EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INC

EIN 94-2889684 · Environment (C300)

What they do

Earth Island Institute (the Organization) Was Founded In 1982 By Legendary Environmentalist David R. Brower (1912-2000) to Confront The Unprecedented Threats to Life On Earth. The Organization Supports Environmental Initiatives That Are Urgent...

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Of every $100 spent, about $84.90 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders17 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

74.62%of revenue went to mission work84.9% of expenses · Program services

4.88%of revenue went to fundraising5.5% of expenses

$87.94spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

8.44%of revenue went to management and office costs9.6% of expenses

$1.21in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

85.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $387,548 for DEBORAH SIVAS (BOARD DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$41,631,441

Mission workProgram services$31,065,83974.62% of revenue84.9% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$3,512,8688.44% of revenue9.6% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$2,030,4964.88% of revenue5.5% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$5,022,23812.06% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$36,609,20387.94% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 84.9% mission · 9.6% management · 5.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 87.94% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 85.2% mission · 8.7% management · 6.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 112.52% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 87.1% mission · 8.0% management · 4.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 68.20% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 87.8% mission · 7.1% management · 5.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.63% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 87.2% mission · 7.7% management · 5.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 66.99% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 87.7% mission · 7.3% management · 5.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 87.85% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 87.9% mission · 7.8% management · 4.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 74.93% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 83.8% mission · 8.1% management · 8.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 71.79% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$41,631,441

Expenses$36,609,203

Annual surplus $5,022,238 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$31,065,839 · 84.9% of expenses

Management and office costs$3,512,868 · 9.6% of expenses

Fundraising$2,030,496 · 5.5% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$41,631,441

Expenses$36,609,203

Assets$44,472,608

Income$41,675,988

Contributions$35,400,084

Mission work (program services)$31,065,839

Fundraising$2,030,496

Grants given$6,178,119

Average grant$29,280

Management and general$3,512,868

Executive compensation (total)$145,650

Stocks and bonds$21,567,378

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DEBORAH SIVASBOARD DIRECTOR · 2 hrs/week $387,548Base · Other $387,548

SUMONA MAJUMDARCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $199,970

MICHAEL SOWLEDIRECTOR OF FINANCE · 40 hrs/week $193,803

JESSICA DIAMONDPROJECT MANAGER · 40 hrs/week $186,998

MELINDA KRAMERPROJECT MANAGER · 40 hrs/week $185,332

MAURICIO GOMEZPROJECT MANAGER · 40 hrs/week $182,124

DAVID PHILLIPSPROJECT MANAGER · 40 hrs/week $176,127

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (17)

DEBORAH SIVASBOARD DIRECTOR

SUMONA MAJUMDARCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

MICHAEL SOWLEDIRECTOR OF FINANCE

JESSICA DIAMONDPROJECT MANAGER

MELINDA KRAMERPROJECT MANAGER

MAURICIO GOMEZPROJECT MANAGER

DAVID PHILLIPSPROJECT MANAGER

TIAUNA GEORGEBOARD DIRECTOR

ARIANA KATOVICHBOARD DIRECTOR

REGINA HARMONBOARD DIRECTOR

PIA MACDONALDBOARD DIRECTOR

KEN ALEXBOARD DIRECTOR

JOSH FLOUMPRESIDENT

JESSIAN CHOYBOARD DIRECTOR

FRANCISCO MARTINEZTREASURER

ELIZABETH DELPHBOARD DIRECTOR

EDWARD WANGSECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1984
Location: 2150 ALLSTON WAY STE 460, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1375
County: Alameda
In care of: Michael Sowle
Primary officer: Michael Sowle, Treasurer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website EmailCarrie@earthisland.org Phone(510) 859-9100

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: HIEP PHAM CPA INC
NTEE classification: Environment (C300)
IRS tax category: Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations
Grant-giving organization: Yes