Earth
Earth is a private foundation, based in Hilton Head Island, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $56K.
Earth at a glance
In short: Earth gave $56K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,000
- +1300.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +350.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,222
- +211.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Earth funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Childrens Health Defense ($15K). Together the top 9 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Earth gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $56K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Health Defense Franklin Lakes, NJ | Help Provide Services to Protect Children | $15,000 |
| Living Hands and Waters Prosperity, SC | Provide resources to educate individuals on healthy lands and waters | $10,000 |
| Democracy Now New York, NY | Help Individuals Understand Democracy | $5,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund Boulder, CO | Protect the Rights Native Americans | $5,000 |
| Government Accountability Project Washington, DC | Ensure That the Government Is Accountable | $5,000 |
| The Innocence Project New York, NY | Ensure that all individuals get the right to fight for their innocence | $5,000 |
| Ican Marietta, GA | To provide care for all that may need care | $4,000 |
| Brother Wold Asheville, NC | To provide resources to the organization to operate functionally | $4,000 |
| Mas Food Bank Boston, MA | To Provide Food to Individuals in Need | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $29,654 | $65,835 | $56,000 | 9 | — | — |
| 2023 | $658,665 | $29,141 | $9,950 | $4,000 | 2 | $4,000 | — |
| 2022 | $749,541 | $8,069 | $44,800 | $38,000 | 6 | $38,000 | $1,269 |
| 2021 | $746,469 | $2,071 | $49,600 | $40,000 | 2 | $40,000 | — |
| 2020 | $786,106 | $5,630 | $59,600 | $50,000 | 4 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Earth is led by Susan Roos, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Roos
President
On filings since 2020
$10K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $10K, to Susan Roos (president).
Frequently asked questions about Earth
How much does Earth give each year?
Earth gave $56K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
What is Earth's typical grant size?
Earth's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,222, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Earth give grants?
Earth's top state is New Jersey, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and South Carolina (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Earth give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Earth's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Earth's largest grantees?
Earth's largest 2024 grantees include Childrens Health Defense ($15,000), Living Hands and Waters ($10,000) and Democracy Now ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is Earth's EIN?
Earth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2182532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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 2020–2024
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