Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2020 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
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)
2101 WEBSTER STREET NO 1300
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
OAKLAND, CA94612
D Employer identification number

94-1153307
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 166,657,342
F Name and address of principal officer:
MICHAEL BRUNE
2101 WEBSTER STREET NO 1300
OAKLAND,CA94612
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 4 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.SIERRACLUB.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
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 2020 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 1,062
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 10,244
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,174
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 143,085,711 140,015,362
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 10,657,306 3,766,896
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,381,845 5,562,493
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,592,467 2,934,145
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 156,717,329 152,278,896
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,461,962 2,120,757
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 79,470,199 93,212,599
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 1,526,310 1,401,360
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet7,314,302    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 67,975,880 56,903,044
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 150,434,351 153,637,760
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 6,282,978 -1,358,864
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 120,762,455 129,884,022
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 39,270,567 49,746,970
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 81,491,888 80,137,052
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2020)
Form 990 (2020)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O.
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 $ 78,817,140 including grants of $ 2,120,757 ) (Revenue $ 1,187,900 )
SEE SCHEDULE O.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 27,553,500 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
MEMBERSHIP: SUPPORT AND FUNDING OF 63 VOLUNTEER LED CHAPTERS AND APPROXIMATELY 361 GROUPS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BROAD-BASED VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 25,112,381 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 3,052,779 )
INFORMATION AND EDUCATION: CALENDAR & ONLINE STORE, SIERRA, THE ORGANIZATION'S MAGAZINE, 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 620,000 MAGAZINES.CALENDAR & ONLINE STORE: OFFERED SIERRA CLUB BRANDED MERCHANDISE ABOUT NATURE OR THE ENVIRONMENT FOR SALE DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC AND OTHER RESELLERS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,641,539 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 1,994,158 )
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDES NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL AND INSPIRING CONNECTIONS OUTDOORS PROGRAMS. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, SIERRA CLUB SHUT DOWN ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES STARTING IN MARCH 2020. PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC, THERE WERE 21 DOMESTIC TRIPS AND 18 INTERNATIONAL TRIPS WITH 437 PARTICIPANTS; THE INSPIRING CONNECTIONS OUTDOORS INCLUDED 90 TRIPS WITH 1,200 YOUTH AND ADULT PARTICIPANTS; LOCAL CHAPTERS AND GROUPS ORGANIZED ABOUT 3,000 OUTINGS WITH APPROXIMATELY 40,000 PARTICIPANTS. THE MILITARY OUTDOORS PROGRAM NUMBERS ARE INCLUDED IN THE LOCAL OUTINGS.CHAPTER ALLOCATIONS: TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES OF LOCAL CHAPTERS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 4,641,539 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 1,994,158 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet136,124,560
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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 II.........
4
 
 
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 IIIClick 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 V......
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
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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 other assistance to or for any foreign organization? 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 other assistance to or for foreign individuals? 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
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals 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 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
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 ...Click to see attachment
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
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
547
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
1,062
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” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
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 FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
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
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
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 or note to any line 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
 
No
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
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AR , CA , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , MD , MA , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NY , NC , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A 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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletADRIENNE FRAZIER2101 WEBSTER STREET SUITE 1300   OAKLAND,CA94612 (415) 977-5500
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) RAMON CRUZ......................................................................
VP (THRU 5/15/20)/PRESIDENT
40.00
.................
0.01
X   X       39,583 0 0
(2) LOREN BLACKFORD......................................................................
PRESIDENT (THRU 5/15/20)
20.00
.................
0.01
X   X       0 0 0
(3) ROSS MACFARLANE......................................................................
VICE-PRESIDENT (EFF 5/16/20)
40.00
.................
0.01
X   X       0 0 0
(4) NATALIE LUCAS......................................................................
SECRETARY
15.00
.................
0.01
X   X       0 0 0
(5) DAVID SCOTT......................................................................
TREASURER (THRU 5/15/20)/DIRECTOR
5.00
.................
0.01
X   X       0 0 0
(6) MIKE O'BRIEN......................................................................
TREASURER (EFF 5/16/20)
25.00
.................
0.01
X   X       0 0 0
(7) DEBBIE HEATON......................................................................
FIFTH OFFICER
10.00
.................
0.01
X   X       0 0 0
(8) OLIVER BERNSTEIN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
12.00
.................
0.01
X           0 0 0
(9) ANTONIO FULLER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
6.00
.................
0.01
X           0 0 0
(10) CHAD HANSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
18.00
.................
0.01
X           0 0 0
(11) AARON MAIR......................................................................
DIRECTOR
5.00
.................
0.01
X           0 0 0
(12) KATHRYN ANSJE MILLER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
10.00
.................
0.01
X           0 0 0
(13) MARGRETE STRAND RANGNES......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
0.01
X           0 0 0
(14) RITA HARRIS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
28.00
.................
0.01
X           0 0 0
(15) MARION KLAUS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
17.00
.................
0.01
X           0 0 0
(16) PATRICK MURPHY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
15.00
.................
0.01
X           0 0 0
(17) PETER SARGENT......................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 5/15/20)
10.00
.................
0.01
X           0 0 0
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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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) JIM DOUGHERTY........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 5/15/20)
12.00
.......................0.01
X           0 0 0
(19) MICHAEL BRUNE........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
50.00
.......................0.00
    X       300,201 0 52,357
(20) HAMILTON LEONG........................................................................
CONTROLLER (THRU 11/16/20)
50.00
.......................0.00
    X       231,510 0 33,522
(21) JENNIFER TRAHAN........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
50.00
.......................0.01
    X       223,312 0 41,654
(22) PHILIP EAGER........................................................................
GENERAL COUNSEL
50.00
.......................0.00
    X       194,177 0 28,654
(23) ADRIENNE FRAZIER........................................................................
ASST TREASURER/SENIOR DIR OF FINANCE
50.00
.......................0.00
    X       195,316 0 20,830
(24) LOUIS BARNES........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL EXEC (THRU 4/30/20)
50.00
.......................0.00
    X       195,042 0 5,817
(25) JESSE SIMONS........................................................................
NATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
50.00
.......................0.00
      X     221,138 0 39,828
(26) EVA HERNANDEZ-SIMMONS........................................................................
DEPUTY NATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
50.00
.......................0.00
      X     211,745 0 43,463
(27) LUCY MAYO........................................................................
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
50.00
.......................0.00
      X     230,444 0 21,768
(28) NELLIS KENNEDY-HOWARD........................................................................
DIR, EQ, INCL, JUSTICE (THRU 6/26/20)
50.00
.......................0.00
      X     206,020 0 35,592
(29) KERRY O'DONNELL........................................................................
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
50.00
.......................0.00
      X     183,464 0 26,084
(30) HOP HOPKINS........................................................................
DIR OF ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
50.00
.......................0.00
      X     177,400 0 30,771
(31) LINDI VON MUTIUS........................................................................
CHIEF OF STAFF
50.00
.......................0.00
      X     155,788 0 12,468
(32) BRUCE HAMILTON........................................................................
NATIONAL POLICY DIRECTOR
50.00
.......................0.00
        X   230,251 0 36,401
(33) PATRICK GALLAGHER........................................................................
LEGAL DIRECTOR
50.00
.......................0.00
        X   219,148 0 43,535
(34) MAGGIE KASH........................................................................
CHIEF OF COMMUNICATIONS
50.00
.......................0.00
        X   231,819 0 24,434
(35) MARY ANNE HITT........................................................................
DIRECTOR BEYOND COAL
50.00
.......................0.00
        X   214,211 0 31,969
(36) JOANNE SPALDING........................................................................
DEPUTY LEGAL DIRECTOR
50.00
.......................0.00
        X   211,673 0 16,636
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 3,872,242 0 545,783
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet176
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
 
