Earth Island Institute Inc is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Earth Island Institute Inc employed 296 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Earth Island Institute 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 06/2021, Earth Island Institute Inc generated $23.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $15.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.1% 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.
Since 2015, Earth Island Institute Inc has awarded 128 individual grants totaling $3,212,475. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE (THE ORGANIZATION) WAS FOUNDED IN 1982 BY LEGENDARY ENVIRONMENTALIST DAVID R. BROWER (1912-2000) TO CONFRONT THE UNPRECEDENTED THREATS TO LIFE ON EARTH. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES THAT ARE URGENT...
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EARTH ISLAND JOURNAL FOR NEARLY FOUR DECADES, EARTH ISLAND JOURNAL HAS BEEN PUBLISHING A UNIQUE, WIDE-ANGLE PERSPECTIVE, WHICH STRIVES TO MAKE THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES. OVER THE COURSE OF PUBLISHING MORE THAN 140 ISSUES, THE JOURNAL HAS BROKEN GROUND ON COVERING CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS AND RECEIVED A NUMBER OF MEDIA AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, THE JOURNAL PUBLISHED A MIX OF HARD-HITTING INVESTIGATIVE FEATURES AND REPORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD IN ITS PRINT ISSUES, INCLUDING A COVER STORY INVESTIGATING THE TROUBLING WORLD OF WILDLIFE KILLING CONTESTS IN THE U.S. WHERE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF COYOTES, BOBCATS, FOXES, AND OTHER WILD ANIMALS ARE MASSACRED EVERY YEAR FOR PRIZE MONEY; A FEATURE FROM PUERTO RICO, WHERE SCIENTISTS ARE RACING TO FIND A TREATMENT FOR A MYSTERIOUS AND LETHAL DISEASE THAT HAS BEEN DEVOURING CORAL POPULATIONS WITH ALARMING SPEED; AND ON-THE-GROUND REPORTS FROM ARGENTINE PATAGONIA WHERE THE INDIGENOUS MAPUCHE PEOPLES EFFORTS TO RECLAIM THEIR LAND IS BEING MET BY INCREASING STATE VIOLENCE, AND MORE. THE JOURNAL ALSO PRODUCED A SPECIAL, EXTENDED PRINT ISSUE EXPLORING A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS RELATED TO CITIES AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.
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NEW LEADERS INITIATIVE EARTH ISLANDS NEW LEADERS INITIATIVE CELEBRATES AND SUPPORTS YOUNG ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS IN NORTH AMERICA. EACH YEAR OUR BROWER YOUTH AWARDS PROGRAM HONORS THE WORK OF SIX OUTSTANDING YOUNG ENVIRONMENTALISTS, AGES 13 TO 22, FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP AND ACHIEVEMENTS. FISCAL YEAR 2022 RECIPIENTS LED DIVERSE PROJECTS, WHICH INCLUDED DEVELOPING A MORE JUST, INCLUSIVE, AND EQUITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT; FOSTERING INTEREST IN STEM EDUCATION AND COASTAL PROTECTION; ADVANCING CLIMATE-RELATED DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE; ENDING THE TOXIC INFLUENCE OF FOSSIL-FUEL MONEY ON CLIMATE-CHANGE RESEARCH IN UNIVERSITIES; DEVELOPING A CARBON-NEUTRAL PROGRAM WITHOUT THE USE OF CARBON OFFSETS; AND RESTORING NUMEROUS ACRES OF TEXAS PRAIRIE LANDS. IN ADDITION TO A CASH PRIZE AND PUBLIC RECOGNITION, THE WINNERS RECEIVED COACHING, TRAINING, AND PEER SUPPORT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE SKILLS TO ADVANCE THEIR INITIATIVES.
EARTH ISLAND ADVOCATES EARTH ISLAND ADVOCATES USES THE LAW TO FIGHT FOR JUSTICE FOR THE PLANETS BEAUTIFUL AND VARIED ECOSYSTEMS AND INHABITANTS. WITH THE COMBINED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE OF OUR GRASSROOTS PROJECT NETWORK AND THE PRO BONO RESOURCES OF LAW FIRMS, LEGAL CLINICS, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, EARTH ISLAND ADVOCATES IS ACHIEVING TANGIBLE RESULTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, ADVOCATES FILED LAWSUITS TO PREVENT UNLAWFUL LOGGING ON FEDERAL LAND, ACHIEVED IMPORTANT ADVANCES IN ITS CORPORATE GREENWASHING LITIGATION, AND OBTAINED SETTLEMENTS THAT PROTECT WILDLIFE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ken Alex Board Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kenneth Brower Board Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jessian Choy Board Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Josh Floum President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tiauna George Board Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John DE Graaf Board Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,982,438 |
Investment income | $2,838,619 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $16,758 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$19,700 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $10,982 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $23,391,619 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $26,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $585,122 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $136,055 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $8,042,181 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $639,829 |
Payroll taxes | $725,022 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $153,927 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $30,541 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,586,290 |
Advertising and promotion | $50,805 |
Office expenses | $525,129 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $403,417 |
Travel | $88,533 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,217 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $108,095 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $15,668,971 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,282,335 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,360,225 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $901,448 |
Accounts receivable, net | $121,570 |
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 | $253,154 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,738,183 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,129,703 |
Total assets | $28,758,022 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $905,331 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $100,028 |
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 | $1,005,359 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $27,752,663 |
Over the last fiscal year, Earth Island Institute Inc has awarded $358,998 in support to 20 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AMAZON FRONTLINES PURPOSE: General support | $10,000 |
CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION NOW PURPOSE: General support | $16,854 |
CLIMATE CHANGE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE PURPOSE: General support | $10,000 |
COMPLIANCE & CAPACITY SKILLS INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: General support | $64,400 |
DAKOTA RESOURCE COUNCIL PURPOSE: General support | $11,000 |
ILLINOIS STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE PURPOSE: General support | $14,000 |