Ecological Rights Foundation
- Assets
- $175.1k
- Revenue
- $18.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Redway, CA
- Founding
- 05/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 68-0400522
Organization Overview
Ecological Rights Foundation is located in Redway, CA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, 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. Ecological Rights Foundation 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 12/2023, Ecological Rights Foundation generated $18.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $63.3k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.8%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES WHICH CAUSE HARM TO HUMAN HEALTH, THE ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES; AND TO SEEK REDRESS OF THESE HARMS THROUGH LITIGATION OR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ERF 2023 STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:IN 2023 ECOLOGICAL RIGHTS FOUNDATION CONTINUED ITS WORK INVESTIGATING AND CLEANING UP SOURCES OF POLLUTION TO CALIFORNIAS WATERWAYS AND HABITAT DEGRADATION IN THE STATES AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS. THIS WORK INCLUDES WATER AND SEDIMENT QUALITY MONITORING, PURSUING CLEANUPS OF POLLUTED INDUSTRIAL SITES; PROTECTING ENDANGERED SPECIES, AND REPRESENTING CONSERVATIONIST STAKEHOLDERS INTERESTS IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND CITIZEN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL STATUES. ERFS ACCOMPLISHMENTS THIS PAST YEAR INCLUDED SETTLEMENTS AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING OF AGREEMENTS UNDER THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT, RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT, AND ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, RESULTING IN INCREASED PROTECTION FOR CALIFORNIAS COMMUNITIES, WATERBODIES, AND VULNERABLE WILDLIFE SPECIES. ERF ALSO CONTINUED ITS PARTICIPATION IN EFFORTS TO PROTECT ENDANGERED MARINE MAMMALS FROM FISHING GEAR ENTANGLEMENTS IN MONTEREY BAY. ECOLOGICAL RIGHTS FOUNDATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, AWARENESS AND PROTECTION CAMPAIGN CONTINUED IT SUCCESSFUL WORK TO REDUCE CONSUMER EXPOSURES TO TOXIC CHEMICALS. ERF CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM REPRODUCTIVE HARM CAUSED BY STYRENE, CARBON MONOXIDE AND OTHER CHEMICAL EXPOSURES, AND THE ABATEMENT OF HUMAN HEALTH AND ECOLOGICAL RISKS FROM DIOXIN AND OTHER HIGHLY TOXIC CHEMICALS USED TO TREAT LUMBER PRODUCTS AND UTILITY POLES. ERFS PERL NETWORK PROJECT CONTINUED ITS WORK FACILITATING MARINE AND CLIMATE RESEARCH IN THE PACIFIC REGION AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY-BASED NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION TO INCREASE CLIMATE RESILIENCE. ECOLOGICAL RIGHTS FOUNDATION UPDATED AND MAINTAINED ITS PUBLIC INFORMATION WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Linda Sherby Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $15,000 |
Fred Evenson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rachel Rosner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jamie Peterson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Simon Fisher Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Arlett Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $3,063 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,063 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,261 |
| Investment income | $6,154 |
| 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 | $18,478 |
| 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. | $15,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $767 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,502 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,445 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $26 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,694 |
| 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 | $3,169 |
| Insurance | $2,150 |
| All other expenses | $1,065 |
| Total functional expenses | $63,326 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,417 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $147,277 |
| 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 | $24,430 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $175,124 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $3,677 |
| Total liabilities | $3,677 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $171,447 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $175,124 |