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The Organization supports environmental initiatives that are urgent... 8 8 296 750 0 0 18982438 23706345 1512431 1883812 2838619 -1939525 58131 27086 23391619 23677718 1701400 1092659 0 9543087 11714931 0 1138597 4424484 9836244 15668971 22643834 7722648 1033884 28758022 29615223 1005359 828676 27752663 28786547 X Earth Island Institute (the Organization) was founded in 1982 by legendary environmentalist David R. Brower (1912-2000) to confront the unprecedented threats to life on Earth. The Organization supports environmental initiatives that are urgent and responsive, celebrates emerging youth leaders, and inspires citizens to get involved and take action. As a fiscal sponsor to a diverse and vibrant network of more than 75 activist projects, the Organization provides counsel and training for new and seasoned leaders, and builds effective environmental campaigns. false false 337849 0 0 Earth Island Journal For nearly four decades, Earth Island Journal has been publishing a unique, wide-angle perspective, which strives to make the connections between the environment and other human rights and social justice issues. Over the course of publishing more than 140 issues, the Journal has broken ground on covering critical environmental topics and received a number of media awards for excellence in journalism. In fiscal year 2022, the Journal published a mix of hard-hitting investigative features and reports from around the world in its print issues, including a cover story investigating the troubling world of wildlife killing contests in the U.S. where tens of thousands of coyotes, bobcats, foxes, and other wild animals are massacred every year for prize money; a feature from Puerto Rico, where scientists are racing to find a treatment for a mysterious and lethal disease that has been devouring coral populations with alarming speed; and on-the-ground reports from Argentine Patagonia where the Indigenous Mapuche peoples efforts to reclaim their land is being met by increasing state violence, and more. The Journal also produced a special, extended print issue exploring a wide range of issues and solutions related to cities and their environmental impact. 200155 0 0 New Leaders Initiative Earth Islands New Leaders Initiative celebrates and supports young environmental leaders in North America. Each year our Brower Youth Awards program honors the work of six outstanding young environmentalists, ages 13 to 22, for their leadership and achievements. Fiscal year 2022 recipients led diverse projects, which included developing a more just, inclusive, and equitable environmental movement; fostering interest in STEM education and coastal protection; advancing climate-related disaster preparedness and environmental justice; ending the toxic influence of fossil-fuel money on climate-change research in universities; developing a carbon-neutral program without the use of carbon offsets; and restoring numerous acres of Texas prairie lands. In addition to a cash prize and public recognition, the winners received coaching, training, and peer support designed to provide them with the skills to advance their initiatives. 133693 0 0 Earth Island Advocates Earth Island Advocates uses the law to fight for justice for the planets beautiful and varied ecosystems and inhabitants. With the combined knowledge and expertise of our grassroots project network and the pro bono resources of law firms, legal clinics, and nonprofit organizations, Earth Island Advocates is achieving tangible results for the environment. 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The following are programs that have activities in foreign countries: #01 EIJ The Earth Island Journal combines investigative journalism and thought-provoking essays that make the subtle but profound connections between environment & other contemporary issues. #7 International Marine Mammal Project is leading the global effort to stop the slaughter of dolphins, to end commercial whaling, & to end the use of drift nets and other destructive fishing practices. #11 EcoEquity is a small, activist think tank working to inform the international climate equity debate by producing political and economic analyses and developing practical policy proposals. #21 The Altai Project protects the natural and cultural heritage of Altai - a uniquely diverse & mountainous region of Southern Siberia. #30 Women's Earth Alliance invests in grassroots women's leadership to drive solutions to our most pressing ecological concerns - water, food, land and climate. #35 Viva Sierra Gorda (formerly Friends of Sierra Gorda) is building public and private partnerships for long-term conservation and sustainability of high biodiversity regions in extreme poverty, particularly the Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve, Mexico. #40 Climate Wise Women is a global platform for the promotion of women's leadership on climate change. #55 Plastic Pollution Coalition is a global alliance working towards a world free of plastics. #56 Ethical Traveler is dedicated to educating travelers about the social and environmental impact of their decisions, showing how travel can be a potent form of diplomacy, and giving travelers a forum through which their united voices can serve the world community. #59 Coalswarm is a collaborative informative clearinghouse on coal containing over 4,000 articles. #69 Serengeti Watch (formerly Save the Serengeti) is building a strong coalition of support, advocacy, and funding for the Serengeti ecosystem, the people living near it, and adjacent reserves and protected areas. #88 Friends of Muonde supports education, research and local training in agriculture around indigenous innovations in water, soil management, hygiene and sanitation for communities in Zimbabwe. #96 Global Women's Water Initiative is training and building a movement of local women water experts - bringing sustainable water solutions to their communities. #105 Numi Foundation nurtures and empowers thriving communities through environmental education and access to clean, safe drinking water. #113 Guias Unidos works to inspire community based, conservation-minded tourism on Nicaraguas Ometepe Island, by unifying local and international expertise and resources. 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Pt VI, Line 15a Earth Island Institute Policy for Board Approval of Compensation The Executive Director of Earth Island Institute is the principal representative of Earth Island Institute, Inc., and the person responsible for the efficient operation of the organization. Therefore, it is the desire of Earth Island Institute to provide a fair yet reasonable and not excessive compensation for the Executive Director and other highly compensated employees and consultants. The annual process for determining compensation is as follows: Earth Island Institute's full board shall annually evaluate the Executive Director on his/her performance, and ask for his/her input on matters of performance and compensation. Board Approval. A Board Evaluation Committee will collect research and information in order to make a recommendation to the full board for the compensation (salary and benefits) of the Executive Director and other highly compensated employees or consultants based on a review of comparability data. For example, the Committee will secure data that documents compensation levels and benefits for similarly qualified individuals In comparable positions at similar organizations. This data may include the following: 1 Salary and benefit compensation studies by independent sources; 2 Written job offers for positions at similar organizations; 3 Documented telephone calls about similar positions at both nonprofit and for profit organizations;and 4 Information obtained from the IRS Form 990 filings of similar organizations. Concurrent Documentation. To approve the compensation for the Executive Director and other highly compensated employees and consultants the board must document how It reached its decisions, including the data on which It relied, in minutes of the meeting during which the compensation was approved. Documentation will include: a) A description of the compensation and benefits and the date it was approved; b) The members of the board who were present during the discussion about compensation and benefits, and the results of the vote; c) A description of the comparability data relied upon and how the data was obtained; and d) Any actions taken {such as abstaining from discussion and vote) with respect to consideration of the compensation by anyone who is otherwise a member of the board but who had a conflict of interest with respect to the decision on the compensation and benefits. Independence in Setting Compensation: The Chair of the board of directors, who is a volunteer and not compensated by the Earth Island Institute, will operate independently without undue influence from the Executive Director. No member of the Evaluation Committee will be a staff member, the relative of a staff member, or have any relationship with staff that could present a conflict of interest. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing docs, policies and financial statements are available upon request at our administrative office. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d See Statement 1 19219201. 0. 1883812. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Independent Contractors 7217864. 6805355. 253084. 159425. David Brower Center 2150 Allston Way Suite 100 Berkeley CA 94704 943385643 Office Rental to other NPOs CA 501(c)(3) 11A NA false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false David Brower Center k 310915 FMV