Earthjustice
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 …
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Earthjustice is the 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.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEarthjustice is a registered environment nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 941730465. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $115M in annual revenue. 146 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Earthjustice has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 64 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.
Earthjustice is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years. Its registered address is 180 Steuart Street, #194330, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Earthjustice has $115M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Earthjustice is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $115M in annual revenue. The organization has 146 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Earthjustice. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Earthjustice has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the Earthjustice profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Earthjustice is the 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. Earthjustice is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1971.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Earthjustice's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $115M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Earthjustice are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Earthjustice is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 941730465, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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EARTHJUSTICE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 146 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Earthjustice
- What is Earthjustice?
- Earthjustice is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Francisco, United States. Earthjustice is the 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.
- When was Earthjustice founded?
- Earthjustice was founded in 1971.
- Who leads Earthjustice?
- Jason Schwartz serves as VP FINANCE.
- Where is Earthjustice located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, United States.
- What is Earthjustice's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Earthjustice trustworthy?
- Earthjustice has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Earthjustice's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 941730465.
- What is Earthjustice's website?
- https://www.earthjustice.org