Evolving Earth Foundation
Evolving Earth Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Sammamish, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $10K.
Evolving Earth Foundation at a glance
In short: Evolving Earth Foundation gave $30K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $4K), top state California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $29,799
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $3,725
- +25.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- California (30% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Evolving Earth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Pennsylvania State University ($6K). Together the top 8 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $30K (2022). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA | Research Grants | $6,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Research Grants | $6,000 |
| University of California Riverside Riverside, CA | Research Grants | $3,000 |
| University of Colorado Denver Denver, CO | Research Grants | $3,000 |
| University of Idaho Moscow, ID | Research Grants | $3,000 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | Research Grants | $3,000 |
| Western Washington Bellingham, WA | Research Grants | $2,900 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College St Peter, MN | Research Grants | $2,899 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $12,719 | $95,286 | $29,799 | 8 | $75,390 | $9,837 |
| 2021 | $84,352 | $75,846 | $90,576 | $29,790 | 10 | $65,597 | $65,882 |
| 2020 | $99,083 | $154,705 | $92,944 | $28,734 | 10 | — | $118,268 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Evolving Earth Foundation is led by Richard Dillhoff, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Richard Dillhoff
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Dillhoff
Vice President
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $45K (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 $45K, to Thomas Dillhoff (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about Evolving Earth Foundation
How much does Evolving Earth Foundation give each year?
Evolving Earth Foundation gave $30K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $30K across 10 grants.
What is Evolving Earth Foundation's typical grant size?
Evolving Earth Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,725, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Evolving Earth Foundation give grants?
Evolving Earth Foundation's top state is California, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (20%) and Colorado (10%).
Does Evolving Earth Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Evolving Earth Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Grants" (8 grants).
Who are Evolving Earth Foundation's largest grantees?
Evolving Earth Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include The Pennsylvania State University ($6,000), University of Southern California ($6,000) and University of California Riverside ($3,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is Evolving Earth Foundation?
Evolving Earth Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Sammamish, WA.
What is Evolving Earth Foundation's EIN?
Evolving Earth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2077460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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