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Basel Action Network

EIN 01-0918435 · Seattle, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BASEL ACTION NETWORK CHAMPIONS GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE BY ENDING TOXIC TRADE, CATALYZING A TOXICS-FREE FUTURE, AND CAMPAIGNING FOR EVERYONE'S RIGHT TO A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
11
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$151,472, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $421,900 spent. ELECTRONICS STEWARDSHIP: WE CONTINUE TO SPUR MARKET INCENTIVES AND ENCOURAGE SOCIALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS BEHAVIOR IN RESPONSIBLE ELECTRONICS REUSE AND RECYCLING WORLDWIDE THROUGH OUR E-STEWARDS PROGRAM. OUR E-STEWARDS ADVANCE+ PROGRAM IS AN INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON PROVIDING JOBS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DISABILITIES WHILE CREATING BOTTOM-LINE BENEFITS FOR CERTIFIED E-STEWARDS. OUR COMMERCIAL TRACKING PROGRAM, EARTHEYE, PROVIDES MAJOR CORPORATIONS WITH A DUE DILIGENCE AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE TOOL FOR THEIR E-WASTE.
  2. $131,892 spent. GREEN SHIP RECYCLING: WORKING IN A COALITION WITH THE NGO SHIPBREAKING PLATFORM, WE SEEK TO ATTACK THE ROOT OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE AND ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE IN THE ECONOMIC ENGINE OF THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY. WE CONTINUE OUR WORK TO ENSURE THAT SHIP RECYCLING MOVES OFF THE BEACHES OF SOUTH ASIA AND IS CONDUCTED FOLLOWING INTERNATIONAL LAW AND IN A MANNER THAT PROTECTS HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $131,005 spent. BASEL CONVENTION ADVOCACY: THE BASEL CONVENTION REMAINS A BEACON FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT ISSUES FACING THE WORLD TODAY. BAN ACTIVELY SUPPORTS DELEGATES FROM LESS DEVELOPED COUNTRIES IN PROMOTING THE BASEL BAN AMENDMENT AND FIGHT A POWERFUL OPPOSITION WITH A STAKE IN THE STATUS QUO.
  4. $164 spent. PLASTIC POLLUTION PREVENTION: WITHIN THREE STRATEGIC AREAS (TRACKING, MOVEMENT BUILDING, AND POLICY IMPLEMENTATION), BAN WILL SPEARHEAD THE BFFP MOVEMENT'S RESPONSE TO THE INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC WASTE TRADE. WE AIM TO GATHER VITAL AND UNIQUE DATA FOR TRACKING AND EXPOSING THE PLASTIC WASTE TRADE USING OUR PIONEERING GPS TRACKING SYSTEM. IN 2021, WE LAUNCHED A A LARGE-SCALE PLASTIC WASTE TRANSPARENCY PROJECT IN NORTH AMERICA TO RAISE AWARENESS ON WASTE TRADE TRENDS. IN ADDITION, WE ARE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE BASEL CONVENTION'S PLASTIC WASTE PARTNERSHIP AND HOPE TO CARRY OUT REGIONAL TRACKING PROJECTS WITH MULTIPLE BASEL REGIONAL CENTERS. THIS DATA WILL ASSIST THESE REGIONS IN CONTROLLING AND MANAGING THEIR WASTE TRADE, BY HELPING THEM UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH IS HAPPENING, WHERE IT COMES FROM, WHERE IT GOES, THE LIKELY LEGALITY OF IT, AND ASSESS WHETHER THE FINAL MANAGEMENT OF THE WASTE IS ESM OR NOT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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