No
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
MARKETEAM LLC

1200 ABERNATHY RD NE
ATLANTA,GA30328
MARKETING 1,942,376
FACEBOOK INC

15161 COLLECTIONS CENTER DR
CHICAGO,IL60693
MARKETING/ADVERTISING 1,257,659
HUSTLE INC

DEPT LA 24862
PASADENA,CA911854862
MOBILE OUTREACH 1,125,375
PALM COAST DATA LLC

PO BOX 1000 DEPT 996
MEMPHIS,TN381480996
DONATION PROCESSING 1,032,662
SYNAPSE ENERGY ECONOMICS INC

485 MASSACHUSETTS AVE STE 2
CAMBRIDGE,MA02139
ECONOMIC TECHNICAL EXPERT 788,997
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet51
Form 990 (2020)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 24,942,800
c Fundraising events..1c 6,056
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 115,066,506
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 371,019
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 140,015,362
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a OUTING & LODGING 900099 1,994,158 1,994,158    
b OTHER PROGRAM SERV REV 900099 1,620,926 1,620,926    
c PUBLICATION INCOME 541800 151,812   1,206 150,606
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 3,766,896
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 1,180,100   -32 1,180,132
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 454,833     454,833
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,000,000 17,058,683 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 0 13,676,290 7b
c Gain or (loss) 1,000,000 3,382,393 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 4,382,393     4,382,393
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 6,056of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 17,797
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 6,426
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 11,371   11,371
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 1,972,307
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 695,730
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 1,276,577 1,276,577    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a LITIGATION AWARD FEES 541100 1,187,900 1,187,900    
b SUBSCRIPTIONS 900099 3,464 3,464    
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,191,364
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 152,278,896 6,083,025 1,174 6,179,335
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 2,120,757 2,120,757
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 2,955,733 1,539,002 1,312,795 103,936
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 73,867,146 65,769,430 2,340,579 5,757,137
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 2,328,647 2,040,246 110,741 177,660
9 Other employee benefits ....... 8,434,795 7,390,153 401,123 643,519
10 Payroll taxes ........... 5,626,278 4,929,468 267,562 429,248
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 6,036,100 5,709,700 270,800 55,600
c Accounting ........... 487,453   487,453  
d Lobbying ........... 617,940 617,940    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 1,401,360 1,401,360
f Investment management fees ...... 248,900   248,900  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 24,573,885 19,928,772 1,641,145 3,003,968
12 Advertising and promotion .... 3,287,500 2,565,600 5,300 716,600
13 Office expenses ....... 9,230,300 6,817,200 218,500 2,194,600
14 Information technology ...... 1,411,679 1,354,479 40,900 16,300
15 Royalties .. 369,200 369,100   100
16 Occupancy ........... 5,625,621 4,039,821 1,242,200 343,600
17 Travel ............ 1,782,500 1,547,000 189,800 45,700
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 1,263,500 1,044,400 133,800 85,300
23 Insurance ... 1,107,600 720,900 361,200 25,500
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 PRINTING & PUBLICATION 9,222,200 7,615,500 140,900 1,465,800
b MEMBERSHIP 1,211,963 1,211,963    
c SIERRA CGS 730,370 730,370    
d LODGE/OUTING FIELD EXP 455,200 455,100 100  
e All other expenses -10,758,867 -2,392,341 785,100 -9,151,626
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 153,637,760 136,124,560 10,198,898 7,314,302
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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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 56,409,734 2 61,986,328
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 12,760,400 3 11,736,800
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 7,106,600 4 7,824,694
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 117,200 8 117,600
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 4,927,700 9 4,278,700
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 16,418,300
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 12,247,200 5,276,000 10c 4,171,100
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 19,478,721 11 21,966,600
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 14,389,500 12 17,592,900
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 72,900 13 0
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 223,700 15 209,300
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 120,762,455 16 129,884,022
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 17,053,727 17 21,556,000
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 1,638,840 19 267,370
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 any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 20,578,000 25 27,923,600
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 39,270,567 26 49,746,970
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 43,385,479 27 35,521,645
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 38,106,409 28 44,615,407
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 81,491,888 32 80,137,052
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 120,762,455 33 129,884,022
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
152,278,896
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
153,637,760
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-1,358,864
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
81,491,888
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
4,155,807
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
-4,151,779
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
80,137,052
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 (2020)
Form 990 (2020)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't 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) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
Name of organization
SIERRA CLUB
 
Employer identification number
94-1153307
Part I
Contributors
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


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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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) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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Name of organization
SIERRA CLUB
 
Employer identification number

94-1153307
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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
 
 
     
 
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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 BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), 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 (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$ 9,287,820
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
41,129

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
$ 296,695
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$ 4,765,500
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$ 5,062,195
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-.
(1) THE SIERRA CLUB VOTER EDUCATION FUND
 
2101 WEBSTER STREET SUITE 1300
OAKLAND,CA94612
94-3244759   294,000
(2) NORTH STAR CHAPTER SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE
 
2327 E FRANKLIN AVE SUITE 1
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55406
02-0566571 149,000  
(3) SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION
 
2101 WEBSTER STREET SUITE 1300
OAKLAND,CA94612
27-2585981 3,474,000  
(4) PATRIOT MAJORITY NEW MEXICO
 
PO BOX 35522
WASHINGTON,DC20033
20-3985568 75,000  
(5) BETTER FUTURE FOR NEW MEXICO
 
PO BOX 20851
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87154
82-4939302 20,000  
(6) MISSISSIPPI SIERRA CLUB PAC
 
