Earth Conservancy
Earth Conservancy is a nonprofit organization committed to the reclamation and return of over 16,000 acres of former coal company-owned land to the region. It collaborates with local communities, government agencies, education institutions, and the private sector to spearhead the creation and implementation of plans that restore the lands economic, recreational, residential, and ecological value.
Earth Conservancy at a glance
In short: Earth Conservancy gave $128K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $26K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $128,212
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $25,642
- Median grant
- $18,500
- Total assets
- $38,800,113
- +20.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Earth Conservancy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Conyngham Township ($44K). Together the top 5 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Earth Conservancy gives
- Giving grew 1182% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $300K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conyngham Township | — | $43,921 |
| Hanover Recreation Club | — | $37,206 |
| Glen Lyon-Alden Volunteer Hose Comp | — | $18,500 |
| Nanticoke City Police Department | — | $15,000 |
| Plymouth Historical Society | — | $13,585 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,800,113 | $10,070,266 | $5,586,581 | $128,212 | 5 | $1,633,773 |
| 2024 | $32,282,795 | $1,357,378 | $2,540,929 | — | — | $665,810 |
| 2023 | $31,658,802 | $5,012,246 | $5,785,338 | — | — | $518,973 |
| 2022 | $31,704,256 | $2,874,276 | $5,178,506 | $10,000 | 1 | $330,444 |
| 2021 | $36,102,364 | $12,172,029 | $3,046,608 | $100,000 | 1 | $326,311 |
| 2020 | $25,026,375 | $1,837,391 | $3,342,893 | $300,000 | 2 | $413,749 |
About Earth Conservancy
Based on IRS filings
Earth Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ashley, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $38.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Earth Conservancy is led by Terence J. Ostrowski, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Terence J. Ostrowski
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$132K (2020) → $170K (2025)
Kelly M. Ciravolo
Chairperson
Director → Vice Chairman, 2021
Vice Chairman → Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly T. Frederick
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John E. Cavanaugh Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph C. Hillan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Hirthler
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas P. Looney
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Yudichak
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Simms
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey D. Shaw
Executive Administrator
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $140K (2025)
Daryl Pawlush
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A. Frank Jr.
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Lawson
Vice Chairperson
Treasurer → Vice Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Thomas P. Leary (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Terminated April
- Former: Margaret Simms Appointed April (2024) — Director
- Former: John D. McCarthy Jr. (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathy L. Pape (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Resigned 121521
- Former: John J. Ryan (2021) — Director · Filing note: Resigned 72121
- Former: Michael J. Hirthler Appt (2021) — Director
- Former: Thomas P. Looney Appt (2021) — Director
- Former: Father John J. Ryan (2020) — Vice Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $170K, to Terence J Ostrowski (President/Ce). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Earth Conservancy
How much does Earth Conservancy give each year?
Earth Conservancy gave $128K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Earth Conservancy's typical grant size?
Earth Conservancy's median grant in 2025 was $18,500, and its average grant was $25,642, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Earth Conservancy's largest grantees?
Earth Conservancy's largest 2025 grantees include Conyngham Township ($43,921), Hanover Recreation Club ($37,206) and Glen Lyon-Alden Volunteer Hose Comp ($18,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Earth Conservancy?
Earth Conservancy reported $38.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.1M.
What is Earth Conservancy?
Earth Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ashley, PA. It holds $38.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Earth Conservancy operate?
Earth Conservancy has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Earth Conservancy's EIN?
Earth Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2683110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 23, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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