| Entity | Document Type | Tax ID |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Working Group | Audited Financial Statements | 52-2148600 |
| Environmental Working Group | IRS Form 990 | 52-2148600 |
|
Entity: Environmental Working Group Document Type: Audited Financial Statements Tax ID: 52-2148600 |
|
Entity: Environmental Working Group Document Type: IRS Form 990 Tax ID: 52-2148600 |
| Name | Title | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Cook | President | $369,215 |
| 2 | Scott Faber | Senior VP Government Affairs | $363,878 |
| 3 | Jocelyn Lyle | Executive VP, Mission & Partnerships | $328,599 |
|
1 Name: Ken Cook Title: President Compensation: $369,215 |
|
2 Name: Scott Faber Title: Senior VP Government Affairs Compensation: $363,878 |
|
3 Name: Jocelyn Lyle Title: Executive VP, Mission & Partnerships Compensation: $328,599 |
According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) audit of December 31, 2024 (Note 4, In-kind Contributions): EWG received in-kind contributions during fiscal 2024 on which it placed a total value of $1,021,363. Of this amount, $473,370 consisted of donated "Advertising" and $547,993 consisted of "Goods and materials." [Note: CharityWatch generally excludes the value of in-kind (non-cash) donations of goods and services from its calculations of Program % and Cost to Raise $100. More information on how grades are calculated and the treatment of in-kind donations can be found on the Our Process page.] |
According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) audit of December 31, 2024 (Note 14, Related-Party Transactions): "EWG is affiliated through common management with the EWG Action Fund (EWGAF). EWGAF is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations under the IRC Section 501(c)(4). EWGAF was established to promote civic responsibility and effective advocacy for the protection of the environment. EWG provides certain management, accounting and administrative services to EWGAF for a monthly fee based upon direct costs incurred and allocable staff and related costs. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, EWG invoiced EWGAF $46,275 and $109,133, respectively, for such services. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, EWGAF paid EWG $95,206 and $47,549, respectively, for such services. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, EWGAF owed EWG $12,653 and $61,584, respectively." CharityWatch does not currently rate the EWG Action Fund due to its relatively small size. The organization reports raising less than $9,000 in contributions during 2024, and spending less than $50,000 in total expenses. CharityWatch separates the ratings for 501(c)(3) & 501(c)(4) organizations, even when they are included together in a consolidated audit, due to their differing treatments under the IRS tax code. For more information on this topic, please see our sections on Types of Non-Profits, Tax Status, and Treatment of Related Organizations, which can be found on the Our Process page. For more information about things to consider when donating to organizations that have related public charity and social welfare entities, read "Sorting Out Nonprofit Pairs." |
According to Schedule O of the Environmental Working Group (EWG) tax filing: "Nina Montee Karp, Director, and Dr. Harvey Karp, DIrector, have a family relationship. Brandon Beck, Director, and Natasha Beck, Director, have a family relationship" (IRS Form 990, Schedule O re: Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2). EWG reports having 24 voting members on its governing body at the end of 2024, with 23 members being independent (IRS Form 990, Part VI, Section A, lines 1a & 1b). |
According to Schedule O of the Environmental Working Group (EWG) tax filing for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, EWG reports re: the availability to the public of governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements (IRS Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19): "Governing documents, Conflict of Interest Policy and financial statements are not available to the public..." |
