EarthShare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, established in December 1988. The organization operates as an environmental philanthropy intermediary, specializing in connecting workplaces, individual donors, and businesses to environmental causes. EarthShare serves as a trusted advisor and infrastructure provider for environmental giving, working with an established network of nearly 600 respected environmental and conservation nonprofits.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.0M
+9.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$712K
-37.4% YoY
Grant Count
32
-25.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-15.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: EarthShare's mission is to empower people, nonprofits, and businesses with the inspiration and tools they need to build a more just and sustainable world. The organization accomplishes this by accelerating capital to environmental nonprofits and initiatives as a trusted philanthropic advisor specializing in donor-advised funding, fiscal sponsorship, and workplace giving.
Vision: Everyone takes action for a healthy planet.
Core Values:
- Equity: Everyone deserves to thrive in a clean, healthy environment
- Collaboration: Solving challenges faster through partnership
- Leadership: Creating tools for greater environmental impact
- Passion: Driven by the urgency of environmental crises
- Transparency: Operating with highest standards of accountability and fiscal responsibility
- Innovation: Embracing bold ideas and technology
Primary Focus Areas:
- Environmental education and conservation
- Climate and biodiversity protection
- Environmental quality, protection, and beautification
Grantmaking
EarthShare operates multiple philanthropic mechanisms rather than traditional grant programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
EarthShare operates nationally across the United States. The organization administers workplace giving campaigns across 146 employer campaigns throughout the country. EarthShare also manages EarthShare Washington, which represents environmental nonprofits across Washington state.
Recent grant opportunities have been announced for specific regions, including Maryland and Pennsylvania for clean and equitable energy initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total Revenue: $5,319,946
- Total Expenses: $5,346,436
- Total Assets: $10,005,500
- Total Liabilities: $6,400,000
- Employees: 20
2025 Key Metrics:
- Assets Under Management (AUM): $30 million+
- Total Mobilized for the Environment: $430 million+
- Employees Reached: 7.3 million
Donor-Advised Fund Operations: EarthShare maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
Financial Accountability: EarthShare undergoes independent financial and compliance audits annually and maintains commitment to financial transparency and accountability to donors, nonprofit partners, and stakeholders.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,005,500 | $9,175,702 | $5,183,889 |
| Revenue | $5,319,946 | $8,817,770 | $4,284,482 |
| Expenses | $5,346,436 | $6,197,128 | $4,679,325 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Board Chair: Angela Grimes (2025); Ting Lee (2022)
- CEO: Brad Leibov
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCI REED | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANGELA GRIMES | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| HEATHER BEARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK CARLSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MONIQUE CARSWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEB FURRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEG HAENN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRISTEN DIEFFENBACH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COLLIN LAWSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TING LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HAYWARD MAJORS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN OPPERMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS GRIFFITHS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEGAN MALTENFOTT | DIRECTOR UNTIL DEC 23 | 1 | — |
| LAUREN WYLIE | DIRECTOR UNTIL DEC 23 | 1 | — |
| MCKENZIE CANE | DIRECTOR UNTIL DEC 23 | 1 | — |
| BRAD LEIBOV | CEO | 37.5 | $254,249 |
| BETH TYSON | COO | 37.5 | $153,452 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025 Initiatives:**
Launched the 30x30 Project focused on environmental conservation education and empowerment
EarthShare Launches The 30x30 Project: EducatingOnboarded 20 new organizations in 2025
Raised $4.1 million via workplace giving campaigns
Administered 13 employer campaigns end-to-end
Expanded fiscal sponsorship program with new 2025 projects including Topo Finance (sustainable financial management) and TIFS Initiative (transformational investment)
EarthShare Launches Fiscal Sponsorship Program for**2024-2025 Workplace Giving:**
Provided administrative support for New York state employees and retirees workplace giving
Participated in 146 campaigns across the U.S.
Expanded nonprofit partner network to 568 organizations eligible for workplace and donor-advised fund support
**Recognition:**
Earned a Four-Star rating with 93% overall score, reflecting strong performance in accountability, finance, leadership, adaptability, culture, and community
Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-deductible donation status
**Historical Impact:**
In the 1990s and 2000s, EarthShare's iconic public service announcements distributed by the Ad Council brought environmental giving into the national spotlight, including widely recognized campaigns featuring Harrison Ford
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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