Accountability Counsel is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Accountability Counsel employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Accountability Counsel 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 08/2021, Accountability Counsel generated $3.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.4% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ACCOUNTABILITY COUNSEL AMPLIFIES THE VOICES OF COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD TO PROTECT THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENT. AS ADVOCATES FOR PEOPLE HARMED BY INTERNATIONALLY FINANCED PROJECTS, WE EMPLOY COMMUNITY DRIVEN AND POLICY LEVEL STRATEGIES TO ACCESS JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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POLICY ADVOCACY ACHIEVEMENTS: OUR POLICY TEAM ADVOCATED FOR STRONGER ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICES, CREATION OF NEW ONES WHERE THERE ARE GAPS, AND FOR LESSONS FROM CASES TO TRANSLATE INTO SYSTEMIC CHANGE SO THAT COMMUNITIES CAN ACCESS JUSTICE AND INSTITUTIONS CAN PREVENT HARM.CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O
COMMUNITIES ACHIEVEMENTS THIS FISCAL YEAR INCLUDE:ADVOCATES IN OUR COMMUNITIES TEAM WORKED AT THE REQUEST OF COMMUNITIES HARMED BY INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT TO RAISE THEIR GRIEVANCES THROUGH USE OF ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICES AS PART OF BROADER CAMPAIGNS FOR JUSTICE. ACHIEVEMENTS FROM OUR ADVOCACY INCLUDE REMEDY DELIVERED TO LOCAL PEOPLE, VINDICATION OF LOCAL PEOPLES GRIEVANCES THROUGH OFFICIAL FINDINGS OF FACT THAT STOPPED HARMFUL PROJECTS, PERSISTENT SUPPORT TO COMMUNITIES TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS TO REMEDIATE HARM, AND DIRECT AWARENESS AMONG DECISION-MAKERS ABOUT THE HARMFUL RESULTS OF INVESTMENT DECISIONS. CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O.
RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS:OUR RESEARCH TEAM MAINTAINS THE ACCOUNTABILITY CONSOLE, A DATABASE OF EVERY PUBLICLY-RECORDED COMPLAINT EVER FILED TO AN ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE. THE TEAM ADDED 344 NEW COMPLAINTS TO THE CONSOLE, WHICH NOW TRACKS MORE THAN 1600 COMPLAINT PROCESSES WORLDWIDE. CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Natalie B Fields President & Ed | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $165,875 |
Erica Gould Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Dickson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Haggins Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Niranjali Amerasinghe Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vanessa Barboni Hallik Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $297,125 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,524,762 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,821,887 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,000 |
Investment income | $3,260 |
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 | $3,836,458 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $165,876 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,415 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $974,677 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $154,398 |
Payroll taxes | $77,650 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,063 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $220,545 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $21,813 |
Information technology | $22,133 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $64,270 |
Travel | $1,827 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,946 |
Interest | $2,885 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,429 |
Insurance | $5,814 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,753,779 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $251,331 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,864,155 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,167,625 |
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 | $21,424 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,202 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $88,121 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,000 |
Total assets | $4,404,858 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,636 |
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 | $475,259 |
Total liabilities | $514,895 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,471,614 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,418,349 |
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 | $4,404,858 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Accountability Counsel has recieved totaling $2,622,671.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Luminate Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORTS GLOBAL COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENT | $500,000 |
The Schmidt Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFRICA | $375,000 |
The Schmidt Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFRICA | $375,000 |
Open Society Institute New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $280,000 |
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $275,000 |
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint, MI PURPOSE: TO ADVOCATE FOR PEOPLE HARMED BY INTERNATIONALLY FINANCED INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY PROJECTS, AMPLIFYING THE VOICES OF COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD TO PROTECT THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENT. | $250,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Treepeople Inc Beverly Hills, CA | $17,069,704 | $11,249,621 |
Vote Solar Oakland, CA | $16,151,293 | $12,907,354 |
Environmental Health Coalition National City, CA | $7,564,725 | $7,453,552 |
Pacific Fishery Management Council Portland, OR | $2,196,214 | $4,638,236 |
Asian Pacific Environmental Network Oakland, CA | $12,633,098 | $11,444,526 |
Sustainable Conservation San Francisco, CA | $6,782,087 | $5,230,579 |
Communities For A Better Environment Huntington Park, CA | $5,907,151 | $4,750,010 |
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide Eugene, OR | $8,148,720 | $5,480,543 |
Save The Bay Oakland, CA | $4,624,689 | $4,547,516 |
Building Decarbonization Coalition Petaluma, CA | $1,753,151 | $3,989,599 |
Oregon Environmental Council Inc Portland, OR | $3,218,749 | $1,966,081 |
Pacific Whale Foundation Wailuku, HI | $5,445,916 | $4,199,951 |