Earthjustice
79% goes to programs $12 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Earthjustice is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1971, with $139,607,013 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 79% of spending to programs.
180 Steuart St 194330, San Francisco, CA, 94105 EIN 94-1730465 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2023)
$139.6M
▲ 10.8% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$152.1M
Net assets
$244.0M
Employees
709
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating79% to programs · $12 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Earthjustice: 79% to programs · $12 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · -9% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Earthjustice: 19 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Earthjustice: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Earthjustice: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
We use the power of the law to protect health, preserve ecosystems, and combat climate change.
What they do
Provide increased public, media, and policy maker awareness of environmental issues and the role of law in solving them.
Contact & location
- Address
- 180 Steuart St 194330, San Francisco, CA, 94105
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $46.1M (FY2013) to $139.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $53.4MNet assets $244.0M
Operating margin
-9.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$297.4M
Total liabilities
$53.4M
Net assets
$244.0M
Salaries & benefits
$108.4M
71% of expenses
Board members
33
33 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $139,607,013▲10.8% | $152,119,684▲2.8% | $244,019,416▲2.4% | $297,417,741▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $125,960,142▼6.9% | $148,016,730▲15.9% | $238,324,316▼3.0% | $294,773,000▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $135,320,966▲17.8% | $127,720,008▲19.6% | $245,809,918▼10.1% | $276,651,694▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $114,892,586▼21.8% | $106,826,323▲10.5% | $273,350,736▲22.2% | $301,211,069▲22.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $146,974,685▲43.0% | $96,649,801▲23.2% | $223,636,169▲31.5% | $246,573,740▲34.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $102,807,555▲28.5% | $78,445,477▲23.0% | $170,001,650▲20.2% | $183,615,035▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $79,992,361▼14.8% | $63,800,017▲23.7% | $141,412,194▲16.2% | $154,655,786▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $93,930,788▲80.9% | $51,564,754▲13.1% | $121,691,085▲63.9% | $132,970,573▲58.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $51,911,899▲7.8% | $45,596,020▲5.7% | $74,231,132▲9.1% | $84,009,013▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $48,137,000▲4.5% | $43,134,272▲12.3% | $68,033,019▲8.3% | $78,989,760▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $46,083,715 | $38,423,512▲10.1% | $62,837,078▲23.9% | $71,435,477▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $34,911,296▲5.1% | $50,701,080▲9.9% | $58,945,673▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $33,216,785▲13.1% | $46,117,353▲11.8% | $53,908,481▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $29,369,765▲13.9% | $41,256,850▲27.4% | $48,383,883▲23.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $25,780,199 | $32,377,514 | $39,270,926 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Abigail Dillen — $550,428 (0.36% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Dillen | President | 39.4 | $550,428 |
| Sambhav Nott Sankar | Svp of Programs | 40 | $438,197 |
| Joseph Andrew Jackson | Svp of Operations; Asst. Secretary | 40 | $427,621 |
| Elizabeth Marsh | Vp of Development | 40 | $414,233 |
| Stephen Smith | Svp of Communications & Marketing | 40 | $394,472 |
| Christa Brothers | Vp of Human Resources | 40 | $351,178 |
| Jason Schwartz | Vp of Finance; Asst Treas (to 6/23) | 39.8 | $341,210 |
| Patrice Simms | Vp of Litigation | 40 | $335,962 |
| Jill Tauber | Vp of Climate and Energy | 40 | $331,212 |
| Martin Hayden | Senior Policy Advisor | 39.8 | $323,541 |
| Concepcion Lozano-batista | General Counsel; Asst. Secretary | 39.8 | $305,671 |
| Diane Webb | Dep Gen Coun; Asst. Sec (to 3/24) | 40 | $245,459 |
| Adam Cohen | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Aja Decoteau | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Allison Silverman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Andrew Reich | Trustee (to 10/23) | 1 | — |
| Chris Hensman | Trustee (from 11/23) | 1 | — |
| Connor Fournier | Vp & Cfo; Asst Treas (from 3/24) | 40 | — |
| David Yeh | Trustee (from 3/24) | 1 | — |
| Diane Lewis | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mal Warwick Associates | Direct Mail Consulting | $1,787,430 |
| Quigley-simpson & Heppelwhite Inc | Advertising | $1,602,886 |
| Meta Platforms Inc | Digital Marketing | $1,371,859 |
| The Sourcing Group LLC | Reproduction & Printing | $717,503 |
| Morrison & Foerster LLP | Legal Services | $652,680 |
Grants received · $286.8M total
599 grants to Earthjustice totaling $286.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2024 | $3,006,250 |
| Climate Imperative Foundation | Environmental protection | 2024 | $2,680,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Sustainable environment | 2024 | $1,268,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $1,015,100 |
| Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust | Grants to protect the environment | 2024 | $900,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis on the benefits of clean transportation. to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2024 | $834,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $740,933 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $642,678 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice | 2024 | $625,000 |
| Multiplier | Transmission solutions for a clean energy future | 2024 | $550,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Environment, animal-related | 2024 | $528,844 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Wildlife preservation & protection | 2024 | $395,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $361,850 |
| Advocacy Action Fund Inc | Support for energy policy advocacy | 2024 | $300,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $300,000 |
Grants made · $2.0M in FY2023
8 grants totaling $2.0M in FY2023. All grants made by Earthjustice →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | To support the mission of tides foundation | $1,000,000 |
| Earthjustice Action | To support the mission of earthjustice action | $315,000 |
| Partnership Project Inc | To support the mission of the partnership project | $257,000 |
| Asociacion Interamericana Para La Defensa Del Ambiente | To support the mission of aida | $185,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | To support the mission of social and environmental entrepreneurs inc. | $150,000 |
| Coming Clean Inc | To support the mission of coming clean inc. | $50,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | To support the mission of alaska wilderness league | $25,000 |
| Climate Generation | To support the mission of climate generation | $12,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Earthjustice a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Earthjustice is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1730465, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Earthjustice's EIN?
- Earthjustice's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1730465.
- How much revenue does Earthjustice report?
- Earthjustice reported $139,607,013 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Earthjustice's spending goes to programs?
- Earthjustice spends about 79% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Earthjustice have?
- CharityIndex grades Earthjustice A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Earthjustice's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Earthjustice's latest Form 990 is $550,428, paid to Abigail Dillen (President).
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Data for Earthjustice (EIN 94-1730465) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.