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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Sierra Club
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
85 Second Street 2nd Floor
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
San Francisco, CA94105
D Employer identification number

94-1153307
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 116,916,850
F Name and address of principal officer:
Michael Brune
85 Second St 2nd Floor
San Francisco,CA94105
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 4 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.sierraclub.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)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1892
M State of legal domicile: CA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: To explore,enjoy,and protect the wild places of the earth; practice & promote responsible use of the earth's ecosystems & resources;educate & enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural & human environment;use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 14
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 727
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 8,730
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 968,274
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -311,683
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 84,963,879 90,362,833
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 7,951,823 8,479,410
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 799,093 2,072
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 4,042,883 5,171,659
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 97,757,678 104,015,974
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,094,790 1,902,641
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 32,779,900 37,410,200
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 1,254,806 1,203,918
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet4,496,891    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 56,100,015 60,999,232
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 91,229,511 101,515,991
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 6,528,167 2,499,983
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 74,878,222 79,578,841
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 22,668,649 22,641,123
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 52,209,573 56,937,718
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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: Established by John Muir in 1892 on the notion that experiencing nature fosters a desire to protect it, Sierra Club provides wilderness experiences and opportunities to engage individuals from a variety of backgrounds to "explore, enjoy, and protect" the planet. Enlisting its 2.1 million supporters, 32,000 activists, hundreds of lobbyists, and legal teams in all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico, Sierra Club uses its core capacity strengths--litigation, grassroots organizing, lobbying, public education, digital strategies and communications/media--to create national and neighborhood demand for environmental protection, to impact environmental laws such as the clean air and water acts, to transition our economy to clean, sustainable energy, and to protect America's wild lands and wilderness, from Yosemite to the Arctic wilderness. In 2005, the volunteer members of the democratically managed Sierra Club voted to focus the Club's full attention on the human causes and devastating results of cli
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 organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 $ 45,707,055 including grants of $ 1,902,641 ) (Revenue $   )
Studying and influencing public policy: staff and volunteers engage in legislative and non-legislative activities, including research, education, lobbying, legal and policy development.In 2012, the Sierra Club made enormous headway in its national effort to curb the root cause of climate disruptionfossil fuel combustionwhile protecting natural and human communities as well. The Beyond Coal campaign kept any new coal plants from breaking ground. Working with the Moapa band of Paiutes in Nevada, the Sierra Club helped the tribal nation transition their economic insecurity from a coal plant that was endangering the health of ever Paiute to a clean energy economy, supporting the construction of a large-scale solar installation, which will provide power to 100,000 Los Angeles homes. 2012 was also an important year in our fight against other dirty fuels, like oil and gas. In one year, Sierra Club built the army of activists fighting tar sands, protesting TransCanadas proposed oil pipeline through the most pristine wilderness areas of the United States to be shipped overseas. Because of our work, delays to the pipeline have changed the economics, causing Wall Street analysts to downgrade its investment potential. On American highways, Sierra Club generated 300,000 messages to the EPA and the Department of Transportation, advocating for cleaner vehicle legislation. Their efforts paid off. The 54.5 miles per gallon fuel-efficiency standards announced in 2012 will double the average fuel efficiency of all vehicles on the road by 2025.In 2012, Sierra Clubs new Beyond Natural Gas campaign won an enormous victory in our efforts to regulate the currently unfettered hydrofracturing process for extracting gas from sensitive wilderness areas. Sierra Club pressured the EPA to significantly reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds, air toxics, and methane from new hydraulically fractured wells and from existing wells that are re-fractured. Submitting more than 150,000 comments helped the EPA to maintain strong standards in the final rule. Our program to protect America's landscapes celebrated a grand victory with the protection of 11 million acres in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the declaration of four new national monuments. Sierra Clubs Mission Outdoors programs took 250,000 young people into nature, building the next generation of environmentalists and a movement that reflects the diversity of our country.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 18,972,400 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Membership: support and funding of 63 volunteer chapters and approximately 372 groups, and the development of a broad-based volunteer membership.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 18,422,129 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Information and education: literary programs of Sierra Club Books, SIERRA, the organization's magazine, and Communications Group include non-print media channels and Digital Strategies (mission is to align the online activities and technological investments with the broader strategy and success of the Club).SIERRA Magazine: published 6 issues per year with an average print run in excess of 556,000 magazines. Sierra Club Books: offered over 100 environmental themed titles available for sale directly to the public and to retailers and other resellers.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 8,408,016 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet91,509,600
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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 A........................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 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
Yes
 
