2014-11-03T17:39:31-08:00 2013-12-31 Goranson and Associates Inc 446 Beaver Street Santa Rosa CA 95404 990 2013-01-01 954604782 Amazon Watch Inc AMAZ 5102819020 2201 Broadway Suite 508 Oakland CA 94612 Atossa Soltani Executive Director 2014-10-30 true Susan E Goranson P00049464 7075421256 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z Atossa Soltani 2201 Broadway Suite 508 Oakland CA 94612 1711071 false false X www.amazonwatch.org X 1997 CA Amazon Watch works to protect the rainforest and advance the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin. 11 10 14 7 0 1477560 1708665 8716 2406 0 0 1486276 1711071 296258 176528 0 747595 826864 0 192258 798011 450892 1841864 1454284 -355588 256787 276838 568472 22955 56694 253883 511778 Amazon Watch works to protect the rainforest and advance the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin. false false 1151945 176354 Our Strategies and Programs:In the Amazon region of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, Amazon Watch is working directly with indigenous communities to build local capacity and advance the long-term protection of their lands. In partnership with communities, non-governmental organizations, concerned shareholders and citizens, we utilize the following strategies:Campaign to persuade decision-makers in corporations, international financial institutions and governments to honor the rights of indigenous peoples over "development" decisions in their territories and to rectify past harms, for example in areas devastated by past and current oil drilling. Through media exposure, legal action and shareholder campaigns we promote corporate social and environmental accountability.Strengthen capacity in indigenous communities and partner organizations in the Amazon to better advocate for own their rights at local, national and international forums. Through training in legal rights, advocacy, media and technology as well as the donation of equipment, we help our indigenous partners protect their rainforest homelands, assert their collective voice and advance their rights.Seek permanent protection for threatened areas and vulnerable indigenous populations in the Amazon rainforest. In partnership with ally organizations in South America, we champion ecologically sound alternatives and solutions to industrial and fossil-fuel intensive economic development.Educate corporate executives, shareholders, public officials and the general public using media coverage, websites, publications and documentary films. By building awareness and promoting green economic alternatives to the current export-oriented development model, we are helping to bring about a shift within key institutions and society. 1151945 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 16 0 false 14 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 11 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X Atossa Soltani 5102819020 2201 Broadway Suite 508 Oakland CA 94612 Andrew Beath Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Leifer Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ana Maira Eder Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ahmed Rahim Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Daniela Meltzer President 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Wegman Chairman 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Atossa Soltani Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 85715 0 0 Michelle Chan Secretary 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lily la Torre Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jonas Minton Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff MendelSohn President 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 85715 0 false false false 0 1708665 1708665 Misc Revenue 2406 2406 2406 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1711071 2406 X 0 0 176528 176528 0 156434 119665 12743 24026 0 541704 434249 18204 89251 0 72478 57378 3260 11840 56248 44551 2530 9167 0 0 0 0 0 0 148819 92051 42279 14489 22925 21151 1313 461 0 0 0 68015 57432 10583 74666 67720 2076 4870 0 7300 3916 3219 165 0 0 3947 3183 521 243 19327 15361 2862 1104 telecommunications 26727 21246 3525 1956 bank & finance chgs 24385 14998 2319 7068 Printing and Publications 16012 7053 1065 7894 Fundraising expenses 14253 325 13928 24516 15138 3582 5796 1454284 1151945 110081 192258 79271 342611 0 171296 212566 0 0 0 0 0 1089 0 60782 59066 5663 1716 19519 11579 0 0 0 0 276838 568472 22955 56694 22955 56694 X -7531 91925 261414 419853 253883 511778 276838 568472 256787 1108 X false true X true false X 1082939 1820881 2161942 1486275 1708665 8260702 0 0 1082939 1820881 2161942 1486275 1708665 8260702 0 8260702 3553 1713 746 6012 0 19854 19854 8286568 0.99690 0.99650 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 60782 59066 1716 1716 X 1712177 1108 1108 1711069 2 2 1711071 1454284 1454284 1454284 Part X : FIN48 Footnote Income Taxes - Amazon Watch is exempt from Federal and State Income taxes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and California Franchise Tax Board Code Section 23701d. Therefore, no provision for income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service has determined Amazon Watch is not a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.Management of Amazon Watch considers the likelihood of changes by taxing authorities in its filed tax returns and recognizes a liability for or discloses potential significant changes if management believes it is more likely than not for a change to occur, including changes to Amazon Watchs status as a not-for-profit entity. Management believes Amazon Watch met the requirements to maintain its tax-exempt status and has not income subject to unrelated business income tax; therefore no provision for income taxes has been provided in these financial statements. Amazon Watchs tax returns for the past three years are subject to examination by tax authorities, and may change upon examination. 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Support 10000 direct wire cash South America Gen. Support 10000 direct wire cash South America Gen. Support 10000 direct wire cash South America Gen. Support 11201 direct wire cash South America Gen. Support 11605 direct wire cash South America Gen. Support 12700 direct wire cash South America Gen. Support 7000 direct wire cash United Kingdom Shareholder 21296 Direct wire cash 12 false false false false false false Part I, Line 2 - Grantmakers Explanation For Monitoring Use of Funds Outside US Amazon Watch monitors the use of grant funds by requiring narrative and financial reports from recipients detailing outcomes. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Presented to board, reviewed and discussed Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Consent agenda query each meeting Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees Board reviews compensation comparables and performance and sets compensation annually Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Upon request