Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2010 and ending 06-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
EARTHJUSTICE
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 500
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
SAN FRANCISCO, CA94111
D Employer identification number

94-1730465
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 61,666,052
F Name and address of principal officer:
DONNELL VAN NOPPEN
50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 500
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.EARTHJUSTICE.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1970
M State of legal domicile: CA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: WE USE THE LAW TO PROTECT THE NATURAL HERITAGE, SAFEGUARD HEALTH, AND PROMOTE CLEAN ENERGY.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 30
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 30
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 217
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 10
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 21,101,486 29,629,520
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,894,617 3,974,499
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -982,856 832,925
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 130,173 109,281
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 23,143,420 34,546,225
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 89,160 74,400
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 16,381,462 18,822,863
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 595,156 586,783
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet3,621,878    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 8,714,421 9,885,719
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 25,780,199 29,369,765
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -2,636,779 5,176,460
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 39,270,926 48,383,883
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 6,893,412 7,127,033
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 32,377,514 41,256,850
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: EARTHJUSTICE IS A NON-PROFIT PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM DEDICATED TO PROTECTING THE MAGNIFICENT PLACES, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND WILDLIFE OF THIS EARTH AND TO DEFENDING THE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. WE BRING ABOUT FAR-REACHING CHANGE BY ENFORCING AND STRENGTHENING ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS ON BEHALF OF HUNDREDS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 16,520,730 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 3,974,499 )
PROVIDE FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS OF A BROAD PUBLIC NATURE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,581,946 including grants of $ 74,400 ) (Revenue $   )
PROVIDE INCREASED PUBLIC, MEDIA AND POLICY MAKER AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND THE ROLE OF LAW IN RESOLVING THEM.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 23,102,676
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I........................... Click to see attachment
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
295
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
217
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
30
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
30
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CT , FL , GA , IL , KS , KY , LA , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI , HI , MO
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
BRUCE M NEIGHBOR VP FINANCE
50 CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE 500
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111
(415) 217-2000
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) SUSAN BRITTON
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(2) PETER CARSON
TRUSTEE, SECRETARY
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(3) RUSSELL DAGGATT
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(4) TONY DEFALCO
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(5) SUSAN FISHER
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(6) LOUISE GUND
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) BARBARA HAAS
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) M CHRIS KILLINGSWORTH
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) DAVID KLIPSTEIN
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) ED LEWIS
TRUSTEE, CHAIR
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(11) LISA LITVIN
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) GEORGE MARTIN
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) WILLIAM NEWSOM
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) DAN OLINCY
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) BRADLEY PARKER
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(16) LISA RENSTROM
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(17) MARCIA RIKLIS
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) BETTY SCHAFER
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(19) FERN SHEPARD
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(20) THEODORE SMITH
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(21) MICHAEL SONNENFELDT
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(22) DIANNE STERN
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(23) KEVIN TONER
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(24) STEPHEN UNFRIED
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(25) ALBERT ANDREWS
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(26) REGINALD BRACK JR
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(27) FRED MEYER
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(28) BILL POPE
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(29) LIZ SUTHERLAND
TRUSTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(30) DAVID COX
TRUSTEE & TREASURER
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(31) DONNELL VAN NOPPEN
PRESIDENT
 40.00     X       322,092 0 40,031
(32) BRUCE NEIGHBOR
VP FINANCE
 40.00     X       158,500 0 43,291
(33) MELINDA CARMACK
VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00       X     192,125 0 37,539
(34) MARTIN HAYDEN
VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00       X     176,300 0 43,547
(35) WILLIAM CURTISS
GENERAL COUNSEL
 40.00       X     168,590 0 43,778
(36) BARBARA DRAGO
VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00       X     159,100 0 26,070
(37) PATTI GOLDMAN
VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00       X     204,550 0 47,250
(38) GEORGIA MCINTOSH
VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00       X     173,000 0 44,710
(39) KRISTINE STRATTON
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00       X     0 0 0
(40) DAVID BARON
MANAGING ATTORNEY
 40.00         X   147,201 0 41,289
(41) TODD TRUE
MANAGING ATTORNEY
 40.00         X   145,278 0 33,127
(42) DAVID GUEST
MANAGING ATTORNEY
 40.00         X   143,885 0 16,137
(43) ERIC JORGENSEN
MANAGING ATTORNEY
 40.00         X   143,137 0 40,949
(44) PAUL ACHITOFF
MANAGING ATTORNEY
 40.00         X   143,137 0 27,140
(45) VAWTER PARKER
STRATEGIC ADVISOR/FORMER ED
 24.00           X 126,778 0 38,168
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,403,673 0 523,026
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet41
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
UNDERGROUND ADVERTISING STRATEGY & DESIG
303 SACRAMENTO ST FL 4
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111 		ADVERTISING 316,520
CHAPMAN CUBINE ADAMS HUSSEY INC
1600 WILSON BLVD 300
ARLINGTON,VA22209 		DIRECT MAIL CONSULTANT 311,205
IMAGE X
6150 STONERIDGE MALL ROAD SUITE 20
PLEASANTON,CA94588 		REPRODUCTION & PRINTING 310,545
XTELESIS CORP
1640 GILBRETH ROAD
BURLINGAME,CA94010 		TELEPHONE SOFTWARE & EQUIPMENT 249,311
NAMES IN THE NEWS
180 GRAND AVENUE SUITE 1545
OAKLAND,CA94612 		DONOR LISTS 214,840
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet12
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Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		29,629,520
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 2,283,927
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 29,629,520
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a COURT AWARDS 541,100 3,738,687 3,738,687    
b CLIENT COST RECOVERIES 541,100 231,348 231,348    
c PRODUCT SALES 900,099 4,464 4,464    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 3,974,499
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 806,801     806,801
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 3,460  
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 3,460  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 3,460     3,460
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 27,145,951  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 27,119,827  
c Gain or (loss) 26,124  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 26,124     26,124
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MAILING LIST RENTAL 900,099 99,188     99,188
b OTHER MISC INCOME 900,099 6,633     6,633
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 105,821
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 34,546,225 3,974,499 0 942,206
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 74,400 74,400
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,176,286 1,432,440 557,189 186,657
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 169,639 169,639    
7 Other salaries and wages 12,324,631 10,622,871 831,162 870,598
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 945,160 812,181 62,333 70,646
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,178,459 1,834,062 169,583 174,814
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,028,688 868,061 88,902 71,725
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 7,500 5,787 1,018 695
b Legal ......... 40,041 30,094 3,185 6,762
c Accounting ........... 121,701 91,469 9,681 20,551
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 586,783 586,783
f Investment management fees ...... 39,653   39,653  
g Other .......... 1,008,403 710,220 180,834 117,349
12 Advertising and promotion .... 897,402 897,402    
13 Office expenses ....... 2,327,346 1,234,779 243,502 849,065
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 2,222,872 1,780,659 240,599 201,614
17 Travel ............        
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 481,115 394,101 47,657 39,357
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 174,120 134,342 23,641 16,137
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 613,884 423,841 98,663 91,380
23 Insurance .............. 83,026 68,209 4,745 10,072
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a DIRECT CASE COSTS 1,186,761 1,186,761    
b OTHER CONTRACTED SVCS 518,705 213,513 14,151 291,041
c RESEARCH 33,524 19,031 7,300 7,193
d
e
f All other expenses 129,666 98,814 21,413 9,439
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 29,369,765 23,102,676 2,645,211 3,621,878
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		953,471 753,242 0 200,229
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Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 789,439 1 164,278
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 3,685,333 2 9,956,866
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 4,169,194 3 5,303,451
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 48,386 4 38,388
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 696,055 9 749,488
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 5,793,898
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 4,156,852 1,631,061 10c 1,637,046
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 27,015,682 11 30,179,915
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 929,972 12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 305,804 15 354,451
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 39,270,926 16 48,383,883
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 2,139,308 17 2,138,553
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 4,754,104 25 4,988,480
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 6,893,412 26 7,127,033
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 19,973,892 27 25,527,950
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 10,955,789 28 14,281,067
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 1,447,833 29 1,447,833
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 32,377,514 33 41,256,850
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 39,270,926 34 48,383,883
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
34,546,225
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
29,369,765
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
5,176,460
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
32,377,514
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
3,702,876
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
41,256,850
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
EARTHJUSTICE
 
