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Pure Earth

Logo: Lucascaro, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Nonprofit organization

Pure Earth (originally Blacksmith Institute) is a New York City–based international nonprofit founded in 1999 that works to identify and address pollution-related issues in low- and middle-income countries. Pure Earth's work focuses on two key pollutants: lead and mercury. The Global Lead Program works on reducing lead poisoning from three key sources poisoning millions of children in low- and middle-income countries: the unsafe and informal recycling of used lead-acid batteries, lead-glazed pottery, and contaminated spices.2 Its revenue was $5.2 million in 2023.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1999Founded1
  • Industryenvironment1
  • HeadquartersNew York City1
  • Websitewww.pureearth.org
  • Legal form501(c)(3) organization1

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Pure Earth (originally Blacksmith Institute) is a New York City–based international nonprofit founded in 1999 that works to identify and address pollution-related issues in low- and middle-income countries. Pure Earth's work focuses on two key pollutants: lead and mercury.2

Revenue over time

As stated on Wikidata, in the currency reported.

Revenue

Pure Earth revenue by year1$5.2M in 2023+9% since 2014
0$5.0M$10.0M$15.0M2014: $4.8M$4.8M20142015: $2.3M$2.3M2015−52%2016: $7.7M$7.7M2016+231%2017: $1.6M$1.6M2017−79%2018: $5.1M$5.1M2018+214%2019: $3.8M$3.8M2019−26%2020: $10.4M$10.4M2020+171%2021: $10.5M$10.5M2021+1%2022: $9.6M$9.6M2022−8%2023: $5.2M$5.2M2023−46%
  • 2023$5.2M1
  • 2022$9.6M1
  • 2021$10.5M1
  • 2020$10.4M1
  • 2019$3.8M1
  • 2018$5.1M1

Timeline

  1. 1999Founded Founded1

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