[local restoration, global leadership] EarthCorps Annual Report 2006 Dear Friends, EarthCorps turned 13 in 2006 – an important birth- whole. In 2006, EarthCorps began a multi-year day and rite of passage. This year, we expanded effort to understand how racism affects our orga- our corps program to include six additional in- nization, participants and community work. This ternational participants. Our alumni are doing process is important because, like many environ- great things, such as managing the largest urban mental organizations, EarthCorps is predominant- reforestation effort in US history, advocating for ly white. Our participants deal with race issues 2006 Field indigenous people’s resource rights around Lake and international participants are often confront- Accomplishments Victoria, and teaching children to care for man- ed with unfamiliar dynamics. We are committed grove swamps in the Yucatán. It’s exciting to see to working effectively with communities of color. 100,000 hours of service this next generation of environmental stewards making a real impact in their communities! We feel confident we can grapple with this issue 20 miles of trail maintained because we have a track record of confronting EarthCorps’ recipe is to care for people first – to other “-isms”, such as sexism, successfully. It is 2,000 feet of salmon stream restored unveil their individual capacities and develop an heartening every year to see young women – from esprit de corps. Caring for each other as whole peo- Minnesota, Honduras or Nepal – burst through 98 acres of forest in restoration ple helps corps members appreciate the value of cultural and gender stereotypes as they learn to caring for a whole ecosystem. Rather than pitting carve out log bridges with a chainsaw, move three- 3,700 survival rings human needs against ecosystem needs, Earth- “man” rocks with an iron bar, or wield a Pulaski to Corps encourages our participants and partners to break new trail. Building confidence among tradi- approach people, communities and the environ- tionally disempowered people – whether women, ment holistically to create the most sustainable children or people of color – creates enormous solution. That’s why we aim for three outcomes si- positive benefits for our work. multaneously: strong communities, healthy habi- tats and young leaders. Global Warming and Puget Sound After many requests, EarthCorps was able to add EarthCorps’ Niche: Community-based environ- the first biodiesel truck to our vehicle fleet in 2006. mental restoration An annual environmental impact assessment EarthCorps specializes in connecting people with helps gauge the cumulative footprint of staff and nature and each other. By partnering with schools, corps members as we complete our work. Earth- companies, utilities, parks and natural resources Corps is also acting with an eye toward the effects departments and neighborhood groups, Earth- of global climate change. As part of the Alliance Corps accelerates environmental projects that for Puget Sound Shorelines and the Puget Sound community members have prioritized. We create Partnership, EarthCorps works on shoreline and opportunities to involve local residents, and espe- watershed restoration projects. Our work at Pip- cially youth, to ensure that the people who will er’s Creek contributed to a record chum salmon benefit from the project are also committed to run at Carkeek Park, a glimmer of hope that even sustaining it. the most impacted urban ecosystems can begin to recover. 2006 Highlights We look forward to continuing the momentum of Volunteer Program building global community through local envi- ronmental service. Thank you for your investment In recognition of the importance of working with in EarthCorps! local volunteers, EarthCorps created the Volunteer Program (formerly part of the Outreach Program). We committed to enhance the quality of volunteer Sara Randle ’06 Wisconsin starts a sur- events and increase the number of volunteers over Sincerely, vival ring to save a mature Douglas fir the next four years. Washington Women’s Foun- from English ivy. Mature conifers are dation is generously supporting this effort with a one of the Earth’s most efficient carbon three-year, $75,000 grant. sequestration technologies. Diversity and Biodiversity Diversity is a core value at EarthCorps because we Steve Dubiel, Executive Director know from observing natural systems that when John Harrison, Board President diverse parts work together, they create a better Growing a Strong EarthCorps Statement of Activities for the year ended December 31, 2006 Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total REVENUE Individual and Corporate Contributions 154,698 - - 154,698 Foundation Grant 184,899 61,442 - 246,341 Government Grants 358,300 - - 358,300 Fundraising Events, net