Foundation Earth is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation Earth is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Foundation Earth generated $323.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $355.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Foundation Earth has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $754,011. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOSTER AN EARTH-CENTERED WORLDVIEW AND ECONOMY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM WORK -WE ENVISION MORE SELF-RELIANT BIOREGIONAL COMMUNITIES EMBEDDED IN A CONTINENTAL NETWORK OF BIOREGIONAL ECONOMIES. TIME IS NOT ON OUR SIDE. A RAPID SHIFT FROM AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY THAT IGNORES NATURE'S CARRYING CAPACITY LIMITS AND IRRESPONSIBLY POLLUTES (CHEATER ECONOMICS) TO A TRUE COST ECONOMY WILL REQUIRE EXAMINING THE DIMENSIONS OF A DEEPLY RESILIENT ECONOMY, ARGUING FOR IT, AND PROVIDING ADVISORY SERVICES TO SOCIAL MOVEMENTS CONCERNING SYSTEMS CHANGE. OUR WORK IS TO BRING AN EARTH-CENTERED "TRUE COST ECONOMY" INTO REALITY.
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP - FOUNDATION EARTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROMOTING ECONOMIC MODELS SUCH A TRUE COST ECONOMY; TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT, ESPECIALLY ANTICIPATING UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES; BIOSPHERIC EDUCATION; TRANSITIONING FROM INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURE TO ECOLOGICAL FARMING; SUPPORTING LAND PROTECTION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES; AND EARTH JURISPRUDENCE, SUCH AS RIGHTS OF NATURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Andrew Kimbrell Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brent Blackwelder Treasurer/viss-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Randall Hayes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $323,850 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $323,850 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $323,850 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $228,201 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,130 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $105,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,432 |
Information technology | $4,208 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,661 |
Travel | $4,739 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,076 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $355,447 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $269,646 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $269,646 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,636 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,636 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $264,010 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $269,646 |
Over the last fiscal year, Foundation Earth has awarded $215,011 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Lexington, VA PURPOSE: General support | $200,170 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: General support | $14,841 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Foundation Earth has recieved totaling $185,605.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Open Society Policy Center Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT POLICY ADVOCACY | $185,000 |
Whole Systems Foundation Port Townsend, WA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | $600 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Resources For The Future Inc Washington, DC | $87,643,116 | $15,471,020 |
International Council On Clean Transportation Washington, DC | $10,919,229 | $15,647,679 |
Health Care Without Harm Reston, VA | $18,732,960 | $11,311,723 |
Clearpath Inc Washington, DC | $4,886,065 | $9,219,831 |
Center For Climate Integrity Washington, DC | $3,631,672 | $5,563,480 |
Clean Water Fund Washington, DC | $6,131,440 | $6,555,415 |
Smart Growth America Washington, DC | $4,425,807 | $5,937,730 |
Center For Climate And Energy Solutions Arlington, VA | $5,506,660 | $2,967,227 |
National Petroleum Council Washington, DC | $13,184,202 | $4,502,849 |
Center For Carbon Removal Washington, DC | $19,575,361 | $19,012,928 |
Electrification Coalition Foundation Washington, DC | $3,376,408 | $4,977,266 |
Foundations Of Success Inc Bethesda, MD | $3,526,490 | $2,845,123 |