Earth Island Institute Inc
Earth Island Institute Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Earth Island Institute (EII) was founded in 1982 by veteran environmentalist David R. Brower (1912 - 2000) to confront the unprecedented threats to life on Earth. EII provides mentorship and training to emerging and seasoned leaders, supports initiatives that are urgent and responsive, and inspires people to get involved and take action. Earth Island supports a diverse and vibrant network of more than 75 activist projects, helps emerging youth leaders and builds effective grassroots environmental activism.
About
Earth Island Project NetworkFor more than 30 years Earth Island has been a hub for grassroots campaigns dedicated to conserving, preserving, and restoring the ecosystems on which civilization depends. Earth Island cultivates environmental leadership by acting as an incubator for new programs and providing long-term support for established environmental projects, giving crucial assistance to groups and individuals promoting ecological sustainability and environmental justice.The following is a list of 79 projects under sponsorship with Earth Island during all or part of FY 2019. This includes 6 new projects and 4 that either spun-off to become independent organizations or closed down.AGRICULTURE & FOOD SYSTEMSCultivate Oregon is raising awareness about the socio-political and health implications of pesticide-intensive transgenic crops, while also strengthening seed diversity, cultural connections to food, and urban and rural alliances.Food Shift is developing sustainable solutions that reduce wasted food and hunger by addressing the underlying structural causes and developing an effective and equitable system for food recovery and redistribution.Hempstead Project HEARTs mission is to use music and the arts to raise awareness of the many benefits of hemp for people and the planet. Mississippi Farm to School Network seeks to strengthen the local agricultural economy and educate Mississippians on the importance of eating locally-grown, nutritionally-dense foods. Oakland Food Policy Council is a 21-seat community council working towards an equitable and sustainable food system.Real Food Real Stories humanizes the food system and uplifts local change-makers through authentic storytelling to connect and inspire eaters to social actions.CLEAN ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGECovenant Solar Initiative works to eliminate poverty, diminish climate change, and create thriving indigenous communities with the clean and regenerative power of solar.EcoEquity is a small, activist think tank working to inform the international climate equity debate by producing political and economic analyses and developing practical policy proposals.nergieRich offers global solutions for energy access, food sustainability, technology acquisition and employment, by establishing local production of innovative renewable energy powered products.CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION, & RESTORATIONAltai Project protects the natural and cultural heritage of the Altai a uniquely diverse, mountainous region of southern Siberia through small grants, professional exchanges, and joint projects with indigenous partners. Armenia Environmental Network promotes sound environmental policymaking and enforcement; stakeholder education and participation; and sustainable development.Baikal Watch aims to help nurture the growing environmental movement in northeast Asia.California Urban Stream Partnership (formerly Urban Creeks Coalition and Urban Stream Alliance) works to protect, restore, and steward urban streams and watersheds in California. They advocate for the improvement of habitat and the return of functioning ecosystems.Center for Ecosystem Restoration* improves communities through projects that restore land and water, strengthen local economies, and foster civic engagement.Guias Unidos works to inspire community based, conservation-minded tourism on Nicaraguas Ometepe Island, by unifying local and international expertise and resources.John Muir Project is dedicated to the ecological management of our national forests using scientific research, public outreach, and legal action to protect critical forest ecosystems. John Muir Trail Foundation works to restore and conserve the historic John Muir Trail (est. 1915) and its network of access trails and resupply sites, as well as the historic buildings, in its path along the high Sierra Nevada of California.Kelly Creek Protection Project supports the community effort to protect a 58 acre parcel of land at the edge of Petaluma, California from excessive development.Nature in the City is inspiring San Francisco to discover local nature through eco-literacy, restoration, and stewardship. Public Lands Media provides greater ecological understanding, accuracy, and context by the media for environmental issues by doing research and publishing articles, essays, and editorials on a variety of natural resource/environmental topics.Serengeti Watch (formerly Save the Serengeti) is building a strong coalition of support, advocacy, and funding for the Serengeti ecosystem, the people living near it, and adjacent reserves and protected areas. South Coast Habitat Restorations mission is to protect, conserve, and restore the various habitats and native biodiversity of the Santa Barbara and Ventura areas.Wild Oyster Project is bringing native oysters back to the San Francisco Bay through restoration, community engagement, and thoughtful urban planning.Wild Heritage works to safeguard ecosystem by advocating for primary forest and protecting wilderness protection around the world.Wild Hope publishes stories and images that raise awareness of the need to preserve our biodiversity heritage and inspire readers to get involved in protecting other species from extinction.ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONBay Area Wilderness Training creates opportunities for youth from the San Francisco Bay Area to experience wilderness first hand. To this end, they train teachers and youth workers, provide outdoor gear loans, give financial support, and foster community collaboration.Children in Nature Collaborative is part of a network of regional movements across the country focused on helping people to create healthier lives and more vibrant communities through restoring their relationship with nature and each other.Climate Action Now!~ cultivates educational and ecological resilience by teaching Californians about climate change while removing pavement to create organic gardens.EcoVillage Farm Learning Center works towards the creation of a healthy environment and socially/economically just society for present and future generations. Junior Wildlife Rangers (formerly National Junior Refuge Rangers) propels childhood curiosity into lasting environmental stewardship through education and engagement with our public lands system.Kids for the Bay (formerly Estuary Action Challenge) collaborates with teachers to inspire environmental consciousness in children and cultivate a love of learning. They are committed to equal access to environmental education and to restoring a healthy environment for all.Numi Foundation nurtures and empowers thriving communities through environmental education and access to clean, safe drinking water.Planet Earth Arts brings together a community of artists from all disciplines in bold new collaborative partnerships with scientists, public policy leaders, universities and non-profit organizations to create work that fosters a commitment to the environment.Sustainable World Coalition** produces programs, events, and education materials to promote engagement and action that restores and maintains the health of the planet.West County DIGS (Developing Instructional Gardens in the Schools) support school gardens in West Contra Costa County by providing resources, advocacy, and partnerships that build community resilience and cultivate wellness, academic achievement, and sustainability.ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICEAction for a Livable Tomorrow~ works for environmental justice in northwest Louisiana by reducing toxic pollution, protecting childrens health, and creating better solutions to environmental challenges.AlterTerra works for restoration, protection, conservation and sustainable development of coastal zones through the design and implementation of innovative and effective education, scientific research, and infrastructure projects that promote healthy terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. California Trade Justice Coalition is an alliance of labor, social justice, public health, and environmental organizations working to stop bad trade schemes and advance an equitable trade agenda that creates quality jobs for our communities while protecting our shared environment.Green Life peer education, self-sufficiency, and eco-literacy program teaches incarcerated individuals and those reentering community the importance of a healthy relationship with the Earth. PGM ONE (People of the Global Majority in the Outdoors, Nature, and Environment) convenes emerging and established professionals of the global majority who work in the environmental and outdoor movement to share, learn, collaborate, heal, celebrate, build community, find support and sharpen their analysis of racial equity in their field.Continued on Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “Life on earth is imperiled by human degradation of the biosphere. earth island institute develops and supports projects that counteract threats to the biological and cultural diversity that sustains the environment. through education and activism, these projects promote the conservation, preservation, and restoration of the earth.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “Earth island is the place to go if you have a great idea to protect the earth and need a place to make it happen. for more than 30 years earth island has been a hub for grassroots campaigns dedicated to conserving, preserving, and restoring the ecosystems on which life depends. we provide comprehensive fiscal sponsorship and project support to a vibrant network of activists and social entrepreneurs. in the tradition of our founder david brower, we recognize and support the next generation of young leaders, and inspire people to get involved and take action. to this end, our project support program has built a network of more than 75 activist projects in the us and around the world. our new leaders initiative mentors young people and sponsors the annual brower youth awards to recognize tomorrows environmental leaders. we publish the award-winning earth island journal to inspire and educate. our restoration initiatives supports environmental restoration through a small grants program. an”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is CA.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2020 is 2150 Allston Way Suite 460, Berkeley, CA, 94704.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 237 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $3,849,654.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1982.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $7,339,537 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $502,557 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.