Earthworks' energy program includes the Oil and Gas Accountability Project, as well as work on energy minerals and petrochemicals. This program works to change federal, state, and local government policy and to support and empower communities impacted by existed and proposed energy extraction, to raise awareness about fracking, and to reduce the impacts of all forms of energy extraction. The mining program includes efforts in the U.S. and internationally to reform mining practices and policies. This program aims to protect communities and special places by reforming and defending state, federal, and international policies that protect communities, water, wildlife, oceans, and other natural resources. Earthworks' general programming engages in media and communications, research and publications, and digital engagement and advocacy to advance the organization's mission. Earthworks' partnership programs provide back-office services, a legal framework, and capacity building support to a variety of small programs that support the organization's mission.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Earthworks's program expenses were:
Energy |
$2,153,967 |
Mining |
$878,567 |
General programming |
$288,539 |
Partnership programs |
$242,836 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$3,563,909 |
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,869,711, 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 Earthworks's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Corporate and foundation grants |
$3,674,112 |
Individual contributions |
$1,195,599 |
Registrations |
$36,355 |
Other income |
$17,979 |
Net realized and unrealized gain |
$7,662 |
Interest income |
$4,676 |
Total Income |
$4,936,383 |
- Programs: 84%
- Fundraising: 9%
- Administrative: 7%
Total Income |
$4,936,383 |
Program expenses |
$3,563,909 |
Fundraising expenses |
$390,397 |
Administrative expenses |
$309,415 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$4,263,721 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$672,662 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$1,782,585 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$2,455,247 |
Total Liabilities |
$161,364 |
Total Assets |
$2,616,611 |