Friends Of The Earth
- Assets
- $22.3m
- Revenue
- $18.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 86
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 12/1974
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-7420660
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Earth is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Friends Of The Earth employed 86 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Earth 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 06/2022, Friends Of The Earth generated $18.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Friends Of The Earth has awarded 65 individual grants totaling $4,659,100. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH DEFENDS THE ENVIRONMENT AND CHAMPIONS A HEALTHY AND JUST WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUTREACH AND MEMBERSHIP:THE OUTREACH PROGRAM EDUCATE MEMBERS AND ACTIVISTS AS WELL AS THE GREATER PUBLIC ABOUT SIGNIFICANT THREATS TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE, AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO PARTICIPATE WITH FRIENDS OF THE EARTH TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE OUTCOMES INCLUDING PROTECTING POLLINATORS FROM TOXIC PESTICIDES, PROTECTING PUBLIC LANDS FROM POLLUTION, AND PREVENTING INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS THAT WOULD HARM COMMUNITIES AND ECOSYSTEMS. THIS IS DONE THROUGH ONLINE ACTION ALERTS, ONLINE ADVERTISING, MAILINGS PRINT NEWSLETTERS (TO MEMBERS), AS WELL AS SOCIAL MEDIA SITES LIKE FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE. FOE ALSO SEEKS OPPORTUNITIES TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC THROUGH TV AND RADIO INTERVIEWS. THE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTLY REACHED AT LEAST ONE MILLION PEOPLE WHO TOOK MORE THAN 7.5 MILLING ACTIONS IN THE 2022 FISCAL YEAR. THESE ACTIONS CONTRIBUTED TO ACCOMPLISHMENTS LIKE RESTORING PROTECTIONS FOR TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST, STOPPING A $200 MILLION LOAN PACKAGE TO MARFRIG GLOBAL FOODS THAT WOULD HAVE INCREASED INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN THE AMAZON, AND PUSHING PRESIDENT BIDEN TO BAN THE BRAIN-DAMAGING PESTICIDE CHLORPYRIFOS IN FOOD.
FOOD AND TECHNOLOGY:THE FOOD AND TECHNOLOGY TEAM CONDUCTS POLICY ADVOCACY, MARKET CAMPAIGNS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TO PROMOTE A MORE JUST AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM. IN THE PAST YEAR, THE TEAM ADVOCATED FOR PUBLIC POLICIES TO PHASE-OUT BEE-KILLING PESTICIDES AND CAMPAIGNED TO CONVINCE GARDEN STORES AND GROCERS TO STOCK MORE BEE-FRIENDLY AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS. IT ALSO HELPED INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS SCHOOLS TO ADOPT MORE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY PURCHASING POLICIES, PUSHED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO DIVEST FROM FACTORY FARMS, AND ADVOCATED FOR BETTER REGULATION OF PRODUCTS MADE WITH SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY.
CLIMATE AND ENERGY:THE CLIMATE & ENERGY TEAM PROMOTES CLEAN ENERGY AND CONSERVATION AND FIGHTS TO END OUR DEPENDENCE ON DIRTY, HARMFUL SOURCES OF ENERGY INCLUDING COAL, OIL, NATURAL GAS AND NUCLEAR. IN THE LAST YEAR, THE TEAM HELPED LEAD EFFORTS TO PREVENT FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDIES AND RESISTED ATTEMPTS TO OPEN UP PUBLIC WATERS AND LANDS TO FOSSIL FUEL DEVELOPMENT. IT CONTINUED EFFORTS TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND/OR RENEWABLE ENERGY IN NC AND TN; AND PHASE OUT THE USE OF DANGEROUS, AGING NUCLEAR REACTORS IN FL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jayni Chase Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffrey Glueck Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marc Zionts Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Harriett Crosby Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lauren Baer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Herman Bluestein Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Anne Lewis Strategies Llc Online Advertising | 6/29/22 | $1,099,330 |
Digital Dog Direct Printing And Mailing | 6/29/22 | $401,550 |
Cp Direct Inc Printing | 6/29/22 | $201,115 |
Ntiva Outsourced It Services | 6/29/22 | $222,675 |
Human Capital Strategic Consulting Llc Hr Consulting | 6/29/22 | $196,433 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $355,810 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $16,995,058 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $225,517 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,350,868 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $119,604 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $9,548 |
| Net Rental Income | $203,934 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $262,845 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $17,950,451 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $501,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $25,510 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $363,513 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $183,706 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,008,780 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $152,238 |
| Other employee benefits | $799,229 |
| Payroll taxes | $442,820 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $156,713 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $145,457 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $41,304 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,160,811 |
| Advertising and promotion | $136,034 |
| Office expenses | $1,021,601 |
| Information technology | $597,827 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $700,435 |
| Travel | $120,864 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $207,290 |
| Insurance | $36,002 |
| All other expenses | $77,706 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,979,625 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,613,055 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,762,126 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,823,390 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $66,469 |
| 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 | $366,856 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $747,045 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,507,040 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $428,822 |
| Total assets | $22,314,803 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,219,928 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $1,425,003 |
| Total liabilities | $2,644,931 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,137,167 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,532,705 |
| 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 | $22,314,803 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Earth has awarded $491,500 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SOUTH WARD ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE PURPOSE: SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL WORK | $37,500 |
WE ACT FOR ENVIROMENTAL JUSTICE PURPOSE: MARK FELLOWSHIP CONTRIBUTION | $6,000 |
NAMATI INC PURPOSE: SUPPORT EJ ADVOCATE POSITIONS ON PORTS | $20,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
GREENLATINOS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |