Skytruth
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Shepherdstown, WV
- Founding
- 03/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 54-2059475
Organization Overview
Skytruth is located in Shepherdstown, WV. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Skytruth employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Skytruth 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, Skytruth generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.8% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SKYTRUTH'S MISSION IS TO MOTIVATE AND EMPOWER NEW CONSTITUENCIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. WE USE SCIENTIFICALLY CREDIBLE SATELLITE IMAGES AND OTHER VISUAL TECHNOLOGIES TO CREATE COMPELLING PICTURES THAT VIVIDLY ILLUSTRATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND PROVIDE THESE IMAGES AND SUPPORTING DATA TO ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES, THE MEDIA, DECISIONMAKERS, AND THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MISSION STATEMENT, SERVING AS MAIN PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Amos President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $105,225 |
Jenny Allen COO | Officer | 40 | $97,900 |
Catherine Irwin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alan Septoff Former Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Kemnitzer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Darshan Karwat Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,316,960 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,316,960 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $65,377 |
| Investment income | $3,448 |
| 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 | $2,385,785 |
| 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. | $191,714 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,337 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $456,038 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $38,500 |
| Other employee benefits | $41,515 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,803 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,020 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $214,197 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,797 |
| Information technology | $57,910 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,903 |
| Travel | $4,894 |
| 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 | $2,718 |
| Insurance | $5,045 |
| All other expenses | $20,000 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,129,054 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,713 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,052,150 |
| 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 | $13,740 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,525 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,081,128 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,609 |
| 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 | $90,609 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $631,340 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,359,179 |
| 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 | $2,081,128 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Skytruth has recieved totaling $1,391,443.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $1,269,000 |
Catena Foundation Carbondale, CO PURPOSE: WATERSHED HEALTH- MAPPING VEGETATION IN THE COLORADO RIVER BASIN AND VESSEL POLLUTION AT SEA | $100,000 |
Conservation X Labs Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: ACCELERATING INNOVATION FOR ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINING | $9,892 |
Nora Roberts Foundation Inc Glenn Dale, MD PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $7,500 |
Clif Bar Family Foundation Saint Helena, CA PURPOSE: REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS | $4,000 |
The G&s Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Health Care Without Harm Reston, VA | $18,732,960 | $11,311,723 |
Center For Climate And Energy Solutions Arlington, VA | $5,506,660 | $2,967,227 |
Foundations Of Success Inc Bethesda, MD | $3,526,490 | $2,845,123 |
Majority Action Silver Spring, MD | $1,748,758 | $3,131,363 |
Chesapeake Research Consortium Inc Edgewater, MD | $853,590 | $1,791,508 |
Skytruth Shepherdstown, WV | $2,081,128 | $2,385,785 |
Environmental Concern Inc St Michaels, MD | $1,370,981 | $666,212 |
Living Water Environmental Foundation Shohola, PA | $2,048,963 | $1,094,538 |
Appalachian Mountain Advocates Inc Lewisburg, WV | $2,852,535 | $1,202,217 |
Advanced Conservation Strategies Williamsburg, VA | $863,235 | $1,125,149 |
Pennenvironment Research And Policy Center Philadelphia, PA | $2,241,719 | $806,254 |
Environmental Science Policy And Research Institute Inc Narbeth, PA | $316,471 | $475,649 |