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
 
No
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
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which 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
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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 temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, 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, line 10?
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 VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
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 VIIIClick 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 IXClick 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 XClick 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 XClick 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 and XII 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 and XII 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
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
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 United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
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 United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
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 I (see instructions).... Click 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
Yes
 
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
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization 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, line 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 lines 24b through 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
 
No
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
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
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........ Click to see attachment
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................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.......................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
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 .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
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 direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
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........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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...
35b
 
No
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.............
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 VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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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
602
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
 
No
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
727
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
Yes
 
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, securities account, or other financial 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 as charitable contributions?...
6a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
Yes
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
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
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
No
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
 
No
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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
No
b
Enter the 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 amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
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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
15
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
14
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
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
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
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did 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 15a or 15b, 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
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
No
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
WV , WI , VA , UT , TN , SC , RI , PA , OR , OK , NY , NJ , NH , NC , MS , MO , MN , MD , MA , LA , KY , KS , IL , HI , GA , FL , CT , CA , AZ , AR , AL , AK
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 made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletLouis Barnes85 Second StSan FranciscoCA941053441 (415) 977-5500
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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) Jonathan Ela........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(2) Loren Blackford........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(3) Chris Warshaw........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(4) David A Scott........................................................................
BD Vice Pres
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(5) Liz Walsh........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(6) Susana Reyes........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) Jim Dougherty........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) Spencer Black........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) Rob Wilder........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) Aaron Mair........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) Donna Buell........................................................................
Treasurer
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) Jessica Helm........................................................................
Fifth Officer
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) Larry Fahn........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) Allison Chin........................................................................
Bd President
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) Robbie Cox........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) Lane E Boldman........................................................................
Secretary
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) Phil Wheeler........................................................................
Asst Treas
 2.00
.......................0.00 		    X       0 0 0
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Form 990 (2012)
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 (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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) Laura Hoehn........................................................................
General Counsel
 50.00
.......................0.00 		    X       129,939 0 20,387
(19) Adrienne Frazier........................................................................
Dir of Finance
 50.00
.......................0.00 		    X       97,263 0 15,585
(20) Michael Brune........................................................................
Executive Direc
 50.00
.......................0.00 		    X       196,729 0 32,671
(21) Phil Eager........................................................................
Assoc Gen Couns
 50.00
.......................0.00 		    X       111,854 0 18,478
(22) Hamilton Leong........................................................................
Controller
 50.00
.......................0.00 		    X       158,431 0 26,655
(23) Louis Barnes........................................................................
CF Executive
 50.00
.......................0.00 		    X       191,676 0 40,049
(24) Robert Sipchen........................................................................
Director of Communications
 50.00
.......................0.00 		      X     186,359 0 39,755
(25) Bruce Niles........................................................................
Deputy Conservation Dir
 50.00
.......................0.00 		      X     157,490 0 19,947
(26) Sarah Hodgdon........................................................................
Director of Conservation
 50.00
.......................0.00 		      X     180,885 0 22,732
(27) Jacquelyn Brown........................................................................
