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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2026 Expires: September 2028

Earthworks

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(202) 887-1872
1612 K Street NW, Suite 904
Washington, DC, 20006
https://earthworks.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Earthworks meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to protect communities and the environment from the impacts of irresponsible mineral and energy development while seeking sustainable solutions."

Year, State Incorporated:
1988, DC

Earthworks aims to help communities secure protections of their health, land, water, and air from extractive industries like mining, oil, and gas. The organization strives to strengthen state and federal safeguards that reduce emissions accelerating climate change, while protecting communities and public health. Earthworks' Oil and Gas program uses optical gas imaging technology to make invisible gas emissions visible in order to hold companies accountable for their air pollution and document it. The organization’s Mining program works to reduce the harms of mining by centering demands and solutions of Indigenous peoples and frontline communities in advocacy directed at the mining and electric vehicle automaker industries. Earthworks partners with grassroots groups and networks to coordinate, facilitate, and support to amplify voices of communities at risk. The organization also conducts field research, offers technical support, and provides technical evidence support in legal cases.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, Earthworks's program expenses were:

Energy $3,363,328
Mining $2,113,481
General programming $1,392,106
Total Program Expenses $6,868,915

Chief Executive
Jennifer Krill, Executive Director

Compensation*
$217,590

Chair of the Board
Karolo Aparicio

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Development Officer, San Francisco Foundation

Board Size
13

Paid Staff Size
52

*2025 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals, Workplace Giving

Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $11,880,438, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

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.

The following information is based on Earthworks's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Source of Funds
Corporate and foundation grants $10,433,044
Individual contributions $1,447,394
Interest income $241,889
Other income $37,730
Total Income $12,160,057

Programs: 75% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 15%

Total Income $12,160,057
Total expenses: $9,131,080
  Program expenses $6,868,915
  Fundraising expenses $870,517
  Administrative expenses $1,391,648
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $3,028,977
Beginning Net Assets $10,296,942
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $13,325,919
Total Liabilities $282,450
Total Assets $13,608,369

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance