Green Earth Inc
- Assets
- $780.6k
- Revenue
- $136.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Carbondale, IL
- Founding
- 05/1975
- Data as of
- 04/2022
- EIN
- 36-3031593
Organization Overview
Green Earth Inc is located in Carbondale, IL. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Green Earth Inc 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 04/2022, Green Earth Inc generated $136.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $57.9k during the year ending 04/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL AREAS, PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS FOR RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC ACCESS TO NATURAL AREAS: LAND ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT, AND BUILD AND MAINTAIN TRAILS. GREEN EARTH CURRENTLY OWNS SIX PRESERVES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 365 DAYS A YEAR. THE PRESERVES CONTAIN PARKING LOTS AND NINE MILES OF HIKING TRAILS WHICH MUST BE INITIALLY CONSTRUCTED AND SUBSEQUENTLY MAINTAINED FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE PRESERVES. EXPENSES CONSIST OF MOWING, AMENDING TRAILS AND PARKING AREAS WITH GRAVEL, ADDING SIGNAGE, CONSTRUCTING FOOTBRIDGES, ETC.
LAND MANAGEMENT: INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL, NATIVE PLANTINGS, CONTROLLED BURNS, TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT GREEN EARTH'S PRESERVES ARE MANAGED TO PROMOTE NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA. BECAUSE MOST OF THIS LAND WAS IN POOR CONDITION UPON ACQUISITION (FALLOW FARM LAND, OVERGRAZED PASTURE, ETC.) SIGNIFICANT TIME, ENERGY, AND FUNDS ARE USED FOR HABITAT MANAGEMENT. EXPENSES CONSIST OF PURCHASING HAND TOOLS, POWER TOOLS, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR, HERBICIDES, HERBICIDE APPLICATORS, TRAININGS, ETC.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: TRAIL GUIDES/TRAIL SIGNS, CLASSROOM FIELD TRIPS/GOING TO CLASSROOMS, TABLING EVENTS, PUBLIC SPEAKING, NEWSLETTER, WEBSITE, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. GREEN EARTH EDUCATES ON ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS PASSIVELY THROUGH OUR NEWSLETTER, WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, TRAIL GUIDES, AND TRAIL SIGNS. WE ACTIVELY EDUCATE ON ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS BY HOSTING SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, VISITING CLASSROOMS AS GUEST SPEAKERS, TABLING AT EVENTS, AND SPEAKING IN BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE VENUES. EXPENSES CONSIST OF PRINTING TRAIL GUIDES, PURCHASING TRAIL SIGNS AND KIOSKS, PUBLISHING A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND CRAFT SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN'S ACTVITIES. FY 2019 INCLUDED IL DEPT. OF NATUAL RESOURCE FUNDS TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAL SIGNS AND MARKERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephanie Eichholz Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $23,919 |
John Foster Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dorcy Prosser Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Beth Fisher Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nathan Speagle President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Barfkneckt Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $17,765 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $16,371 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $92,930 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $303 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $127,066 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $9,790 |
| 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 | $136,873 |
| 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. | $25,136 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,568 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,061 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,724 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,440 |
| Office expenses | $1,971 |
| Information technology | $967 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $115 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,992 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $57,896 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $116,334 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,161 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $447,332 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $205,723 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $780,550 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$165 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | -$165 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $739,126 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $41,589 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $780,550 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Green Earth Inc has recieved totaling $15,660.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $15,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $160 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Openlands Chicago, IL | $37,602,836 | $9,254,791 |
Conservation Foundation Naperville, IL | $10,642,016 | $3,351,729 |
Tall Pines Conservancy Inc Nashotah, WI | $2,243,899 | $2,340,562 |
Lake Forest Open Lands Association Lake Forest, IL | $65,831,069 | $6,633,518 |
Ll Foundation Keytesville, MO | $2,819,800 | $2,090,334 |
Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation Inc Elizabeth, IL | $13,683,840 | $1,728,367 |
Prairie Enthusiasts Inc Viroqua, WI | $12,506,035 | $2,620,729 |
Acres Inc Huntertown, IN | $33,175,317 | $1,636,200 |
Door County Land Trust Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | $36,318,691 | $4,027,675 |
Ozaukee Washington Land Trust Inc West Bend, WI | $22,989,724 | $5,053,891 |
Central Indiana Land Trust Incorporated Indianapolis, IN | $29,163,187 | $2,880,551 |
Bluegrass Conservancy Inc Lexington, KY | $3,752,784 | $961,276 |