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Earthwatch Institute Inc

Earthwatch connects people with scientists worldwide to conduct environmental research and empowers them with the knowledge they need to conserve the planet.

Science & Technology Newton, MA EIN: 237168440 (IRS) Reg: 23-7168440 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Earthwatch Institute Inc

Earthwatch connects people with scientists worldwide to conduct environmental research and empowers them with the knowledge they need to conserve the planet.

Founded
Headquarters
Newton, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U20M
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large
Operating in
25 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1972

Mission

Earthwatch connects people with scientists worldwide to conduct environmental research and empowers them with the knowledge they need to conserve the planet.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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.
Operating countries (25)
Andorra Argentina Australia Bahamas Belize Brazil Cambodia Canada Cayman Islands Costa Rica Cuba Iceland India Indonesia Italy Japan Kenya Mexico Mongolia Portugal South Africa Thailand Uganda United Kingdom United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 76%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.11%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.76
Program$0.76
76% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Earthwatch Institute Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 97% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Earthwatch Institute Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Newton, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 237168440. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 61 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Earthwatch Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237168440. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Earthwatch Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Earthwatch Institute Inc is located in Newton, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years. Its registered address is 1380 Soldiers Field Rd Ste 2700, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Earthwatch Institute Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Earthwatch Institute Inc is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 61 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Earthwatch Institute Inc. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Earthwatch Institute Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Earthwatch connects people with scientists worldwide to conduct environmental research and empowers them with the knowledge they need to conserve the planet. Earthwatch Institute Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $4M is below the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Earthwatch Institute Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Earthwatch Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237168440, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
76% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
45

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

GI
Gitte V•••••
PRESIDENT & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Mitsubishi Electric and Earthwatch India Mark World Environment Day - Entrepreneur India
Jun 2026
www.entrepreneurindia.com
Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
How EY-Earthwatch Ambassadors champion environmental stewardship | EY - US - EY
Apr 2024
www.ey.com
Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.5M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$7.5M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$8.1M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$6.9M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$8.0M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Earthwatch launches its 2015 Business Skills Transfer Programme - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Jan 2015
whc.unesco.org
Search for Life on Mars with Earthwatch This April Fools' Day - Space
Apr 2014
www.space.com
Eagle Rock Teacher In Arizona For Earthwatch - Patch
Aug 2011
patch.com
Earthwatch Puts Clean Water on the Map in Africa | Newswise - Newswise
Feb 2007
www.newswise.com
Starbucks, Earthwatch team up to improve eco-friendly coffee - news - Mongabay
Feb 2007
news.mongabay.com
Roger Payne to Be Honored by Earthwatch | Newswise - Newswise
Feb 2006
www.newswise.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 61 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 61 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1972
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Earthwatch Institute Inc

What is Earthwatch Institute Inc?
Earthwatch Institute Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Newton, United States. Earthwatch connects people with scientists worldwide to conduct environmental research and empowers them with the knowledge they need to conserve the planet.
When was Earthwatch Institute Inc founded?
Earthwatch Institute Inc was founded in 1972.
Who leads Earthwatch Institute Inc?
Gitte Venicx serves as PRESIDENT & CEO.
Where is Earthwatch Institute Inc located?
Headquartered in Newton, MA, United States. The charity operates in 25 countries.
What is Earthwatch Institute Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
Is Earthwatch Institute Inc trustworthy?
Earthwatch Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong 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 Earthwatch Institute Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237168440. Registration: 23-7168440 (United States).
What is Earthwatch Institute Inc's website?
http://www.earthwatch.org