Nonprofit · EIN 04-3265555
EARTHRIGHTS INTERNATIONAL INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $10,854,113 | $8,934,068 | $1,920,045 | $15,714,040 | $436,528 | $15,277,512 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,108,820 | $7,502,200 | -$1,393,380 | $13,555,077 | $364,682 | $13,190,395 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,591,187
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $261,881
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $150,428
- Other revenue
- $1,045
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $265,635
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $354,507
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,393,126
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,733,718
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,850
- Accounting fees
- $98,151
- Occupancy
- $225,509
- Travel
- $610,641
- Depreciation
- $30,465
- Program services (functional)
- $7,309,320
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,175,103
- Fundraising (functional)
- $449,645
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,555,077
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,714,040
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $436,528
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,277,512
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,052,887
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,788,229
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,263,232
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,014,280
- Gross receipts
- $11,650,306
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON YOUNG | DEPUTY EXEC Officer | 40 | $197,932 | $6,088 |
| RICHARD HERZ | SR. LITIGATI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,902 | $29,364 |
| ODESSA STA MARIA | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $156,575 | $21,285 |
| SELAM HAILU | FINANCE DIRE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,318 | $14,785 |
| MARISSA VAHLSING | SUPERVISING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,412 | $4,986 |
| MICHELLE HARRISON | DEP. US LEGA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,397 | $16,278 |
| MARCO SIMONS | FORMER GEN C Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,762 | $4,661 |
| AARON ESKE | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN GERARD | TREASURER-IN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL GORE-FREED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FERNANDA HOPENHAYM | TREASURER-OU Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH JAFFE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA LEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SOLINN LIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACIELA M MERCEDES LU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMOL MEHRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SHALINI NATARAJ | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NEIL POPOVIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KA HSAW WA PSEUDONYM | EXEC. DIR.-O Officer | 40 | $170,426 | $5,113 |
| MARCO SIMONS | PROG DIR/GEN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,493 | $4,695 |
| SEAN ARTHURS | DIR GLOBAL E Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,908 | $14,085 |
| KEITH SLACK | CAMPAIGNS DI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,477 | $4,154 |
| RICHARD HERZ | SR. LITIGATI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,155 | $16,071 |
| MICHELLE HARRISON | DEP. GENERAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,458 | $14,111 |
| AARON ESKE | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN GERARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FERNANDA HOPENHAYEM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA LEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SOLINN LIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACIELA M MERCEDES LU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMOL MEHRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHALINI NATARAJ | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NEIL POPOVIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH SINGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBBIE STA MARIA | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1400 K ST NW STE 750, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-2424
- In care of
- % LEVY AND ASSOCIATES PC
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ODESSA STA MARIA
- Signed the 990
- FERNANDA HOPENHAYM, TREASURER-OUTGOING
- Phone
- (202) 466-5188
- Website
- WWW.EARTHRIGHTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- VTA ADVISORS
Mission
TO WORK WITH PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD TO PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Program accomplishments
- ADVOCACY AND CAMPAIGNS: EARTHRIGHTS SEEKS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND BUILD BROAD SUPPORT AMONG LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS AND RESOURCES, ADVOCATE FOR HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, AND PROMOTE ACCOUNTABILITY AROUND THE WORLD.Expenses $1,133,395 · grants $137,747
- LEGAL: EARTHRIGHTS UNDERTAKES CHARITABLE IMPACT LITIGATION AND RELATED LEGAL ADVOCACY TO DEFEND HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, ESTABLISH AND CLARIFY LEGAL STANDARDS, AND PROMOTE ACCOUNTABILITY AND DETER ABUSES AROUND THE WORLD. CASES ARE CHOSEN FOR THEIR PUBLIC SIGNIFICANCE AND BROADER CHARITABLE BENEFIT RATHER THAN TO ADVANCE PRIVATE INTERESTS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH 501(C)(3), THE ORGANIZATION'S LITIGATION FURTHERS EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND IS DESIGNED TO PRODUCE SYSTEMIC BENEFITS; ANY RELIEF OBTAINED FOR INDIVIDUAL PARTIES IS INCIDENTAL TO THESE OVERARCHING PUBLIC PURPOSES.Expenses $3,968,830 · grants $15,247
- THE EARTHRIGHTS SCHOOLS: EDUCATES PEOPLE OF SOUTHEAST ASIA AND SOUTH AMERICA IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS MONITORING AND ADVOCACY TECHNIQUES.Expenses $928,840 · grants $112,641
- EARTHRIGHTS USES THE POWER OF LAW AND THE POWER OF PEOPLE IN DEFENSE OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE ENVIRONMENTExpenses $1,278,255
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-3265555
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,714,040
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,650,306
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $10,854,113 | $8,934,068 | $15,714,040 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,108,820 | $7,502,200 | $13,555,077 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,743,064 | $6,397,569 | $14,442,400 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3265555).
Questions about EARTHRIGHTS INTERNATIONAL INC
- What is the EIN of EARTHRIGHTS INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EARTHRIGHTS INTERNATIONAL INC is 04-3265555.
- Is EARTHRIGHTS INTERNATIONAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to EARTHRIGHTS INTERNATIONAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EARTHRIGHTS INTERNATIONAL INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of EARTHRIGHTS INTERNATIONAL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EARTHRIGHTS INTERNATIONAL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of EARTHRIGHTS INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ODESSA STA MARIA.
- Who are the officers and directors of EARTHRIGHTS INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $197,932 (SHANNON YOUNG, DEPUTY EXEC).
- How much revenue does EARTHRIGHTS INTERNATIONAL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $10,854,113, expenses of $8,934,068 and total assets of $15,714,040 at year end.
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