Earth Rising Foundation
Earth Rising Foundation is a privately funded 501(c)(3) climate justice foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It describes its approach as people-powered and supports climate activism and initiatives that raise awareness of the climate crisis, with an emphasis on cooperation and care for people and the planet.
Earth Rising Foundation at a glance
In short: Earth Rising Foundation gave $1.4M across 101 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,394,965
- +72.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 101
- +98.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,812
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,772,148
- -18.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (19% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Earth Rising Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://earthrisingfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Earth Rising Foundation
Who Earth Rising Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Omprakash Inc ($66K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $286K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 238 grants of 238 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California (19%), New York (10%), Maryland (8%), Washington (7%), and Virginia (5%). The listed grants also included recipients in other states and in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 101 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Earth Rising Foundation gives
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 474% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2020) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 101 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green America Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Omprakash Inc Seattle, WA | Meg Wah (My Earth) and VoNat | $38,566 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action Network Takoma Park, MD | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| 4MYCITY Inc Taneytown, MD | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| ACRES4CHANGE Frederick, MD | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Care About Climate Inc Flagstaff, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Techno Eugene, OR | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Center for Third World Organizing Oakland, CA | Dissenters fund | $20,000 |
| Chapel & York US Foundation Inc New York, NY | Letters to the Earth | $20,000 |
| Cielo Honolulu, HI | Mesoamerican Permaculture Institute (IMAP) | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported that its 2024 distributions from sources other than current income totaled $1,394,965 and resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. It also stated that it had no plans for dissolution.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,772,148 | $1,004,242 | $1,436,529 | $1,394,965 | 101 | $1,424,956 | $676,894 | $103,740 |
| 2023 | $2,178,402 | $917,065 | $833,231 | $807,789 | 51 | $823,512 | $159,496 | $87,261 |
| 2022 | $2,094,568 | $1,067,626 | $806,587 | $784,281 | 59 | $797,879 | $72,300 | $70,147 |
| 2021 | $1,833,529 | $810,539 | $265,256 | $243,173 | 19 | $255,736 | $181,467 | $71,338 |
| 2020 | $1,288,246 | $137,938 | $136,923 | $111,855 | 8 | — | $141,456 | $63,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Earth Rising Foundation reported a distributable amount of $104K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Earth Rising Foundation seeks to amplify existing and emerging voices calling for a future based on cooperation and care for each other and the planet. Its stated initiatives include supporting youth climate activism, elevating Indigenous voices and stewardship practices, developing visions of a just and sustainable future, highlighting the ways climate change intersects with existing injustices, and promoting regenerative agriculture.
Its 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Green America says its mission is to harness economic power to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. Chesapeake Climate Action Network says it builds and mobilizes a grassroots movement to advance policies that put the region, nation, and world on a path to climate stability. Omprakash says it works to improve global education through cross-cultural exchange and to help grassroots organizations reach global audiences and connect with volunteers and donations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Earth Rising Foundation reported 101 grants totaling $1,394,965. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $40,000, with a median of $15,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $40,000 to Green America, $38,566 to Omprakash, and $30,000 to Chesapeake Climate Action Network. It also gave $20,000 each to organizations including 4MyCity, Acres4Change, Care About Climate, Center for Third World Organizing, Chapel & York US Foundation, CIELO, Climate Mobilization Project, and Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy Boscov as director and president; Julia Boscov as director and treasurer; Daniel Boscov-Ellen and Lisa Boscov-Ellen as directors and vice presidents; Polly Cancro as a director; and Heather Lakin as secretary.
Earth Rising Foundation is led by Amy Boscov, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Boscov
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Boscov-Ellen
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Boscov
Director & Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, Director & Treasurer, 2023
Assistant Treasurer, Director & Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Boscov-Ellen
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Polly Cancro
Director
Director & Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Lakin
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peter Lakin (2020–2023) — Director & Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Earth Rising Foundation
How much does Earth Rising Foundation give each year?
Earth Rising Foundation gave $1.4M across 101 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $808K across 51 grants.
What is Earth Rising Foundation's typical grant size?
Earth Rising Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,812, across 101 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Earth Rising Foundation give grants?
Earth Rising Foundation's top state is California, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (6 grants), Oakland, CA (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Earth Rising Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of Earth Rising Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 101) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Earth Rising Foundation's largest grantees?
Earth Rising Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Omprakash Inc ($65,566 across 3 grants), Green America ($40,000) and Chesapeake Climate Action Network ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Earth Rising Foundation?
Earth Rising Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Earth Rising Foundation fund?
Earth Rising Foundation seeks to amplify existing and emerging voices calling for a future based on cooperation and care for each other and the planet. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Earth Rising Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Earth Rising Foundation's EIN?
Earth Rising Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2976347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Earth Rising Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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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