Employer identification number

94-1730465
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 20,370,952 24,969,338 25,712,988 21,101,486 29,629,520 121,784,284
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 20,370,952 24,969,338 25,712,988 21,101,486 29,629,520 121,784,284
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..           12,511,529
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           109,272,755
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 20,370,952 24,969,338 25,712,988 21,101,486 29,629,520 121,784,284
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 586,923 861,808 744,412 606,200 810,261 3,609,604
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. 47,956 53,862 64,343 114,453 105,821 386,435
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           125,780,323
12
12
15,473,163
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
86.880 %
15
15
87.160 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS MAILING LIST RENTAL
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
EARTHJUSTICE
 
Employer identification number

94-1730465
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
EARTHJUSTICE
  		Employer identification number

94-1730465
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
EARTHJUSTICE
  		Employer identification number

94-1730465
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
EARTHJUSTICE
  		Employer identification number

94-1730465
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
EARTHJUSTICE
 
Employer identification number

94-1730465
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 188,709  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 417,999  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 606,708  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 28,763,057  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 29,369,765  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        6,000,000
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 455,350 386,418 287,776 606,708 1,736,252
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         1,500,000
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 144,692 138,528 52,422 188,709 524,351
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
EARTHJUSTICE
 
Employer identification number

94-1730465
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 1,367,639 1,273,350 1,447,835
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ... 251,288 173,131 -174,485
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		74,292 78,842  
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ...... 1,544,635 1,367,639 1,273,350
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   232,880 232,880
b Buildings ................   135,174 91,726 43,448
c Leasehold improvements ............   1,890,694 1,810,493 80,201
d Equipment ................   2,832,378 1,625,257 1,207,121
e Other .................   702,772 629,376 73,396
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 1,637,046
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  
CLIENT TRUST FUNDS 110,442
LIABILITIES RELATING TO SPLIT INTEREST GIFT AGREEMENTS 4,819,261
DEFERRED COMPENSATION LIABILITY 58,777






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 4,988,480
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 34,546,225
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 29,369,765
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 5,176,460
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 3,288,308
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 414,568
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 3,702,876
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 8,879,336
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 45,990,256
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 3,288,308
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 7,744,615
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 414,568
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 11,447,491
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 34,542,765
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b 3,460
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 3,460
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 34,546,225
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 37,110,920
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 7,744,615
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 7,744,615
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 29,366,305
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b 3,460
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 3,460
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 29,369,765
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS: PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE SEPARATED INTO FOUR CATEGORIES, EACH BASED ON A DIFFERENT SPENDING RESTRICTION AS STIPULATED BY THE DONOR. UP TO 4% OF THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED EACH YEAR TO SUPPORT LITIGATION PROGRAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPENDING RESTRICTIONS OF THE FOUR CATEGORIES.
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: EARTHJUSTICE ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS ON JULY 1, 2009. EARTHJUSTICE HAD NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AT JUNE 30, 2010 OR 2011. EARTHJUSTICE FILES EXEMPT ORGANIZATION RETURNS AND, IF APPLICABLE, UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA JURISDICTIONS.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   CHANGE IN SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS 414,568.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   CHANGE IN SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS 414,568.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   RENTAL INCOME RECLASSIFIED FROM EXPENSE SECTION 3,460.
PART XIII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   RENTAL INCOME RECLASSIFIED TO REVENUES SECTION 3,460.
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
EARTHJUSTICE
 
Employer identification number

94-1730465
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
EUROPE 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES ADVOCACY AT UN 12,927
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 1 12,927
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 1 12,927
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
EARTHJUSTICE
 
Employer identification number

94-1730465
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
CHAPMAN CUBINE ADAMS & HUSSEY
1600 WILSON BLVD SUITE 300
 
ALEXANDRIA, VA22209 		DIRECT MAIL CONSULTANT   No 3,100,999 311,205 2,789,794
 
SHARE GROUP INC
73 CHAPEL STREET
 
NEWTON, MA02458 		TELEMARKETING   No 150,363 120,991 29,372
 
TELEFUND INC
PO BOX 120557
 
BOSTON, MA02112 		TELEMARKETING   No 147,877 98,122 49,755
 
DONOR SERVICES GROUP LLC
11500 W OLYMPIC BLVD SUITE 540
 
LOS ANGELES, CA90064 		TELEMARKETING   No 24,972 56,465 -31,493
Total .................right arrow 3,424,211 586,783 2,837,428
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, ME, MI, MN, MS, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, MO, CO, DE, ID, IN, IA, MT, NE, NV, ND, SD, TX, VT, WY
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

 
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . .        
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		       
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		       
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Page 3
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
EARTHJUSTICE
 
Employer identification number
94-1730465
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) PARTNERSHIP PROJECT INC1615 M STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		52-2192070 501(C)(3) 25,000       CLEAN AIR DEFENSE
(2) LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND1920 L STREET SUITE 800
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		52-1379661 501(C)(3) 10,000       EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
(3) ALASKA WILDNERNESS LEAGUE122 C STREET NW STE 240
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		52-1814742 501(C)(3) 10,000       EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
(4) ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
NEW YORK,NY10010 		11-6107128 501(C)(3) 6,000       MEMBERSHIP DUES
(5) PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND1615 M STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		81-0606786 501(C)(4) 5,000       GRASSROOTS LOBBYING
(6) CLIMATE SOLUTIONS219 LEGION WAY SW STE 201
OLYMPIA,WA98501 		91-1123302 501(C)(3) 5,000       EVENT SPONSORSHIP
(7) CA LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND350 FRANK H OGAWA PLAZA STE 1100
OAKLAND,CA94612 		94-3232552 501(C)(3) 5,000       EVENT SPONSORSHIP
(8) ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE11 DUPONT CIRCLE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		52-1009973 501(C)(3) 5,000       MEMBERSHIP DUES








