Sierra Club
- Assets
- $147.1m
- Revenue
- $167.5m
- Investments
- $14.5m
- Employees
- 1,052
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 12/1968
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 94-1153307
Organization Overview
Sierra Club is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Sierra Club employed 1,052 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Sierra Club generated $167.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $169.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 8 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 2014, Sierra Club has awarded 463 individual grants totaling $9,221,431. 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
TO EXPLORE, ENJOY, AND PROTECT THE WILD PLACES OF THE EARTH, PRACTICE & PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE USE OF THE EARTH'S ECOSYSTEMS & RESOURCES, EDUCATE & ENLIST HUMANITY TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE QUALITY OF THE NATURAL & HUMAN ENVIRONMENT, USE ALL LAWFUL MEANS TO CARRY OUT THESE OBJECTIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE O.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: SIERRA CLUB OUTINGS THROUGH LOCAL ENTITIES (CHAPTER, GROUP, SECTION), EXTENDED DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TOURS AND TREKS (NATIONAL OUTINGS) AND OUTINGS HOSTED BY SIERRA CLUB CAMPAIGNS DESIGNED TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND/OR PLACES. THE INSPIRING CONNECTIONS OUTDOORS PROGRAM INCLUDED 470 TRIPS WITH 1,702 YOUTH AND ADULT PARTICIPANTS; THE NATIONAL OUTINGS PROGRAM RAN 216 DOMESTIC TRIPS AND 56 INTERNATIONAL TRIPS WITH 2,894 PARTICIPANTS; LOCAL CHAPTERS AND GROUPS ORGANIZED ABOUT 4,273 OUTINGS WITH APPROXIMATELY 50,000 PARTICIPANTS. THE MILITARY OUTDOORS PROGRAM NUMBERS ARE INCLUDED IN THE LOCAL OUTINGS.CHAPTER ALLOCATIONS: TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES OF LOCAL CHAPTERS.
MEMBERSHIP: SUPPORT AND FUNDING OF 63 VOLUNTEER LED CHAPTERS AND APPROXIMATELY 361 GROUPS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BROAD-BASED VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP.
INFORMATION AND EDUCATION: CALENDAR & ONLINE STORE, SIERRA (THE ORGANIZATION'S MAGAZINE), COMMUNICATIONS GROUP INCLUDES PRINT AND NON-PRINT MEDIA ACTIVITIES AND DIGITAL STRATEGIES (MISSION IS TO ALIGN THE ONLINE ACTIVITIES AND TECHNOLOGICAL INVESTMENTS WITH THE BROADER STRATEGY AND SUCCESS OF THE ORGANIZATION).SIERRA MAGAZINE: PUBLISHED 4 ISSUES PER YEAR WITH AN AVERAGE PRINT RUN IN EXCESS OF 493,000 MAGAZINES.CALENDAR & ONLINE STORE: OFFERED SIERRA CLUB BRANDED MERCHANDISE ABOUT NATURE OR THE ENVIRONMENT FOR SALE DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC AND OTHER RESELLERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ramon Cruz President | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $76,725 |
Jeremy Patrick Murphy VP (thru 5/15/22)/treas (eff 5/16/22) | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Marion Klaus Vice President (eff 5/16/22) | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Ross Macfarlane VP (thru 5/15/22)/director | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Debbie Heaton VP (eff 5/16/22) | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Rita Harris Secretary (thru 5/15/22)/director | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Marketeam Llc Marketing | 12/30/22 | $2,137,898 |
Mail Services Llc Printing & Mailing | 12/30/22 | $890,867 |
Synapse Energy Economics Inc Economic Technical Expert | 12/30/22 | $858,572 |
Qcss Inc Printing & Mailing | 12/30/22 | $605,185 |
Community Counselling Service Co Llc Capital Campaign Consulting | 12/30/22 | $602,854 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $20,328,500 |
| Fundraising events | $171,880 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $132,806,016 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $835,121 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $153,306,396 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,027,846 |
| Investment income | $1,350,800 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $569,453 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,175,300 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,971 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $950,340 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $167,540,907 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,629,253 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $6,500 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,006,513 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,901,580 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $80,184,179 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,106,828 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,478,558 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,085,823 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,146,100 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $634,872 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $453,019 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,208,223 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $231,700 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25,943,708 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,957,100 |
| Office expenses | $8,284,500 |
| Information technology | $1,279,432 |
| Royalties | $410,100 |
| Occupancy | $5,529,268 |
| Travel | $3,008,400 |
| 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 | $993,300 |
| Insurance | $1,367,300 |
| All other expenses | -$9,289,229 |
| Total functional expenses | $169,420,068 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $60,833,265 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $14,486,800 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,698,600 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $166,636 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,695,900 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,052,800 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $29,895,800 |
| Investments—other securities | $14,544,400 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $14,726,364 |
| Total assets | $147,100,565 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,158,000 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,239,416 |
| 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 | $26,697,000 |
| Total liabilities | $51,094,416 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $50,015,345 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $45,990,804 |
| 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 | $147,100,565 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sierra Club has awarded $916,539 in support to 50 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ASPEN INSTITUTE INC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
THE DESCENDANTS PROJECT PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | $5,750 |
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | $11,000 |
RISE TO THRIVE PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | $225,000 |
HEALTHY GULF PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | $37,000 |
BLACK TO THE LAND COALITION PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |