Administration

Earth Action Partnership, Inc. is incorporated in the State of Ohio as a non-profit charitable organization under Section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. EAP is also registered as a charity with the Ohio Attorney General. We file an annual 990 Tax Return with the Attorney General and pay a filing fee each year to maintain our non-profit status.

Copies of our Internal Revenue Service determination and proof of filing with the Attorney General can be obtained by contacting the EAP office. A complete copy of our annual 990 tax return can be viewed on-line at www.guidestar.org

Visitors to GuideStar can search the database for Earth Action Partnership and view a snapshot of our financial standing, 990 tax return, and program highlights.

Financial Accountability

Our fiscal year is from October 1 to September 30 each year. The financial records of EAP are audited at the end of our fiscal year, in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards by a Certified Public Accountant. Copies of our audit are available to the public by contacting the EAP office.

Public Accountability

EAP is a charity funded entirely by private contributions. We have a responsibility to our supporters to operate using ethical business practices. We respect the faith placed in us to use public contributions in support of our mission.

Board of Directors

The work of EAP is governed by an all-volunteer board of directors. The people serving on the board actively support this program and routinely volunteer at many of our projects. The board has the responsibility of ensuring that our organization and programs are funded, that we stay focused on our mission, and that our business conduct is professional and thorough.

Click here to meet our current Board of Directors

Program Staff

The office of EAP is located at our Zoar Wetland Arboretum in Zoar Ohio and is open year round. Our current funding allows one staff person to be employed to organize and conduct all projects. This person also manages the day to day operation of the office, including the payment of bills, filing of tax returns, answering calls, and all other business related work to keep the program functioning.

Click here to meet our Staff Person