Nonprofit · EIN 94-2889684
EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INC
Tax-exempt · BERKELEY, CA 94704
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $41,631,441 | $36,609,203 | $5,022,238 | $44,472,608 | $3,422,709 | $41,049,899 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $30,907,440 | $34,776,454 | -$3,869,014 | $39,932,865 | $3,905,204 | $36,027,661 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $34,936,590 | $23,826,462 | $11,110,128 | $42,478,005 | $2,581,330 | $39,896,675 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $35,400,084
- of which government grants
- $2,854,768
- Membership dues
- $58,030
- Program service revenue
- $2,101,019
- Investment income
- $1,618,645
- Net income from fundraising events
- $98,206
- Other revenue
- $2,511,693
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,552,046
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,124,354
- Other salaries and wages
- $13,882,784
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $17,685,426
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,014,625
- Occupancy
- $450,359
- Travel
- $2,280,903
- Program services (functional)
- $31,065,839
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,512,868
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,030,496
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $39,932,865
- Total assets, end of year
- $44,472,608
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,422,709
- Net assets, end of year
- $41,049,899
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,443,307
- Publicly traded securities
- $21,567,378
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $23,554,724
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $17,495,175
- Gross receipts
- $41,675,988
- Employees
- 309
- Volunteers
- 750
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Sivas | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $387,548 |
| Sumona Majumdar | Chief Executive Officer Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $199,970 | $0 |
| Michael Sowle | Director of Finance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $193,803 | $0 |
| Jessica Diamond | Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $186,998 | $0 |
| Melinda Kramer | Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $185,332 | $0 |
| Mauricio Gomez | Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,124 | $0 |
| David Phillips | Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,127 | $0 |
| Ken Alex | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessian Choy | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Delph | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Floum | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiauna George | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Regina Harmon | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ariana Katovich | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Francisco Martinez | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pia MacDonald | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Edward Wang | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Phillips | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $201,252 | $19,200 |
| Dianna Cohen | Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,788 | $20,400 |
| Sumona Majumdar | Chief Executive Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,742 | $9,600 |
| Jessica Diamond | Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,875 | $10,800 |
| Melinda Kramer | Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,875 | $9,600 |
| Camilla Fox | Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,250 | $600 |
| Ken Alex | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessian Choy | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Delph | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Floum | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiauna George | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Regina Harmon | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ariana Katovich | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Francisco Martinez | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Sivas | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pia MacDonald | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ariela St Pierre | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Phillips | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $162,086 |
| Dianna Cohen | Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,000 |
| Camilla Fox | Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,000 |
| Julia Cohen | Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,174 |
| Cyril Kormos | Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,645 |
| Summer Coish | Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,693 |
| Ken Alex | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jessian Choy | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Josh Floum | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tiauna George | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ariana Katovich | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Francisco Martinez | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Pia MacDonald | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Deborah Sivas | Board Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ariela St Pierre | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2150 ALLSTON WAY STE 460, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1375
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Josh Floum, 2150 Allston Way Suite 460, Berkeley, CA 94704
- Signed the 990
- Michael Sowle, Treasurer
- Phone
- (510) 859-9100
- Website
- www.earthisland.org
- Return prepared by
- Hiep Pham CPA Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2889684 or by the name EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Earth Island Institute (the Organization) was founded in 1982 by legendary environmentalist David R. Brower (1912-2000) to confront the unprecedented threats to life on Earth. The Organization supports environmental initiatives that are urgent...
Program accomplishments
- Project Network Following is a list of 74 projects under sponsorship with the Organization during all or part of the fiscal year. This includes one new project and four that closed down or left the Organization to incorporate independently, merge with another organization, or work with a new fiscal sponsor. See Statement 1Expenses $30,088,022 · grants $3,552,046 · revenue $2,101,019
- Earth Island Journal For nearly four decades, Earth Island Journal has been publishing a unique, wide-angle perspective, which strives to make the connections between the environment and other human rights and social justice issues. Over the course of publishing more than 145 issues, the Journal has broken ground on covering critical environmental topics and received a number of media awards for excellence in journalism. In past fiscal year, the Journal published a mix of hard-hitting investigative features and reports from around the world in its print issues, including an in depth-cover feature about the young American evangelicals fighting for climate action from within the church, which is better known for right-leaning politics and climate denialism; an on-the-ground report about poaching in Lebanon, where, despite recent legislation making it illegal to kill migratory birds, somewhere between 1.7 and 3.5 million birds are illegally shot down with military grade weapons each year; a report about Rikers Islands attempt to transition from one of the nations most notorious jail complexes into a place that embodies regeneration and growth; A look at anti-trans and anti climate policies in Florida and how the same ideologies of supremacy and colonialism underpin right-wing attacks on both body sovereignty and the environment. In addition to these features, the Organization also published a wide range of breaking news reports, commentary, essays, book and film reviews, podcasts, and news analysis. The Journals well-established track record of raising awareness about environmental and social justice issues and tackling controversial subjects has earned the Organization the reputation of being a small magazine with a big voice.Expenses $454,773
- New Leaders Initiative Earth Islands New Leaders Initiative celebrates and supports young environmental leaders in North America. Each year the Organizations Brower Youth Awards program honors the work of six outstanding young environmentalists, ages 13 to 22, for their leadership and achievements. During the fiscal year, winners addressed the lack of representation of girls of color in nature, advocated for mangrove restoration in coastal areas, mobilized young people around dam removal to help save critically endangered orcas, promoted food sovereignty and mutual aid through community agriculture, organized clean energy campaigns in school districts and communities, and established statewide composting and food recovery programs in schools. In addition to a cash prize and public recognition, the winners received coaching, training, and peer support designed to provide them with the skills to advance their initiatives.Expenses $275,406
- Earth Island Advocates Earth Island Advocates uses the law to fight for justice for the planets beautiful and varied ecosystems and inhabitants. With the combined knowledge and expertise of the Organizations grassroots project network and the pro bono resources of law firms, legal clinics, and nonprofit organizations, Earth Island Advocates is achieving tangible results for the environment. During the fiscal year, Advocates filed lawsuits to prevent unlawful logging on federal land, achieved important advances in its corporate greenwashing litigation, and obtained settlements that protect wildlife.Expenses $247,638
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2889684
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $44,472,608
- Income (IRS master file)
- $41,675,988
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $41,631,441 | $36,609,203 | $44,472,608 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $30,907,440 | $34,776,454 | $39,932,865 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $34,936,590 | $23,826,462 | $42,478,005 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $23,677,718 | $22,643,834 | $29,615,223 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 94-2889684).
Questions about EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INC
- What is the EIN of EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INC is 94-2889684.
- Is EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE 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 EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Josh Floum.
- Who are the officers and directors of EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 6 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $41,631,441, expenses of $36,609,203 and total assets of $44,472,608 at year end.
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