921 N CONGRESS STREET
JACKSON,MS39202
45-4833193 12,500  
(7) SIERRA CLUB SMALL DONOR COMMITTEE
 
1536 WYNKOOP STREET SUITE 200
DENVER,CO80202
82-4800273 35,000  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
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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 separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in)
(a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (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          
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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 on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
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
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
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, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I-A, LINE 1: SIERRA CLUB PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING SUPPORT TO ITS SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUNDS (SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE AND SIERRA CLUB VOTER EDUCATION FUND AND STATE POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS) AND COMMUNICATES WITH ITS MEMBERS AND OTHERS ABOUT CANDIDATES, INCLUDING EXPRESSLY ADVOCATING FOR THEIR ELECTION OR DEFEAT, AS PERMITTED UNDER FEDERAL AND STATE LAW.
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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," on 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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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" on 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 7/25/06, 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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 FASB 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)
Revenue included on 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 FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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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" on 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, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 33,479,500 28,888,800 31,039,200 28,027,100 26,303,700
b Contributions ... 1,107,300 1,083,300 1,016,700 1,289,400 791,800
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 3,961,900 4,257,400 -1,748,100 3,077,700 1,931,600
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
1,500,000 750,000 1,419,000 1,355,000 1,000,000
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 37,048,700 33,479,500 28,888,800 31,039,200 28,027,100
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
The percentages on 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" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. 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 .....   2,700 2,700
b Buildings ....   723,320 681,482 41,838
c Leasehold improvements   8,816,880 5,301,688 3,515,192
d Equipment ....   6,875,400 6,264,030 611,370
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 4,171,100
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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........    
(3) Other
(A) PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS
17,395,300 F

(B) PRIVATE EQUITY
197,600 F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 17,592,900
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 27,923,600
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. 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
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 173,789,100
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 4,155,807
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 18,900
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 18,335,497
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 22,510,204
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 151,278,896
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 1,000,000
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 1,000,000
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 152,278,896
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 175,283,000
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 18,900
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 22,626,340
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 22,645,240
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 152,637,760
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 1,000,000
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 1,000,000
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 153,637,760
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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.
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PART III, LINE 1A: 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.
PART III, LINE 4: 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 V, LINE 4: 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 THROUGH NEW GIFTS AND INVESTMENT RETURN IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUPMIFA REQUIREMENTS.
PART X, LINE 2: BASED ON RECOGNITION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD, THE CLUB'S RELATED SOURCES OF REVENUE ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME AND CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE TAXES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(4) AND CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 23701F, RESPECTIVELY. HOWEVER, THE CLUB IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX ON ITS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME AND CERTAIN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES, OF WHICH THERE WAS $1,053,100 AND $200, RESPECTIVELY, FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019. AS REQUIRED BY U.S. GAAP, THE CLUB HAS IDENTIFIED AND EVALUATED ITS SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITIONS FOR WHICH THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REMAIN OPEN AND DETERMINED THERE IS NO MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFIT OR LIABILITY TO BE RECORDED.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RECLASS FUNDRAISING REIMBURSEMENTS FROM FOUNDATION 9,500,000. SEGREGATED FUND ELIMINATIONS 8,133,341. RECLASS COST OF GOODS SOLD TO REVENUE 695,730. RECLASS FUNDRAISING EXPENSES TO REVENUE 6,426.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RECLASS GAIN ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS TO REVENUE 1,000,000.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RECLASS FUNDRAISING REIMBURSEMENTS FROM FOUNDATION 9,500,000. SEGREGATED FUND ELIMINATIONS 8,371,384. RECLASS COST OF GOODS SOLD TO REVENUE 695,730. RECLASS FUNDRAISING EXPENSES TO REVENUE 6,426. PENSION RELATED CHARGES 4,052,800.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RECLASS GAIN ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS TO REVENUE 1,000,000.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
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 10 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
 
MARKETEAM
1200 ABERNATHY RD NE
 
ATLANTA, GA30328
DIRECT MAIL   No 14,323,629 1,699,626 12,624,003
 
SD&A TELESERVICES INC
5757 W CENTURY BLVD SUITE 300
 
LOS ANGELES, CA90045
TELEMARKETING   No 2,009,749 471,488 1,538,261
 
TELEFUND INC
186 LINCOLN STREET SUITE 100
 
BOSTON, MA02111
TELEMARKETING   No 1,554,815 344,135 1,210,680
 
GORDON & SCHWENKMEYER INC
20300 VERMONT AVE
 
TORRANCE, CA90502
TELEMARKETING   No 61,243 98,073 -36,830
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 17,949,436 2,613,322 15,336,114
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, DE, ID, IA, NE, SD, TX, VT, WY
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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.









VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL
(event type)
(b) Event #2

 
(event type)
(c) Other events

 
(total number)
(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1

Gross receipts . . . . .

23,853

 

 

23,853

2

Less: Contributions . . . .

6,056

 

 

6,056
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .

17,797

 

 

17,797



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 2,406     2,406
7 Food and beverages . . . 339     339
8 Entertainment . . . . 2,750     2,750
9 Other direct expenses . . . 931     931
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 6,426
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow 11,371
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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

