The Gaia-movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The Gaia-movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1999, with $1,171,285 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
8918 S Green St, Chicago, IL, 60620 EIN 36-4284332 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.2M
▼ 2.9% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$696K
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 The Gaia-movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc— 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 rating7 mo reserves · +3% 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 The Gaia-movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc: 7 mo reserves · +3% 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 The Gaia-movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc— 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 The Gaia-movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8918 S Green St, Chicago, IL, 60620
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Pollution Abatement & Control
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $3.6M (FY2013) to $1.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $170KNet assets $696K
Operating margin
2.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$866K
Total liabilities
$170K
Net assets
$696K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,171,285▼2.9% | $1,137,182▼12.1% | $696,455▲5.1% | $866,342▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,205,742▼15.4% | $1,293,000▲20.8% | $662,352▼11.6% | $880,768▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,424,775▲31.2% | $1,070,196▲10.4% | $749,610▲89.8% | $962,435▲40.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,085,840▲44.3% | $969,659▲29.7% | $395,031▲41.7% | $684,512▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $752,694▼30.1% | $747,888▼40.2% | $278,850▲1.8% | $589,124▲23.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,076,799▼43.6% | $1,251,536▼14.5% | $274,044▼38.9% | $477,802▼27.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,909,985▲42.1% | $1,464,181▲0.3% | $448,781▲14975% | $662,387▼22.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,343,649▼27.2% | $1,460,305▼33.2% | $2,977▼97.2% | $850,133▼32.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,845,388▼32.2% | $2,186,522▼28.3% | $106,163▼76.3% | $1,250,545▼24.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,723,415▼20.4% | $3,047,683▼20.9% | $447,297▼42.0% | $1,659,221▼25.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,420,548▼5.6% | $3,851,471▲11.0% | $771,565▼35.8% | $2,214,765▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,622,538 | $3,469,667▲69.5% | $1,202,488▲80.4% | $2,421,679▲56.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,047,566 | $666,728 | $1,543,548 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Gaia-movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Gaia-movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4284332, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Gaia-movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc's EIN?
- The Gaia-movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4284332.
- How much revenue does The Gaia-movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc report?
- The Gaia-movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc reported $1,171,285 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Gaia-movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Gaia-movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Gaia-movement Living Earth Green World Action USA Inc (EIN 36-4284332) 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.