Environment : Environmental Protection and Conservation
The Sierra Club Foundation
Explore, enjoy and protect the planet
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Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.
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| Program Expenses | 90.0% | |
| Administrative Expenses | 1.9% | |
| Fundraising Expenses | 7.9% | |
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.08 | |
| Primary Revenue Growth | 4.7% | |
| Program Expenses Growth | 22.2% | |
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.48 | |
| Accountability & Transparency Performance Metrics | ||
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| Information Provided on the Form 990 | ||
| Independent Voting Board Members |  |
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| No Material diversion of assets | |
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| Audited financials prepared by independent accountant | |
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| Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties | |
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| Documents Board Meeting Minutes | |
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| Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing | |
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| Conflict of Interest Policy | |
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| Whistleblower Policy | |
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| Records Retention and Destruction Policy | |
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| CEO listed with salary | |
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| Process for determining CEO compensation | |
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| Does Not Compensate Any Board Members | |
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| Does the charity's website include readily accessible information about the following: | ||
| Donor Privacy Policy |  |
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| Board Members Listed | |
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| Audited Financials | |
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| Form 990 | |
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| Key staff listed | |
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Income Statement (FYE 12/2010)
Compensation of Leaders (FYE 12/2010)
| Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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| $150,230 | 0.28% | Peter Martin | Executive Director |
Mission
The Sierra Club Foundation was founded in 1960 to provide financial support to the Sierra Club and other environmental organizations for tax deductible work. We fund a range of environmental projects which fall into the three general categories of public education, litigation, and training. Since 1960, The Sierra Club Foundation has funded tens of millions of dollars worth of important work, from small local projects costing a couple of hundred dollars, to large, multi-year campaigns which require millions of dollars to support. Our work reflects the core values of people everywhere: that we all have a right to a safe and healthy environment, clean air, clean water, open space, wild lands, and a healthy and diverse ecosystem.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| The Sierra Club Foundation - CA | 67.69 |  |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy - WV | 56.36 |  |
| Pacific Crest Trail Association - CA | 57.67 | |
| Montana Wilderness Association - MT | 56.85 | |
| Rare - VA | 60.27 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| The Sierra Club Foundation - CA | 67.69 | |
| The Nature Conservancy - VA | 54.71 | |
| Environmental Defense Fund - NY | 57.10 | |
| Greenpeace Fund - DC | 55.40 | |
| The Conservation Fund - VA | 67.16 | |
