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EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 261204422 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B990 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · carbonnation.tv
revenue
$151K
expenses
$285K
net assets
$785K
employees
0
volunteers
30
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

ENVIRONMENT AND EDUCATIONAL FILMS - THE CARBON NATION DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES AND NATIONAL TOUR BEGAN IN 2010 WITH 1500 SHOWINGS ON THE POSITIVE SOLUTIONS TO THE DAMAGING EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE

profile · synthesized from sources

Documentary film project promoting climate change solutions through economic and national security benefits rather than environmental advocacy. Focuses on profitable, scalable clean energy technologies and energy efficiency initiatives across the United States. Features military leaders, entrepreneurs, and business executives demonstrating practical applications in wind, solar, geothermal, biofuels, and conservation.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    RESEARCH PROJECT - CARBON COWBOYSEARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC (ESEF) IN COLLABORATION WITH ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY (ASU) CONVENED AND LEADS RESEACH PROJECT WITH 20 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS FROM UNIVERSITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS AMERICA, WHO ARE LOOKING AT POTENTIAL WAYS TO DRAW DOWN MATERIAL AMOUNTS OF ATMOSPHERIC CO2. THE SCIENCE TEAM IS STUDING IMPACTS OF ADAPTIVE MULTI-PADDOCK (AMP) GRAZING ON AMERICAN FARMS AND RANCHES. ESEF IS FILMING THE ENTIRE RESEACH PROJECT AND PRODUCING FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY FILM. IN SPRING 2018, AMP GRAZING REARCH TEAM BEGAIN FIELD MEASUREMENTS IN THE SOUTHEAST USA. MEASURED DATA WAS COMPILED FROM CONTROLLED AND SEGMENTED TEST FIELDS ON TEN FARMS IN KY, TN, AL AND MSZ
named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Carbon Nation Film
Documentary showcasing scalable clean energy solutions across the U.S., emphasizing economic opportunity, energy independence, and national security benefits
Solutions Outreach Campaign
Public engagement initiative promoting practical climate solutions through screenings, Q&A sessions, and partnerships with organizations like ClimateSolutions.org
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Film Screenings & Festivals for Underrepresented Artists 1 activity
    • Screening and distribution of the "Carbon Nation" documentary
      Organized and conducted over 500 screenings of the documentary "Carbon Nation" since its premiere at the Environmental Film Festival in The Nation’s Capital in March 2010, including theatrical runs in major U.S. cities, international film festivals, and special events such as the Lincoln Center premiere in New York and a 3,000-attendee screening at Chicago's Pritzker Pavilion.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Screening and distribution of the "Carbon Nation" documentary
      Organized and conducted over 500 screenings of the documentary "Carbon Nation" since its premiere, including theatrical runs in major U.S. cities, international showings across more than 10 countries, and special events at prominent venues such as Lincoln Center, The Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park (with 3,000 attendees), and the Environmental Film Festival in The Nation’s Capital where it served as the closing film.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$151K
Contributions & grants$150K99%
Program service revenue$1K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$285K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$40K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$786K
Cash$432K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$785K
Liquid reserves18.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -76.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PETER M BYCK PRESIDENT CEO 15 $30K
JOHANNA C BYCK SECRETARY TREASURER 10 $10K
board members · 3
  • BARRY SACKETT — VP DIRECTOR
  • L MICHAEL CANTOR — DIRECTOR
  • TURNEY BERRY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • City of Chicago Partner — Partnered with the City of Chicago to host a screening event at The Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
  • Environmental Film Festival in The Nation’s Capital Partner — Premiered "carbon nation" as the closing film at the Environmental Film Festival in The Nation’s Capital.
  • Lincoln Center Film Society Partner — Premiered "carbon nation" at the Lincoln Center Film Society.