EIN 95-4789334

EarthEcho International

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
EarthEcho International’s mission is to inspire young people worldwide to act now for a sustainable future. They are a nonprofit 501c3 organization founded in 2000 by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau in honor of their father Philippe Cousteau Sr.
Total revenues
$1,473,578
2022
Total expenses
$1,452,024
2022
Total assets
$1,776,540
2022
Num. employees
11
2022

Program areas at EarthEcho International

Earthecho academy (formerly earchecho expedition) is a virtual learning space developed to provide online courses for teacher professional learning with access to fully remote, asynchronous environmental education modules for students featuring some of our most popular ngss-aligned classroom resources like Earthecho expedition: water by design. Through the Earthecho academy, teachers gain access to resources to broaden student knowledge about environmental issues and join the global community of educators using Earthecho's online resources to inspire empathy and action in their students. The Earthecho academy course provides modules on environmental storytelling and literacy, environmental and racial justice, stem career pathways, youth taking environmental action, and more. Upon completion of this course, teachers have access to a suite of multimedia resources, membership in a like-minded online teaching community, and compensation for time spent in professional learning.
Earthecho's youth leadership council (ylc) and the youth action network is the guiding voice driving the development and implementation of Earthecho's global programs designed to inspire young people worldwide to create a sustainable future. The ylc unites 27 young people, ages 15-22, selected through a competitive, International application process, who have demonstrated an ability to mobilize their communities to have a positive impact on our planet. Ylc members expand the reach and impact of Earthecho's education programs through the youth action network which unites young environmental leaders connected to Earthecho's work and mission. This growing community provides young people worldwide with: a platform to take collective action to address environmental challenges. Access to a community of young environmental changemakers around the world. Year-round opportunities to learn from and connect with the Earthecho team and partner organizations.
The Earthecho water challenge - march 22 (united nations world water day) - december 31earthecho water challenge is the one of the world's largest civic science programs, empowering more than 1.6 million young people and community members in 146 countries to connect with and protect their local waterways. Participants monitor water quality in their communities, share their findings through a global online database, and use the data collected to develop projects to protect water resources.
The ourecho challenge the ourecho challenge is a middle school science competition designed to engage teams of young problem solvers in studying, respecting, and protecting the diversity of species and ecosystems that make life on earth possible. Guided by a teacher or mentor, the teams are challenged to address the decline in biodiversity by identifying threats to natural resources in their communities and developing innovative solutions. The top three winning teams are awarded grants to turn their projects into a reality.

Grants made by EarthEcho International

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Protect Wild Dolphins AllianceProtect Wild Dolphins Program$38,832

Who funds EarthEcho International

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$215,000
Resources Legacy FundLand Or Marine Conservation, Promotion of Education And/or Healthy Communities$121,431
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$14,328
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at EarthEcho International

NameTitleCompensation
Scott A WebbChief Financial Officer$28,704
Mia DemezzaExecutive Director$114,655
Alex MorrisonChairperson / Director$0
John WentzelTreasurer / Director$0
Philippe CousteauFounder and President / Director and President$81,325
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for EarthEcho International

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,460,898
Program services$12,222
Investment income and dividends$0
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$458
Total revenues$1,473,578

Form 990s for EarthEcho International

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
2018-122020-01-29990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $121,431 from Resources Legacy Fund
July 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyOperates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2101 L St NW 300
Washington, DC 20037
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Website URL
earthecho.org/ 
Phone
(202) 350-3190
Facebook page
earthecho 
Twitter profile
@earthecho 
IRS details
EIN
95-4789334
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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