Earth Echo International Inc
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 10/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 95-4789334
Organization Overview
Earth Echo International Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Earth Echo International Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Earth Echo International 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 12/2021, Earth Echo International Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.5% 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
EARTHECHO INTERNATIONAL'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE WORLDWIDE TO ACT NOW FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EARTHECHO EXPEDITIONS IS AN ANNUAL PROGRAM THAT LEVERAGES THE RICH COUSTEAU LEGACY OF EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY TO BRING STEM EDUCATION CONTENT ALIVE FOR TODAY'S 21ST-CENTURY LEARNERS AND THEIR EDUCATORS. EACH EARTHECHO EXPEDITION BEGINS WITH A WEEK-LONG EXPLORATION OF A GEOGRAPHIC AREA FACING AN ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS, EXAMINING THE IMPACTS THAT HUMANS HAVE ON COMMUNITIES AND WATER RESOURCES ACROSS THE GLOBE. IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL EDUCATORS, RESEARCHERS AND ADVOCACY PARTNERS WE PRODUCE OF A SUITE OF CLASSROOM RESOURCES MADE AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO EDUCATORS AND THEIR STUDENTS WORLDWIDE. IN 2020, EARTHECHO BUILT OUT THE EARTHECHO ACADEMY, A VIRTUAL LEARNING SPACE DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE ONLINE COURSES FOR TEACHER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING WITH ACCESS TO FULLY REMOTE, ASYNCHRONOUS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION MODULES FOR STUDENTS FEATURING SOME OF OUR MOST POPULAR NGSS-ALIGNED CLASSROOM RESOURCES LIKE EARTHECHO EXPEDITION: WATER BY DESIGN.
THE EARTHECHO WATER CHALLENGE IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST CITIZEN SCIENCE PROGRAMS EMPOWERING MORE THAN 1.6 MILLION YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN 146 COUNTRIES TO CONNECT WITH AND PROTECT THEIR LOCAL WATERWAYS. PARTICIPANTS MONITOR WATER QUALITY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, SHARE THEIR FINDINGS THROUGH A GLOBAL ONLINE DATABASE, AND USE THE DATA COLLECTED TO DEVELOP PROJECTS TO PROTECT WATER RESOURCES.
EARTHECHO'S YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (YLC) IS THE GUIDING VOICE DRIVING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EARTHECHO'S GLOBAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE WORLDWIDE TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. THE YLC UNITES 27 YOUNG PEOPLE, AGES 15-22, SELECTED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE, INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PROCESS, WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED AN ABILITY TO MOBILIZE THEIR COMMUNITIES TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR PLANET. YLC MEMBERS EXPAND THE REACH AND IMPACT OF EARTHECHO'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS, DESIGN COLLABORATIVE CAMPAIGNS TO MOBILIZE YOUNG ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS WORLDWIDE, AND LEARN ALONGSIDE A GLOBAL NETWORK OF THEIR PEERS, WHILE GAINING SKILLS TO SUPPORT PERSONAL CONSERVATION WORK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mia Demezza Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $107,776 |
Philippe Cousteau President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $72,471 |
Scott A Webb CFO | Officer | 18 | $31,466 |
Janice Cousteau Director | Trustee | 16 | $12,801 |
Stephen Kalish Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Nespola Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $95,125 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,688,757 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,783,882 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $200 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $29,551 |
| 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 | $1,814,307 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $36,205 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $8,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $195,650 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $229,831 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,192 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $343,753 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $49,450 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,627 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,548 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,718 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $30,600 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $133,441 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $51,447 |
| Information technology | $30,833 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,197 |
| Travel | $16,654 |
| 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 | $4,544 |
| Insurance | $4,063 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,355,729 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,374,882 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $250,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,552 |
| 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 | $8,455 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,908 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $40,476 |
| Other assets | $349 |
| Total assets | $1,680,622 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,921 |
| 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 | $12,921 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $145,351 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,522,350 |
| 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 | $1,680,622 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Earth Echo International Inc has recieved totaling $804,450.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Northrop Grumman Foundation Falls Church, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING GRANTS & MATCHING GIFTS. | $344,775 |
Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: OCEANECHO 30X30 | $250,000 |
Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $109,682 |
The Keith Campbell Foundation For The Environment Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
Cross Ridge Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: BEYOND THE REEF PROJECT | $15,000 |
Center For American Progress Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Better Angels Society Inc Washington, DC | $29,814,085 | $9,108,547 |
Earth Echo International Inc Washington, DC | $1,680,622 | $1,814,307 |
International Window Film Association Martinsville, VA | $402,908 | $1,103,619 |
Magfest Inc Baltimore, MD | $371,159 | $393,233 |
Middleburg Film Festival Middleburg, VA | $254,170 | $817,838 |
Environmental Film Festival In The Nations Capital Washington, DC | $507,157 | $888,056 |
Women In Film & Video Inc Washington, DC | $472,059 | $433,075 |
Video Action Inc Washington, DC | $464,494 | $514,938 |
Annapolis Film Festival Inc Annapolis, MD | $154,879 | $494,369 |
Light House Studio Inc Charlottesville, VA | $2,848,982 | $654,730 |
Docs In Progress Inc Silver Spring, MD | $181,582 | $282,359 |
Washington D C International Film Festival Inc Washington, DC | $621,399 | $297,925 |