Chief Advancement Officer
 50.00
.......................0.00 		      X     198,819 0 35,488
(28) Catherine Duvall........................................................................
Dir Public Advoc
 50.00
.......................0.00 		        X   153,733 0 22,052
(29) Patrick Gallagher........................................................................
Legal Director
 50.00
.......................0.00 		        X   151,831 0 32,818
(30) Bruce Hamilton........................................................................
Dep Exec Dir
 50.00
.......................0.00 		        X   184,231 0 29,798
(31) David Simon........................................................................
Dir Info Tech
 50.00
.......................0.00 		        X   176,531 0 35,653
(32) Susan De La Rosa........................................................................
Director HR
 50.00
.......................0.00 		        X   162,663 0 32,225
(33) Carl Pope........................................................................
Chairman
 30.00
.......................0.00 		          X 282,588 0 0
(34) Deborah Sorondo........................................................................
Chief Op Officer
 0.00
.......................0.00 		          X 120,298 0 8,091
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,841,320   432,384
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet57
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. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Palm Coast Data LLC3787 Solutions CtrChicagoIL60677 IT processing 1,425,732
McGillivrayWesterbergBender211 S Paterson StMadisonWI53703 Legal 268,520
Lowerre & Frederick707 Rio Grande Ste 200AustinTX78701 Legal 278,700
Edge Direct LLCPO Box 840TulsaOK74101 Printing 1,393,341
Donor Services Group LLC6715 Sunset BlvdLos AngelesCA90028 Telemarketing 274,744
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet20
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 353,124
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 16,127
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		89,993,582
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 90,362,833
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a Outings & lodging   7,439,870 7,439,870    
b Other program service rev   1,039,540 1,039,540    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 8,479,410
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 702,691     702,691
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 11,307,416  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 11,818,435 189,600
c Gain or (loss) -511,019 -189,600
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -700,619     -700,619
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 353,124
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 40,110
b Less: direct expenses ...b 253,209
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -213,099   -213,099
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 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 1,104,853
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 639,632
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 465,221 465,221    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a Royalties   1,187,551     1,187,551
b Litigation award fees   2,664,900 2,664,900    
c Advertising   1,023,581 55,307 968,274  
d All other revenue .... 43,505 43,505    
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 4,919,537
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 104,015,974 11,708,343 968,274 976,524
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Form 990 (2012)
Page 10
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).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
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 United States. See Part IV, line 21 1,902,641 1,902,641
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,609,446 847,445 486,986 275,015
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 26,294,128 23,282,739 319,470 2,691,919
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,939,109 1,672,119 59,899 207,091
9 Other employee benefits ....... 4,746,892 4,024,736 202,116 520,040
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,820,625 2,432,261 87,129 301,235
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 5,230,100 5,073,400 142,000 14,700
c Accounting ........... 159,378   159,378  
d Lobbying ........... 253,419 253,419    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 1,203,918 1,203,918
f Investment management fees ...... 105,169   105,169  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 18,403,159 17,486,024 201,253 715,882
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,979,800 1,716,600 38,600 224,600
13 Office expenses ....... 6,552,639 5,539,539 79,400 933,700
14 Information technology ...... 521,147 521,147    
15 Royalties .. 343,200 343,200    
16 Occupancy ........... 4,115,614 3,419,814 289,200 406,600
17 Travel ............ 4,247,900 3,748,900 228,200 270,800
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0      
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 797,700 715,800 30,500 51,400
23 Insurance .............. 482,100 463,800 8,900 9,400
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Other 1,681,298 1,633,298 19,900 28,100
b Membership f/r 2,120,888 2,120,888    
c Printing and Publications 5,490,200 4,871,100 75,800 543,300
d Chapter 14,984,506 10,873,006 2,969,100 1,142,400
e All other expenses -6,468,985 -1,432,276 6,500 -5,043,209
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 101,515,991 91,509,600 5,509,500 4,496,891
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .............   1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 36,593,060 2 42,379,977
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 6,893,600 3 6,358,300
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 2,796,900 4 1,889,100
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 189,900 8 270,000
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 2,489,400 9 2,383,500
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 12,846,102
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 7,831,300 5,609,500 10c 5,014,802
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 15,027,362 11 15,333,762
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 4,906,000 12 5,614,900
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13 0
14 Intangible assets ...............   14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 372,500 15 334,500
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 74,878,222 16 79,578,841
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 10,490,524 17 11,319,090
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 1,635,325 19 1,563,233
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other 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 .. 3,375,300 23 3,087,600
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 7,167,500 25 6,671,200
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 22,668,649 26 22,641,123
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 24,480,773 27 25,586,518
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 5,795,600 28 8,799,300
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 21,933,200 29 22,551,900
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ........... 52,209,573 33 56,937,718
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 74,878,222 34 79,578,841
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 12
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
104,015,974
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
101,515,991
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
2,499,983
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
52,209,573
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
2,146,428
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
81,734
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
56,937,718
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
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID: 12000229
Software Version: 2012v2.0
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
2012
Name of the organization
Sierra Club
 
