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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1557765

EARTHWORKS

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20006

Financials

$12.5M$8.8M2023$9.6M$9.2M2024$12.2M$9.1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EARTHWORKS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$12,158,903$9,131,080$3,027,823$13,608,369$282,450$13,325,919
December 31, 2024990$9,604,079$9,191,712$412,367$10,922,707$625,765$10,296,942
December 31, 2023990$12,529,855$8,808,156$3,721,699$10,195,045$311,302$9,883,743
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$11,880,438
Program service revenue
$8,000
Investment income
$240,735
Net gain from sales of assets
$176
Other revenue
$29,730

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$467,927
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$217,592
Other salaries and wages
$5,050,827
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,489,745
Professional fundraising fees
$43,443
Legal fees
$49,824
Accounting fees
$46,500
Occupancy
$103,376
Travel
$294,375
Depreciation
$62,772
Program services (functional)
$6,868,915
Management and general (functional)
$1,391,648
Fundraising (functional)
$870,517

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,922,707
Total assets, end of year
$13,608,369
Total liabilities, end of year
$282,450
Net assets, end of year
$13,325,919
Land, buildings and equipment
$59,516
Publicly traded securities
$295,088
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,966,537
Net assets with donor restrictions
$7,359,382
Gross receipts
$12,158,903
Employees
58
Volunteers
11
Year formed
1988
State of legal domicile
DC

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jennifer KrillExecutive Director
Officer
40$175,881$41,709
Ann CorbettPhilanthropy Director
Highest-paid employee
40$161,704$42,079
Michelle MedeirosDeputy Executive Director
Highest-paid employee
40$158,325$44,413
Lauren PagelPolicy Director
Highest-paid employee
40$171,183$20,501
Lorraine OsinskiFinance and Operations Director
Highest-paid employee
40$165,864$22,402
Lezlie GriffinDirector of Talent and Equity
Highest-paid employee
40$162,449$18,840
Patricia WeberChair
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Karolo AparicioVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Mark Squillace JDSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Vrinda ManglikTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Ranjana BhandariBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Robin BroadBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Casey Camp HorinekBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Gene CollinsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JoKay DowellBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nellis Kennedy-HowardBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Wilma SubraBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jennifer KrillExecutive Director
Officer
40$171,928$41,827
Ann CorbettPhilanthropy Director
Highest-paid employee
40$158,693$39,096
Lauren PagelPolicy Director
Highest-paid employee
40$170,538$19,516
Lorraine OsinskiFinance and Operations Director
Highest-paid employee
40$162,182$21,393
Camila Ruiz GallardoCommunications Director
Highest-paid employee
40$152,308$23,293
Lezlie GriffinDirector of Talent and Equity
Highest-paid employee
40$155,140$17,333
Patricia WeberChair
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Karolo AparicioVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Mark Squillace JDSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Ken ColburnTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Ranjana BhandariBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Robin BroadBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Casey Camp HorinekBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Gene CollinsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JoKay DowellBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Vrinda ManglikBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Laura MartinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Wilma SubraBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Payal SampatMining Program Director
Highest-paid employee
40$169,792$42,249
Jennifer KrillExecutive Director
Officer
40$166,850$35,350
Ann CorbettPhilanthrophy Director
Highest-paid employee
40$150,674$34,800
Lauren PagelPolicy Director
Highest-paid employee
40$163,569$17,401
Lorraine OsinskiFinance & Operations Director
Highest-paid employee
40$158,126$19,165
Rachel KerrEnergy Program Director
Highest-paid employee
40$149,940$7,364
Patricia WeberChair
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Karolo AparicioVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Mark Squillace JDSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Ken ColburnTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Ranjana BhandariBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Robin BroadBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Casey Camp HorinekBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Gene CollinsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JoKay DowellBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Gloria FloraBoard Member through April 2023
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Vrinda ManglikBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Laura MartinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Wilma SubraBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Min ZhangBoard Member, through summer 2023
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1612 K ST NW STE 904, WASHINGTON, DC 20006-2827
In care of
% JENNIFER KRILL
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Jennifer Krill, 1612 K Street NW 904, Washington, DC 200062827
Signed the 990
Jennifer Krill, Executive Director
Phone
(202) 887-1872
Return prepared by
Rogers & Company PLLC

Mission

The Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Earthworks is dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the impacts of irresponsible mineral and energy development while seeking sustainable solutions.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Energy Program includes our work on oil, gas and petrochemicals. This program works to change federal, state, and local government policy and to support and empower communities impacted by existing and proposed energy extraction, to raise awareness about the impacts of unconventional oil and methane gas, and to reduce the impacts of all forms of energy extraction. This program was formerly known as Oil & Gas Accountability Project.
    Expenses $3,363,328 · grants $126,775
  • The Mining Program includes efforts in the U.S. and internationally to reform mining policies and practices, including work to ensure that clean energy does not lead to more harmful mining. This program supports communities and protects special places by stopping mining where it doesn't belong, reins in the riskiest mining practices, and reforms and defends state, federal and international policies that protect communities, water, wildlife, oceans and other natural resources.
    Expenses $2,113,481 · grants $340,152
  • General Programming includes Media and Communications, Research and Publications and Digital Engagement and Advocacy.Media and Communications - Press outreach and storytelling to promote and publicize the work of Earthworks and its allies. Research and Publications - Analysis and development of policy proposals, research on impacts of mining and energy extraction, and publishing fact sheets, reports, and information.Digital Engagement and Advocacy - Outreach, engagement and advocacy using digital tools, providing information to the public and Earthworks members, and responding to inquiries.
    Expenses $1,392,106 · grants $1,000 · revenue $37,730

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1557765
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
1988
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$13,608,369
Income (IRS master file)
$12,158,903

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$12,158,903$9,131,080$13,608,369IRS
990December 2024$9,604,079$9,191,712$10,922,707IRS
990December 2023$12,529,855$8,808,156$10,195,045XML
990December 2022$7,566,112$6,870,085$6,555,297IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 52-1557765).

Questions about EARTHWORKS

What is the EIN of EARTHWORKS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EARTHWORKS is 52-1557765.
Is EARTHWORKS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
Are donations to EARTHWORKS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EARTHWORKS 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 EARTHWORKS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EARTHWORKS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EARTHWORKS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jennifer Krill.
Who are the officers and directors of EARTHWORKS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $175,881 (Jennifer Krill, Executive Director).
How much revenue does EARTHWORKS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,158,903, expenses of $9,131,080 and total assets of $13,608,369 at year end.

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