Earth Shot Project Inc, operating under the name earthshot project, is located in Albany, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (C27) the organization is classified as: Recycling, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. earthshot project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTING THE ADOPTION OF LOW CARBON, EARTH-CENTRIC HABITS AND PRACTICES IN DENSE ENVIRONMENTS; SHOWCASING LOW TOXIN OR NO-TOXIN REUSABLES (CUTLERY, DRINKWARE, CLEANING, TEXTILES, ETC.) AND UPCYCLED GOODS THROUGH ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS. PROMOTING FOOD WASTE DIVERSION, GARDENING, AND THE RE-USE ECONOMY OVERALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD SCRAP DIVERSION TO COMPOST; SIDEWALK TOMATO GARDEN. EXPENSES FOR BUCKETS, LABELS, AND TRANSPORT TO COMMUNITY COMPOST SITE. SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: TRIAL OF FOOD SCRAP DIVERSION TO COMMUNITY COMPOST SITE. ENGAGED 9 RESIDENTS OF LMI APARTMENT COMPLEX ABOVE EARTH SHOT PROJECT PREMISES TO COLLECT FOOD SCRAPS AND BRING TO SITE FOR COMPOSTING. USED COMPOST FROM COMMUNITY COMPOST SITE TO ENRICH SOIL FOR A 10-PLANT COMMUNITY SIDEWALK GARDEN. EACH FOOD SCRAP PARTICIPANT "ADOPTED" ONE OF THE TOMATO PLANTS. THE PROJECT GENERATED MANY CONVERSATIONS ABOUT FOOD, WHOLE FOODS, FRESH FOODS, AND PROCESSED FOODS. THE PROJECT SURFACED THEMES AND MESSAGES ON THE TOPICS OF SOIL-CENTRIC LIVING AND EATING THAT RESONATE WITH LMI APARTMENT DWELLERS.
INFLUENCER AND PRACTITIONER PROMOTIONS: SAMPLE BAMBOO UTENSILS, METAL CUPS, TAKE-OUT CONTAINERS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO YOUNG MUSICIANS, ARTISTS, AND DJ'S; NY STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES; RESTAURATEURS; LEADERS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS; BIPOC ENTREPRENEURS. REVENUE FROM DONATIONS DURING EVENTS AT WHICH THE UTENSILS WERE HANDED OUT.
HOSTED HOLIDAY MARKETS WHERE VISITORS TO THE EARTH SHOT PROJECT COULD BRING IN A RECLAIMED / RESCUED PICTURE FRAME AND SELECT AN APPROPRIATELY THEMED AND SIZED FOLK ART PRINT TO REPLACE THE FORMER FRAMED IMAGE. THE ACTIVITY IDENTIFIED 50 LIKE-MINDED NEIGHBORS INTERESTED IN REVERSING THE POPULARITY OF SINGLE-USE AND THROWAWAY CULTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Janet Carmosky Director | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Elisabeth Micheli Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Dylan Zhang Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $3,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,519 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $4,571 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $100 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $546 |
Office expenses | $323 |
Information technology | $426 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,839 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $346 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,580 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,129 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,497 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,626 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $2,497 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,497 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $1,129 |
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 | $3,626 |