Employer identification number

94-1153307
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 on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, 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) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 2
Name of organization
Sierra Club
  		Employer identification number

94-1153307
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total 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)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


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

     
 
   

$  


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

     
 
   

$  


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

     
 
   

$  


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

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 3
Name of organization
Sierra Club
  		Employer identification number

94-1153307
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(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) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 4
Name of organization
Sierra Club
  		Employer identification number

94-1153307
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total 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 $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(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) (2012)

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Software ID: 12000229
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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
2012
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 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Sierra Club
 
Employer identification number

94-1153307
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 in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$ 732,455
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
$ 732,455
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

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

$ 732,455
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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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 SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
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) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  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) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -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) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(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? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add 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
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
No
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
16,477,000
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
2,740,860
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
2,740,860
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
16,477,000
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; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2012

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Software ID: 12000229
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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, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Sierra Club
 
Employer identification number

94-1153307
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 can 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 through 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, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax 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 section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 958), 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), 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 (ASC 958) 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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.
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 XIII 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 XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 18,148,000 18,400,800 16,145,200 13,134,900  
b Contributions ........ 618,600 614,000 728,000 776,500  
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 1,751,800 -866,800 1,527,600 2,233,800  
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 20,518,400 18,148,000 18,400,800 16,145,200  
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
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
 
No
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   562,702 562,702
b Buildings ................   1,929,534 1,558,633 370,901
c Leasehold improvements ............   4,510,466 1,631,010 2,879,456
d Equipment ................   5,843,400 4,641,657 1,201,743
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 5,014,802
Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
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) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 5,614,900
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) must 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) must 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) Book value
Federal income taxes  
Pension liability 6,671,200








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 6,671,200
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 119,611,800
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 2,146,428
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 5,048,500
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 8,400,898
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 15,595,826
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 104,015,974
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 XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 104,015,974
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 114,895,298
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 5,048,500
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 8,330,807
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 13,379,307
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 101,515,991
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 XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 101,515,991
Part XIII
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Part XII, Line 2d Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Segregated fund eliminations $2647966 Reclass fundraising reimbursements $4790000 Reclass to cost of sales $639632 Special event expense $253209
Part XI, Line 2d Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Segregated fund eliminations $2681857 Reclass fundraising reimbursements $4790000 Reclass cost of sales $639632 Pension related charges $36200 Special events expense $253209
Part X Part X : FIN48 Footnote As required by U.S. GAAP, the Club has identified and evaluated its significant tax positions for which the statute of limitations remains open and determined there is no material unrecognized benefit or liability to be recorded.
Part V, Line 4 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The Club's endowment consists of a Life Member Fund and a donor-restricted fund established to further the mission of the Club. The organization's objective is to maintain the fair value of the endowment assets held in perpetuity as well as to provide additional real growth though new gifts and investment return in accordance with CUPMIFA requirements.
Part III, Line 4 Part III, Line 4: Description of organization's collections and how it furthers its purpose. The Sierra Club's fine art and library collections serve as reference materials for Club staff, members, and public researchers. They provide an educational resource about the history of the Sierra Club as well as environmental and mountaineering history, and current environmental topics
Part III, Line 1a Part III, Line 1a: If organization elected under SFAS 116 to not report are, historical treasures, o The Club does not capitalize donated paintings, photographs, and rare books, as these items are held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service and are protected and cared for by the Club throughout the life of the assets. Audited Financial Statements, footnote 1.
Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

