2025-11-17T18:29:13-06:00 2024-12-31 WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC 1835 MARKET STREET SUITE 1710 PHILADELPHIA PA 191032945 990 2024-01-01 273444564 Earth Innovation Institute % DANIEL NEPSTAD EART 4156366271 2991 SACRAMENTO STREET Suite 509 BERKELEY CA 94702 DANIEL NEPSTAD PhD EXECUTIVE DIR & PRES 4156366271 2025-11-17 true true RICHARD RUVELSON P00234075 2155462140 2025-11-17 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DANIEL NEPSTAD PhD 2991 SACRAMENTO STREET509 BERKELEY CA 94702 2979087 false X WWW.EARTHINNOVATION.ORG X 2010 CA EARTH INNOVATION INSTITUTE WORKS TO ADVANCE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY RURAL DEVLOPEMENT THROUGH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE FARMING, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES IN TROPICAL REGIONS AROUND THE WORLD. 5 5 9 5 0 0 2712988 2397382 2221226 517848 2 63857 0 0 4934216 2979087 397725 127664 0 0 1016031 911401 0 0 57843 1432543 1797285 2846299 2836350 2087917 142737 2559469 2711295 272570 319688 2286899 2391607 X EARTH INNOVATION INSTITUTE WORKS TO ADVANCE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY RURAL DEVLOPEMENT THROUGH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE FARMING, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES IN TROPICAL REGIONS AROUND THE WORLD. false false 1242104 117664 170598 IN BRAZIL, EII'S WORK IS FOCUSED ON SIX STATES IN THE AMAZON AND CERRADO REGIONS: ACRE, AMAP, MATO GROSSO, MATO GROSSO DO SUL, PAR, AND TOCANTINS. IN EACH STATE, EII IS SUPPORTING THE GOVERNMENT AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT LOW-EMISSION DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AND HELP THESE STATES COMPLETE THEIR JURISDICTIONAL REDD+ PROGRAMS SO THAT THEY CAN GENERATE REVENUES FROM THE SALE OF REDD+ CARBON CREDITS. EII'S WORK INCLUDES TECHNICAL WORK TO HELP CATTLE AND FARM SECTORS DEVELOP THE PROGRAMS FOR FOREST CONSERVATION AND RECUPERATION THAT WILL BE FUNDED WITH CARBON REVENUES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR STATE GOVERNMENTS TO TAKE THE STEPS NEEDED TO ISSUE REDD+ CARBON CREDITS. 500950 0 347250 EII'S WORK IN PERU IS FOCUSED ON THE REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS OF LORETO, SAN MARTIN, AND UCAYALI, ALTHOUGH EII ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE GOVERNMENTS OF OTHER AMAZON JURISDICTIONS INCLUDING AMAZONAS, HUNUCO, PIURA AND MADRE DE DIOS. THIS WORK HAS SUPPORTED EACH REGIONAL GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP THEIR LOW-EMISSION RURAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES IN COLOMBIA, EII'S WORK IS FOCUSED ON THE DEPARTMENTS OF CAQUET ANDAND HAS ALSO CONTRIBUTED TO THE CREATION AND WORK OF THE "PUBLIC-PRIVATE COALITION FOR LOW-EMISSION RURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE PERUVIAN AMAZON." 205338 0 0 IN COLOMBIA, EII'S WORK IS FOCUSED ON THE DEPARTMENTS OF CAQUET AND META, SUPPORTING BOTH JURISDICTIONS TO DEVELOP LOW-EMISSION DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AND IMPLEMENTING PILOT INITIATIVES IN SMALLHOLDER COMMUNITIES. IN ALL OTHER REGIONAL PROGRAMS, EII USES A SIMILAR APPROACH TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITIONS OF ENTIRE JURISDICTIONS TO A PATHWAY OF SUSTAINABLE, LOW-EMISSION RURAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS APPROACH INCLUDES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF JURISDICTION-WIDE GOALS THAT ARE UNDERSTOOD AND SUPPORTED BY KEY SECTORS, A SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND REPORTING ON PROGRESS TOWARDS THOSE GOALS, AND INCENTIVE SYSTEMS FOR DRIVING PROGRESS TOWARDS THESE GOALS. EII WORKS WITH JURISDICTIONS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO MANAGE THESE TRANSITIONS AND PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TRANSLATE CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS INTO CREDITS THAT CAN BE SOLD. EII DOES NOT ENGAGE IN THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF THESE CREDITS. 317782 10000 0 2266174 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true 3 0 true 9 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 5 5 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X DANIEL NEPSTAD 4156366271 2991 SACRAMENTO STREET 509 BERKELEY CA 94702 Daniel Nepstad PhD Executive Dir. & Pres. EII 40.0 0.0 X 206521 0 17071 Kelly Dougherty Director of Finance 40.0 0.0 X 185363 0 15160 David McGrath part time Deputy Director 7.25 0.0 X 7695 0 0 Kate Jackson President 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Susan McGrath secretary 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Eric Hoffman treasurer 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Richard Gledhill board member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jean P Ometto Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 399579 0 32231 2 false true false 0 2397382 2397382 CONTRACT REVENUE 900099 517848 517848 517848 63857 63857 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2979087 517848 63857 X 0 0 127664 127664 0 431810 280676 129543 21591 0 329455 214147 98836 16472 0 90420 58773 27126 4521 59716 38815 17915 2986 0 0 91429 91429 0 0 0 1408155 1395127 11166 1862 0 16040 10426 4812 802 0 0 8315 8315 192190 124924 57657 9609 0 0 0 0 0 15622 15622 FILLING FEES & OTHER TAXES 27286 27286 LOSS ON FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANS 19794 19794 BANK SERVICE FEES 16687 16687 BUSINESS EXPENSE 1317 1317 450 450 2836350 2266174 512333 57843 X 97894 1227273 1232895 1201473 1113218 124648 10256 113069 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9468 44832 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 95738 0 2559469 2711295 272570 319688 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 272570 319688 X -379102 -455832 2666001 2847439 2286899 2391607 2559469 2711295 142737 -38029 X false true X true false X 2709440 1407215 933121 2712988 2397382 10160146 0 0 2709440 1407215 933121 2712988 2397382 10160146 4212318 5947828 3011 7 5 2 63857 66882 0 0 10227028 6311456 0.58158 0.72800 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 X 