EARTHJUSTICE IS A PREMIER NONPROFIT PUBLIC INTEREST ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ORGANIZATION. WE WIELD THE POWER OF LAW AND THE STRENGTH OF PARTNERSHIP TO PROTECT PEOPLE'S HEALTH, TO PRESERVE MAGNIFICENT PLACES AND WILDLIFE, TO ADVANCE CLEAN ENERGY, AND TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$297.4M
+0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
-32.6% YoY
Grant Count
8
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$249K
+1.1% YoY
About Earthjustice
Based on IRS filings
Earthjustice is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $297.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $6.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $297,417,741 | $294,773,000 | $276,651,694 |
| Revenue | $139,607,013 | $125,960,142 | $135,320,966 |
| Expenses | $152,119,684 | $148,016,730 | $127,720,008 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,396,052 | $5,227,663 | $-384,731 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tides Foundation ($1,000,000), Earthjustice Action ($315,000), The Partnership Project Inc ($257,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASOCIACION INTERAMERICANA PARA LA DEFENSA DEL AMBIENTE (AIDA) SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF AIDA | $185,000 |
| ALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF ALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE | $25,000 |
| CLIMATE GENERATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF CLIMATE GENERATION | $12,600 |
| COMING CLEAN INC BRATTLEBORO, VT | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF COMING CLEAN INC. | $50,000 |
| EARTHJUSTICE ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF EARTHJUSTICE ACTION | $315,000 |
| SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS INC CALABASAS, CA | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS INC. | $150,000 |
| THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT INC WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT | $257,000 |
| TIDES FOUNDATION SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF TIDES FOUNDATION | $1,000,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG AVIS | TRUSTEE (FROM 11/23) | 1 | — |
| DOTTY BALLANTYNE | TRUSTEE & SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PETER CARSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STUART CLARKE | TRUSTEE & CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ADAM COHEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AJA DECOTEAU | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| N BRUCE DUTHU | TRUSTEE & VICE CHAIR AT LARGE | 1 | — |
| SERGIO GARCIA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ERIKA GEORGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRIS HENSMAN | TRUSTEE (FROM 11/23) | 1 | — |
| ROBERTA KATZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SERGIO KNAEBEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARCIA KUNSTEL | TRUSTEE (TO 10/23) | 1 | — |
| DIANE LEWIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ED LEWIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GEORGE MARTIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JANET MAUGHAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WINSOME MCINTOSH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL NEWHAGEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MELANIE NEWMAN | TRUSTEE (FROM 11/23) | 1 | — |
| VAWTER BUCK PARKER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA PINEDA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LORI POTTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICH RAINALDI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| REKHA RAO | TRUSTEE (FROM 3/24) | 1 | — |
| ANDREW REICH | TRUSTEE (TO 10/23) | 1 | — |
| WILL ROUSH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HECTOR SANCHEZ BARBA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RUTH SANTIAGO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GREG SERRURIER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FERN SHEPARD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALLISON SILVERMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DIANNE STERN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN M UNFRIED | TRUSTEE & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DAVID YEH | TRUSTEE (FROM 3/24) | 1 | — |
| ABIGAIL DILLEN | PRESIDENT | 39.4 | $550,428 |
| JOSEPH ANDREW JACKSON | SVP OF OPERATIONS; ASST. SECRETARY | 40 | $427,621 |
| CONNOR FOURNIER | VP & CFO; ASST TREAS (FROM 3/24) | 40 | — |
| CONCEPCION LOZANO-BATISTA | GENERAL COUNSEL; ASST. SECRETARY | 39.8 | $305,671 |
| DIANE WEBB | DEP GEN COUN; ASST. SEC (TO 3/24) | 40 | $245,459 |
| JASON SCHWARTZ | VP OF FINANCE; ASST TREAS (TO 6/23) | 39.8 | $341,210 |
| ELIZABETH MARSH | VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $414,233 |
| SAMBHAV NOTT SANKAR | SVP OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $438,197 |
| STEPHEN SMITH | SVP OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING | 40 | $394,472 |
| CHRISTA BROTHERS | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $351,178 |
| JILL TAUBER | VP OF CLIMATE AND ENERGY | 40 | $331,212 |
| PATRICE SIMMS | VP OF LITIGATION | 40 | $335,962 |
| MARTIN HAYDEN | SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR | 39.8 | $323,541 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earthjustice?
Earthjustice is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $297.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Earthjustice?
As of 2024, Earthjustice holds $297.4M in total assets with $139.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $2.0M in 2024.
Where does Earthjustice operate?
Earthjustice has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Pr, Utah, Vermont.
What size grants does Earthjustice award?
In 2024, Earthjustice awarded 8 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $249K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Earthjustice's EIN?
Earthjustice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1730465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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