Earth Innovation Institute
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $4.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 11/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-3444564
Organization Overview
Earth Innovation Institute is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Earth Innovation Institute employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Earth Innovation Institute 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, Earth Innovation Institute generated $4.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.8%) per year over the past 8 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
EARTH INNOVATION INSTITUTE WORKS TO ADVANCE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY RURAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE FARMING, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES IN TROPICAL REGIONS AROUND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN BRAZIL, EII'S WORK IS FOCUSED ON SIX STATES IN THE AMAZON AND CERRADO REGIONS: ACRE, AMAP, MATO GROSSO, MATO GROSSO DO SUL, PAR, AND TOCANTINS. IN EACH STATE, EII IS SUPPORTING THE GOVERNMENT AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT LOW-EMISSION DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AND HELP THESE STATES COMPLETE THEIR JURISDICTIONAL REDD+ PROGRAMS SO THAT THEY CAN GENERATE REVENUES FROM THE SALE OF REDD+ CARBON CREDITS. EII'S WORK INCLUDES TECHNICAL WORK TO HELP CATTLE AND FARM SECTORS DEVELOP THE PROGRAMS FOR FOREST CONSERVATION AND RECUPERATION THAT WILL BE FUNDED WITH CARBON REVENUES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR STATE GOVERNMENTS TO TAKE THE STEPS NEEDED TO ISSUE REDD+ CARBON CREDITS.
IN ALL OTHER REGIONAL PROGRAMS, EII USES A SIMILAR APPROACH TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITIONS OF ENTIRE JURISDICTIONS TO A PATHWAY OF SUSTAINABLE, LOW-EMISSION RURAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS APPROACH INCLUDES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF JURISDICTION-WIDE GOALS THAT ARE UNDERSTOOD AND SUPPORTED BY KEY SECTORS, A SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND REPORTING ON PROGRESS TOWARDS THOSE GOALS, AND INCENTIVE SYSTEMS FOR DRIVING PROGRESS TOWARDS THESE GOALS. EII WORKS WITH JURISDICTIONS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO MANAGE THESE TRANSITIONS AND PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TRANSLATE CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS INTO CREDITS THAT CAN BE SOLD. EII DOES NOT ENGAGE IN THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF THESE CREDITS.
EII'S WORK IN PERU IS FOCUSED ON THE REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS OF LORETO, SAN MARTIN, AND UCAYALI, ALTHOUGH EII ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE GOVERNMENTS OF OTHER AMAZON JURISDICTIONS INCLUDING AMAZONAS, HUNUCO, PIURA AND MADRE DE DIOS. THIS WORK HAS SUPPORTED EACH REGIONAL GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP THEIR LOW-EMISSION RURAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AND HAS ALSO CONTRIBUTED TO THE CREATION AND WORK OF THE "PUBLIC-PRIVATE COALITION FOR LOW-EMISSION RURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE PERUVIAN AMAZON."
IN COLOMBIA, EII'S WORK IS FOCUSED ON THE DEPARTMENTS OF CAQUET AND META, SUPPORTING BOTH JURISDICTIONS TO DEVELOP LOW-EMISSION DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AND IMPLEMENTING PILOT INITIATIVES IN SMALLHOLDER COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Nepstad Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $143,382 |
Eric Hoffman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Gledhill Audit Committee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Mcgrath Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Jackson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ana Luisa Da Riva Partial Year Audit Committee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Darrel Webber & Associates Contract Services | 12/30/20 | $164,667 |
Dateline Properties Contract Services | 12/30/20 | $135,905 |
Gustavo Suarez De Freitas Contract Services | 12/30/20 | $114,000 |
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 | $2,712,988 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,712,988 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,221,226 |
| Investment income | $2 |
| 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 | $4,934,216 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $382,725 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $354,961 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $127,699 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $466,069 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $81,267 |
| Payroll taxes | $113,734 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $875 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $134,340 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,134,377 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $31,940 |
| Information technology | $13,248 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $86,770 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | -$7,102 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,846,299 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $97,894 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,232,895 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,113,218 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,256 |
| 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 | $9,468 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $95,738 |
| Total assets | $2,559,469 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $272,570 |
| 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 | $272,570 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$379,102 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,666,001 |
| 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 | $2,559,469 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Earth Innovation Institute has awarded $152,694 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FOREST TRENDS PURPOSE: COMMODITIES | $120,000 |
GLOBAL ROUNDTABLE ON SUSTAINABLE BEEF PURPOSE: POLICY | $32,694 |