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Software ID: 12000229
Software Version: 2012v2.0




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. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Sierra Club
 
Employer identification number

94-1153307
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.
(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
      No      
 
M&R Strat
1901 L St NW
 
Washington, DC20036 		Online F/R   No   25,602  
 
FSI-Fundraising
411 N Harbor
 
San Pedro, CA90731 		Telemarketing   No 45,008 58,228  
 
SD&A Teleserv
5757 W Century
 
LA, CA90045 		Telemarketing   No 557,307 212,608 344,699
 
Telefund Inc
59 Temple Pl
 
Boston, MA02111 		Telemarketing   No 972,658 219,850 752,808
 
Donor Sva Grp
11500 WOlympic
 
Los Angele, CA90064 		Telemarketing   No 502,400 247,909 254,491
 
Chapman Cubine
1400 I St NW
 
Washington, DC20005 		Direct Mail   No 5,433,711 373,091 5,060,620
 
Grassroots Cmpg
1321 15th St
 
Denver, CO80202 		Canvassing Yes   356,110 515,040  
 
PDR II
79 Chapel St
 
Newton, MA02458 		Telemarketing   No 1,346,510 1,065,851 280,659
 
Target MarkeTm
1050 Crown Pte
 
Atlanta, GA30338 		Direct Mail   No 2,794,756 1,915,566 879,190
Total .................right arrow 12,008,460 4,633,745 7,572,467
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.
WI, WV, WA, VA, UT, TN, SC, RI, PR, PA, OR, OK, OH, ND, NC, NY, NJ, NH, MT, MO, MS, MN, MI, MA, MD, ME, LA, KY, KS, IN, IL, HI, GA, FL, CT, CO, CA, AR, AZ, AL, AK
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

Other chapter events
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Outing Trip
(event type) 		(c) Other events

1
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 274,745 76,189 42,300 393,234
2 Less: Contributions . . 234,635 76,189 42,300 353,124
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		40,110     40,110
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . 249     249
6 Rent/facility costs . . 41,454 41,470 13,525 96,449
7 Food and beverages . 50,967 1,475 530 52,972
8 Entertainment . . . 9,740   3,892 13,632
9 Other direct expenses . 57,336 20,402 12,169 89,907
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 253,209
11 Net income summary. Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10. .......... right arrow -213,099
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:
 
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Page 3
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? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Enter 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 of the third party:
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
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 2b - Fundraiser Additional Information   Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. has custody of funds for less than a day as the funds are forwarded to Sierra Club home office prior to being sent to the processing office.
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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
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Sierra Club
 