2979087 2979087 2979087 2836350 2836350 2836350 FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2: The Institute is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. However, income from certain activities not directly related to the Institute's tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. In addition, the Institute qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A) and has been classified as an organization other than a private foundation under Section 509(a)(1). GAAP requires entities to evaluate, measure, recognize and disclose any uncertain income tax positions taken on their tax returns. GAAP prescribes a minimum threshold that a tax position is required to meet in order to be recognized in the financial statements. The Institute believes that it had no uncertain tax positions as defined in GAAP. true South America 0 10 Grantmaking sSupport and implement 117664 South Asia 0 1 Grantmaking Support two "Proof of 10000 0 11 0 11 127664 127664 South America Support the design and implementation of a state-wide, forest carbon incentive program for soy and cattle farms. 94291 Wire Transfe 0 FMV South America Support the design and implementation of a state-wide, forest carbon incentive program for soy and cattle farms. 23373 wire transfe 0 FMV South Asia Support two "proof of concept" districts that demonstrate forest conservation, green growth and food security. 10000 wire transfe 0 FMV 3 0 false false false false false false Schedule F, Part II, Column D: EII conducts due diligence before the start of an agreement with new partners. EII's policy on monitoring, evaluation and learning includes tracking the progress of and assessing impact of partners to ensure compliance. Methods of evaluation include review of documentation (such as program and financial reports, charts, photos, other written materials), interviews and/or site visits. X X X X false false false false false false false false false Daniel Nepstad PhD Executive Dir. & Pres. EII 206521 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17071 0 223592 0 0 0 Kelly Dougherty Director of Finance 185363 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15160 0 200523 0 0 0 Daniel Nepstad Employee/ Spouse of Senior Scientist 223592 Employee Wages false David McGrath Employee/Brother of Board Director 7695 Employee Wages false Susan McGrath Board Director/Sister of Employee 0 none false Claudia Stickler Employee/Spouse of Executive Director 99322 Employee Wages false FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1: EARTH INNOVATION INSTITUTE WORKS TO ADVANCE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY RURAL DEVLOPEMENT THROUGH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE FARMING, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES IN TROPICAL REGIONS AROUND THE WORLD. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAMS: IN ALL OTHER REGIONAL PROGRAMS, EII USES A SIMILAR APPROACH TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITIONS OF ENTIRE JURISDICTIONS TO A PATHWAY OF SUSTAINABLE, LOW-EMISSION RURAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS APPROACH INCLUDES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF JURISDICTION-WIDE GOALS THAT ARE UNDERSTOOD AND SUPPORTED BY KEY SECTORS, A SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND REPORTING ON PROGRESS TOWARDS THOSE GOALS, AND INCENTIVE SYSTEMS FOR DRIVING PROGRESS TOWARDS THESE GOALS. EII WORKS WITH JURISDICTIONS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO MANAGE THESE TRANSITIONS AND PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TRANSLATE CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS INTO CREDITS THAT CAN BE SOLD. EII DOES NOT ENGAGE IN THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF THESE CREDITS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2: BOARD DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DANIEL NEPSTAD, IS NOT INDEPENDENT AS HE IS COMPENSATED AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION. SUSAN MCGRATH, DIRECTOR, IS THE SIBLING OF CURRENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR DAVID MCGRATH AND IS ALSO NOT INDEPENDENT. THERE ARE NO OTHER BOARD MEMBERS WHO ARE NOT INDEPENDENT AS OF 12/31/24. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS,AND REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. A COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IT IS THE DUTY OF ALL EARTH INNOVATION INSTITUTE'S EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND TO DISCLOSE ALL CONFLICTS AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS FURNISHED ANNUALLY TO ALL INCUMBENT AND INCOMING DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION. IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST REGARDING BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS WILL HAVE INFLUENCE OVER THE CORPORATION, NO DIRECTOR OR OFFICER MAY BE PRESENT FOR A VOTE BY THE BOARD ON ANY DECISION THAT WOULD DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BENEFIT SUCH DIRECTOR OR OFFICER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: WHEN EARTH INNOVATION INSTITUTE MAKES CHANGES TO COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OR KEY EMPLOYEES, EII ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTING COMPANY TO CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW FOR EARTH INNOVATION INSTITUTES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MEMBERS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT. THE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING COMPARABLE DATA FROM PEER GROUP IRS 990 FORMS AND PUBLISHED INFORMATION FROM NONPROFIT COMPENSATION SURVEYS. THE BOARD REVIEWS, DISCUSSES AND DELIBERATES ON THE INFORMATION AND OPINION PROVIDED BY THE CONSULTANT AND RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MEMBERS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT DURING A BOARD MEETING. THIS INCLUDES INCREASES IN SALARIES, WAGES AND BENEFITS AS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:CONTRACT SERVICE FEES TOTAL FEES:1370936 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES TOTAL FEES:37219