Earthscope Consortium
Facilitating geophysical research and education, promoting free and open exchange of geophysical data and knowledge, fostering cooperation to advance geophysical reseach and conveying its benefits to all of humanity.
Earthscope Consortium at a glance
In short: Earthscope Consortium gave $1.8M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $224K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,788,995
- -61.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $223,624
- -47.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $127,499
- Total assets
- $8,140,348
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Earthscope Consortium funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Univ of California San Diego ($799K). Together the top 8 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 63 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Earthscope Consortium gives
- Giving fell 80% 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 $1.8M (2025) to $10.4M (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of California San Diego La Jolla, CA | Global Seismographic Network Program | $798,635 |
| NM Institute of Mining & Tech Socorro, NM | Student salary support for fy25 at the earthscope primary instrument center (EPIC) | $449,506 |
| Massachusetts Institue of Technology Cambridge, MA | Producing GNSS Data Products for the Gage Facility | $217,000 |
| Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | "Processing of Datausing | $149,364 |
| Univ of Texas El Paso El Paso, TX | Program for array seismic studies of the continental lithosphere | $105,633 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Geospatial Web-Based Seismic Network Functional Performance Tools | $31,460 |
| Lawerence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Livermore, CA | Ongoing operations and maintenance of qc feedback of iris adc/decommissioning | $25,000 |
| Univ of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | Support Geosciframework | $12,397 |
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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 | $8,140,348 | $45,425,960 | $44,727,109 | $1,788,995 | 8 | $27,074 |
| 2024 | $7,807,924 | $43,143,616 | $43,659,948 | $4,658,526 | 11 | $80,098 |
| 2023 | $9,664,441 | $30,393,380 | $31,690,429 | $8,263,255 | 16 | $63,783 |
| 2022 | $4,273,452 | $25,617,045 | $25,807,566 | $8,884,610 | 15 | $61,287 |
| 2021 | $5,528,713 | $20,991,720 | $21,024,961 | $9,321,701 | 13 | $160,133 |
| 2020 | $5,007,086 | $25,213,387 | $25,374,405 | $10,366,306 | 13 | $88,201 |
About Earthscope Consortium
Based on IRS filings
Earthscope Consortium is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Earthscope Consortium is led by Bendick Rebecca, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2024; 10 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bendick Rebecca
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$271K (2024) → $312K (2025)
Gareth Funning
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carter Jerry
Director of Data Services
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$152K (2023) → $213K (2025)
Andrew Newman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beatrice Magnan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Dalton
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Beroza
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristel Chanard
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nate Lindsey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Aronoff
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Owen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Burke Judith Margaret
Chief Administrative Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $230K (2025)
Charlevoix Donna
Vice President & Engagement
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$161K (2024) → $202K (2025)
Donato Judy
Controller
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$150K (2024) → $162K (2025)
Feaux Karl
Priii-T1 - Program Manager
Priii-T1 - Program Manager III → Priii-T1 - Program Manager, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$149K (2024) → $159K (2025)
Mattioli Glen
Vice President & Geodetic I
Vice President & Geodetic Instrumentation → Vice President & Geodetic I, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$200K (2024) → $240K (2025)
McNamara Edward
Em-Iv - Engineering Manager
Em-Iv - Engineering Manager IV → Em-Iv - Engineering Manager, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$146K (2024) → $202K (2025)
Mencin David
Vice President & Data Servi
Vice President & Data Services → Vice President & Data Servi, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$198K (2024) → $228K (2025)
Pnina Miller
Senior Program Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$160K (2025)
Geoff Abers
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Winberry
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Eilon
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (54)
- Former: Anderson Kent (2023–2024) — Vice President & Seismic Instrumentation
- Former: Busby Robert (2023–2024) — Senior Program Manager - Interim Gsn
- Former: Woodward Robert (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Chanard Kristel (2024) — Director
- Former: Eilon Zachary (2024) — Director
- Former: Freymuller Jeffrey (2024) — Director
- Former: Funning Gareth (2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Lundgren Paul (2024) — Director
- Former: Magnani Beatrice (2024) — Director
- Former: Schmandt Brandon (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Sheehan Anne (2024) — Director
- Former: Simons Frederick (2024) — Director
- Former: Stearns Leigh (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Van Dam Toni (2024) — Director
- Former: Wagner Lara (2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Brandon Schmandt (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jackie Caplan-Auerbach (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rick Aster (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Sarah Kruse (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lara Wagner (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Phil Wannamaker (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Victor Tsai (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Anne Trehu (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeff Freymueller (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Casey Robert (2023) — Deputy Director & Cyberinfrastructure
- Former: Frassetto Andrew (2023) — Program Manager - Mt & Interim Gsn Operations
- Former: Morris Robin (2023) — Project Cost Controller
- Former: Shin Candy (2023) — Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
- Former: Swanson Marlo (2023) — Business Operations & Hr Manager
- Former: Taber Joseph (2023) — Director, Education & Public Outreach
- Former: Trabant Chad (2023) — Deputy Director & Cyberinfrastructure
- Former: Candy Shin (2020–2022) — CFO & Treasurer
- Former: Chad Trabant (2020–2022) — Deputy Director, Products & Chief Architect
- Former: Charles Ammon (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jerry Carter (2020–2022) — Director of Data Services
- Former: John Taber (2020–2022) — Director of Education & Public Outreach
- Former: Katrin Hafner (2020–2022) — Gsn Program Manager
- Former: Kent Anderson (2020–2022) — Portable Program Manager
- Former: Richard Benson (2020–2022) — Deputy Director & Dmc Operations
- Former: Robert Busby (2020–2022) — Senior Program Manager
- Former: Robert Woodward (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Robin Morris (2020–2022) — Project Cost Controller
- Former: Susan Schwartz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeph Mathurin (2021–2022) — Assistant Controller
- Former: Robert Casey (2021–2022) — Deputy Director & Cyberinfrastructure
- Former: Clifford Thurber (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Samantha Hansen (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Vera Schulte-Pelkum (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Detrick President (2021) — Senior Advisor
- Former: Donna Shillington (2020) — Director
- Former: Doug Wiens (2020) — Chair
- Former: Robert Detrick (2020) — President
- Former: Timothy Ahern (2020) — Director of Data Services & Emeritus
- Former: Zhigang Peng (2020) — Director
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 $312K, to Bendick Rebecca (Chief Executive Officer). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Earthscope Consortium
How much does Earthscope Consortium give each year?
Earthscope Consortium gave $1.8M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.7M across 11 grants.
What is Earthscope Consortium's typical grant size?
Earthscope Consortium's median grant in 2025 was $127,499, and its average grant was $223,624, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Earthscope Consortium give grants?
Earthscope Consortium's top state is California, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New Mexico (25%) and Massachusetts (12%).
Does Earthscope Consortium give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Earthscope Consortium's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Earthscope Consortium's largest grantees?
Earthscope Consortium's largest 2025 grantees include Univ of California San Diego ($798,635), NM Institute of Mining & Tech ($449,506) and Massachusetts Institue of Technology ($217,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Earthscope Consortium?
Earthscope Consortium reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $45.4M.
What is Earthscope Consortium?
Earthscope Consortium is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Washington, DC. It holds $8.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Earthscope Consortium's EIN?
Earthscope Consortium's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1362650. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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