2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
7
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
1
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS AND/OR ASSISTANCE ARE USUALLY PROVIDED TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH WHICH EARTHJUSTICE WORKS CLOSELY AND IS FAMILIAR, FOR PURPOSES RELATED TO COMMON INTERESTS AND ENDEAVORS ON PARTICULAR ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. THOSE PURPOSES ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION OF EARTHJUSTICE AND THE RESTRICTIONS ON 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, WHETHER OR NOT THE RECIPIENT IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. THE RECIPIENTS' USE OF FUNDS IS MONITORED AS PART OF EARTHJUSTICE'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE ISSUES OF SHARED INTEREST.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
EARTHJUSTICE
 
Employer identification number

94-1730465
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) DONNELL VAN NOPPEN (i)
(ii)		 296,592
0 		25,500
0 		0
0 		25,952
0 		14,079
0 		362,123
0 		0
0
(2) BRUCE NEIGHBOR (i)
(ii)		 153,000
0 		5,500
0 		0
0 		15,850
0 		27,441
0 		201,791
0 		0
0
(3) MELINDA CARMACK (i)
(ii)		 181,625
0 		10,500
0 		0
0 		18,162
0 		19,377
0 		229,664
0 		0
0
(4) MARTIN HAYDEN (i)
(ii)		 168,300
0 		8,000
0 		0
0 		16,830
0 		26,717
0 		219,847
0 		0
0
(5) WILLIAM CURTISS (i)
(ii)		 163,090
0 		5,500
0 		0
0 		16,309
0 		27,469
0 		212,368
0 		0
0
(6) BARBARA DRAGO (i)
(ii)		 153,600
0 		5,500
0 		0
0 		15,850
0 		10,220
0 		185,170
0 		0
0
(7) PATTI GOLDMAN (i)
(ii)		 194,050
0 		10,500
0 		0
0 		20,455
0 		26,795
0 		251,800
0 		0
0
(8) GEORGIA MCINTOSH (i)
(ii)		 150,000
0 		23,000
0 		0
0 		17,287
0 		27,423
0 		217,710
0 		0
0
(9) DAVID BARON (i)
(ii)		 145,701
0 		1,500
0 		0
0 		14,643
0 		26,646
0 		188,490
0 		0
0
(10) TODD TRUE (i)
(ii)		 143,778
0 		1,500
0 		0
0 		14,443
0 		18,684
0 		178,405
0 		0
0
(11) DAVID GUEST (i)
(ii)		 142,385
0 		1,500
0 		0
0 		14,244
0 		1,893
0 		160,022
0 		0
0
(12) ERIC JORGENSEN (i)
(ii)		 141,637
0 		1,500
0 		0
0 		14,313
0 		26,636
0 		184,086
0 		0
0
(13) PAUL ACHITOFF (i)
(ii)		 141,637
0 		1,500
0 		0
0 		14,313
0 		12,827
0 		170,277
0 		0
0
(14) VAWTER PARKER (i)
(ii)		 126,278
0 		500
0 		0
0 		12,627
0 		25,541
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0 		0
0


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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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  PART I, LINE 7 ONE-TIME PERFORMANCE BONUSES IN THE AMOUNTS SHOWN IN PART II, COLUMN B(II) WERE PAID IN FY11. THE AMOUNT PAID TO THE PRESIDENT WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD; THE AMOUNTS TO THE OTHERS WERE APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT. NONE WERE DETERMINED BY A FORMULA.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
EARTHJUSTICE
 
Employer identification number

94-1730465
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 83 2,283,927 FMV AT DONATION DATE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
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Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash
contributions? ............................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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THIRD PARTY USE: PART I, LINE 32B: SECURITIES BROKERS WILL SELL STOCK GIFTS ON BEHALF OF EARTHJUSTICE; FROM TIME TO TIME, DONORS HAVE CONTRIBUTED REAL PROPERTY, USUALLY INTO A CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, A REAL ESTATE AGENT WILL BE HIRED TO ASSIST IN SELLING THE PROPERTY.
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MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Inspection
Name of the organization
EARTHJUSTICE
 