of expenses 53,176 - - 53,176 Program Services 1,101,424 - - 1,101,424 Investment and Miscellaneous Income 17,559 - - 17,559 Funds Released from Restrictions 105,000 (105,000) - - Total Revenue 1,975,056 (43,558) - 1,931,498 Revenue EXPENSES ■ Program Services 1,621,364 - - 1,621,364 Program Revenue 56% Management and General 145,925 - - 145,925 ■ Grants & Donations 38% Fundraising 80,152 - - 80,152 ■ Other 6% Total Expenses 1,847,441 - - 1,847,441 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS1 127,615 (43,558) - 84,057 Net Assets Beginning Of Year1 635,043 190,000 2,300 827,343 Net Assets End Of Year 762,658 146,442 2,300 911,400 Note 1: As restated in 2005 Statement of Financial Position at December 31, 2006 ASSETS Expenses Current Assets: ■ Program Services 88% 2 Cash 509,551 ■ Pledges Receivable 50,256 Management & General 8% Accounts Receivable 276,166 ■ Fundraising 4% Prepaid Expenses 26,919 Total Current Assets 862,892 Net Property and Equipment 49,215 Unemployment Trust Deposits 119,085 Investments - endowment funds 5,191 Total Assets 1,036,383 A Living Legacy LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Trees. Clear-flowing, salmon bearing streams. Young people Accounts Payable 59,507 whose eyes are opened to the wonders of nature. Payroll Liabilities 35,273 Vacation Pay Payable 27,802 Consider EarthCorps in your estate planning and leave a living Deferred Revenue 2,401 legacy for Washington and the world: Total Current Liabilities 124,983 I give and bequeath __% of the value of my estate to EarthCorps, Net Assets: a charitable organization incorporated in the State of Washing- Unrestricted 762,658 ton, ID # 91-159-2071, with its principal office currently located at Temporarily Restricted 146,442 6310 NE 74th Street, Suite 201E, Seattle, WA 98115. Permanently Restricted 2,300 Contact Pipo Bui, Development Director at [email protected] Total Net Assets 911,400 for more information. TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS 1,036,383 Note 2: Cash includes $125,000 reserve fund. Financial Report (audited) 2006 Work Sites Medina Mouth of the Cedar River Mt. Baker Greenbelt and Park Fairweather Nature Preserve Waterworks NE 107th St. Stream Auburn North Seattle Community College Auburn Narrows Park Mercer Island Sammamish Northeast Queen Anne Greenbelt Cook Property Clarke Beach Hazel Wolf Wetland Piper’s Creek Gary Grant Soos Creek Park Ellis Pond Treemont Ravenna Park Green River Gallagher Hill Park Rossi Place Hatchery Park Island Crest Park San Juan Island National His- Roxhill Metzler Park Mercerdale Hillside torical Park Salmon Bay Porter Levee Pioneer Park American Camp Schmitz Preserve Whitney Bridge Seward Park Mill Creek Seattle Thornton Creek Park 1, 2, 6, 98th Bellevue Becker’s Pond Street Cougar Ridge Elementary School Milton Carkeek Park Venema Weir West Milton Wetland Cheasty Greenspace West Duwamish Greenbelt Bothell Chinook Beach Park North Creek Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Colman Park Skykomish Forest Croft Place Skykomish Ranger Station Burien Dingford Creek Trail Dearborn Park Seahurst Park Dutch Miller Gap Dr. Jose Rizal Park Tacoma Mid Fork Snoqualmie River Duwamish River Park Middle Waterway Commencement Camano Island Fauntleroy Park Bay Iverson Spit Mt. Rainier National Park Frink Park Mowitch Crystal Lakes Trail Golden Gardens Squally Carnation Hitt’s Hill Yowkwala Chinook Bend Newcastle Homewood Jubilee Farm Hazelwood Elementary School Interlaken Park Vashon Island Mary Olson Farm Jackson Park Golf Course Christianson Pond Snoqualmie River North Cascades National Park Jackson Park Natural Area Fisher Pond Tolt MacDonald Park Jolly Eitelberg Property Johnson Pond Normandy Park Kiwanis Ravine Pat Collier Property Cedar River Watershed Mountains to Sound Greenway Kiwanis Wildlife Corridor Shingle Mill Creek Mt. Si Kramer Creek Enumclaw Whidbey Island Rattlesnake Ledge Lake Peoples Park Newaukum Creek Lakeridge Park Freeland Park Leschi Overlook Possession Beach Waterfront Park Fall City Redmond Marymoor Park Lincoln Park Crystal Lakes Trail Salvage Nursery Woodinville Salvage Nursery Littlebrook Little Bear Creek Sammamish Releaf Llandover Woods Federal Way Longfellow Creek Park Hill Open Space Brook Lake Renton Magnuson Park Upper Bear Creek Conservation Area Hylebos Creek Mapes Creek Wooden Creek Park Lower Hylebos Marsh Black River Elliott Bay Spawning Channel Me-Kwa-Mooks Woodinville @ 145th Spring Valley Open Space Miller Creek Spring Valley Ranch Lions Run West Hylebos Wetlands Park Issaquah Hang Glider Creek Kirkwood Klahanie Dr. Jose Rizal Park Lake Sammamish State Park Pickering The Price of Neglect and A Dramatic Turnaround Salvage Nursery With contributions from Craig Thompson, Beacon Alliance Squak Mountain of Neighbors Tiger Mountain Yellow Lake Trail Dr. Jose