Bezos Earth Fund Foundation
Bezos Earth Fund Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $223K in total assets. In 2024, it made $13.9M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $14.1M.
Bezos Earth Fund Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $223,491
- Revenue (2024)
- $14,089,333
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $13,865,842
- Expenses (2024)
- $24,489,890
- +76.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223,491 | $14,089,333 | $24,489,890 | $13,865,842 | $14,089,333 |
| 2023 | — | — | $13,865,842 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bezos Earth Fund Foundation is led by Andrew Steer, President & Director on every filing since 2023; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Steer
President & Director
On filings since 2023
33.5 hrs/week
$522K (2023) → $818K (2024)
Jeffrey Bezos
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Sanchez Bezos
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Varley
Secretary
On filings since 2023
33.5 hrs/week
$308K (2023) → $497K (2024)
Tony Chan
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
33.5 hrs/week
$251K (2023) → $409K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charlotte Pera (2023) — Vice President, Deputy CEO & Director
- Former: Lauren Sanchez (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $818K, to Andrew Steer (President & Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bezos Earth Fund Foundation
How large is Bezos Earth Fund Foundation?
Bezos Earth Fund Foundation reported $223K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $14.1M.
What is Bezos Earth Fund Foundation?
Bezos Earth Fund Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $223K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Bezos Earth Fund Foundation's EIN?
Bezos Earth Fund Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1868994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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