Employer identification number
94-1153307
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. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(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) Western Penn Conservancy
800 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburg,PA15222 		25-1053485 501(C)(3) 8,000 0     Environmental Support
(2) U of A Foundation - ASC
1 University WJWH 537
Fayetteville,AR72701 		71-6003252 501(c)(3) 12,005 0     Environmental Support
(3) Tuleyome
607 N Street
Woodland,CA95695 		68-0522325 501(c)(3) 7,000 0     Environmental Support
(4) The Partnership Project
1615 M Street NW
Washington,DC20036 		52-2192070 501(c)(3) 200,640 0     Environmental Support
(5) Sierra Club Independ Action
85 Second St 2nd Fl
San Francisco,CA94105 		27-2585981 501(c)(4) 700,000 0     Environmental Support
(6) Seventh Generation Fund
PO Box 4569
Arcata,CA95518 		68-0027247 501(c)(3) 6,500 0     Environmental Support
(7) Scty for Wilderness Steward
PO Box 7576
Missoula,MT59802 		20-2591129 501(c)(3) 6,000 0     Environmental Support
(8) Public Citizen Foundation
1600 20th St NW
Washington,DC20009 		52-1263996 501(c)(3) 33,880 0     Environmental Support
(9) Public Campaign Action Fd
1133 19th St NW 9th Fl
Washington,DC20036 		52-2032544 501(c)(4) 10,000 0     Environmental Support
(10) Pship for Smarter Growth
2319 E Broad Street
Richmond,VA23223 		51-0523792 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Environmental Support
(11) Pilsen Alliance
1831 S Racine 3rd Fl
Chicago,IL60608 		36-4486055 501(c)(3) 20,000 0     Environmental Support
(12) Ohio Vlly Environmental Coal
PO Box 6753
Huntington,WV25773 		31-1311861 501(c)(3) 6,000 0     Environmental Support
(13) Michigan Energy Michigan Job
1501 N Shore Dr Suite B
East Lansing,MI48823 		45-5220103 501(c)(4) 300,000 0     Environmental Support
(14) Media Matters Action Network
455 Massachusetts Ave NW 600
Washington,DC20001 		77-0646754 501(c)(4) 35,000 0     Environmental Support
(15) Little Village Env Justice Or
2856 South Millard Ave
Chicago,IL60623 		36-4259477 501(c)(3) 20,000 0     Environmental Support
(16) Keeper of the Mountains Fdn
179 Summers St Ste 234
Charleston,WV25301 		14-1912095 501(c)(3) 6,800 0     Environmental Support
(17) J Gordon Comm Develop
2726 Forest Ave
Kansas City,MO64109 		42-1590883 501(c)(3) 19,067 0     Environmental Support
(18) Heritage Conservancy
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown,PA18901 		23-6296515 501(c)(3) 7,000 0     Environmental Support
(19) Grand Valley State Univ
One Campus Drive
Allendale,MI49401 		38-1684280 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Environmental Support
(20) Fourth Bore Coalition
2930 Domingo Ave Ste 139
Berkeley,CA94705 		26-1622880 501(c)(3) 20,839 0     Environmental Support
(21) Everglades Law Center
378 Northlake Blvd 105
N Palm Beach,FL33408 		59-3082799 501(c)(3) 6,000 0     Environmental Support
(22) Env Centers of Setauket-Smith
2350 Broadhollow Rd
Farmingdale,NY11735 		23-7046497 501(c)(3) 7,229 0     Environmental Support
(23) Earthworks
1612 K St NW Ste 808
Washington,DC20006 		52-1557765 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Environmental Support
(24) Earth Island Institute
2150 Alston Way Ste 460
Berkeley,CA94704 		94-2889684 501(c)(3) 34,254 0     Environmental Support
(25) Dine CARE
10A Town Plaza Ste 138
Durango,CO81301 		86-0670809 501(c)(3) 10,199 0     Environmental Support
(26) Coosa Riverkeeper
13521 Old Hwy 280 Ste 133
Birmingham,AL35242 		27-3430200 501(c)(3) 15,000 0     Environmental Support
(27) Communities for a Better Env
6325 Pacific Blvd 300
Huntington Park,CA90255 		94-2998086 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Environmental Support
(28) Christians for Env Stewardshi
PO Box 877
La Center,WA98629 		91-1725181 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Environmental Support
(29) Cherokee Forest Voices
1101 Antioch Road
Johnson City,TN37604 		31-1667212 501(c)(3) 9,312 0     Environmental Support
(30) Bank Information Center
1100 H St NW Ste 650
Washington,DC20005 		52-1682441 501(c)(3) 25,150 0     Environmental Support
(31) Audubon Pennsylvania
1201 Pawlings Road
Audubon,PA19403 		13-1624102 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Environmental Support
(32) Allegheny Defense Project
1404 N Negley Ave
Pittsburgh,PA15206 		25-1834508 501(c)(3) 25,100 0     Environmental Support
(33) Alaska Comm Action on Toxics
505 W Northern Lights 505
Anchorage,AK99503 		68-0480736 501(c)(3) 10,000 0     Environmental Support
(34) Abenakis Helping Abenakis
PO Box 1251
Derby Line,VT05830 		84-1704125 501(c)(3) 7,000 0     Environmental Support
(35) 8th Day Center for Justice
205 W Monroe St 500
Chicago,IL60606 		36-2826825 501(c)(3) 20,000 0     Environmental Support
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
31
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
4
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2012

