The Gaia-Movement Living Earth Green World Action Usa Inc
- Assets
- $962.4k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 11/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 36-4284332
Organization Overview
The Gaia-Movement Living Earth Green World Action Usa Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Gaia-Movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gaia-Movement Living Earth Green World Action USA 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 12/2022, Gaia-Movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc generated $1.4m 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 (7.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.3%) 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, AND GENERATE FUNDS FOR PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RECYCLING PROGRAM LOCALLY IN USA: COLLECTED, REUSED AND RECYCLED 2.2 MILLION POUNDS OF CLOTHES AND SHOES. GAIA'S LARGEST PROGRAM IS THE REUSE AND RECYCLE OF CLOTHES & SHOES. THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTOR TO GLOBAL WARMING & CLIMATE CHANGE. GAIA'S MISSION IS TO HELP INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF REUSED AND RECYCLED CLOTHES & SHOES IN USA. THROUGH AN AVERAGE OF 500 CLOTHES DROP OFF BOXES CONVENIENTLY PLACED IN LOCAL BUSINESS AREAS IN 2 STATES, GAIA DIVERTED FROM THE LANDFILLS 2.2 MILLION POUNDS. APPROXIMATELY 30,000 AMERICANS HAVE DONATED AN AVERAGE OF 80 POUNDS OF CLOTHES IN THE GAIA BOXES. HANDLING OF THE COLLECTED CLOTHES AND SHOES HAVE PROVIDED GREEN JOBS FOR 12 AMERICANS AND HELPED HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES IN CENTRAL AMERICA TO START A SMALL SECOND CLOTHES AND SHOES BUSINESS. GAIA DONATED WINTER COATS AND TOYS FOR DECEMBER EVENTS AT COMMUNITY CENTERS IN CHICAGO.
EDUCATION PROGRAM LOCALLY IN USA: PROVIDED AN EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE WITH ARTICLES ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING AND CLIMATE CHANGE, TEXTILE RECYCLING AND ITS ROLE IN WORLDWIDE POLLUTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE. WE HAVE CREATED CONTENT AND DESIGN FOR 20 EDUCATIONAL STATIONS AT OUR FACILITY IN CHICAGO, FOR SCHOOL CLASSES AND OTHER GROUPS TO LEARN FROM, WHEN THEY START VOLUNTEERING WITH GAIA AGAIN AFTER THE PERIOD WITH COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS. WE HAVE CREATED A CLIMATE CENTER WITH A SOLAR SYSTEM LEARNING GARDEN, EDUCATIONAL POSTERS, WATER COLLECTION SYSTEM AND BIRD HABITAT. WE HAVE HAD 400 STUDENTS VISIT OUR LEARNING CENTER ON FIELD TRIPS.
GLOBAL PROGRAMS PROGRAMS OUTSIDE OF USA: THE GAIA MOVEMENT USA SUPPORTS FARMERS' CLUBS IN ZIMBABWE IN TWO DIFFERENT REGIONS - MUTASA WITH 750 FARMERS AND CHIVI WITH 1500 FARMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THEY ARE ALL SMALLHOLDER FARMERS. THE SUPPORT STARTED IN SEPTEMBER 2021 AND WILL CONTINUE FOR 2 AND 3 YEARS RESPECTIVELY. GAIA SUPPORTS SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN ZIMBABWE. THE CLIMATE CRISIS THE PLANET IS FACING IS ALREADY AFFECTING MANY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AS THEY EXPERIENCE DROUGHT, HEAVY RAIN FALLS AND CHANGING CLIMATE PATTERN. THEY CANNOT GROW FOOD AS THEY USED TO DO. THEY NEED NEW METHODS.MORE THAN 90% OF ALL FARMS IN THE WORLD ARE RUN BY AN INDIVIDUAL OR A FAMILY AND RELY PRIMARILY ON FAMILY LABOR. FAMILY FARMS OCCUPY A LARGE SHARE OF THE WORLD'S AGRICULTURAL LAND AND PRODUCE ABOUT 80% OF THE WORLD'S FOOD.SMALLHOLDER FARMERS ARE THE FRONTLINE RESPONSE TO THE WORLD'S ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CRISIS.IT IS IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT THEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marianne Thomsen Clerk/secretary | Officer | 40 | $57,692 |
Eva Nielsen President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $36,000 |
Else Marie Pedersen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christian Fenger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Josefin Jonsson Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $191,070 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $544 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $191,614 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,235,977 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,816 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,424,775 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,521 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $150,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,692 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,423 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $324,203 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $41,299 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,077 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,600 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $751 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $39,100 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $44,078 |
| Travel | $1,937 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $5,137 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $36,640 |
| Insurance | $8,160 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,070,196 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $532,675 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $53,400 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $4,475 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $64,976 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $49,201 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $251,708 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,000 |
| Total assets | $962,435 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,380 |
| 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 | $147,445 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $212,825 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $525,912 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $223,698 |
| 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 | $962,435 |
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