Employer identification number

94-1730465
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   A FULL PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY OF FORM 990 IS POSTED ON A SECURE WEB PORTAL ACCESSSIBLE BY THE TRUSTEES AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO FILING. THE TRUSTEES ARE NOTIFIED OF THE FORM 990 POSTING AND ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON IT PRIOR TO FILING.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST PREVENTION POLICY REQUIRES AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE BY TRUSTEES AND SENIOR STAFF OF ENTITIES IN WHICH THEY HAVE PERSONAL, FINANCIAL OR PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS. THE RESULTS OF THOSE DISCLOSURES ARE COMPILED INTO A SCREENING LIST OF ENTITIES USED BY THE BOARD CHAIR, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND GENERAL COUNSEL WHEN REVIEWING POTENTIAL TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN EARTHJUSTICE AND OUTSIDE ENTITIES. THE SCREENING LIST IS USED TO CHECK TO ASSURE THAT INDIVIDUAL DECISION-MAKERS RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM ANY PARTICIPATION IN DECISIONS AFFECTING THE ENTITIES IN WHICH THEY HAVE INTERESTS.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 WE GET COMPETITIVE DATA FROM AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT FOR OUR CEO. IN ADDITION OUR VP-HR COLLECTS SALARIES OF CEOS FROM OTHER NON-PROFIT ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL DATA FOR THE KEY NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS. THIS INFORMATION IS PASSED ALONG TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO REVIEWS THE DATA AND MAKES THE APPROPRIATE RECOMMENDATION FOR OUR CEO SALARY. WE DO A BI-ANNUAL REVIEW OF ALL POSITIONS IN THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDING THE CEO AND ALL STAFF. WE UPDATE ALL POSITION DESCRIPTIONS AND USE AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO DETERMINE SALARIES THAT MATCH THE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE NON-PROFIT SECTOR IN THE SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC AREAS IN WHICH OUR JOBS ARE LOCATED. OUR VP-HR ALSO CONTACTS OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL NON-PROFIT COMPANIES TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL COMPETITIVE INFORMATION. FOR NON-ATTORNEY JOBS, EACH JOB IS ASSIGNED A GRADE. EACH GRADE HAS A MINIMUM, MIDPOINT, AND MAXIMUM SALARY. WE CONSIDER MID-POINT OF THE GRADE THE APPROPRIATE SALARY TO BE AN EMPLOYEE FULLY COMPETENT IN THE JOB. OUR VP-HR THEN WORKS WITH MANAGERS, BASED ON PERFORMANCE TO DETERMINE WHAT THE APPROPRIATE SALARY SHOULD BE WITHIN THIS RANGE. SINCE THIS PROCESS IS QUITE TIME INTENSIVE, WE DO THIS EVERY OTHER YEAR. IN THE YEAR WE DON'T GO THROUGH THIS PROCESS, WE GET COMPETITIVE DATA ABOUT WHAT THE AVERAGE RAISE WILL BE AND USE THIS AS A GUIDELINE FOR OUR BUDGETING PROCESS. OUR ATTORNEYS' PAY IS BASED ON YEAR OF GRADUATION FROM LAW SCHOOL TO WHICH WE ADD A GEOGRAPHIC ADJUSTMENT BASED ON THE OFFICE LOCATION, E.G. BOZEMAN, MONTANA VS. NEW YORK, NY. WE CONTACT OTHER CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS LIKE THE SIERRA CLUB AND ALSO GOVERNMENT ENTITIES LIKE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE PAY FOR OUR ATTORNEYS.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, THE GOVERNING/ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY EMAIL REQUEST: EAJUS@EARTHJUSTICE.ORG. THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 3,288,308. CHANGE IN SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS 414,568. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 3,702,876.
AUDIT COMMITTEE AND OVERSIGHT 990, PART XI, LINE 2C THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES TO THIS PROCESS FROM PRIOR YEAR.
  FORM 990, PART III EARTHJUSTICE IS A NON-PROFIT PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM DEDICATED TO PROTECTING THE MAGNIFICENT PLACES, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND WILDLIFE OF THIS EARTH, AND TO DEFENDING THE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. A PASSION FOR PRESERVING THE NATURAL WORLD AND A BELIEF IN THE POWER OF JUSTICE HAS GUIDED THE COURSE OF OUR WORK FOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES. WE HAVE FOUGHT TO ESTABLISH MEANINGFUL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS AND PUT FORTH A VISION FOR RESTORING THE EARTH TO ECOLOGICAL BALANCE. THE FULFILLMENT OF THIS VISION DOES NOT REST IN SOME UNNAMED, DISTANT FUTURE -- WE ARE MAKING PROGRESS RIGHT NOW. BECAUSE OF THE WORK WE DO EVERY DAY, THE EARTH'S SPECIAL PLACES ARE BETTER PROTECTED, COMMUNITIES ARE SAFEGUARDED FROM TOXIC POLLUTION, AND SOCIETY IS MOVING TOWARD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR HUNDREDS OF CLIENTS, ALLIES, FOUNDATIONS, SCIENTISTS, AND OUR STEADFAST SUPPORTERS, WE CONTINUE TO PURSUE FAR-REACHING, BIG-IMPACT LITIGATION. OUR UNMATCHED LEGAL EXPERTISE AND OUR LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO ADDRESSING CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES CONSISTENTLY YIELD SUCCESS. THIS PAST YEAR WE HAVE WON AMAZING VICTORIES THAT SERVE AS TESTAMENTS TO EARTHJUSTICE'S ROLE AS THE WORLD'S PREMIER ENVIRONMENTAL LAW FIRM AND PROVIDE REAL HOPE THAT A CLEANER, HEALTHIER PLANET IS POSSIBLE.
