Environment Equity Information Institute E2i2
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
E2I2 is an environmental justice nonprofit organization that partners with communities to translate environmental data into community action. Through accessible data innovative technology and community-based education we build the capacity of communities and grassroots organizations to create measurable lasting improvements to their environmental health outcomes and quality of life.
- Income
- $294,794
- Spending
- $249,350
- Spent on programs
- 65%
- Reserves
- 3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 66%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 1565% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (6)
- $145,180 spent. E2I2 translates climate and environmental data into plain-language reports interactive dashboards presentations and other user-friendly materials that help communities understand pollution levels climate risks and health outcomes.
- $17,584 spent. We conduct community environmental health assessments to identify immediate risk and concerns measure long-term impacts of environmental factors on health safety and economic stability and evaluate policies and programs providing insights that lead to better decision-making and sustainable progress.
- E2I2 is a registered Climate Adaptation Practitioner with the Climate Smart Communities Initiative. We specialize in helping communities quantify their climate risks and design research-backed sustainable community-driven climate resilience solutions.
- Power Over Pollution is a multi-module hands-on training program that increases the capacity of individuals and organizations to understand climate and pollution data identify local risks and develop solutions.
- E2I2 develops custom smart sustainable technology to help communities track air water and soil pollution and use data to address environmental challenges. Our solutions include air monitors and community dashboards.
- E2I2 creates trust-based partnerships with grassroots organizations businesses and local leaders providing expert guidance on how to use climate and environmental data to inform local policies and initiatives.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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