Noncash 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. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct 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:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct 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 conducted 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. 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 provide any additional information. See instructions.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 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
noncash assistance
(h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ACLU OF TEXAS
PO BOX 8306
HOUSTON,TX77288
76-0343171 501(C)(3) 12,500       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(2) ALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE
122 C ST NW STE 240
WASHINGTON,DC20001
52-1814742 501(C)(3) 15,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(3) ALKEBU-LAN VILLAGE
7701 HARPER AVE
DETROIT,MI48213
38-3073923 501(C)(3) 9,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(4) AMERICAN WIND WILDLIFE INSTITUTE
1990 K ST NW STE 620
WASHINGTON,DC20006
26-1587829 501(C)(3) 20,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(5) BRIGHTMOOR CONNECTION
16621 LAHSER RD
DETROIT,MI48219
47-4157103 501(C)(3) 5,150       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(6) CARRIZO COMECRUDO NATION OF TEXAS
1250 ROEMER LN
FLORESVILLE,TX78114
75-2830923 501(C)(3) 15,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(7) CENTER ON RACE POVERTY & THE ENVIRONMENT
5901 CHRISTIE AVE SUITE 208
EMERYVILLE,CA94608
05-0557231 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(8) COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
1000 BROADWAY STE 480
OAKLAND,CA94607
94-3255070 501(C)(3) 36,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(9) DRUM DESIS RISING UP & MOVING
72-18 ROOSEVELT AVE 2ND FLOOR
JACKSON HEIGHTS,NY11372
38-3652741 501(C)(3) 15,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(10) EAST SIDE RIDERS BIKE CLUB
218 W 121ST PLACE
LOS ANGELES,CA90061
27-1119835 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(11) EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
2317 ATLANTIC BLVD
COMMERCE,CA90040
46-5685097 501(C)(3) 15,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(12) FAITH IN PLACE
70 E LAKE ST STE 920
CHICAGO,IL60601
36-4540756 501(C)(3) 7,500       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(13) GREENLATINOS
801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 1010
WASHINGTON,DC20004
26-3386082 501(C)(3) 20,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(14) INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ALLIANCE
5437 W JEFFERSON AVE
TRENTON,MI48183
20-3318708 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(15) KEEP GROWING DETROIT
1445 ADELAIDE ST
DETROIT,MI48207
80-0892277 501(C)(3) 23,200       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(16) MN350
4407 E LAKE ST
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55406
45-2754381 501(C)(3) 7,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(17) MOBILE BAYKEEPER INC
450C GOVERNMENT ST
MOBILE,AL36602
63-1190615 501(C)(3) 20,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(18) OUTWARD BOUND ADVENTURES
1905 LINCOLN AVE
PASADENA,CA91103
95-2561330 501(C)(3) 28,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(19) PERI SUPPORT FUND
418 N PLEASANT ST STE A
AMHERST,MA01002
20-0217550 501(C)(3) 7,500       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(20) RAINFOREST ACTION NETWORK
425 BUSH ST STE 300
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94108
94-3045180 501(C)(3) 11,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(21) RURAL UTAH PROJECT EDUCATION FUND
323 S 600 E STE 130
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84102
84-2842840 501(C)(3) 25,499       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(22) SAVE OUR ILLINOIS LAND
218 N OAK AVE
BARTLETT,IL60103
81-3698937 501(C)(3) 15,300       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(23) SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS
23532 CALABASAS RD SUITE A
CALABASAS,CA91302
95-4116679 501(C)(3) 11,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(24) STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
4245 N FAIRFAX DR SUITE 825
ARLINGTON,VA22203
91-0880684 501(C)(3) 18,750       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(25) THE COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR
221 NW 2ND AVE STE 303
PORTLAND,OR97209
47-4448490 501(C)(3) 20,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(26) THE RABEN GROUP - GREEN DIVERSITY INITIATIVE
1341 G ST NW 5TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20005
46-5220283 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(27) TO NIZHONI ANI
PO BOX 657
KYKOTSMOVI VILLAGE,AZ86039
57-1153178 501(C)(3) 6,500       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(28) UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
1471 EAST FEDERAL WAY
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84102
87-6000525 501(C)(3) 23,880       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(29) WE ACT - WEST HARLEM ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
1854 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK,NY10031
13-3800068 501(C)(3) 15,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(30) WELL - A PROJECT OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS
930 COLORADO BLVD BLDG 2
LOS ANGELES,CA90041
95-4302067 501(C)(3) 7,500       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(31) WEST ATLANTA WATERSHED ALLIANCE
PO BOX 10883
ATLANTA,GA30310
20-0890449 501(C)(3) 20,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(32) WESTERN CLEAN ENERGY CAMPAIGN - TIDES CENTER
4518 LUCCA DR
LONGMONT,CO80503
94-3213100 501(C)(3) 10,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(33) WOMEN'S EARTH ALLIANCE CO EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE
2150 ALLSTON WAY SUITE 460
BERKELEY,CA94704
94-2889684 501(C)(3) 25,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(34) ALASKA WILDERNESS ACTION
122 C ST NW STE 240
WASHINGTON,DC20001
30-0233489 501(C)(4) 15,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(35) CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS ACTION FUND
1333 H ST NW 10TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20005
30-0192708 501(C)(4) 1,000,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(36) KENTUCKIANS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH
PO BOX 1450
LONDON,KY40743
61-1015576 501(C)(4) 20,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(37) ROCKY MOUNTAIN WOLF ACTION FUND
PO BOX 461
LAFAYETTE,CO80026
83-2759539 501(C)(4) 10,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(38) TIDES FOUNDATION
PO BOX 29903
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129
51-0198509 501(C)(4) 10,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(39) FIDEICOMISO DEL BOSQUE MODELO DE PUERTO RICO
PO BOX 364942
SAN JUAN,PR00936
66-6042346 501(C)(3) 7,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(40) UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
ROUTE 1
COLLEGE PARK,MD20742
52-6002033 GOVERNMENT 8,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(41) CONSERVATION VOTERS OF PA
PO BOX 2125
PHILADELPHIA,PA19103
27-0800179 501(C)(3) 15,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(42) GEORGIA RIVER NETWORK
126 S MILLEDGE AVE STE E3
ATHENS,GA30605
58-2404112 501(C)(3) 5,867       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(43) GLOBAL WARMING EXPRESS
2300 W ALAMEDA ST C1
SANTA FE,NM87507
46-4664866 501(C)(3) 19,592       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(44) HARAMBEE HOUSE
1115 HABERSHAM ST
SAVANNAH,GA31401
58-2219332 501(C)(3) 10,050       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(45) J GORDON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
2726 FOREST AVE
KANSAS CITY,MO641091224
42-1590883 501(C)(3) 5,200       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(46) LOGIC - LEAGUE OF OIL & GAS IMPACTED CO
2746 HEDGEROW CIR
LAFAYETTE,CO80026
47-5054432 501(C)(3) 14,500       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(47) GREAT LAKES FORD
2469 E APPLE AVE
MUSKEGON,MI49442
20-0755237 501(C)(3) 6,630       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(48) COALICION PRO CORREDOR ECOLOGICO DEL NORESTE
100 CALLE 141 FINAL APT 404
CAROLINA,PR00983
66-0819326 501(C)(3) 9,400       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(49) SOLAR UNITED NEIGHBORS
1350 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 412
WASHINGTON,DC20036
46-2462990 501(C)(3) 7,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(50) WV RIVERS COALITION
3501 MACCORKLE AVE
CHARLESTON,WV25304
52-1736621 501(C)(3) 6,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(51) KENTUCKY CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
PO BOX 1152
FRANKFORT,KY406021152
31-0908126 501(C)(4) 6,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(52) PA CONSERVATIVE ENERGY FORUM
2102 MAYFRED LANE
CAMP HILL,PA17011
83-2129032 501(C)(4) 10,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(53) WV ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
PO BOX 1007
CHARLESTON,WV25311
29-1441605 501(C)(4) 9,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(54) CITY OF BREVARD
95 WEST MAIN ST
BREVARD,NC28712
45-6335061 CITY OF BREVARD 6,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
(55) COMMITTEE TO PROTECT NM CONSUMERS
202 SPRUCE ST
SANTA FE,NM87501
85-1029660 GOVERNMENT 20,000       ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
2
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47
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
8
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
noncash assistance
(e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)
(f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
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PART I, LINE 2: 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
Graphic Arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
Graphic Arrow Attach to Form 990.
Graphic Arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
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 on 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 on 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
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on 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 on 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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on 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" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2020
Page 2
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 on 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 in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1MICHAEL BRUNE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
300,201
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
31,200
-------------
0
21,157
-------------
0
352,558
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
2HAMILTON LEONG
CONTROLLER (THRU 11/16/20)
(i)

(ii)
231,510
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
18,441
-------------
0
15,081
-------------
0
265,032
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3JENNIFER TRAHAN
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
223,312
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
20,700
-------------
0
20,954
-------------
0
264,966
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
4PHILIP EAGER
GENERAL COUNSEL
(i)

(ii)
194,177
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
17,645
-------------
0
11,009
-------------
0
222,831
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5ADRIENNE FRAZIER
ASST TREASURER/SENIOR DIR OF FINANCE
(i)

