Stewardship Alliance 230 Broadway Suite 200 Springfield IL 62701 376160476 501(c)(3) 7000 General support Indigenous Peoples Movement 655 Porcupine School Rd Springfield IL 62701 932531634 501(c)(3) 1065200 General support Land Stewardship Project 821 East 35th St 200 Minneapolis MN 55407 411466054 501(c)(3) 7000 General support Lillian Timber Farms 709 NE 20th Street Oklahoma City OK 73105 844169139 501(c)(3) 6500 General support Michigan Food and Farming Systems 2438 Woodlake Circle Okemos MI 48864 383399769 501(c)(3) 6000 General support New Image Life Skills Academy Inc 19425 Van Aken Blvd Apt 205 Beachwood OH 44122 810545479 501(c)(3) 6500 General support Northeast Organic Farming Association Massachusetts Chapter PO Box 60043 Florence MA 01062 222987723 501(c)(3) 6552 General support Northern Plains Resource Council 220 S 27th Street Ste A Billings MT 59101 810367205 501(c)(3) 7000 General support Not 1 More project Ltd 1389 W 86th Street Suite 205 Indianapolis IN 46260 872080128 501(c)(3) 6500 General support Occidental Arts and Ecology Center 15290 Coleman Valley Rd Occidental CA 95465 680359676 501(c)(3) 6500 General support Ohio Ecological Food And Farm Association PO Box 1607 Hagatna GQ 660747234 501(c)(3) 6500 General support Ohio Ecological Food And Farm Association 150 East Wilson Bridge Road Suite 2 Columbus OH 43085 341638273 501(c)(3) 6250 General support Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA PO Box 640 Pittsboro NC 27312 561704863 501(c)(3) 6000 General support Rural Vermont 46 East State Street Montpelier VT 05602 223045871 501(c)(3) 8000 General support Samoa Pacific Development Corporation 7820 NE Holman St Suite B1 Portland OR 97218 200237410 501(c)(3) 10000 General support San Francisco Parks Alliance 107 Folsom St San Francisco CA 94103 237131784 501(c)(3) 20159 General support Shalom And Tranquility Garden Network 3800 W 38th Street Cleveland OH 44109 923338595 501(c)(3) 6500 General support Soul Fire Farm Institute 1972 NY Highway 2 Petersburg NY 12138 472549969 501(c)(3) 13000 General support Stand 548 Market Street Suite 74196 San Francisco CA 94104 943331587 501(c)(3) 60000 General support START EMPOWERMENT INC 10109 Lake Creek PKWY PO Box 170733 Austin TX 78750 824948443 501(c)(3) 6500 General support The African American Art and Culture Complex 762 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94102 200118582 501(c)(3) 6500 General support Toxic Free North Carolina 331 W Main Street Suite 411 Durham NC 27701 591715833 501(c)(3) 6500 General support Village of Dot Lake 7 Charles ST Delta Junction AK 99737 920063591 Tribal Organization 6500 General support Western Colorado Alliance 601 N 1st Street Grand Junction CO 81501 840837218 501(c)(3) 7000 General support WhyHunger Inc 505 8th Avenue Suite 1212 New York NY 10018 132805575 501(c)(3) 6500 General support World Farmers Inc 769 main st Box 112 Lancaster MA 01523 273138588 501(c)(3) 6000 General support XA KAKO DILE INC PO BOX 1789 Fort Bragg CA 95437 863790856 501(c)(3) 6500 General support false false false false false false false false false David Phillips 201252 0 0 0 19200 0 0 0 0 0 220452 0 0 0 Dianna Cohen 178788 0 0 0 20400 0 0 0 0 0 199188 0 0 0 Camilla Fox 173250 0 0 0 600 0 0 0 0 0 173850 0 0 0 Sumona Majumdar 172742 0 0 0 9600 0 0 0 0 0 182342 0 0 0 Melinda Kramer 168875 0 0 0 9600 0 0 0 0 0 178475 0 0 0 Jessica Diamond 168875 0 0 0 10800 0 0 0 0 0 179675 0 0 0 Pt VI, Line 11b A copy of the draft tax return is e-mailed to members of the board for review before filing. Pt VI, Line 12c We require our Board and Executive Director to update their declarations relative to conflict of interest annually or when their status changes, whichever comes first. If a conflict becomes evident in the operations of the Organization, our procedures provide for the Board President to act to assure that any potential conflict is recognized and minimized where possible. Pt VI, Line 15a Earth Island Institute Policy for Board Approval of Compensation The Executive Director of Earth Island Institute is the principal representative of Earth Island Institute, Inc., and the person responsible for the efficient operation of the organization. Therefore, it is the desire of Earth Island Institute to provide a fair yet reasonable and not excessive compensation for the Executive Director and other highly compensated employees and consultants. The annual process for determining compensation is as follows: Earth Island Institutes full board shall annually evaluate the Executive Director on his/her performance, and ask for his/her input on matters of performance and compensation. Board Approval. A Board Evaluation Committee will collect research and information in order to make a recommendation to the full board for the compensation (salary and benefits) of the Executive Director and other highly compensated employees or consultants based on a review of comparability data. For example, the Committee will secure data that documents compensation levels and benefits for similarly qualified individuals In comparable positions at similar organizations. This data may include the following: 1 Salary and benefit compensation studies by independent sources; 2 Written job offers for positions at similar organizations; 3 Documented telephone calls about similar positions at both nonprofit and for profit organizations;and 4 Information obtained from the IRS Form 990 filings of similar organizations. Concurrent Documentation. To approve the compensation for the Executive Director and other highly compensated employees and consultants the board must document how It reached its decisions, including the data on which It relied, in minutes of the meeting during which the compensation was approved. Documentation will include: a) A description of the compensation and benefits and the date it was approved; b) The members of the board who were present during the discussion about compensation and benefits, and the results of the vote; c) A description of the comparability data relied upon and how the data was obtained; and d) Any actions taken {such as abstaining from discussion and vote) with respect to consideration of the compensation by anyone who is otherwise a member of the board but who had a conflict of interest with respect to the decision on the compensation and benefits. Independence in Setting Compensation: The Chair of the board of directors, who is a volunteer and not compensated by the Earth Island Institute, will operate independently without undue influence from the Executive Director. No member of the Evaluation Committee will be a staff member, the relative of a staff member, or have any relationship with staff that could present a conflict of interest. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing docs, policies and financial statements are available upon request at our administrative office. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Earth Island Advocates 107372. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Professional Fees 117541. 111292. 3239. 3010. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Database Services 250810. 237477. 6910. 6423. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Outside Services 4662957. 4415073. 128476. 119408. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Contractors 3057286. 2894759. 84236. 78291. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g PEO Expense 2050598. 1941587. 56499. 52512. David Brower Center 2150 Allston Way Suite 100 Berkeley CA 94704 943385643 Office Rental to other NPOs CA 501(c)(3) 11A NA false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false David Brower Center k 349851 FMV