Earth Resources Fund Inc
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Earth Resources Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Earth Resources Fund Inc gave $390K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $98K), top state Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $390,000
- -31.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $97,500
- -31.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $87,500
- Total assets
- $337,292
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Earth Resources Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Georgia Tech Foundation ($130K). Together the top 4 received $390K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2023) to $570K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Foundation Atlanta, GA | — | $130,000 |
| University of CA Regents Oakland, CA | — | $90,000 |
| University of Illinois Chicago, IL | — | $85,000 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | — | $85,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $337,292 | $435,167 | $437,929 | $390,000 | 4 | $39 |
| 2024 | $340,062 | $527,862 | $649,058 | $570,000 | 4 | $76 |
| 2023 | $461,286 | $358,242 | $189,468 | $140,000 | 2 | $79 |
| 2022 | $297,471 | $326,343 | $34,316 | — | — | $43 |
About Earth Resources Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Earth Resources Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $337K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $390K. Net investment income was $39.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Earth Resources Fund Inc is led by Jorge Macedo, CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jorge Macedo
CEO
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jazmin Poterico
CFO & Administration
On filings since 2022
$15K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $15K, to Jazmin Poterico (CFO and Administration).
Frequently asked questions about Earth Resources Fund Inc
How much does Earth Resources Fund Inc give each year?
Earth Resources Fund Inc gave $390K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $570K across 4 grants.
What is Earth Resources Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Earth Resources Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $87,500, and its average grant was $97,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Earth Resources Fund Inc give grants?
Earth Resources Fund Inc's top state is Georgia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (23%) and Illinois (22%).
How large is Earth Resources Fund Inc?
Earth Resources Fund Inc reported $337K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $435K.
What is Earth Resources Fund Inc?
Earth Resources Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $337K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Earth Resources Fund Inc's EIN?
Earth Resources Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4396051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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