(ii)
195,316
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
19,507
-------------
0
1,323
-------------
0
216,146
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
6LOUIS BARNES
CHIEF FINANCIAL EXEC (THRU 4/30/20)
(i)

(ii)
80,042
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
115,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5,817
-------------
0
200,859
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7JESSE SIMONS
NATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
221,138
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
19,358
-------------
0
20,470
-------------
0
260,966
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
8EVA HERNANDEZ-SIMMONS
DEPUTY NATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
211,745
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
22,600
-------------
0
20,863
-------------
0
255,208
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
9LUCY MAYO
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
230,444
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
21,768
-------------
0
252,212
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10NELLIS KENNEDY-HOWARD
DIR, EQ, INCL, JUSTICE (THRU 6/26/20
(i)

(ii)
154,255
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
51,765
-------------
0
17,532
-------------
0
18,060
-------------
0
241,612
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
11KERRY O'DONNELL
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
183,464
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10,371
-------------
0
15,713
-------------
0
209,548
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
12HOP HOPKINS
DIR OF ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
(i)

(ii)
177,400
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10,634
-------------
0
20,137
-------------
0
208,171
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
13LINDI VON MUTIUS
CHIEF OF STAFF
(i)

(ii)
155,788
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
2,959
-------------
0
9,509
-------------
0
168,256
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
14BRUCE HAMILTON
NATIONAL POLICY DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
230,251
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
20,508
-------------
0
15,893
-------------
0
266,652
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
15PATRICK GALLAGHER
LEGAL DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
219,148
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
20,468
-------------
0
23,067
-------------
0
262,683
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
16MAGGIE KASH
CHIEF OF COMMUNICATIONS
(i)

(ii)
231,819
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
23,045
-------------
0
1,389
-------------
0
256,253
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
17MARY ANNE HITT
DIRECTOR BEYOND COAL
(i)

(ii)
214,211
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
19,386
-------------
0
12,583
-------------
0
246,180
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
18JOANNE SPALDING
DEPUTY LEGAL DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
211,673
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
14,686
-------------
0
1,950
-------------
0
228,309
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2020

Schedule J (Form 990) 2020
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 4A LOUIS BARNES, CHIEF FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE, RECEIVED A $115,000 SEVERANCE PAYMENT. SIERRA CLUB ALSO PAID COBRA BENEFITS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,817 DURING 2020. NELLIS KENNEDY-HOWARD, DIRECTOR OF EQUITY, INCLUSION & JUSTICE, RECEIVED A $51,765 SEVERANCE PAYMENT.
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2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SIERRA CLUB
 
Employer identification number

94-1153307
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable
(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed
(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g
(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods .......
     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 8 371,019 FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests ....
       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures .....
       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ...
       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B): THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS REFLECTS THE NUMBER OF DONORS, NOT THE NUMBER OF ITEMS DONATED.
PART I, LINE 32B: THE SIERRA CLUB MAY RETAIN QUALIFIED BROKERS FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION AS GIFTS.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SIERRA CLUB
 
