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Greenpeace Fund, Inc.
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| Greenpeace Fund, Inc. | |
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| Basic facts | |
| Location: | Washington, D.C. |
| Type: | 501(c)(3) |
| Website: | Official website |
Greenpeace Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated with the 501(c)(4) organization, Greenpeace Inc. The group is based in Washington, D.C., and aims to protect the environment by supporting Greenpeace Inc.'s work through public education and grants.[1][2]
Mission
According to its website, Greenpeace Fund, Inc.'s mission addresses the following:[2]
| “ | Greenpeace Fund is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization set up to continue the vital work of Greenpeace by increasing public awareness and understanding of environmental issues through research, the media, and other educational programs. Greenpeace Fund also provides grants to support Greenpeace’s work around the world for activities that are consistent with its mission.[3] | ” |
Background
Greenpeace Fund, Inc. was founded in 1978, and the group's work focuses on supporting Greenpeace Inc.'s efforts.[2] Greenpeace Fund, Inc. aims to educate citizens about Greenpeace Inc.'s work by housing a multimedia library with Greenpeace media resources, including Greenpeace Radio, Greenpeace e-Magazine and educational webinars.[4]
Greenpeace Fund, Inc. also provides financial support through grants and donations.[2] The group's Partners in Action program allows individuals to become Greenpeace Partners in Action with a tax-deductible donation of $500 or more.[5]
Leadership
Below is a list of Greenpeace Fund, Inc.'s board of directors, as of February 2016:[6]
- Ellen Dorsey (Executive director, Wallace Global Fund)
- John Passacantando (previously Executive director, Greenpeace USA)
- Adelaide Gomer (President, Park Foundation)
- Jee Kim (Program officer, Ford Foundation)
- Elizabeth Gilchrist (Senior vice president of membership and administration, Advanced Energy Economy)
- Jeffrey Hollender (Co-founder, Seventh Generation)
- Tom Newmark (Co-owner, Luna Nueva farm and lodge in Costa Rica; Founder, Semillas Sagradas)
Finances
Below is a breakdown of Greenpeace Fund, Inc.'s revenue (from contributions and grants and investment income) and expenses for the 2011-2014 fiscal years:[1][7][8][9]
| Annual revenue and expenses for Greenpeace Fund, Inc. 2011-2014 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tax Year | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
| 2014 | $14,983,030 | $13,863,787 |
| 2013 | $15,180,494 | $14,109,607 |
| 2012 | $12,878,777 | $14,650,453 |
| 2011 | $11,689,212 | $11,448,705 |
Tax status
Greenpeace Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Its 501(c) designation refers to a section of the U.S. federal income tax code concerning charitable, religious, and educational organizations.[10] Section 501(c) of the U.S. tax code has 29 sections that list specific conditions particular organizations must meet in order to be considered tax-exempt under the section. Organizations that have been granted 501(c)(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service are exempt from federal income tax.[11] This exemption requires that any political activity by the charitable organization be nonpartisan in nature.[12]
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Guidestar, "2013 IRS Tax Form 990," accessed September 24, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Greenpeace Fund, "Home," accessed September 24, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Greenpeace Fund, "Multimedia Library," accessed September 24, 2015
- ↑ Greenpeace Fund, "Greenpeace Partners in Action," accessed September 24, 2015
- ↑ Greenpeace, "Board Members," accessed September 24, 2015
- ↑ Greenpeace Fund, Inc., "2014 IRS Tax Form 990," accessed September 24, 2015
- ↑ Greenpeace Fund, Inc., "2012 IRS Tax Form 990," accessed September 24, 2015
- ↑ Guidestar, "2011 IRS Tax Form 990," accessed September 24, 2015
- ↑ Internal Revenue Service, "Exempt Purposes - Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Internal Revenue Service, "Life Cycle of a Public Charity/Private Foundation," accessed July 10, 2015
- ↑ Internal Revenue Service, "Exemption Requirements - 501(c)(3) Organizations," accessed January 13, 2014
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