Earth Keeper Project
The Cedar Tree Institute
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Program Mission Statement: (self-reported)
The Earth Keeper Project is a collaborative effort of nine faith traditions (140 congregations) across Michigan’s rural Upper Peninsula. A key focus is the annual “Clean Sweep” collection of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) in 15 counties, and 50 villages, cities and towns across northern Michigan. The project has collected 370 tons of pharmaceuticals ($500,000 in illicit narcotics), computers, cells phones, poisons, insecticides, mercury, vehicle batteries. All HHW properly disposed/recycled. Partners include American Indian tribes, environmental group, university students.
Score Summary
| Overall Score: | Excellent |
| Practice Principles: | Excellent |
| Faith Related Elements: | Better |
| Outcome Measures: | Excellent |
| Change Process: | Excellent |
Funding Overview
Organization Budget: $98,700
Program Budget: $21,500
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| Foundation Grants | 40% | 33% |
| Government Grants/Contracts | 9% | 0% |
| Individual Gifts | 20% | 17% |
| Business/Corporate Gifts | 0% | 10% |
| Congregation/Denominational Gifts | 31% | 15% |
| Dues/Fees/Income | 0% | 0% |
| Other | 0% | 25% |
Director: Rev. Jon W. Magnuson
Earth Keeper Project
c/o The Cedar Tree Institute
Marquette, MI, 49866
Phone: 906-228-5494
Fax: 906-228-5494
Website: Visit The Cedar Tree Institute online
