| Form 990, Part I, Line 1, Brief Summary of Organization Mission: |
Earthworks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the adverse impacts of mineral and energy development while promoting sustainable solutions. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission: |
Earthworks stands for clean water, healthy communities and corporate accountability. We're working for solutions that protect both the Earth's resources as well as our communities. We fulfill our mission by working with communities and grassroots groups to reform government policies, improve corporate practices, influence investment decisions and encourage responsible materials sourcing and consumption. We expose the health, environmental, economic, social and cultural impacts of mining and energy extraction through work informed by sound science. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4c, General Programming: (continued) |
Advocacy Technology/Tool (Capacity Building)- Investment geared toward improving outreach, research and advocacy capacity through expenditures on technology, data management, electronic tools, membership, and capacity to reach communities. Research and information provided to the public and members in the form of mailings, fact sheets, electronic (email) updates and alerts, newsletters, and responses to direct inquiries. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d, Other Program Services: |
Earthworks Partnership Programs: Earthworks provides back-office services (including payroll, accounting, and administration), a legal framework, and capacity building support to a variety of small programs (single staff, or volunteer only organizations) that share our mission of protecting communities and the environment from the negative impacts of mineral development. This year Earthworks served as the fiscal sponsor of the following projects: Ethical Metalsmiths: This project seeks to stimulate demand and supply for responsibly-sourced materials for metalsmiths and jewelers. Common Ground United: This project provides a platform allowing diverse organizations, from local to national, to express a united voice concerning the projection of our water, cultural, ecological, and economic resources and the health and safety of our citizens from the adverse impacts of all extractive resource developments. Alaskans for Responsible Mining: A voluntary association of nongovernmental organizations working together to raise public awareness of the impacts of the extractive industry to Alaska's watersheds, wildlife, fisheries, communities and public health; and to reform Alaska's inadequate mining laws. Arizona Mining Coalition: This project seeks to raise public awareness and protect indigenous sacred sites and recreational areas in the state of Arizona from irresponsible mineral development. ShaleTest: To collect environmental data around natural gas facilities, including natural gas drilling operations; to establish baseline air and water testing; to perform post drilling testing and comprehensive testing around natural gas processing facilities in areas where natural gas drilling is occurring throughout the United States; and to provide environmental testing to lower income families and neighborhoods that are affected by natural gas exploration. Friends of Livingston Mountain: Friends of Livingston Mountain is a non profit group made up of neighbors and concerned citizens who wish to protect and preserve Livingston Mountain in Camas and East Vancouver Washington. Life on Livingston Mountain is being negatively impacted by the threat of expansion of gravel mining operations. Shalefield Organizing Committee: The Shalefield Organizing Committee is a group of engaged community members working to protect human and ecological rights in Appalachia. By listening to and amplifying the voices of those most directly impacted by economic and ecological degradation and demanding accountability from those who hold power, we are helping to grow a grassroots movement for healthy people and ecosystems, a sustainable economy, and empowerment for shalefield communities. Big Bend Conservation Alliance: The BBCA seeks to preserve the natural and cultural resources of the Big Bend region of Texas (Brewster, Jeff Davis, and Presidio Counties) through education, advocacy, and participation in local, state, and federal policy. Beyond Extreme Energy: People taking action to retire fossil fuels. Beyond Extreme Energy's immediate demand is for no new permits by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for fossil fuel infrastructure. Beyond Extreme Energy's vision is a world powered by consumer-controlled renewable energy. Campaign to End Sacrifice Zones: Diverse coalition of individuals, organizations, and businesses formed 1) to hear, connect, and amplify stories from New Mexico's Sacrifice Zones; 2) to grow the climate movement by inspiring imagination, possibility, & self-awareness toward the rapid transition to a healthy, clean, and renewably- powered state |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b |
A copy of the 990 is reviewed by the Audit Committee and then by the full Board prior to filing. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c |
Officers and directors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Board members of the organization must submit annual conflict of interest reports including a Conflict-of-Interest Statement and Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire. The reports are reviewed by the Board or an appointed Committee of the Board, which will attempt to resolve any actual or potential conflict(s) and, in the absence of resolution, refer the matter to the Board of Directors. If not previously disclosed, officers and directors and required to make such disclosure before any relevant board or committee action. The policy is addressed at each board meeting, and as necessary throughout the year. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 |
The process for determining compensation of officers and key employees of the organization includes a review process and approval by the Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 |
The governing documents, policies and financial statements are made available to interested parties upon request. |
| Form 990, Part IX, line 11g |
Consultants, subcontractors, temporary help, video/photography & other fees: Program service expenses 310,960. Management and general expenses 197. Fundraising expenses 464. Total expenses 311,621. |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: |
Earthwork's Audit Committee is responsible for oversight of the audit and selection of the independent acccountant. The process is consistent with previous years. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.