Earthjustice Action
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Earthjustice Action is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2018, with $2,236,556 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1001 G St Nw Ste 1000, Washington, DC, 20001 EIN 82-1981944 Since 2018
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.2M
▼ 6.5% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.1M
Net assets
$2.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Earthjustice Action— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · +7% 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 Action: 14 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Earthjustice Action— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Action: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1001 G St Nw Ste 1000, Washington, DC, 20001
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2017) to $2.2M (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $314KNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
7.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$314K
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,236,556▼6.5% | $2,079,731▲0.3% | $2,434,875▲6.9% | $2,749,046▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,391,524▲36.0% | $2,074,051▲97.7% | $2,278,050▲16.2% | $2,487,442▲19.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,758,721▲128% | $1,049,209▲55.8% | $1,960,524▲56.6% | $2,090,611▲59.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $770,518▲155% | $673,219▲216% | $1,251,761▲8.4% | $1,308,643▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $302,506▼4.5% | $212,986▲27.9% | $1,154,462▲8.4% | $1,168,240▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $316,632▼73.4% | $166,576▼39.6% | $1,064,942▲16.4% | $1,083,184▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,190,727 | $275,841 | $914,886 | $929,259 | 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.
Grants received · $1.8M total
15 grants to Earthjustice Action totaling $1.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocacy Action Fund Inc | Support for energy policy advocacy | 2024 | $200,000 |
| Climateworks Foundation | To support the global transition to clean transportation | 2024 | $70,000 |
| Advocacy Action Fund Inc | Support for energy policy advocacy | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Earthjustice | To support the mission of earthjustice action | 2023 | $315,000 |
| Advocacy Action Fund Inc | Support for environmental protection policy | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Climateworks Foundation | Project support | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Sierra Club | Environmental protection | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Earthjustice | To support the mission of earthjustice action | 2022 | $250,000 |
| Climateworks Foundation | Lobbying | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Earthjustice | To support the mission of earthjustice action | 2021 | $125,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc | Environmental education, capacity building, and advocacy | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Earthjustice | To support the mission of earthjustice action | 2020 | $105,000 |
| Earthjustice | To support the mission of earthjustice action | 2020 | $105,000 |
| Earthjustice | Grant to support the mission of earthjustice action | 2019 | $130,000 |
| Earthjustice | Grant to support the mission of earthjustice action | 2018 | $75,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Earthjustice Action a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Earthjustice Action is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-1981944, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is Earthjustice Action's EIN?
- Earthjustice Action's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-1981944.
- How much revenue does Earthjustice Action report?
- Earthjustice Action reported $2,236,556 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Earthjustice Action have?
- CharityIndex grades Earthjustice Action B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Earthjustice Action (EIN 82-1981944) 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.