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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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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About Earthjustice

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.

Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
C010
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1971

Mission

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C010
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.41%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($166,073)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Earthjustice 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.

Verified against 7 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JA
Jason Schwartz
VP FINANCE

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abigail D•••••
PRESIDENT
AD
Adam C••••
TRUSTEE
AJ
Aja D•••••••
TRUSTEE
AL
Allison S••••••••
TRUSTEE
AN
Andrew C•••••
VP OF LITIGATION
AN
Andrew R••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Carmen G G•••••••
TRUSTEE
CH
Christa B•••••••
VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
CO
Concepcion L•••••••••••••
GEN COUNSEL; ASST SEC (FROM 4/22)
CO
Connor F•••••••
VP Finance
DA
David C••
TRUSTEE
DE
Debra L•••••••
TRUSTEE (THROUGH 10/21)
DI
Diane L••••
TRUSTEE
DI
Diane W•••
DEP GEN COUNSEL; ASST SEC (FROM 5/22)
DI
Dianne S••••
TRUSTEE
DO
Dorothy B•••••••••
SECRETARY
ED
Ed L••••
TRUSTEE
EL
Elizabeth M••••
VP OF DEVELOPMENT
EL
Elizabeth S••••••••• R••••
TRUSTEE
ER
Erika G•••••
TRUSTEE
FE
Fern S••••••
CHAIR
GE
George M•••••
TRUSTEE
GR
Greg S••••••••
TRUSTEE
HE
Hector S•••••• B••••
TRUSTEE
JA
Janet M••••••
TRUSTEE
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Sameer Doshi of Earthjustice addresses the crowd during a press conference at Windsnest Park on Thursday, May 21. - reut
May 2026
www.reutersconnect.com
Form filed
$126.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$135.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$114.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$147.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$102.8M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$80.0M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$93.9M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$51.9M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$48.1M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$46.1M revenue
FY2014
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Earthjustice This page 64 $114.9 million 0%
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 146 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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