CASE SUMMARIES FORM 990, PART III PROMOTING A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE GREENHOUSE GAS REGULATIONS FOR DECADES WE HAVE BEEN USING OUR EXTENSIVE EXPERTISE IN THE CLEAN AIR ACT TO COMBAT AIR POLLUTION, AND WE ARE INCREASINGLY USING IT TO COMBAT GLOBAL WARMING. TO ENSURE GREENHOUSE GAS LIMITS EXTEND BEYOND NEW FACILITIES TO EXISTING ONES, WE AND OUR PARTNERS HAVE PUT EPA ON TRACK TO ESTABLISH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR POWER PLANTS AND REFINERIES, WHICH TOGETHER COMPRISE ABOUT 40% OF U.S. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM THE AVIATION SECTOR ENDANGER PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND THEREFORE MUST BE REGULATED. OUR LITIGATION ALSO MOVED EPA TO PUT IN PLACE GREENHOUSE GAS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS THAT COVER THE VAST MAJORITY OF POLLUTING SECTORS, INCLUDING THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY, WHICH HAD ORIGINALLY BEEN EXCLUDED. CLEAN ENERGY TRANSMISSION EARTHJUSTICE IS ALSO WORKING TO ENCOURAGE A NEW KIND OF POWER GRID, ONE THAT FACILITATES A TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS AND TOWARD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. TO THIS END, THIS YEAR WE DERAILED ONE PROPOSED ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE AND ANOTHER WAS CONSEQUENTLY PUT ON HOLD. THESE LINES WERE INTENDED TO BRING POWER FROM SOME OF THE NATION'S DIRTIEST COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS TO NEW MARKETS ON THE EAST COAST, WHICH WOULD PERPETUATE OUR RELIANCE ON DIRTY COAL-FIRED POWER. COAL PLANTS WE CONTINUED OUR WORK TO ENFORCE BEDROCK ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS TO STOP NEW COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS AND TO FORCE DIRTY OLD PLANTS TO CLEAN UP OR SHUT DOWN. BUILDING ON OUR PAST SUCCESSES IN STOPPING COAL PLANTS IN STATES LIKE FLORIDA, MONTANA, WASHINGTON, AND NEW MEXICO, WE CONTINUED OUR FIGHT AGAINST THE SUNFLOWER PLANT IN KANSAS. A DISTRICT COURT HAS COMPELLED THE FEDERAL RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE TO ASSESS THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF ITS FINANCIAL APPROVALS THAT WOULD FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE NEW COAL-FIRED POWER UNITS. OUR TENACIOUS PURSUIT OF EVERY LEGAL ANGLE TO ENFORCE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AT TRANSALTA, WASHINGTON STATE'S LAST REMAINING COAL PLANT, FORCED TRANSALTA AND THE STATE TO THE BARGAINING TABLE, WHICH PRODUCED AN AGREEMENT TO SHUT DOWN ONE UNIT BY 2020 AND THE ONLY OTHER UNIT BY 2025. OPENING ANOTHER FRONT TO REIN IN POLLUTION FROM COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS, OUR LITIGATION OBTAINED A COMMITMENT BY EPA TO UPDATE ITS WOEFULLY OUTDATED STANDARDS FOR DISCHARGES OF TOXIC POLLUTION FROM COAL PLANTS INTO RIVERS AND STREAMS. COAL EXPORTS IN DECEMBER 2011, WE CHALLENGED A WASHINGTON COUNTY'S APPROVAL OF THE FIRST COAL EXPORT FACILITY IN THE WESTERN U.S. TO EXPORT COAL TO ASIA. WE UNCOVERED A SCHEME BY THE PROPONENT OF THE FACILITY TO STAGE THE PROCESS IN ORDER TO AVOID ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND CONCEAL THE FACT THAT THE EXPORTS WOULD BE FIVE TIMES AS LARGE AS THE REPRESENTATIONS MADE TO THE REGULATORS. WITH ITS CREDIBILITY SEVERELY UNDERMINED, THE COMPANY WITHDREW THE PERMIT SHORTLY BEFORE THE TRIAL WAS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN, ALTHOUGH IT PLANS TO SEEK APPROVAL FOR THE WHOLE PROJECT IN THE FUTURE AND OTHER COAL EXPORT PROPOSALS ARE ON THE HORIZON. ENERGY EFFICIENCY THE QUICKEST, CHEAPEST WAY TO REDUCE GLOBAL WARMING POLLUTION IS TO USE LESS ENERGY. AND BECAUSE OF EARTHJUSTICE'S ADVOCACY, THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IS DEVELOPING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS AT AN UNPRECEDENTED RATE. IN AUGUST, A COURT OF APPEALS UPHELD ONE SUCH REGULATION SETTING EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR SMALL ELECTRICAL MOTORS THAT WE HAD SUPPORTED BOTH BEFORE THE AGENCY AND IN THE COURT CHALLENGE. THE STANDARDS WILL SAVE APPROXIMATELY 2% OF ANNUAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION OVER THE NEXT 30 YEARS AND WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED TO BUILD EIGHT NEW POWER PLANTS. WHILE MOST OF OUR ENERGY EFFICIENCY ADVOCACY HAS SOUGHT STRONG NATIONAL APPLIANCE STANDARDS, WE HAVE ALSO SOUGHT TO IMPROVE BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY. MOST RECENTLY, WE SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDED A WASHINGTON STATE BUILDING CODE THAT SETS ENERGY EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW HOMES. PROTECTING OUR NATURAL HERITAGE OFFSHORE DRILLING THIS YEAR BROUGHT ONE OF THE MOST HORRIFIC DISASTERS OF OUR TIME - THE DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL. OUR LITIGATION FORCED THE FEDERAL AGENCIES TO CLOSE LOOPHOLES THAT EXEMPTING OFFSHORE DRILLING IN THE GULF FROM ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND TO DISCLOSE THE INGREDIENTS IN DISPERSANTS USED IN THE GULF. IN THE ARCTIC, WE AND OUR PARTNERS SUCCEEDED IN PREVENTING DRILLING IN THE PRISTINE ARCTIC OCEAN FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW. FIGHTING TO KEEP FRACKING WASTES FROM CONTAMINATING THE MONONGAHELA RIVER WE CHALLENGED AN AGREEMENT THAT THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SECRETLY ENTERED INTO WITH THE RONCO GAS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. THE AGREEMENT ALLOWED THE FACILITY, WHICH SITS ON THE BANKS OF THE MONONGAHELA RIVER, TO OPERATE UNDER A DEFICIENT PERMIT THAT AUTHORIZED DISCHARGES OF POLLUTANTS ABOVE LEGAL LIMITS INTO THE RIVER. WE PERSUADED THE AGENCY AND THE COMPANY TO ENTER NEGOTIATIONS TO ENSURE THE PLANT CAN PROPERLY TREAT