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Year, State Incorporated
1970, CA
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Stated Purpose
"to protect people?s health, to preserve magnificent places and wildlife, to advance clean energy, and to combat climate change."
Earthjustice is an environmental law organization that provides free legal representation, working through the courts on behalf of citizen groups, scientists, environmental and other organizations aiming to ensure that government agencies and private interests follow the law. The organization also provides public, media, and policy maker awareness of environmental issues and the role of law in solving them.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, Earthjustice's program expenses were:
Litigation |
$52,033,825 |
Public information |
$22,983,130 |
Donated litigation services |
$3,119,889 |
Donated public information services |
$1,067,317 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$79,204,161 |
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Chief Executive
Abigail Dillen, President
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Compensation*
$458,824
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Chair of the Board
Fern Shepard
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President, Rachel's Network
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Board Size
33
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Paid Staff Size
448
*2020 compensation, as reported by the charity, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Telephone appeals
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $143,223,602, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Earthjustice's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$117,136,153 |
Bequests |
$21,900,242 |
Court awarded attorney fees and costs |
$5,850,038 |
Donated services |
$4,187,207 |
Net realized and unrealized gain from investments and split-interest agreements |
$3,306,807 |
Interest and dividend income, net |
$2,174,619 |
Change in value of split-interest gift agreements |
$88,252 |
Other (loss) income |
($169,530) |
Total Income |
$154,473,788 |
- Programs: 79%
- Administrative: 11%
- Fundraising: 10%
Total Income |
$154,473,788 |
Program expenses |
$79,204,161 |
Fundraising expenses |
$10,701,168 |
Administrative expenses |
$10,933,940 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$100,839,269 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$53,634,519 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$170,001,650 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$223,636,169 |
Total Liabilities |
$22,937,571 |
Total Assets |
$246,573,740 |
Note: According to Earthjustice's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $4,187,206 in the form of litigation services ($3,119,889) and public information services ($1,067,317).