Earth Day International Film and Media
Earthxfilm showcases films and emerging media that explore conservation, climate change, and the environment while honoring the heroes working to protect the planet. We achieve our goals by partnering with top environmental, film and entertainment organizations across the globe.form 990, part iv, line 31:the film board of directors voted in late fiscal year 2020 to terminate the Earth Day International Film and Media corporation effective june 30, 2020. The operations of the entity will be part of earth day Texas incorporated ("earthx") as of july 1, 2020.
Earth Day International Film and Media at a glance
In short: Earth Day International Film and Media gave $30K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $30,000
- +28.7% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- New York (83% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Earth Day International Film and Media funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Doc Society ($25K). Together the top 2 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2019) to $30K (2020). In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doc Society Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Dallas Film Society Dallas, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $5,199,864 | $1,391,293 | $30,000 | 2 | $320 |
| 2019 | $243,579 | $34,292 | $1,421,195 | $23,301 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Earth Day International Film and Media
Based on IRS filings
Earth Day International Film and Media is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $320.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Earth Day International Film and Media is led by Michael Cain, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Michael Cain
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$189K (2019) → $192K (2020)
Danni Washington
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Hall Upchurch
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
King Hollis
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leilani Munter
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louie Psihoyos
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Nemeth
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trammell S. Crow
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
V. Rose Mercer
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Praveen Varghese
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Emily Hargrove (2019) — Producer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $192K, to Michael Cain (President).
Frequently asked questions about Earth Day International Film and Media
How much does Earth Day International Film and Media give each year?
Earth Day International Film and Media gave $30K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it reported $23K in grants paid.
What is Earth Day International Film and Media?
Earth Day International Film and Media is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Dallas, TX.
Where does Earth Day International Film and Media operate?
Earth Day International Film and Media has awarded grants in New York, Texas.
What is Earth Day International Film and Media's EIN?
Earth Day International Film and Media's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4062476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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