Employer identification number

94-1153307
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: THE SIERRA CLUB IS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION ON THE PLANET. ITS MISSION REMAINS TO EXPLORE, ENJOY, AND PROTECT THE WILD PLACES OF THE EARTH; TO PRACTICE AND PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF THE EARTH'S ECOSYSTEMS AND RESOURCES; TO EDUCATE AND ENLIST HUMANITY TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE QUALITY OF THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT; AND TO USE ALL LAWFUL MEANS TO CARRY OUT THESE OBJECTIVES. THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY IS HERE. IT IS THREATENING OUR HOMES, OUR FAMILIES, OUR LIVELIHOODS, AND EVERYTHING WE HOLD DEAR. THE STORMS, FIRES, FLOODS, AND DROUGHTS WILL ONLY GET MORE DESTRUCTIVE. AS WE COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT THOSE HIT THE HARDEST BY THIS YEAR'S EXTREME WEATHER, THE SIERRA CLUB IS ACTING SWIFTLY TO MOVE OUR COMMUNITIES BEYOND FOSSIL FUELS AND TOWARD THE CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE WE NEED. WE MUST NEVER FORGET THAT THE ROOTS OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND WHITE SUPREMACY ARE INEXTRICABLY LINKED. ALONG WITH OTHER INJUSTICES, BLACK PEOPLE IN PARTICULAR ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY DEVASTATED BY COVID-19, LIVE WITH SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER LEVELS OF TOXIC POLLUTION, AND FACE MORE OF THE IMPACTS OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS -POWERFUL STORMS, FLOODS, HEAT WAVES, WILDFIRES, AND DROUGHTS. ADDRESSING THE CLIMATE CRISIS REQUIRES DISMANTLING SYSTEMIC RACISM. AS THE SIERRA CLUB'S DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS EXPLAINED, "YOU CAN'T HAVE CLIMATE CHANGE WITHOUT SACRIFICE ZONES, AND YOU CAN'T HAVE SACRIFICE ZONES WITHOUT DISPOSABLE PEOPLE, AND YOU CAN'T HAVE DISPOSABLE PEOPLE WITHOUT RACISM." PART OF THE SIERRA CLUB'S MANDATE IS TO ENSURE THAT OPPRESSED COMMUNITIES RECEIVE JUSTICE AND EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF A HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3, CHANGES IN PROGRAM SERVICES: THE SIERRA CLUB MADE TEMPORARY PROGRAM CHANGES IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC: SHUTTING DOWN ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, OUTINGS, SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING, IMPLEMENTING A CRISIS RESPONSE PLAN, DEVELOPING COVID OPERATING PROTOCOLS AND MITIGATION PROCESSES THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION, ESTABLISHING GOVERNANCE COMMITTEES, TASK FORCES, AND ADVISORY BOARDS TO MANAGE PROGRAM OPERATIONS THROUGH A STRATEGIC REOPENING PROCESS THAT IS ONGOING AND ADAPTIVE TO THE FLUID PANDEMIC CONDITIONS THAT REMAIN. PROGRAMS NOW OPERATE WITH ENHANCED STRUCTURE, REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS THAT BEST MATCHES THE CONDITIONS PRESENTED BY THE PANDEMIC PRIORITIZING SAFETY AND HEALTH.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THROUGH ITS EDUCATIONAL AND NON-DIRECT LOBBYING PROGRAMS, THE SIERRA CLUB INFORMS THE PUBLIC AND DECISION-MAKERS ABOUT PRESSING ISSUES AND CULTIVATES AWARENESS AND ACTIVISM AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS. WITH STAFF IN NEARLY EVERY STATE AND VOLUNTEERS IN EVERY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND MEDIA MARKET, WE ARE ABLE TO MOBILIZE ACTIVISTS THROUGH EMAIL ALERTS AND PERSONAL CONTACTS. STATE AND NATIONAL LOBBYISTS REPRESENT US IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND IN ALMOST EVERY STATE CAPITOL. THROUGH OUR AWARD-WINNING WEBSITE, SIERRA MAGAZINE, NATIONAL REPORTS, AND MANY LOCAL AND REGIONAL PUBLICATIONS, WE ARE ABLE TO REACH BEYOND MEMBERS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE NEW CONSTITUENCIES. ADDITIONALLY, OUR ENVIRONMENTAL LAW PROGRAM EXTENDS THE FIGHT FOR SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY TO THE COURTS DIRECTLY WITH OUR STAFF LAWYERS AND THROUGH THE TRAINING AND MENTORING OF ALL OF OUR LEGAL PARTNERS. THE SIERRA CLUB'S ENVIRONMENTAL LAW PROGRAM USED COURTROOM AND ADMINISTRATIVE LITIGATION TO BLOCK ROLLBACKS WHILE CONTINUING OUR VERY SUCCESSFUL WORK TO RETIRE COAL PLANTS AND ADVANCE CLEAN ENERGY. A STRONG LEGAL PROGRAM IS ESSENTIAL TO THE SIERRA CLUB'S ABILITY TO ACCOMPLISH OUR ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION AND TO THE ABILITY OF CITIZENS TO PROTECT THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. OUR READY FOR 100 CAMPAIGN PASSED A MAJOR MILESTONE FOR CLEAN ENERGY IN THE UNITED STATES WITH MORE THAN 100 MILLION PEOPLE NOW LIVING IN PLACES COMMITTED TO 100 PERCENT CLEAN ENERGY. THESE COMMITMENTS BY CITIES, COUNTIES, AND STATES WILL COLLECTIVELY REDUCE CARBON POLLUTION BY 308 MILLION METRIC TONS OF CO2, THE EQUIVALENT OF TAKING 66 MILLION CARS OFF THE ROAD OR RETIRING 79 COAL PLANTS. THIS MILESTONE IS A VICTORY FOR EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN FORCED TO BREATHE POLLUTED AIR OR DRINK UNCLEAN WATER BECAUSE THEY LIVED NEAR A DIRTY POWER PLANT. THANKS TO THE DEDICATION OF LOCAL ORGANIZERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, FEWER CHILDREN WILL GROW UP WITH ASTHMA. FEWER LOVED ONES WILL SUFFER HEART ATTACKS OR ENDURE RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS. THE MOMENTUM ON COAL RETIREMENTS DID NOT ABATE IN 2020 AS THE BEYOND COAL CAMPAIGN HIT MORE THAN 335 PLANTS SCHEDULED FOR RETIREMENT. NOTABLY, 18 PLANTS TOTALING 10,398 MW WERE ANNOUNCED FOR RETIREMENT IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2020, REPRESENTING THE HIGHEST SIX-MONTH TOTAL SINCE BEFORE THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TOOK OFFICE. AND ANOTHER EIGHT PLANTS WERE ANNOUNCED FOR RETIREMENT IN JUST THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 2020, TOTALING MORE THAN 4,000 MW. THE IMPACT OF OUR WORK IS TANGIBLE. IN MAY, THE NEW YORK TIMES REPORTED THAT FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE UNITED STATES WAS POISED TO PRODUCE MORE ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY THAN FROM COAL IN 2020, ACCORDING TO GOVERNMENT PROJECTIONS. THE OUR WILD AMERICA CAMPAIGN IS TEAMING UP WITH CONSERVATION GROUPS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS ON A NEW "30X30" CAMPAIGN THAT WILL WORK STATE BY STATE AND AGENCY BY AGENCY TO PROTECT 500 MILLION ACRES OF LAND OVER THE NEXT TEN YEARS. SCIENTISTS TELL US THAT IF WE HOPE TO AVOID THE WORST IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND EXTINCTION, WE NEED TO SAFEGUARD AT LEAST 30 PERCENT OF AMERICA'S LAND BY 2030. THIS IS THE MOST AMBITIOUS EFFORT WE HAVE UNDERTAKEN IN 128 YEARS OF PROTECTING LAND AND WILDLIFE, AND WE ARE BRINGING THE POWER OF OUR GRASSROOTS BASE TO THE FIGHT. BEYOND DIRTY FUELS HELPED TO SLOW OR DEFEAT NEARLY $30 BILLION IN DIRTY FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, SUCH AS PIPELINES AND EXPORT TERMINALS, IN JUST THE FIRST HALF OF 2020. THE SIERRA CLUB IS SUPPORTING MORE THAN 25 COMMUNITY-LED FIGHTS TO STOP FRACKED GAS PIPELINES, OIL AND TAR SANDS PIPELINES, AND LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS AND OIL EXPORT FACILITIES. OUR WORK STOPPING DIRTY FUELS INFRASTRUCTURE IN 2020 AVOIDS FUTURE ESTIMATED EMISSIONS OF MORE THAN 1,300 MILLION METRIC TONS OF CARBON EQUIVALENT PER YEAR. THE SIERRA CLUB'S HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM PLAYED A BIG ROLE IN THE SIERRA CLUB'S COVID-19 RESPONSE. IN MICHIGAN, FOR EXAMPLE, THE STRENGTH OF OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND CAMPAIGN EXPERIENCE HELPED US TO OVERCOME SOCIAL DISTANCING THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS IN ORDER TO SPUR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION. IN ADDITION TO TRADITIONAL ACTIONS, LIKE CALLING AND EMAILING, THE SIERRA CLUB USED TRADITIONAL MEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS TO INCREASE PRESSURE ON THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE TO ENACT MORATORIA ON UTILITIES SHUT-OFFS DURING THE PANDEMIC. FOR OVER 25 YEARS, SIERRA STUDENT COALITION HAS RUN INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT CULTIVATE LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZING SKILLS IN YOUNG PEOPLE, INCLUDING GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING SKILLS, STORYTELLING AND MEDIA, AND CENTERING ANTI-RACISM AND ANTI-OPPRESSION IN ORGANIZING. THE CURRICULUM CHANGES EACH YEAR TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE REGIONS AND COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE. IN 2020, WE ALSO RAN A VIRTUAL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AROUND THE COUNTRY TO LEARN THE BASICS OF CLIMATE JUSTICE AND CAMPAIGNING. IN 2020, THE DEMOCRACY PROGRAM RAMPED UP WORK TO PROTECT VOTERS. WE PARTICIPATED IN THE NONPARTISAN ELECTION PROTECTION COALITION, A COALITION OF MORE THAN 100 LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL PARTNERS - CIVIL AND VOTING RIGHTS, LABOR, PRO-DEMOCRACY, AND LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONS - TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO VOTING. OUR FOCUS IN 2020 WAS: FUNDING THE MOBILIZATION OF NEARLY 22 SIERRA CLUB ATTORNEYS TO VOLUNTEER WITH THE VOTER HOTLINE AND IN STATE ELECTION PROTECTION BOILER ROOMS, INCLUDING IN-PERSON IN VIRGINIA AND FLORIDA; RECRUITING 424 SIERRA CLUB STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS AS NONPARTISAN POLL MONITORS TO JOIN THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS ON-THE-GROUND HELPING VOTERS SOLVE PROBLEMS AND ACCESS LEGAL SUPPORT IF NEEDED; AND PROMOTING THE 866-OUR-VOTE HOTLINE, INCLUDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA. THE SIERRA CLUB'S OUTDOORS FOR ALL CAMPAIGN JOINED A MOVEMENT CALLING ON CITY LEADERS TO OPEN STREETS FOR WALKING, BIKING, AND RECREATING DURING THE PANDEMIC. WE BELIEVE THAT ACCESS TO NATURE IS A HUMAN RIGHT - ONE WORTH FIGHTING FOR. BUT THE CHASM BETWEEN THOSE WHO HAVE EASY ACCESS TO NATURE AND THOSE WHO DO NOT IS WIDE, AND CLOSING IT WILL NOT BE EASY. AS WE SAW THOUGH HORRIFYING EXAMPLES IN 2020, PEOPLE OF COLOR, ESPECIALLY AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN, CANNOT EVEN GO FOR A JOG OUTDOORS OR ENJOY BIRD-WATCHING WITHOUT FEARING FOR THEIR LIVES. FIGHTING RACISM IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF OUR WORK TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE CAN EXPLORE, ENJOY, AND PROTECT THE PLANET. SIERRA CLUB CONTINUES TO INVEST SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES IN ONLINE SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS THAT ENABLE OUR STAFF AND FIELD ORGANIZERS AND VOLUNTEERS TO REACH A BROADER SEGMENT OF THE POPULATION AND PROVIDE THEM A QUICK AND EASY AVENUE FOR INFLUENCING DECISION-MAKERS. AS A RESULT, WE CURRENTLY CORRESPOND WITH MILLIONS OF EMAIL CONTACTS AND ENGAGE MORE THAN A MILLION PEOPLE THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. WE CONTINUE TO BRING IMPORTANT ISSUES TO OUR ACTIVISTS' ATTENTION THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA AND ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CHAPTER AND FIELD-BASED ONLINE ORGANIZING EFFORTS. LOBBYING EFFORTS IN 2020, THE SIERRA CLUB UNDERTOOK DIRECT ADVOCACY EFFORTS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS. NATIONALLY, ONE MAJOR ISSUE OF FOCUS WAS LOBBYING FOR A COVID-19 STIMULUS THAT PUTS WORKERS, HEALTH, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND OUR DEMOCRACY FIRST IN THE FORM OF A "PEOPLE'S BAILOUT." THE SIERRA CLUB'S LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING WORK ALSO INCLUDED SHAPING THE CONTENT OF A HALF-DOZEN NEW FEDERAL BILLS THAT OUTLINE SPECIFIC PLANS TO ADVANCE GREEN NEW DEAL GOALS IN KEY ECONOMIC SECTORS. WE ALSO ARE LEADING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A POLICY PLATFORM RELATED TO A GREEN NEW DEAL TO GUIDE LEGISLATION FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS. IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND AROUND THE COUNTRY, THE SIERRA CLUB ALSO FOUGHT BACK AGAINST LEGISLATIVE ATTACKS TO WEAKEN OR ELIMINATE CRITICAL CLEAN AIR AND CLEAN WATER PROTECTIONS AND BLOCK CLIMATE PROGRESS, AND WE ADVANCED CLEAN ENERGY MEASURES IN STATES AND CITIES NATIONWIDE. WE PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN PASSING OR ADVANCING LANDMARK CLEAN ENERGY AND FOSSIL FUEL PHASE-OUT LEGISLATION IN STATES LIKE VIRGINIA, NEW JERSEY, AND ILLINOIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 ANY PERSON INTERESTED IN ADVANCING THE PURPOSES OF THE SIERRA CLUB MAY BECOME A MEMBER. THERE SHALL BE SEVERAL CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP: REGULAR, LIKE, AND SUCH OTHER SPECIAL CLASSES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY ESTABLISH.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A BYLAW 4.8: ALL ACTIONS REQUIRING A VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE DECIDED BY WRITTEN BALLOTS AS PROVIDED FOR IN BYLAW 5, SECTION 2, AND BYLAW 11. A QUORUM FOR ANY BALLOT OR FOR ANY MEETING OF THE MEMBERS SHALL BE FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE DATE OF RECORD SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. EACH PERSON WHO IS A 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. SR 4.8.1 VOTING BY MEMBERS: ALL REGULAR AND LIFE MEMBERS OF RECORD ON JANUARY 31 SHALL BE SENT BALLOTS FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS, AS PROVIDED IN THE BYLAWS PARAGRAPH 4.8 AND 5.6 AND STANDING RULES 4.2.1. EACH SUCH INDIVIDUAL MEMBER SHALL BE SENT ONE BALLOT; JOINT MEMBERSHIPS SHALL RECEIVE TWO BALLOTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B IN ACCORDANCE WITH CORPORATION LAW SECTION 5057, THE ONLY MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS OF MEMBERS OF THE CLUB ARE THE RIGHTS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED BY THE ARTICLES, BYLAWS, AND THE CORPORATION LAW. ALL OTHER PRIVILEGES OR OPPORTUNITIES GRANTED TO MEMBERS OF THE CLUB UNDER ITS STANDING RULES, POLICIES, OR THE BYLAWS OR RULES OF CLUB SUB-ENTITIES ARE NOT RIGHTS OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE CLUB FOR PURPOSES OF CORPORATION LAW SECTION 5057.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND ASSISTANT TREASURER. AFTER REVIEW, A COPY IS SENT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WHO MEETS WITH THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND TAX PREPARERS TO REVIEW THE 990. THE DRAFT IS THEN SENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C 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, SECTION B, LINE 15 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 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 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. DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES MUST APPROVE SPECIFIC RAISES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 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, PART IX, LINE 11G FEES & CONCESSIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 13,476,183. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,254,735. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,236,473. TOTAL EXPENSES 16,967,391. STAFF TRAINING/SEARCH: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 354,066. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 21,203. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 42,114. TOTAL EXPENSES 417,383. CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,098,523. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 365,207. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 725,381. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,189,111.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: SEGREGATED FUND ELIMINATIONS -98,979. PENSION RELATED CHARGES -4,052,800.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SIERRA CLUB
 