GAS WASTES, INSTEAD OF DUMPING EFFLUENT INTO THE MONONGAHELA. KEEPING LAKE TAHOE HEALTHY OUR LITIGATION IS FORCING THE TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY TO CONDUCT A PROPER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF THE AGENCY'S SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LAKE TAHOE. A FEDERAL JUDGE OVERTURNED THE PLAN AUTHORIZING NEW CONSTRUCTION AND INCREASED TRAFFIC THAT WOULD HAVE IMPERIL WATER AND AIR QUALITY. SAVING SEA TURTLES FROM LONGLINE HOOKS OUR LEGAL TEAM SECURED VICTORIES IN 2011 PROTECTING SEA TURTLES IN BOTH THE WATERS OF HAWAII AND THE GULF OF MEXICO. A CASE IN HAWAII HAS FORCED THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SEA TURTLES ALLOWED TO BE HARMED AND KILLED BY THE SWORDFISH INDUSTRY'S LONGLINE FISHING VESSELS. ANOTHER LAWSUIT HAS FORCED THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO RE-EVALUATE PROTECTIONS FOR SEA TURTLES FROM GULF OF MEXICO LONGLINE FISHERIES, WHICH TAKE TURTLES IN LARGE NUMBERS. THE COURT FAULTED THE FEDERAL AGENCY FOR FAILING TO RE-INITIATE ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSULTATION TO ACCOUNT FOR THE TOLL THAT THE DEEPWATER HORIZON DISASTER TOOK ON ENDANGERED SEA TURTLES. REINING IN CRUISE SHIP POLLUTION AN ALASKA COURT RULED IN OUR FAVOR IN OUR CHALLENGE TO A THREE-YEAR PERMIT THAT ALLOWED CRUISE SHIPS TO CONTINUE USING WHATEVER TECHNOLOGY THEY CURRENTLY EMPLOYED, EVEN THOUGH ALASKA LAW REQUIRES THE USE OF ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE TREATMENT METHODS THAT ARE "THE MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY EFFECTIVE" IN CONTROLLING WASTES. NEW HOPE FOR CLEAN WATER IN FLORIDA SEWAGE, FERTILIZER AND MANURE ARE SPARKING REPEATED TOXIC ALGAE OUTBREAKS, FOULING FLORIDA WATERS WITH A NOXIOUS GREEN SLIME. THE TOXIC SLIME CAN MAKE PEOPLE AND ANIMALS SICK, CONTAMINATE DRINKING WATER, AND SHUT DOWN SWIMMING AREAS. A FEDERAL APPEALS COURT DENIED A LEGAL CHALLENGE FROM POLLUTING INDUSTRIES AND UPHELD A HISTORIC CLEAN WATER SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND EARTHJUSTICE. THE SETTLEMENT REQUIRES EPA TO SET LIMITS ON SEWAGE, FERTILIZER AND MANURE IN FLORIDA'S WATERWAYS. AS A RESULT OF THE VICTORY, FLORIDA'S WATER QUALITY, AND THE WELL-BEING OF ITS RESIDENTS AND WILDLIFE, WILL BE PROTECTED. EVERGLADES RESTORATION IS FURTHER ALONG DUE TO RULINGS IN OUR FAVOR IN THE LONGSTANDING EVERGLADES LITIGATION AND THE SUGAR DEAL THAT OUR LITIGATION TO ENFORCE THE CLEAN WATER ACT PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN PRECIPITATING. OF PARTICULAR NOTE, ON COLUMBUS DAY, THE INITIAL LAND ACQUISITION WITH U.S. SUGAR SET ASIDE NEARLY 27,000 ACRES OF FORMER EVERGLADES LAND, NOW USED FOR AGRICULTURE, FOR RESTORATION AND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS AND LEAVES OPEN THE POSSIBILITY OF FUTURE ACQUISITIONS OF THE REMAINING 153,000 ACRES. MOUNTAINTOP REMOVAL MINING OUR LEGAL ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SPURRED THE EPA TO TAKE THE HISTORIC STEP OF VETOING THE VALLEY FILL PERMIT FOR THE SPRUCE MINE, ONE OF THE LARGEST MOUNTAINTOP REMOVAL MINES EVER PROPOSED. WE ARE IN COURT DEFENDING THE VETO AS WELL AS NEW EPA POLICIES UNDERLYING THE VETO THAT HAVE ALSO COME UNDER ATTACK IN LAWSUITS BROUGHT BY THE COAL INDUSTRY, WEST VIRGINIA, AND KENTUCKY. NATIONAL FORESTS HAVING WORKED FOR DECADES TO STOP RAMPANT LOGGING AND ROAD BUILDING IN THE TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST, THE NATION'S LARGEST TEMPERATE RAIN FOREST, WE CELEBRATED AN ALASKA DISTRICT COURT'S DECISION TO VACATE THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S "TEMPORARY" EXEMPTION OF THE TONGASS FROM THE 2001 NATIONWIDE ROADLESS PROTECTION RULE. WE ARE DEFENDING THIS VICTORY IN THE FACE OF ALASKA'S APPEAL. WE ARE ALSO DEFENDING THE ENTIRE ROADLESS RULE IN A NEW LAWSUIT FILED BY THE STATE OF ALASKA AFTER THE TONGASS EXEMPTION DECISION AND IN WYOMING'S CHALLENGE TO THE RULE, WHICH WAS ARGUED IN MAY, 2010 IN THE TENTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS.
CASE SUMMARIES CONTINUED FORM 990, PART III THIS YEAR WE ACHIEVED OTHER VICTORIES FOR OUR NATIONAL FORESTS, INCLUDING PROTECTIONS FOR 600,000 ACRES OF ROADLESS AREA IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITIONS ON OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE IN AN AREA OF MONTANA'S ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT THAT IS HOME TO GRIZZLY BEARS, WOLVES, LYNX, WOLVERINES, AND BIGHORN SHEEP, PROGRESS IN OUR CHALLENGES TO BUSH ADMINISTRATION ROLL BACKS OF PROTECTIONS FOR THE SIERRA NEVADA NATIONAL FORESTS AND FOR WILDLIFE THAT DEPEND ON NORTHWEST OLD GROWTH FORESTS FOR THEIR SURVIVAL. OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN THE ROCKIES UNDER A SETTLEMENT OF OUR DUAL LAWSUITS, THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT WILL RETHINK BUSH ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS AND PLANS THAT OPENED TWO MILLION ACRES OF PUBLIC LAND TO OIL SHALE LEASING AND SET A BARGAIN-BASEMENT RATE ON ROYALTIES IN ORDER TO SUBSIDIZE DEVELOPMENT. WE ALSO CONTINUED SUCCESSFULLY TO DEFEND THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENTS DEFERRAL AND RE-ASSESSMENT OF OIL AND GAS LEASES, INCLUDING NEAR ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS, RUSHED THROUGH IN THE WANING DAYS OF THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION. MAKUA OUR LITIGATION HAS SPURRED THE ARMY TO ANNOUNCE THAT IT IS ABANDONING LIVE-FIRE TRAINING AT THE MAKUA MILITARY RANGE ON OAHU, WHICH HAD PREVIOUSLY CAUSED FIRES