Schedule I (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
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.
Part III can be duplicated 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, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used   Project Managers work with field staff to monitor the use of funds that are granted locally in the field. Our grant agreements require that the grantee either provide documentation of work and related grant expenses or agree to be audited.
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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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Sierra Club
 
Employer identification number

94-1153307
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 or provision of all of 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 filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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 Regulations 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
 
No
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (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 as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)Susan De La RosaDirector HR (i)
(ii)		 162,663
  		 
  		 
  		3,343
  		28,882
  		194,888
  		 
 
(2)Sarah HodgdonDirector of Conservation (i)
(ii)		 180,885
  		 
  		 
  		2,876
  		19,856
  		203,617
  		 
 
(3)Robert SipchenDirector of Communications (i)
(ii)		 186,359
  		 
  		 
  		3,874
  		35,881
  		226,114
  		 
 
(4)Patrick GallagherLegal Director (i)
(ii)		 151,831
  		 
  		 
  		2,908
  		29,910
  		184,649
  		 
 
(5)Michael BruneExecutive Direc (i)
(ii)		 196,729
  		 
  		 
  		2,869
  		29,802
  		229,400
  		 
 
(6)Louis BarnesCF Executive (i)
(ii)		 191,676
  		 
  		 
  		3,892
  		36,157
  		231,725
  		 
 
(7)Laura HoehnGeneral Counsel (i)
(ii)		 129,939
  		 
  		 
  		2,488
  		17,899
  		150,326
  		 
 
(8)Jacquelyn BrownChief Advancement Officer (i)
(ii)		 198,819
  		 
  		 
  		3,813
  		31,675
  		234,307
  		 
 
(9)Hamilton LeongController (i)
(ii)		 158,431
  		 
  		 
  		3,109
  		23,546
  		185,086
  		 
 
(10)Deborah SorondoChief Op Officer (i)
(ii)		  
  		 
  		120,298
  		 
  		8,091
  		128,389
  		 
 
(11)David SimonDir Info Tech (i)
(ii)		 176,531
  		 
  		 
  		3,716
  		31,937
  		212,184
  		 
 
(12)Catherine DuvallDir Public Advoc (i)
(ii)		 153,733
  		 
  		 
  		2,706
  		19,346
  		175,785
  		 
 
(13)Carl PopeChairman (i)
(ii)		  
  		 
  		282,588
  		 
  		 
  		282,588
  		 
 
(14)Bruce NilesDeputy Conservation Dir (i)
(ii)		 157,490
  		 
  		 
  		2,631
  		17,316
  		177,437
  		 
 
(15)Bruce HamiltonDep Exec Dir (i)
(ii)		 184,231
  		 
  		 
  		3,756
  		26,042
  		214,029
  		 
 
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Sierra Club
 
Employer identification number

94-1153307
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ......Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) Gwyn Jones Employment 65,581 Spouse of BD member   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    The spouse of board member, James Dougherty, was on the staff of the organization during 2012.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Sierra Club
 
