Amazon Watch
- Assets
- $4.5m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 06/1999
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 95-4604782
Organization Overview
Amazon Watch is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1999. 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 06/2023, Amazon Watch employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Amazon Watch 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 06/2023, Amazon Watch generated $3.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.2m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Amazon Watch has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $834,286. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT THE RAINFOREST AND ADVANCE THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN THE AMAZON BASIN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WITH OUR STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE AMAZON REGION OF BRAZIL, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR, AND PERU, AMAZON WATCH CONTINUED TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES TO BUILD LOCAL CAPACITY AND ADVANCE THE LONG-TERM PROTECTION OF THEIR LANDS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, CONCERNED SHAREHOLDERS AND CITIZENS, WE UTILIZED THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES: WE CAMPAIGNED TO PERSUADE DECISION-MAKERS IN CORPORATIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND GOVERNMENTS TO RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OVER DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEIR TERRITORIES AND TO RECTIFY PAST HARMS, INCLUDING THE IMPACTS OF OIL DRILLING; THROUGH MEDIA EXPOSURE, LEGAL ACTION, AND SHAREHOLDER CAMPAIGNS, WE PROMOTED CORPORATE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTABILITY.WE CONTINUED TO WORK TO STRENGTHEN CAPACITY IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AMAZON TO BETTER ADVOCATE FOR THEIR OWN RIGHTS AT LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL FORUMS. THROUGH TRAINING IN LEGAL RIGHTS, ADVOCACY, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY, AS WELL AS THE DONATION OF EQUIPMENT, WE HELPED OUR INDIGENOUS PARTNERS PROTECT THEIR RAINFOREST HOMELANDS, ASSERT THEIR COLLECTIVE VOICE AND ADVANCE THEIR RIGHTS TO SEEK PERMANENT PROTECTION FOR THREATENED AREAS AND VULNERABLE INDIGENOUS POPULATIONS IN THE AMAZON RAINFOREST. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALLY ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH AMERICA, WE CONTINUED TO CHAMPION ECOLOGICALLY SOUND ALTERNATIVES AND SOLUTIONS TO INDUSTRIAL AND FOSSIL-FUEL INTENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.WE EDUCATED CORPORATE EXECUTIVES, SHAREHOLDERS, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC USING MEDIA COVERAGE, WEBSITES, PUBLICATIONS, AND DOCUMENTARY FILMS. BY BUILDING AWARENESS AND PROMOTING GREEN ECONOMIC ALTERNATIVES TO THE CURRENT EXPORT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT MODEL, WE ARE HELPING TO BRING ABOUT A SHIFT WITHIN KEY INSTITUTIONS AND SOCIETY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michelle Chan Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Wegman Vice Chair/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Atossa Soltani President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Adeline Cassin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Beath Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jade Begay Director | Trustee | 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 | $3,505,696 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,505,696 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $73,715 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,385 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,586,796 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $75,652 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,894,143 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $234,230 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,846 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,753,978 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $67,209 |
| Other employee benefits | $343,282 |
| Payroll taxes | $213,331 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $77,940 |
| 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 | $160,566 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $144,150 |
| Travel | $276,668 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $59,152 |
| Interest | $2,541 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $46,860 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,165,581 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28,301 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,462,130 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,122,054 |
| 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 | $10,188 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,690,964 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $201,415 |
| Total assets | $4,515,052 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $806,132 |
| 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 | $212,205 |
| Total liabilities | $1,018,337 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,156,575 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,340,140 |
| 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 | $4,515,052 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Amazon Watch has awarded $71,462 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GIVEPOWER FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE GRANTEE, INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWERGRID FOR THE MUNDURUKU PEOPLE IN BRAZIL | $44,462 |
SOGOREA LAND TRUST PURPOSE: LAND TAX | $12,000 |
LATIN FLYER PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE GRANTEE, AIRPLANE MOTOR FOR AEROSARAYAKU, SARAYAKU PEOPLE | $15,000 |