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I o m s m e v i i t s r h t t o REPORT 2010 ANNUAL COMMUNITY y a t i c n t i u v e m l y m e o n c g g a n g o r e t s a n A d . e p t a a r p t i i c FROM THE DIRECTOR EarthCorps’ Community Dear Friends, Philosophy I’m happy to report that even in challenging economic times, EarthCorps continues to survive In a strong community and thrive! In 2010, we took a hard look at the concept of community, which is critical to our each person commits to actively engage mission to “build global community through local environmental service.” From the deep and participate. bonds formed in each crew, to the robust regional partnerships with nonprofits, government agencies, and land managers, to the global ripple effect as our graduates bring their knowledge A strong community and networks back to their hometowns across the globe, community is the glue that holds us thrives on diversity together. We believe that building a strong sense of community among the world’s emerging and respect through: environmental leaders is the best way to sustain positive environmental change over the long Communicating effectively, term. Thank you for supporting this powerful model. appreciating each other, Sincerely, structured reflection, and working collaboratively to accomplish shared goals. The EarthCorps global community is woven Steve Dubiel together through a common value of environmental service. Corpsmember Odno Bazarragchaa (Mongolia) leads volunteers actively engage and participate in a warm up game at North Acres. Photo by James Castelline BOARD OF David Albano Charlie Crissman Frana Milan Bruce Volbeda Keith Cousins Su Thieda DIRECTORS Accenture Goose Networks King County Parks Lane Powell Paula Curran Erin Thomas Karen Waters, Monte Alves Rich Cuff Ann Parker-Way Lisa Henke, Steve Dubiel Lizzie White President Environmental Marsh Attorney Board Fellow Ella Elman Sarah Zerbonne Strategies 360 Resources Bob Fuller Charles Porter Steve Costa, Mark Howard Peter Streit, Management US Bank Investor – Board Fellow Jeremy Jones SEASONAL STAFF Vice President Kristin Anderson John Harrison Entrepreneur – Jammie Kingham Mark Bir REI Community Starbucks Educator STAFF Mike Ksenyak Malia Caracoglia Randi Smith, Volunteer Coffee Company Sima Sarrafan Ashley Adams Treasurer Eileen Lambert Irena Castello Maja Chaffe Caroline Ly Microsoft Rob Anderson Chris LaPointe Meg Johnson Strategic & Financial Allen Institute Mithun Gary Smith Linsey Blake Planning Consultant for Brain Science Sharon London Cadi Poile Robyn Meyer NOAA, Retired Bill Brosseau Lina Rose Bettina Stix, George Cooper Paul Summers Secretary Bristlecone Advisors Terry Brosseau Nelson Salisbury Microsoft The Boeing Pipo Bui Amazon.com Company Randi Shaw 2010 Field Accomplishments 125,000 hours of service 15,000 volunteers 930 acres mapped 202 acres inventoried 140 acres of land in restoration 48,000 plants installed 8 miles of trail maintained Corpsmember AJ Velon, volunteers and Congressman Jay Inslee show off piles of Himalayan blackberry grubbed at Juanita Bay Park in Kirkland. value of environmental service FINANCIAL REPORT (AUDITED) Statement of Activities for the year ended December 31, 2010 Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total REVENUE Individual and Corporate Contributions 221,708 - 221,708 Foundation Grants 116,143 74,500 190,643 Revenue Government Grants 39,307 - 39,307 In-Kind Contributions 3,550 - 3,550 Program Revenue 73% Fundraising Events, net of expenses 72,343 - 72,343 Grants & Donations 26% Other <1% Program Services 1,498,672 - 1,498,672 Investment Income and Misc. 14,938 - 14,938 Funds Released from Restrictions 95,000 (95,000) - Total Revenue 2,061,661 (20,500) - 2,041,161 EXPENSES Program Services 1,799,399 - - 1,799,399 Management and General 193,918 - - 193,918 Fundraising 78,508 - - 78,508 Total Expenses 2,071,825 - - 2,071,825 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (10,164) (20,500) - (30,664) Expenses Net Assets Beginning Of Year 1,075,666 95,000 3,300 1,173,966 Program Services 87% Net Assets End Of Year 1,065,502 74,500 3,300 1,143,302 Management & General 9% Fundraising 4% Statement of Financial Position LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS at December 31, 2010 Accounts Payable 19,983 Accrued Payroll 40,247 ASSETS Accrued Vacation 34,086 Current Assets: Deferred Revenue 2,695 Cash & Cash Equivalents 447,423 Total Current Liabilities 97,011 Investments 154,492 Net Assets: Pledges Receivable 48,758 Unrestricted Accounts Receivable, net 235,938 Undesignated 840,502 Prepaid Expenses 17,217 Designated for operating reserves 225,000 Total Current Assets 903,828 Total Unrestricted 1,065,502 Cash & Cash Equivalents - Board Designated 225,000 Investments - Endowment Funds 5,064 Temporarily Restricted 74,500 Net Property and Equipment 47,871 Permanently Restricted 3,300 Unemployment Trust Deposits 58,550 Total Net Assets 1,143,302 Total Assets 1,240,313 TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS 1,240,313 2010 PROGRAMS EarthCorps Science EarthCorps offers a suite of science services, including habitat Corps Program and invasive species mapping, monitoring and experimental EarthCorps’ flagship corps program is an intensive year-round design, vegetation assessment and management planning, service learning experience for young adults ages 18-25. Half of street tree and landscape area surveys, as well as GIS and the participants are AmeriCorps members from across the United science education to our AmeriCorps and international corps States, and half are international trainees from around the world. members, volunteers, staff, municipalities and community Up to 60 young adults participate in the program annually. organizations. Our Citywide Habitat Assessment project issues status reports on conifer, madrone, and other types of Crew Leaders and Volunteer Team key habitat on Seattle’s public lands. Our Interactive Habitat Selected corps program graduates qualify for advanced second- Map gives public access to one of the country’s richest year leadership development training. Crew leaders work directly urban habitat data sets in an online user-friendly format and with the corps program. Volunteer Team members combine displays all restoration areas in the City of Seattle. environmental education and stewardship, working with youth For more information about EarthCorps programs, see earthcorps.org and adult volunteers. Volunteer Program Volunteer events in local parks and open spaces engage thousands of community volunteers each year in restoring their local environment. International Activities EarthCorps hosts participants and delegations from around the world to share best practices in youth development and environmental restoration work. EarthCorps also out-places externs, who are international participants serving with other nonprofits and conservation corps.