THAT DEVASTATED SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS AND CULTURAL SITES. OUR LITIGATION IS ALSO FORCING THE ARMY TO ASSESS THE FULL EXTENT OF CONTAMINATION OF MARINE RESOURCES. SAFEGUARDING OUR HEALTH TOXIC POLLUTANTS TOXIC POLLUTANTS LIKE LEAD, ARSENIC, AND MERCURY AREN'T VISIBLE IN THE AIR, BUT THEY'RE THERE BY THE TON. SEVERAL OF THIS YEAR'S VICTORIES WILL KEEP MILLIONS OF TONS OF TOXIC CHEMICALS OUT OF THE AIR WE BREATHE, SAVING THOUSANDS OF LIVES EVERY YEAR. OUR WINS ARE LEADING TO STRONGER EMISSION CONTROLS ON BOILERS, INCINERATORS, POWER PLANTS, AND VINYL PLANTS. WE ALSO SPURRED EPA TO REPEAL A RULE THAT HAD ALLOWED INDUSTRIES TO BURN HAZARDOUS WASTES WITHOUT ANY PROTECTIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH. NITROGEN OXIDES AND SULFUR OXIDES, WHICH MOSTLY COME FROM BURNING OIL AND COAL, ARE AIR POLLUTANTS THAT INFLAME THE LUNGS, MAKE ASTHMA WORSE, AND CAUSE OTHER CARDIOVASCULAR PROBLEMS. NITROGEN OXIDES ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO SMOG. TEN YEARS OF EARTHJUSTICE LITIGATION PAID OFF THIS YEAR, WHEN EPA ISSUED NEW RULES TO REDUCE THESE EMISSIONS FROM U.S.-FLAGGED SHIPS: NITROGEN OXIDES WILL BE REDUCED 80% BY 2016. OUR LITIGATION IMPELLED EPA TO ESTABLISH TOUGHER STANDARDS FOR TOXIC AIR POLLUTION EMITTED BY CEMENT KILNS, ONE OF THE NATION'S WORST INDUSTRIAL POLLUTERS. THESE PROTECTIONS WILL CUT EMISSIONS OF MERCURY AND PARTICULATE MATTER BY 92 PERCENT, SAVING AS MANY AS 2,500 LIVES EVERY YEAR. WE ARE ALSO CONTINUING TO REDUCE OUR NATION'S SMOG. SMOG'S MAIN COMPONENT IS OZONE - BENEFICIAL IN THE UPPER ATMOSPHERE, BUT DANGEROUS AT GROUND LEVEL. SIGNIFICANT SOURCES INCLUDE POWER PLANTS, AUTOMOBILES, AND INDUSTRIAL FURNACES AND BOILERS. THE EPA'S OWN SCIENCE ADVISORS RECOMMEND STRICT LIMITS ON OZONE EMISSIONS. BUT EPA IN THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION REJECTED THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN IT ISSUED NEW LIMITS THAT WEREN'T AS PROTECTIVE AS THE SCIENTISTS FOUND NECESSARY. OUR LITIGATION IS CHALLENGING THOSE WEAK STANDARDS AND LED EPA UNDER LISA JACKSON TO PROPOSE TO STRENGTHEN THE STANDARDS. TOXIC CHEMICALS AND THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW DUE TO OUR ADVOCACY, THE EPA HAS NOW RELEASED DOZENS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY STUDIES THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY CLAIMED TO BE CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION. IN ADDITION TO THESE RELEASES, OUR FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT LAWSUIT HAS PRODUCED THE IDENTITIES OF INGREDIENTS IN THE DISPERSANTS ALLOWED TO BE USED TO RESPOND TO OIL SPILLS, AS WELL AS 80 HEALTH AND SAFETY STUDIES RELATED TO THE DISPERSANTS. NEW YORK STATE PASSED A LAW MORE THAN 30 YEARS AGO REQUIRING MANUFACTURERS OF HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS TO REPORT THE CHEMICAL INGREDIENTS IN THEIR PRODUCTS AND ANY HEALTH RISKS THEY POSE. NOT ONE MANUFACTURER REPORTED ITS CHEMICAL INGREDIENTS OR RELATED HEALTH RISKS UNTIL EARTHJUSTICE FILED A LAWSUIT. AS A RESULT OF THAT SUIT, NEW YORK STATE'S DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION HAS COMMITTED TO ENFORCE THE LAW AND IS ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR HOUSEHOLD CLEANER MANUFACTURERS TO FILE CHEMICAL DISCLOSURE REPORTS. THIS FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND POLICY WILL HAVE NATIONAL IMPLICATIONS, AS INFORMATION REPORTED TO NEW YORK WILL BECOME AVAILABLE TO CONSUMERS NATIONWIDE. PESTICIDES OUR SUCCESSFUL LEGAL SETTLEMENT REQUIRED THE EPA TO PROPOSE A NEW RULE THAT WOULD EXTEND PROHIBITIONS ON UNETHICAL STUDIES TO ALL RESEARCH ON PESTICIDES AND WOULD CLOSE A LOOPHOLE THAT ALLOWED PARENTS OR GUARDIANS TO CONSENT TO TESTING ON CHILDREN OR WARDS OF THE STATE. ANOTHER EARTHJUSTICE LAWSUIT HELPED SPUR EPA TO BAN ON THE PESTICIDE ENDOSULFAN, A MEMBER OF THE SAME CHEMICAL FAMILY AS DDT THAT BIOACCUMULATES IN POLAR BEARS, WHALES AND PEOPLE. WE SETTLED ANOTHER LAWSUIT WHICH PUT EPA ON A SCHEDULE TO DECIDE WHETHER TO BAN CHLORPYRIFOS, A PESTICIDE DERIVED FROM NERVE GASES DEVELOPED BY THE NAZI'S THAT POISONS WORKERS AND INNOCENT BYSTANDERS AND IS ASSOCIATED WITH BRAIN DEVELOPMENT IMPAIRMENTS IN CHILDREN. TOXIC LANDFILL IN DECEMBER 2010, THIRTY YEARS AFTER THE BROOKFIELD LANDFILL ON STATEN ISLAND WAS SHUT DOWN OVER AN ILLEGAL DUMPING SCANDAL, NEW YORK CITY SIGNED A COURT SETTLEMENT AGREEING TO A 2013 DEADLINE FOR CLEANUP. THE CLEANUP HAS BEGUN AND, ONCE IT IS COMPLETE, THE CITY INTENDS TO TURN THE FORMER TOXIC WASTELAND INTO A COMMUNITY PARK.
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ROADLESS CBM DEV 2,551.31 000558 PACIFIC LUMBER-BEAR CREEK 13,545.00 001102 APPEALS REG CHALLENGE 1,145.49 001108 GALLATIN TRAVEL PLAN II 397.65 001122 SMOKY CANYON MINE EXPANSION 1,674.54 001132 WYOMING ROADLESS 116.62 001134 YELLOWSTONE GB DELISTING 350.43 001151 DEEP CREEK MTNS RS 2477 784.38 001163 INYO COUNTY, CA 2477 CASE 4,181.03 001164 JARBIDGE RS 2477 INTERVENTION 445.05 001167 MISSOURI BREAKS NM 170.84 001219 KAUA'I SEABIRDS ESA TAKE 9,908.34 001221 MAKUA EIS 22,746.23 001307 CHUKCHI OCS LEASE SALE 193 2,463.21 001316 JUNEAU ACCESS PROJECT 180.21 001329 OCS OIL 4,500.00 001346 TONGASS ROADLESS EXEMPTION 1,630.02 001361 DEER CREEK TEMPERATURE 843.46 001362 DELTA SMELT BIOP 1,261,809.61 001367 KEEP TAHOE BLUE 465.60 001382 SALMON OCAP BIOP 1,419,193.72 001388 SIERRA FRAMEWORK CHALLENGE 888.88 001404 1999 HYDRO ESA 3,671.71 001408 BUSH ROADLESS REPEAL 1,599.50 001419 FARMWORKER PESTICIDES 