NORTHWEST EARTH INSTITUTE

EIN: 931075047 501(c)(3) Unknown

PORTLAND, OR

Total Revenue
$549,245
Total Expenses
$737,584
Total Assets
$654,778
Net Assets
$564,438
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
ELIZABETH ZAVODSKY
Phone
5032272807
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NORTHWEST EARTH INSTITUTE, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $549K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $738K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 34% operating deficit.

Mission

WE INSPIRE PEOPLE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR EARTH TO CREATE CHANGE FOR A THRIVING, SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ALL.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $258,800
Program Service Revenue $258,185
Investment Income $3,991
Other Revenue $28,269
TOTAL REVENUE $549,245

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $503,863
Fundraising Expenses $77,750
Program Expenses $493,705
Other Expenses $233,721
TOTAL EXPENSES $737,584

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $549,245 $751,545 -0.3%
Expenses $737,584 $579,783 +0.3%
Net Income $-188,339 $171,762 -2.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
5
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$90,425
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ELIZABETH ZAVODSKY EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$90,425 $0 $90,425
COLLEEN MURRAY BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BALA CADAMBI CO CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY JUBITZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH ROBILLARD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA COTTRELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA RENFROE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY KIM DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE WHITE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLIN PAULISH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER ARENTSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
T'NOYA THOMPSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEN BECKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $549,245 $737,584 $654,778 $-188,339
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $701,917 $602,543 $614,160 $99,374
2022 $526,961 $525,783 $499,700 $1,178
2021 $676,359 $484,349 $554,297 $192,010
2020 $491,066 $556,536 $373,678 $-65,470
2019 $612,649 $469,200 $368,040 $143,449
2018 $466,247 $478,803 $263,256 $-12,556
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