Earth Child Institute
Earth Child Institute is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Wolcott, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $31K in total assets. In 2025, it made $107K in qualifying distributions.
Earth Child Institute at a glance
- Total assets
- $30,826
- -44.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $86,399
- -17.7% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $106,962
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $111,016
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,826 | $86,399 | $111,016 | $106,962 | $2,282 |
| 2024 | $55,443 | $104,976 | $95,947 | $92,651 | $1,821 |
| 2023 | $46,414 | $129,986 | $89,146 | $87,009 | $1,720 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Earth Child Institute reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Earth Child Institute is led by Lindsey Cardella, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lindsey Cardella
President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $15K (2025)
Bruno Maia
Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$28K (2023) → $35K (2025)
Ann Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karim Mumuni
Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Frankel-Goldwater
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Arati Patel (2023–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $35K, to Bruno Maia (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Earth Child Institute
How large is Earth Child Institute?
Earth Child Institute reported $31K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Earth Child Institute?
Earth Child Institute is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Wolcott, CT. It holds $31K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Earth Child Institute's EIN?
Earth Child Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0419094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Earth Child Institute funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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