BBB Wise Giving Report for
Earthwatch Institute

BBB Wise Giving Report issued August 2011
BBB Wise Giving Report expires August 2013


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Earthwatch Institute
Address: 114 Western Avenue
  Boston, MA 02134
Phone: 978-461-0081
800-776-0188
Web Address: www.earthwatch.org
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1971, Massachusetts
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: "to engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Earthwatch Institute (EI) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

EI's multi-tiered program involves a global community of researchers, conservation volunteers, educators, students, NGOs and businesses, working together towards a sustainable environment. Through its expeditions, EI engages individuals in hands-on, environmental research alongside leading scientists, where they actively participate in research that contributes to the understanding of environmental challenges. The organization is dedicated to creating an environmental legacy through its research projects, experiential educational programs and hands-on volunteer opportunities in field research.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, EI's program expenses were:

  
Field research, program development and delivery 9,133,619
Total Program Expenses: $9,133,619
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Matthew Edward Wilson, President and CEO
Compensation*:
 $193,851

Chair of the Board: Whitney L. Johnson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Principal, PlumRiver LLC

Board Size: 19

Paid Staff Size: 66

*October 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

Direct mail, telemarketing, special events, grant proposals, planned giving, and membership appeals.
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Tax Status

               

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on EI's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Contributions from volunteers 4,035,997
Gifts and grants 3,627,950
Membership and annual fund 310,967
Investment gains and income 143,962
Other/investment income 84,774
Capital grant 25,000
Total Income $8,228,650


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 85%  Fund Raising: 4%  Administrative: 11% 

Total income   $8,228,650
  Program expenses $9,133,619
  Fund raising expenses 436,039
  Administrative expenses 1,176,805
 
Total expenses   $10,746,463
Expenses in Excess of Income   (2,517,813)
Beginning net assets   8,047,406
Ending net assets   5,529,593
Total liabilities   1,342,181
Total assets   $6,871,774


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