Mission
People. Power. Justice. | EarthRights International is a growing global team of community activists, campaigners, and legal strategists who challenge powerful institutions that violate people's rights and destroy our planet for profit. They serve frontline communities to avert climate catastrophe, hold corporations accountable for human rights abuses, and train activists to create meaningful and lasting change.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
1995
EIN
04-3265555
Total Assets
$14.44 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
Showing 2 of 2 goals
At a Glance
Climate Justice Frontlines
EarthRights supports frontline communities in resisting climate-damaging fossil fuel projects. This work includes litigation, advocacy, and on-the-ground support to help communities stand up against powerful corporate interests.
Earth Rights Defenders
Working with environmental defenders, EarthRights provides tools and legal support to protect their communities' rights, resources, and livelihoods from harmful corporate and governmental actions.
Corporate Accountability
EarthRights holds powerful corporations accountable for their role in human rights abuses and environmental destruction. Through legal action and campaigns, they seek justice and systemic change.
Impact Stats
1
Case won
Chiquita Brands Verdict
In an historic verdict, Colombian victims won a lawsuit against Chiquita Brands for financing paramilitary death squads. The jury found the banana company liable for its actions, marking a significant win for justice and accountability.
1
Blockade lifted
Water Protectors Prevail
In 2022, a Minnesota court lifted the police blockade against Indigenous-led protest spaces, marking a major victory for water protectors fighting against the Line 3 pipeline.
400+
Defenders trained
Training EarthRights Defenders
EarthRights has successfully trained over 400 environmental and human rights defenders through its EarthRights School, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to advocate for justice.
Past Events
Indigenous Climate Justice Workshops
06/18/2024
EarthRights hosted a 10-month-long series of workshops and events designed to add technical storytelling capacity for frontline Indigenous defenders in the Mekong region.
Defenders Meetup
05/22/2024
A virtual event addressing the challenges faced by environmental defenders and discussing new strategies and tools for advocacy.
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
64
54
/100
Program Expense Ratio
83.78%
16
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.02076
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
2.211
14
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 4.611M | 97.21% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 70.86K | 1.49% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 58.88K | 1.24% |
| Other Notable Sources | 2.496K | 0.05% |
| Total Revenue | 4.743M | 100.00% |
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