Earthworks
- Assets
- $10.2m
- Revenue
- $12.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 55
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-1557765
Organization Overview
Earthworks is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1988. As of 12/2023, Earthworks employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Earthworks 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, Earthworks generated $12.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.0% per year over the past 9 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 2016, Earthworks has awarded 71 individual grants totaling $1,776,871. 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
PROTECT COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT FROM THE ADVERSE IMPACTS OF MINERAL & ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ENERGY PROGRAM INCLUDES OUR WORK ON OIL, GAS AND PETROCHEMICALS. THIS PROGRAM WORKS TO CHANGE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT POLICY AND TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY EXISTING AND PROPOSED ENERGY EXTRACTION, TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPACTS OF UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND METHANE GAS, AND TO REDUCE THE DESTRUCTIVE IMPACTS OF ALL FORMS OF ENERGY EXTRACTION. THIS PROGRAM WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AS OIL & GAS ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT.
EARTHWORKS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS: EARTHWORKS PROVIDES BACK-OFFICE SERVICES (INCLUDING PAYROLL, ACCOUNTING, AND ADMINISTRATION), A LEGAL FRAMEWORK, AND CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT TO A VARIETY OF SMALL PROGRAMS (SINGLE STAFF OR VOLUNTEER ONLY ORGANIZATIONS) THAT SHARE OUR MISSION OF PROTECTING COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT FROM THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF MINERAL AND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT. THIS YEAR EARTHWORKS SERVED AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:CENTRAL LOUISIANA COALITION FOR A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT: INITIATED TO OPPOSE THE OPEN BURNING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS AT THE CLEAN HARBORS COLFAX, LLC FACILITY LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 471, COLFAX, LA.
THE MINING PROGRAM INCLUDES EFFORTS IN THE U.S. AND INTERNATIONALLY TO REFORM MINING POLICIES AND PRACTICES, INCLUDING WORK TO ENSURE THAT CLEAN ENERGY REVOLUTION DOES NOT LEAD TO MORE HARMFUL MINING. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES AND PROTECTS SPECIAL PLACES BY STOPPING MINING WHERE IT DOESN'T BELONG, REINS IN THE RISKIEST AND DIRTIEST MINING PRACTICES, AND REFORMS AND DEFENDS STATE, FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL POLICIES THAT PROTECT COMMUNITIES, WATER, WILDLIFE, OCEANS AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES.
GENERAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDES MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS, RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS AND DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY.MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS - PRESS OUTREACH AND STORYTELLING TO PROMOTE AND PUBLICIZE THE WORK OF EARTHWORKS AND ITS ALLIES. RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS - ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY PROPOSALS, RESEARCH ON IMPACTS OF MINING AND ENERGY EXTRACTION, AND PUBLISHING FACT SHEETS, REPORTS, AND INFORMATION.DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY - OUTREACH, ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY USING DIGITAL TOOLS, PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND EARTHWORKS MEMBERS, AND RESPONDING TO INQUIRIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patricia Weber Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Karolo Aparicio Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Squillace JD Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ken Colburn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ranjana Bhandari Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robin Broad Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $12,380,341 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $29,463 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,380,341 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $110,567 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $56 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,529,855 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $772,444 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $158,181 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $202,201 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,838 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,310,306 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $135,913 |
| Other employee benefits | $472,952 |
| Payroll taxes | $368,196 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $37,750 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $112,082 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $41,600 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $8,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $521,110 |
| Advertising and promotion | $169,549 |
| Office expenses | $295,375 |
| Information technology | $44,090 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $100,812 |
| Travel | $436,659 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $404,519 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $105,744 |
| Insurance | $43,132 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,808,156 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,218,427 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $229,152 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,633 |
| 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 | $52,523 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $200,161 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $216,085 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $274,047 |
| Total assets | $10,195,045 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $180,179 |
| 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 | $131,123 |
| Total liabilities | $311,302 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,044,917 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,838,826 |
| 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 | $10,195,045 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Earthworks has awarded $755,988 in support to 23 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BETTER BRAZORIA CLEAN AIR & WATER PURPOSE: Permian Gulf Coast Coalition Organizing Grant | $8,000 |
BEYOND EXTREME ENERGY PURPOSE: Pass Through Grants | $54,488 |
CENTRAL LOUISIANA COALITION FOR A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT PURPOSE: Pass Through Grants | $8,550 |
EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE PURPOSE: Permian Gulf Coast Coalition Organizing Grant | $8,000 |
EARTHWORKS ACTION FUND PURPOSE: Western Conservation Action Colorado | $25,000 |
GREAT BASIN RESOURCE WATCH PURPOSE: Caldera Coalition | $6,500 |