Employer identification number

94-1153307
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  Part VI, Section B, Line 16(b) Sierra Club has a long-standing procedure that it follows when reviewing potential investment or participation in joint ventures and similar arrangements with taxable entities and the possible impact of such investments on its tax-exempt status, including the negotiation, in such arrangements, of terms and safeguards to ensure that (a)the organization's exempt status is protected and (b) any contracts that are entered into with the organization are at arm's length or more favorable to the organization. However, the procedure had not been adopted in writing as of the end of tax year 2012. Sierra Club intends to formalize its long-standing procedures into a written policy, in consultation with outside legal advisors.Sierra Club's procedure for such arrangements involves senior management review and negotiation of any possible transaction, including in-house legal and financial review, and review and approval by Sierra Clubs Board of Directors. Proposed transactions are also reviewed by outside legal or tax advisors as appropriate or necessary to safeguard Sierra Club's exempt status for the venture or arrangement.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases Segregated fund eliminations = $45534
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases Pension related charges = $36200
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The organization's Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Standing Rules (which contains the conflict of interest policy) are available on its public website: www.sierraclub.org. Portions of the audited financial statements along with a link to the full audited financial statements are published in SIERRA magazine (Nov-Dec issue). Form 990 and Form 990-T are available upon request.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees Compensation of Directors, if any, is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors utilizing external data from like organizations, the rationale for which is documented. The Executive Director compensation is determined by the Board of Directors after an evaluation of performance and interviews with appropriate parties. Compensation is based on external data from like organizations. A documented performance evaluation is maintained. Executive Director salary is determined by the Board Executive Committee. The Committee reviews the salaries and yearly increases. It also establishes budgeted increase rate for all management personnel. The Committee has comparative salary data available from the Human Resources Department. Annual performance reviews are conducted and documented. With respect to all officers and key employees, the Human Resources Department conducts a salary comparison survey every other year to ensure that Club salaries for these individuals are within external market salary practices. This includes the Executive Director's salary. Salaries for officers and key employees other than the Executive Director are determined according to the Club's established procedure and guidelines for annual merit raises, as administered by the Human Resources Department, and approved by the Board of Directors. The Executive Team, the Executive Director, and the Director of Human Resources must approve specific raises.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Board of Directors and other senior volunteers must complete and sign a written disclosure form annually. For employees (current and former) plus independent contractors are responsible for disclosing any potential conflicts of interest related to their Club activities. The policy is included in the Employee Handbook. In-house legal Counsel will investigate complaints of violations. When a potential conflict is disclosed by an employee, the Human Resources department makes a determination regarding the appropriate action in order to comply with the Club's policies.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process A draft of the Form 990 is reviewed by the Finance Department and the Assistant Secretary. After review, a copy is sent for review to the Audit Committee who has been designated by the Board of Directors to review the 990 on their behalf prior to filing.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders In accordance with Corporation Law section 5057, the only membership rights ofmembers of the Club are the rights specifically provided by the Articles, Bylaws,and the Corporation Law. All other privileges or opportunities granted tomembers of the Club under its Standing Rules, policies, or the bylaws or rules ofClub subentities are not rights of membership in the Club for purposes ofCorporation Law section 5057.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body All actions requiring a vote of the membership shall be decided by written ballotas provided for in Bylaw 5, Section 2, and Bylaw 11. A quorum for any ballot or forany meeting of the members shall be five percent (5%) of the membership on thedate of record set by the Board of Directors in accordance with law. Each personwho is a renewed member on the date of record shall be eligible to vote and shall have one vote on any issue presented to the membership except as provided in Paragraph 5.7. Voting by proxy shall not be permitted. All life members and renewed regular members of record on January 31 shall be sent ballots for the annual election of Directors, as provided in the Bylaws.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder Any person interested in advancing the purposes of the Sierra Club maybecome a member. There shall be several classes of membership: Regular, Life, and such other special classes as the Board of Directors may establish.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Membership: support and funding of 63 volunteer chapters and approximately 372 groups, and the development of a broad-based volunteer membership. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Chapter allocations: to support activities of local chapters.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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