Earthshare Chapters Inc
Earthshare provides individuals, businesses, and nonprofits with inspiration and tools to work together for a just and sustainable world.
Earthshare Chapters Inc at a glance
In short: Earthshare Chapters Inc gave $57K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,144
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,163
- -16.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,601
- Total assets
- $1,822,022
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Earthshare Chapters Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Earthshare Washington ($11K). Together the top 7 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 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 $57K (2025) to $179K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earthshare Washington Washington, DC | General Operations | $10,983 |
| Anacostia Watershed Society Bladensburg, MD | General Operations | $9,706 |
| Oyster Recovery Partnership Annapolis, MD | General Operations | $9,651 |
| Owl Moon Raptor Center Boyds, MD | General Operations | $7,601 |
| Potomac Riverkeeper Network Washington, DC | General Operations | $6,945 |
| American Chestnut Land Trust Prince Frederick, MD | General Operations | $6,684 |
| Rock Creek Conservancy Bethesda, MD | General Operations | $5,574 |
Ready to take the next step with Earthshare Chapters Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,822,022 | $344,827 | $254,821 | $57,144 | 7 |
| 2024 | $1,937,786 | $352,363 | $342,732 | $78,593 | 8 |
| 2023 | $2,357,077 | $515,346 | $476,175 | $178,585 | 19 |
| 2022 | $2,676,181 | $2,117,861 | $1,988,102 | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,408,508 | $2,731,371 | $2,586,810 | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,484,653 | $2,052,055 | $1,785,994 | — | — |
| 2019 | $2,096,233 | $2,205,971 | $2,059,897 | — | — |
About Earthshare Chapters Inc
Based on IRS filings
Earthshare Chapters Inc is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $57K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Earthshare Chapters Inc is led by Brad Leibov, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brad Leibov
President
Director → CEO, 2024
CEO → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Grimes
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hayward Majors
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Beard
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ting Lee
Director
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Oppermann
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meg Haenn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marci Reed
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Deb Furry (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jon Scott (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Beth Tyson (2023) — Director
- Former: Ying Tee Lee (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Bob Stokes (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Scott (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Mark Carlson (2019–2020) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Michael Carren (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Earthshare Chapters Inc
How much does Earthshare Chapters Inc give each year?
Earthshare Chapters Inc gave $57K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $79K across 8 grants.
What is Earthshare Chapters Inc's typical grant size?
Earthshare Chapters Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,601, and its average grant was $8,163, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Earthshare Chapters Inc give grants?
Earthshare Chapters Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Earthshare Chapters Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Earthshare Chapters Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Earthshare Chapters Inc's largest grantees?
Earthshare Chapters Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Earthshare Washington ($10,983), Anacostia Watershed Society ($9,706) and Oyster Recovery Partnership ($9,651), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Earthshare Chapters Inc?
Earthshare Chapters Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $345K.
What is Earthshare Chapters Inc's EIN?
Earthshare Chapters Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3918694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work Earthshare Chapters Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Earthshare Chapters Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in District of Columbia
Earthshare
Washington, DC
EarthShare supports environmental nonprofits and projects focused on climate, biodiversity, conservation, wildlife, and related issues across the United States. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,122 to $1 million, with a median of $11,392; it accepts inquiries for fiscal sponsorship, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.
Assets
$38.9M
Grants
40
Total Given
$2.2M
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
NCRC Community Development Fund Inc
Washington, DC
NCRC Community Development Fund supports affordable housing and homeownership, small businesses—especially minority-owned, women-owned, and low-income businesses—and certain nonprofit programs that provide capital or services to underserved communities. Its listed awards range from $5,000 to $50,000, though typical giving is not stated; it serves communities across the U.S., with some programs focused on Illinois. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$55.6M
Grants
2,666
Total Given
$149.3M
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Washington, DC
The Greater Washington Community Foundation supports nonprofits working across areas such as economic opportunity, education, health, arts, and human services, with an emphasis on equity and economic justice. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, and it generally funds organizations serving DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and specified Northern Virginia communities; it offers scheduled open competitive grant rounds as well as invite-only opportunities.
Assets
$518.3M
Grants
1,417
Total Given
$116.9M
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Washington, DC
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation makes competitive grants for science-based projects that conserve or restore fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats; it does not fund advocacy or litigation. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $106,500, and it supports projects across all 50 states and U.S. territories. Applications are competitive and program-specific; whether pre-proposals are required varies by program.
Assets
$3.6B
Grants
1,286
Total Given
$464.4M
AARP
Washington, DC
AARP funds nonprofits and other organizations working on aging-related issues, including caregiving, health, research, education, and community programs. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $15,000, with amounts ranging widely, and it supports work through offices across the states and territories; whether AARP accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$13.1B
Grants
688
Total Given
$35.8M
More similar funders
More Funders in District of Columbia
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Earthshare Chapters Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Earthshare Chapters Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?