Employer identification number

94-1153307
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Total income


(e)
End-of-year assets


(f)
Direct controlling
entity











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


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Exempt Code section


(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

(f)
Direct controlling
entity

(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)THE SIERRA CLUB VOTER EDUCATION FUND
2101 WEBSTER STREET SUITE 1300

OAKLAND,CA94612
94-3244759
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION CA 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(2)SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION
2101 WEBSTER STREET SUITE 1300

OAKLAND,CA94612
27-2585981
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION CA 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(3)SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE
2101 WEBSTER STREET SUITE 1300

OAKLAND,CA94612
94-2370348
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION CA 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(4)SIERRA CLUB NEVADA PAC
PO BOX 8096

RENO,NV89507
81-3881275
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION NV 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(5)SIERRA CLUB GEORGIA PAC
743 E COLLEGE AVENUE SUITE B

DECATUR,GA30030
45-4845025
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION GA 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(6)SIERRA CLUB ARIZONA PAC
514 W ROOSEVELT STREET

PHOENIX,AZ85003
71-0939731
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION AZ 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(7)VOTE SIERRA CLUB OF HAWAII
PO BOX 2577

HONOLULU,HI968030000
36-4899162
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION HI 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(8)SIERRA CLUB IL CHAPTER PAC
70 E LAKE STREET SUITE 1500

CHICAGO,IL60601
30-0390974
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION IL 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(9)WI SIERRA CLUB EDUCATION COMMITTEE
754 WILLIAMSON STREET

MADISON,WI53703
32-1409689
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION WI 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(10)KANSAS SIERRA CLUB PAC
9844 GEORGIA AVENUE

KANSAS CITY,KS66109
80-0479870
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION KS 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(11)SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE OF TEXAS
615 WILLOW STREET

SAN ANTONIO,TX78202
26-1626567
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION TX 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(12)SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE - MARYLAND CHAPTER PAC
4413 RIDGE STREET

CHEVY CHASE,MD20815
56-2672579
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION MD 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(13)MICHIGAN SIERRA PAC
109 E GRAND RIVER AVENUE

LANSING,MI48906
22-3935178
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION MI 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(14)MISSISSIPPI SIERRA CLUB PAC
921 N CONGRESS STREET

JACKSON,MS39202
45-4833193
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION MS 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(15)SIERRA NH PAC
40 NORTH MAIN STREET 2ND FLOOR

CONCORD,NH03301
01-0630051
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION NH 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(16)NC SIERRA CLUB PAC
19 W HARGETT STREET SUITE 210

RALEIGH,NC27601
81-3666208
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION NC 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(17)SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE
153 WINIFRED STREET W

SAINT PAUL,MN55107
02-0566571
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION MN 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(18)OHIO SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE
131 N HIGH STREET SUITE 605

COLUMBUS,OH43215
34-1664332
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION OH 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(19)OREGON SIERRA CLUB PAC
1821 SE ANKENY STREET

PORTLAND,OR97214
01-0931836
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION OR 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(20)RIO GRANDE CHAPTER OF SIERRA CLUB PAC
1807 SECOND STREET UNIT 45

SANTA FE,NM87505
81-1100693
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION NM 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(21)SIERRA CLUB 2019 ALBUQUERQUE MFC
3935 ANDERSON AVE SE

ALBUQUERQUE,NM871084306
84-3131341
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION NM 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(22)RIO GRANDE SIERRA CLUB HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
2215 LEAD AVE SE

ALBUQUERQUE,NM87106
85-0725977
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION NM 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(23)SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE
1536 WYNKOOP STREET SUITE 200

DENVER,CO80202
77-0693541
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION CO 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(24)SIERRA CLUB ISSUE COMMITTEE
1536 WYNKOOP STREET SUITE 200

DENVER,CO80202
27-1020466
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION CO 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(25)COLORADO SIERRA CLUB LOCAL INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE
1536 WYNKOOP STREET SUITE 200

DENVER,CO80202
82-4232207
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION CO 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(26)SIERRA CLUB SMALL DONOR COMMITTEE
1536 WYNKOOP STREET SUITE 200

DENVER,CO80202
82-4800273
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION CO 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(27)SIERRA CLUB LOCAL AURORA COMMITTEE
1536 WYNKOOP STREET SUITE 200

DENVER,CO80202
82-4232207
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION CO 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(28)SIERRA CLUB SF BAY CHAPTER CAMPAIGNS CANDIDATE PAC
2350 SAN PABLO AVENUE

BERKELEY,CA94702
84-4941732
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION CA 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(29)SIERRA CLUB PAC UTAH CHAPTER
824 SOUTH 400 WEST SUITE B112

SALT LAKE CITY,UT84101
94-2370348
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION UT 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(30)VIRGINIA CHAPTER SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
422 E FRANKLIN ST STE 302

RICHMOND,VA23219
51-0647000
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION VA 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(31)SIERRA CLUB PAC WA STATE
180 NICKERSON STREET

SEATTLE,WA98109
01-0872312
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION WA 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(32)SIERRA CLUB HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PAC
180 NICKERSON STREET

SEATTLE,WA98109
37-1525718
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION WA 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(33)CALIFORNIA SIERRA CLUB PAC
3250 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1106

LOS ANGELES,CA900101513
82-2778208
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION CA 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(34)NEW JERSEY SIERRA CLUB PAC
PO BOX 269

GARWOOD,NJ07027
82-2008648
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION NJ 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(35)SIERRA CLUB FLORIDA PAC
220 LAKEVIEW DR 305

WESTON,FL33326
82-1980202
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION FL 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(36)PENNSYLVANIA SIERRA CLUB PAC
225 MARKET ST STE 501

HARRISBURG,PA171012126
82-0934859
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION PA 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(37)SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE NE CHAPTER
PO BOX 4664

OMAHA,NE681040664
82-2828193
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION NE 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(38)SIERRA CLUB NEW YORK POLITICAL COMMITTEE
744 BROADWAY

ALBANY,NY12207
83-1103288
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION NY 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(39)SIERRA CLUB MISSOURI CHAPTER POLITICAL COMMITTEE
2818 SUTTON BLVD

MAPLEWOOD,MO631433010
30-1067095
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION MO 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(40)SIERRA CLUB OKLAHOMA CHAPTER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
600 NW 23RD STREET SUITE 204

OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73103
82-4873738
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION OK 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(41)WEST VIRGINIA SIERRA CLUB PAC
518 MARYLAND AVE

FAIRMONT,WV26554
83-1805393
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION WV 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(42)SIERRA CLUB VERMONT CHAPTER PAC
145 BLUE HERON LANE

N HERO,VT05474
81-3880603
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION VT 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
(43)MICHIGAN SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION PAC
109 E GRAND RIVER AVENUE

LANSING,MI48906
83-1295775
POLITICAL ORGANIZATION MI 527   SIERRA CLUB
 
Yes
 
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



(b)
Primary activity




(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Direct controlling
entity
(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)
(f)
Share of total income
(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
(h)
Percentage
ownership
(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization
(b)
Transaction
type (a-s)
(c)
Amount involved
(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) THE SIERRA CLUB VOTER EDUCATION FUND

R 294,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(2) NORTH STAR CHAPTER SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE

R 149,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(3) SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION

R 3,474,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(4) MISSISSIPPI SIERRA CLUB PAC

R 12,500 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(5) SIERRA CLUB SMALL DONOR COMMITTEE

R 35,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE

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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations?
(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets
(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?
(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?
(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
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