Environmental Grantmakers Association
Environmental Grantmakers Association
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About this organization
Mission
EGA's mission is to promote just, effective philanthropy supporting harmonious relationships between people and planet. EGA envisions a high-impact network of environmental funders working together as a force for equitable and sustainable ecosystems, communities and economies. We share wisdom and cultivate leadership practices, that catalyzes action to amplifies crucial voices, fosters debate, collaboration. The organization values stewardship, collaboration, transparency, accountability, and equity. EGA strives to “walk the talk” with all of its intention, activities, and resources.
About
SEE SCHEDULE OEGA WAS FORMED IN 1987 FOLLOWING A MEETING IN WASHINGTON, DC OF 12 ENVIRONMENTAL FUNDERS TO DISCUSS COMMON INTERESTS AND LEARN ABOUT EACH OTHER'S PROGRAMS. TODAY, WE'RE A GROWING, DIVERSE, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMPRISING MORE THAN 200 FOUNDATIONS AND GIVING PROGRAMS CONCERNED WITH PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT.THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTMAKERS ASSOCIATION AND ITS MEMBERS IS A WORLD WITH HEALTHY, EQUITABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE ECOSYSTEMS, COMMUNITIES, AND ECONOMIES.IN 2018, EGA OFFERED A BOLD ARRAY OF PROGRAMMING GATHERING ITS MEMBERS AT SIGNATURE EVENTS AND SHARING DEEP KNOWLEDGE THROUGH RESEARCH AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TO ADVANCE STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL PHILANTHROPY. BLUE SKY FUNDERS FORUM IS A WORKING GROUP WITHIN EGA THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE AND NATURE. EGA ALSO PARTNERED ACROSS THE SECTOR TO ADVANCE SHARED GOALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PHILANTHROPY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “Ega is a high impact network of environmental funders working to achieve a sustainable world. ega works with members and partners to conduct and promote research involving environmental philanthropy through sharing knowledge, fostering debate, cultivating leadership, facilitating collaboration, and catalyzing action. ega aims to increase knowledge among members and other funders regarding environmental philanthropy through conducting and promoting research and analysis, and sharing this knowledge at gatherings and in virtual convenings.”.
Their activities were defined as: “See schedule o”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as NY.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE NO 960, NEW YORK, NY, 10115.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 17 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $404,316.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1987.
- The organization pays $1,224,675 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $64,701 in fundraising expenses.
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