Earth Island Institute Inc

EIN: 942889684 501(c)(3) Environment

Berkeley, CA

Total Revenue
$41,631,441
Total Expenses
$36,609,203
Total Assets
$44,472,608
Net Assets
$41,049,899
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Josh Floum
Phone
5108599100
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Earth Island Institute Inc, founded in 1982, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $41.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $36.6M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

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...

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $30,088,022 Revenue: $2,101,019

Project Network Following is a list of 74 projects under sponsorship with the Organization during all or part of the fiscal year. This includes one new project and four that closed down or left the...

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Project Network Following is a list of 74 projects under sponsorship with the Organization during all or part of the fiscal year. This includes one new project and four that closed down or left the Organization to incorporate independently, merge with another organization, or work with a new fiscal sponsor. See Statement 1

Program 2
Expenses: $454,773 Revenue: $0

Earth Island Journal For nearly four decades, Earth Island Journal has been publishing a unique, wide-angle perspective, which strives to make the connections between the environment and other human...

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Earth Island Journal For nearly four decades, Earth Island Journal has been publishing a unique, wide-angle perspective, which strives to make the connections between the environment and other human rights and social justice issues. Over the course of publishing more than 145 issues, the Journal has broken ground on covering critical environmental topics and received a number of media awards for excellence in journalism. In past fiscal year, the Journal published a mix of hard-hitting investigative features and reports from around the world in its print issues, including an in depth-cover feature about the young American evangelicals fighting for climate action from within the church, which is better known for right-leaning politics and climate denialism; an on-the-ground report about poaching in Lebanon, where, despite recent legislation making it illegal to kill migratory birds, somewhere between 1.7 and 3.5 million birds are illegally shot down with military grade weapons each year; a report about Rikers Islands attempt to transition from one of the nations most notorious jail complexes into a place that embodies regeneration and growth; A look at anti-trans and anti climate policies in Florida and how the same ideologies of supremacy and colonialism underpin right-wing attacks on both body sovereignty and the environment. In addition to these features, the Organization also published a wide range of breaking news reports, commentary, essays, book and film reviews, podcasts, and news analysis. The Journals well-established track record of raising awareness about environmental and social justice issues and tackling controversial subjects has earned the Organization the reputation of being a small magazine with a big voice.

Program 3
Expenses: $275,406 Revenue: $0

New Leaders Initiative Earth Islands New Leaders Initiative celebrates and supports young environmental leaders in North America. Each year the Organizations Brower Youth Awards program honors the...

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New Leaders Initiative Earth Islands New Leaders Initiative celebrates and supports young environmental leaders in North America. Each year the Organizations Brower Youth Awards program honors the work of six outstanding young environmentalists, ages 13 to 22, for their leadership and achievements. During the fiscal year, winners addressed the lack of representation of girls of color in nature, advocated for mangrove restoration in coastal areas, mobilized young people around dam removal to help save critically endangered orcas, promoted food sovereignty and mutual aid through community agriculture, organized clean energy campaigns in school districts and communities, and established statewide composting and food recovery programs in schools. In addition to a cash prize and public recognition, the winners received coaching, training, and peer support designed to provide them with the skills to advance their initiatives.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $35,400,084
Program Service Revenue $2,101,019
Investment Income $1,618,645
Other Revenue $2,511,693
TOTAL REVENUE $41,631,441

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,552,046
Salaries & Benefits $17,685,426
Fundraising Expenses $2,030,496
Program Expenses $31,065,839
Other Expenses $15,371,731
TOTAL EXPENSES $36,609,203

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $41,631,441 $30,907,440 +0.3%
Expenses $36,609,203 $34,776,454 +0.1%
Net Income $5,022,238 $-3,869,014 -2.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
309
Volunteers
750

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
4
$199,970
Total Directors
11
$387,548
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
6
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ken Alex Board Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessian Choy Board Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Delph Board Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Josh Floum President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tiauna George Board Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Regina Harmon Board Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Francisco Martinez Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Deborah Sivas Board Director 2.00
Director
$0 $387,548 $387,548
Pia MacDonald Board Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Edward Wang Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Phillips Project Manager 40.00
Highest
$176,127 $0 $176,127
Sumona Majumdar Chief Executive Officer 40.00
Officer Highest
$199,970 $0 $199,970
Melinda Kramer Project Manager 40.00
Highest
$185,332 $0 $185,332
Jessica Diamond Project Manager 40.00
Highest
$186,998 $0 $186,998
Michael Sowle Director of Finance 40.00
Highest
$193,803 $0 $193,803
Mauricio Gomez Project Manager 40.00
Highest
$182,124 $0 $182,124
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 $41,631,441 $36,609,203 $44,472,608 $5,022,238
2024 $30,907,440 $34,776,454 $39,932,865 $-3,869,014
2023 $34,936,590 $23,826,462 $42,478,005 $11,110,128
2022 $23,677,718 $22,643,834 $29,615,223 $1,033,884
2021 $23,391,619 $15,668,971 $28,758,022 $7,722,648
2020 $16,760,146 $14,723,029 $22,402,365 $2,037,117
2019 $15,352,923 $11,503,269 $18,750,303 $3,849,654
2018 $14,352,706 $10,303,392 $14,951,821 $4,049,314
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