194,273.12 001435 KLAMATH TAKINGS INTERVENTION 363.99 001438 MODESTO INTERVENTION I & II 403.71 001440 MUNICIPAL STORMWATER 307.58 001452 PESTICIDE TESTING ON HUMANS 19,520.44 001464 TIDEGATES 162.75 001494 2000 MACT DEADLINE 90,043.52 001504 CAA PLYWOOD PLANTS STANDARDS 30,634.20 001554 SSM PLANS & RECONSIDERATION 69.65 001605 AZ STRIP PLAN 999.23 001620 DEER CREEK APPEAL 167.73 001633 OWL RECOVERY PLAN 1,301.65 001641 YOSEMITE R.S. 2477 47.06 001654 GRAHAM'S PENSTEMON 306.60 001668 SAN PEDRO FORT HUACHUCA BO 199.19 001693 NATIONAL ELK REFUGE 488.60 001700 DC NON-DAILY TMDLS 27,113.85 001711 WEST ELK COAL METHANE DRILLING 289.74 001713 PVC DEADLINE CASE 54.85 001715 GLEN CANYON FLOWS 2,029.63 001721 GRAY WOLF 10(J) 210.56 001736 CALIFORNIA AG EXEMPTION 10,416.59 001739 ROCK CREEK II 1,305.40 001750 NFMA REGS 2008 227,333.06 001761 JARBIDGE - 2005 ROD 992.53 001769 COGCC RULEMAKING 46.18 001770 ROAN PLATEAU 1,239.62 001773 NUMERIC NUTRIENT CRITERIA 3,073.30 001776 APPLE MOTH 15,825.17 001778 TMDL II 623.04 001779 SOCAL FOREST PLANS 242,145.61 001788 BROOKFIELD LANDFILL 51,704.25 001789 KAUA'I SEABIRDS ESA TAKE COK 61.13 001792 HORSE BUTTE INTERVENTION 76.80 001802 01CHEVRON EXPANSION 657.89 001810 CARLSBAD CEC INTERVENTION 1,280.17 001813 CLEANING PRODUCT CHEMICAL 2,638.45 001819 PETROLEUM REFINERY NSPS 85.24 001837 DEFINITION OF SOLID WASTE 3,982.28 001844 BPA NINTH CIRCUIT FCRPS BIOP C 279.72 001850 WOLF DELISTING II 1,379.88 001854 2008 DEADLINES 424.49 001856 UTAH RMP AND LEASE SALE CHALLE 128.64 001859 IDAHO ROADLESS RULE 1,014.93 001862 STEAM BUFFER ZONE RULE 11,553.61 001863 SEA LEVEL TIMBER SALE 50,851.56 001864 OIL SHALE - RESOURCE MANAGEMEN 254.67 001866 CENTRALIA COAL PLANT 1,140.68 001869 FACTORY FARM EXEMPTIONS 1,670.46 001884 24ALBERTA CLIPPER PIPELINE 1,110.14 001891 ALTMAN MINE DUE PROCESS CHALLE 778.91 001893 ALTMAN MINE REZONING 901.96 001901 FALSE KILLER WHALES TAKE REDUC 697.96 001908 MONTGOMERY COUNTY MS4 1,432.61 001916 GHG REPORTING RULE 1,024.58 001918 COHO ITP 448.13 001921 DELTA SMELT INTERVENTION 337.80 001922 EPACT WWEC 903.37 001927 GROUNDWATER PERMITTING STOCK-W 1,864.41 001932 COOIL AND GAS RULES LITIGATION 169.48 001936 UTAH WILDERNESS LEASE INTERVEN 1,411.28 001938 SON OF FEMA 67.10 001939 SHELL OCS EXPLORATION PLN 2010 13,781.80 001944 SUNFLOWER AIR PERMIT 35,704.85 001956 PATH TRAIL 5,084.70 001959 LYNX CRITICAL HABITAT INTERVEN 1,101.92 001962 SALMON BIOP INTERVENTION 2,756.98 001976 HI CLEAN ENERGY PLANNING FRAME 77.43 001978 ELK CREEK EAST TRACT COAL MINE 1,357.06 001979 TURTLE BAY AMICUS BRIEF 28.94 001983 BADGER-TWO MEDICINE TRAVEL PLA 277.38 001985 PIKA CESA II 1,457.26 001990 TVA SCRUBBER PERMIT APPEAL 2,159.81 001993 SALMON-CHALLIS TRAVEL PLAN 2,827.90 001998 COAL PREP PLANT NSPS 60.12 002002 GULF LONGLINES & SEA TURTLES 2 257.47 002005 HAWAII FEED-IN TARIFFS 142.23 002007 WA TDG WAIVER STANDARD 238.77 002008 OTTER CREEK COAL LEASE 652.96 002009 NEW ENGLAND HERRING FISHERY OB 12,000.00 002016 HMIWI INTERVENTION 54.71 002017 PM2.5 NSR GRANDFATHERING INTER 35.03 002019 SHELL CHUKCHI SEA 2010 CLEAN A 1,859.52 002026 CLARK COUNTY AGREED ORDER 23,581.44 002031 CLARK COUNTY ENFORCEMENT ACTIO 351.71 002032 GRID INTERCONNECTION RULE AMEN 56.68 002033 GHG ENDANGERMENT FINDING 233.32 002034 PRINCEVILLE RESORT ESA TAKE 52,579.31 002035 185 FEE GUIDANCE 1,019.72 002038 FISHER WARRANTED BUT PRECLUDED 545.25 002039 METHYL IODIDE DPR 783.56 002042 24EU AIRCRAFT GHG EMISSIONS 1,963.24 002043 EKPC LIEN ACCOMMODATION 1,016.72 002044 FOUR CORNERS PSD 90.40 002046 24NON-ROAD & AIRCRAFT GHGS CAA 387.86 002052 PATH WV & MD 377.84 002057 SJV 8-HOUR OZONE DEADLINE 11,497.00 002065 PIKE SAN ISABEL MOTOR VEHICLE 1,011.11 002067 STANISLAUS TMP 614.36 002068 TEXAS POWER PLANTS 425.13 002072 NA WAI 'EHA TREATMENT 350.17 002073 CHLORPYRIFOS UNREASONABLE DELA 745.20 002076 OIL DISPERSANTS 515.67 002077 SALMON PESTICIDE BIOP DEFENS 268.50 002078 SALMON PESTICIDE BIOP ENFORCEM 543.88 002079 WA BUILDING CODE PREEMPTION 1,514.63 002081 HUNTERS POINT SHIPYARD EIR 2,152.78 002084 PATH MD 726.68 002086 TRANSALTA CENTRALIA COAL PLANT 29.47 002087 6TH POWER PLAN 687.91 002088 GALLATIN WINTER USE 671.46 002090 LUMINANT POWER PLANT ENFORCEM 249.75 002097 CAR & TRUCK GREENHOUSE GAS LIM 26.48 002098 STATOIL ARCTIC SEISMIC 2010 500.00 002099 GULF OF MEXICO SEISMIC 41.19 002100 FEMA FOIA 20.93 002101 PSD RULE DEFENSE 2010 28.64 002103 KITTITAS EXEMPT WELL AMICUS 65.39 002110 CWA DISPERSANT CHALLENGE 170.91 002112 SO2 NAAQS 107.54 002115 MTR NMA INTERVENTION 850.43 002116 SMALL ELECTRIC MOTORS AMICUS 78.41 002125 RUSSIAN RIVER GRAVEL MINING 755.94 002126 CEMENT KILNS IV 987.55 002127 SPENCER CREEK BIOP 151.35 002128 LONGVIEW COAL EXPORT 1,002.24 002130 UTAH RMP CHALLENGE #2 584.00 002131 WESTERN ENERGY ALLIANCE PROTES 1,073.70 002138 MARC I 1,999.43 002143 SEAFOOD SAFETY 73.00 002144 TRANSALTA COAL PLANT DEADLINE 6,197.92 002156 ALASKA NPDES DELEGATION 132.21 002157 PM2.5 INCREMENTS 474.00 002168 WASHINGTON REFINERIES' GHG RAC 221.71
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
EARTHJUSTICE
 
Employer identification number

94-1730465
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) WASHINGTON FOREST LAW CENTER

615 SECOND STREET SUITE 360

SEATTLE,WA98104
91-1803140 		PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM CA 501(C)(3) 11-I EARTHJUSTICE
 
Yes
 












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership












Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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