Basel Action Network
- Assets
- $485.2k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 03/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 01-0918435
Organization Overview
Basel Action Network is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Basel Action Network employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Basel Action Network is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Basel Action Network generated $1.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $869.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BAN WORKS TO PREVENT THE GLOBALIZATION OF THE TOXIC CHEMICAL CRISIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BASEL CONVENTION ADVOCACY: THE BASEL CONVENTION REMAINS A BEACON FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT ISSUES FACING THE WORLD TODAY. BAN ACTIVELY SUPPORTS DELEGATES FROM LESS DEVELOPED COUNTRIES IN PROMOTING THE BASEL BAN AMENDMENT AND FIGHT A POWERFUL OPPOSITION WITH A STAKE IN THE STATUS QUO.
ELECTRONICS STEWARDSHIP: WE CONTINUE TO SPUR MARKET INCENTIVES AND ENCOURAGE SOCIALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS BEHAVIOR IN RESPONSIBLE ELECTRONICS REUSE AND RECYCLING WORLDWIDE THROUGH OUR E-STEWARDS PROGRAM. OUR E-STEWARDS ADVANCE+ PROGRAM IS AN INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON PROVIDING JOBS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DISABILITIES WHILE CREATING BOTTOM-LINE BENEFITS FOR CERTIFIED E-STEWARDS. OUR COMMERCIAL TRACKING PROGRAM, EARTHEYE, PROVIDES MAJOR CORPORATIONS WITH A DUE DILIGENCE AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE TOOL FOR THEIR E-WASTE.
GREEN SHIP RECYCLING: WORKING IN A COALITION WITH THE NGO SHIPBREAKING PLATFORM, WE SEEK TO ATTACK THE ROOT OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE AND ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE THE ECONOMIC ENGINE OF THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY. WE CONTINUE OUR WORK TO ENSURE THAT SHIP RECYCLING MOVES OFF THE BEACHES OF SOUTH ASIA AND IS CONDUCTED FOLLOWING INTERNATIONAL LAW AND IN A MANNER THAT PROTECTS HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
PLASTIC POLLUTION PREVENTION: WITHIN THREE STRATEGIC AREAS (TRACKING, MOVEMENT BUILDING, AND POLICY IMPLEMENTATION), BAN WILL SPEARHEAD THE BFFP MOVEMENT'S RESPONSE TO THE INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC WASTE TRADE. WE AIM TO GATHER VITAL AND UNIQUE DATA FOR TRACKING AND EXPOSING THE PLASTIC WASTE TRADE USING OUR PIONEERING GPS TRACKING SYSTEM. WE WILL BE LAUNCHING A LARGE-SCALE PLASTIC WASTE TRANSPARENCY PROJECT IN 2021 IN NORTH AMERICA TO RAISE AWARENESS ON WASTE TRADE TRENDS. IN ADDITION, WE ARE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE BASEL CONVENTION'S PLASTIC WASTE PARTNERSHIP AND HOPE TO CARRY OUT REGIONAL TRACKING PROJECTS WITH MULTIPLE BASEL REGIONAL CENTERS. THIS DATA WILL ASSIST THESE REGIONS IN CONTROLLING AND MANAGING THEIR WASTE TRADE, BY HELPING THEM UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH IS HAPPENING, WHERE IT COMES FROM, WHERE IT GOES, THE LIKELY LEGALITY OF IT, AND ASSESS WHETHER THE FINAL MANAGEMENT OF THE WASTE IS ESM OR NOT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jim Puckett Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $106,590 |
Yuyun Ismawati Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Roberto Ferrigno Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shawn Drew Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $89,412 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $168,655 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $258,067 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $830,296 |
| Investment income | $86 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,088,449 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $132,533 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $132,533 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $311,119 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $370 |
| Other employee benefits | $45,276 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,159 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,285 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $65,479 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,116 |
| Office expenses | $10,946 |
| Information technology | $27,464 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $54,025 |
| Travel | $15,728 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,140 |
| Interest | $2 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,597 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $869,467 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $177,630 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $289,199 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,667 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,709 |
| Total assets | $485,205 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,413 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $179,008 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $204,421 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $280,784 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $485,205 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Basel Action Network has recieved totaling $230,106.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $200,000 |
The Marisla Foundation Laguna Beach, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
John L Neu Family Foundation Inc Kearny, NJ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $106 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund Bend, OR | $86,750 | $130 |
Marine Stewardship Council Limited Tukwila, WA | $407,315 | $4,510,365 |
Lomakatsi Restoration Project Ashland, OR | $2,596,722 | $5,485,073 |
Climate Solutions Seattle, WA | $3,725,442 | $5,349,658 |
Portland Audubon Society Portland, OR | $12,140,243 | $4,383,032 |
Lake Oswego Corporation Lake Oswego, OR | $6,453,571 | $2,925,835 |
Alaska Conservation Foundation Anchorage, AK | $13,696,231 | $4,020,029 |
Conservation Biology Institute Inc Corvallis, OR | $876,165 | $3,556,977 |
Copper River Watershed Project Cordova, AK | $470,340 | $3,092,838 |
Idaho Conservation League Inc Boise, ID | $7,842,765 | $3,577,511 |
The Mountains To Sound Greenway Tr Seattle, WA | $4,129,011 | $3,302,694 |
Kenai Watershed Forum Soldotna, AK | $1,720,330 | $2,666,238 |