The 5 Gyres Institute
The 5 Gyres Institute
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About this organization
Mission
5 Gyres mission is to empower action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through science, education, advocacy and adventure.
About
The 5 Gyres Institute (5 Gyres) is a leader in the global movement against plastic pollution, with more than 10 years of expertise in scientific research, engagement, and education. With the original goal to answer a few key scientific questions about ocean plastics, co-founders Marcus Eriksen and Anna Cummins led 19 research expeditions in all five subtropical gyres, as well as many of the world’s lakes and rivers. 5 Gyres continues to lead with scientific research to drive upstream solutions through education, advocacy, and community building. 5 Gyres uses science-based information to provide solutions for plastic pollution. We have published over 12 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. In 2019, we released our BAN list 2.0 report, which addressed the Top 20 worst offenders of single-use plastic items across the US, and shed insights on a o biodegradability case study using bioplastics. We also launched our first city-wide TrashBlitz pilot project in May 2019 across 15 municipalities in Los Angeles. As a citizen-science led project, we developed methods and protocols based on the UN's Global protocols (GESAMP) as well as devised our own web-based application called the TrashBlitz App. During our pilot project in Los Angeles, we collected and analyzed over 100,000 items of trash to hand-deliver a report to the 15 stakeholders in each district. In collaboration with CIEL, we contributed to a comprehensive report to share our expertise on the issues of Plastics & Climate Change. Here we discussed the potential CO2 emissions derived from ocean plastic pollution.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “The 5 gyres institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in los angeles, with a global network of supporters united in the pursuit of a planet free of plastic pollution. 5 gyres mission is to empower action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through science, education, and adventure. 5 gyres north star goal is to stop the flow of plastic pollution from source to sea by 2028.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “5 gyres mission is to empower action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through science, education, and adventure.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of CA.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as PO Box 5699, Santa Monica, CA, 90409 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 10 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $267,022.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval from a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2009.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $529,735 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $141,160 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
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