Earthjustice
- Assets
- $276.7m
- Revenue
- $135.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 597
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 02/1971
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 94-1730465
Organization Overview
Earthjustice is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Earthjustice employed 597 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Earthjustice 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 06/2022, Earthjustice generated $135.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $127.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.9% 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.
Since 2015, Earthjustice has awarded 110 individual grants totaling $9,197,700. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE USE THE POWER OF THE LAW TO PROTECT HEALTH, PRESERVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION, WORKING THROUGH THE COURTS ON BEHALF OF CITIZEN GROUPS, SCIENTISTS, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PRIVATE INTERESTS FOLLOW THE LAW.
PROVIDE INCREASED PUBLIC, MEDIA, AND POLICY MAKER AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND THE ROLE OF LAW IN SOLVING THEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Abigail Dillen President | Officer | 39.4 | $473,920 |
Margaret Marsh-Heine Sr. VP Of Development | Officer | 40 | $430,144 |
Joseph Andrew Jackson Sr. VP Of Ops; Asst Sec | Officer | 40 | $394,473 |
Sambhav Sankar Sr. VP Of Programs | Officer | 40 | $368,374 |
Elizabeth Marsh VP Of Development | 40 | $309,134 | |
Andrew Caputo VP Of Litigation | 40 | $299,629 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Quigley-simpson & Heppelwhite Inc Advertising | 6/29/22 | $1,996,863 |
Mal Warwick Associates Direct Mail Consulting | 6/29/22 | $2,936,880 |
Blue State Digital Inc Digital Creative Agency | 6/29/22 | $1,018,536 |
The Sourcing Group Llc Reproduction & Printing | 6/29/22 | $512,154 |
Thinkingahead Inc Recruiting | 6/29/22 | $425,143 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $58,805 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $128,054,010 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,840,744 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $128,112,815 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,297,428 |
| Investment income | $4,622,339 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,007,070 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$70,504 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$25,578 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $135,320,966 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,265,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $227,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,927,840 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $576,677 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $65,467,686 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,671,019 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,574,188 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,010,149 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $166,815 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $98,888 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $86,257 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $160,046 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,129,974 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,612,761 |
| Office expenses | $4,755,152 |
| Information technology | $4,569,714 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,991,261 |
| Travel | $1,415,567 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,011,867 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,946,571 |
| Insurance | $382,448 |
| All other expenses | -$42,422 |
| Total functional expenses | $127,720,008 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,709,107 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,456,601 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $31,080,086 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,949,181 |
| 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 | $3,082,240 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,558,906 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $179,821,844 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $14,993,729 |
| Total assets | $276,651,694 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,713,151 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $877,475 |
| 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 | $18,251,150 |
| Total liabilities | $30,841,776 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $208,757,463 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $37,052,455 |
| 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 | $276,651,694 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Earthjustice has awarded $2,265,000 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF TIDES CENTER | $1,000,000 |
Calabasas, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS | $840,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF EARTHJUSTICE ACTION | $125,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF AIDA | $125,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT | $100,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF ALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE | $50,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Earthjustice has recieved totaling $705,350.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Farvue Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $500,000 |
Amy And Steve Unfried Foundation Wilson, WY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $150,000 |
Rahr Foundation Shakopee, MN PURPOSE: OPERATING | $10,000 |
Lindalea P Ludwick Family Foundation Inc New Haven, CT PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Csp Charitable Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $8,000 |
Hamaker Family Foundation Montclair, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS | $6,250 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,908,000 |
| Earnings | $95,637 |
| Other Expense | $77,390 |
| Ending Balance | $1,926,247 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Sierra Club Oakland, CA | $144,480,269 | $152,093,074 |
Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | $276,651,694 | $135,320,966 |
Treepeople Inc Beverly Hills, CA | $17,069,704 | $11,249,621 |
Vote Solar Oakland, CA | $16,151,293 | $12,907,354 |
Environmental Health Coalition National City, CA | $7,564,725 | $7,453,552 |
Pacific Fishery Management Council Portland, OR | $2,196,214 | $4,638,236 |
Asian Pacific Environmental Network Oakland, CA | $12,633,098 | $11,444,526 |
Sustainable Conservation San Francisco, CA | $6,782,087 | $5,230,579 |
Communities For A Better Environment Huntington Park, CA | $5,907,151 | $4,750,010 |
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide Eugene, OR | $8,148,720 | $5,480,543 |
Save The Bay Oakland, CA | $4,624,689 | $4,547,516 |
Building Decarbonization Coalition Petaluma, CA | $1,753,151 | $3,989,599 |