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EIN 32-0258388

Earth Law Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Durango
State
Colorado
Year formed
2008
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
V00: Social Science Research: General
Description
Earth Law Center builds a global force of advocates for the inherent rights of nature, ensuring all governments recognize and protect ecosystems and species to exist, thrive, and evolve. They engage in education, advocacy, and outreach supporting ecocentric legal paradigms resulting in lawsuit victories, recognition of the Rights of Nature in numerous countries, and education.
Also known as...
Center for Earth Jurisprudence
Total revenues
$748,269
2023
Total expenses
$797,348
2023
Total assets
$867,749
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Earth Law Center

Earth Law Center engaged in education, advocacy, and outreach in support of ecocentric legal paradigms, including legal rights for Nature. Our efforts resulted in several lawsuit victories, recognition of the Rights of Nature in numerous countries, and education of thousands of lawyers and law students regarding ecocentric law.

Who funds Earth Law Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundPublic, Societal Benefit$45,500
Threshold FoundationGeneral Support$28,815
Threshold FoundationGeneral Support$28,815
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at Earth Law Center

NameTitleCompensation
Grant WilsonExecutive Director$0
Michelle BenderCampaigns Director
Linda SheehanExecutive Direc$130,876

Financials for Earth Law Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$736,630
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$11,639
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$748,269

Form 990s for Earth Law Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-01990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-08-05990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $28,815 from Threshold Foundation
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF)
January 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Research centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologySocial sciences
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
530 Main Ave Unit F
Durango, CO 81301
County
La Plata County, CO
Website URL
earthlawcenter.org/ 
Phone
(646) 833-8521
IRS details
EIN
32-0258388
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2008
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
V00: Social Science Research: General
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0179322
FTB Entity ID
3406308
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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