For the Environment Inc
For the Environment Inc is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. In its 2024 filing, it described its direct charitable activity as providing financial and educational support to grassroots organizations involved in alleviating and remediating community environmental contamination.
For the Environment Inc at a glance
In short: For the Environment Inc gave $25K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Colorado. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,516
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,886
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,957
- Total assets
- $217,636
- -8.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to For the Environment Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1641 Downing Street, Denver, CO 80218
Phone: (303) 886-1880
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who For the Environment Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wildlife Conservation Network ($2K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By grant dollars, the largest reported shares were Colorado (23%), California (16%), and Florida (16%), followed by North Carolina (8%) and New York (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is For the Environment Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $943; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $943 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $20K (2022) to $25K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Network San Francisco, CA | Preservation ofcoral reefs | $2,052 |
| Carolina Tiger rescue Pittsboro, NC | Support the Organization | $2,052 |
| Thin Green Line Born Free USA Silver Spring, FL | End wild animal sufering,rescue individual animals in need | $2,001 |
| The Bee Conservancy New York, NY | Support organization | $2,000 |
| The Pachama Alliance San Francisco, CA | Preservation oftropical rain forests | $1,987 |
| Southeast Alaska Consevation Council Juneau, AK | To preserve the Tongassnatl forest,inside passageand Alaska way of life | $1,967 |
| Native American Rights Fund Boulder, CO | Further support the organization | $1,957 |
| African Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | Further supportthe organization | $1,957 |
| Borneo Sun Bear Conseravation Sabah, CO | Help survival ofthe sun bears | $1,900 |
| Great Bear Foundation Missoula, MT | To furtherbear ecosystem conservation work | $1,900 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $217,636 | $7,557 | $27,273 | $24,516 | 13 | — | $38,436 | $22,058 |
| 2023 | $237,352 | $5,457 | $24,249 | $22,243 | 12 | — | $11,510 | $19,383 |
| 2022 | $225,601 | $21,998 | $20,800 | $19,958 | 10 | $19,958 | $21,269 | $19,751 |
| 2021 | $230,443 | $45,045 | $26,298 | $25,075 | 10 | $25,575 | $43,354 | $20,891 |
| 2020 | $202,036 | $33,937 | $21,696 | $21,217 | 10 | — | $32,956 | $17,553 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, For the Environment Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as supporting grassroots organizations working on community environmental contamination. Its 2024 grants also went to organizations working in areas including wildlife and habitat conservation, sea turtle research and protection, and Native American rights.
The grantees describe their own missions in broader terms: Wildlife Conservation Network says it connects conservationists and supporters and equips conservationists with resources and tools; Carolina Tiger Rescue says it works to save and protect wildcats in captivity and in the wild; and Sea Turtle Conservancy says it works to ensure sea turtles’ survival through research, education, advocacy, and habitat protection. The Native American Rights Fund describes its work as protecting Native American rights, resources, and lifeways through legal advocacy. The African Wildlife Foundation says its mission is to help wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $24,516. Grants ranged from $943 to $2,052, with a median of $1,957.
Notable 2024 grants included $2,052 to Wildlife Conservation Network and $2,052 to Carolina Tiger Rescue; $2,001 to Thin Green Line Born Free USA; $2,000 to The Bee Conservancy; $1,987 to The Pachama Alliance; $1,957 each to Native American Rights Fund and African Wildlife Foundation; and $1,900 to Sea Turtle Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kurt Luber as president, Kevin Hannon as vice president, Mary Jane Janson as secretary, David Blaha as treasurer, and James Schulte as a board member.
For the Environment Inc is led by Kurt Luber, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kurt Luber
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Blaha
Treasurer
President → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James and Patty Schulte
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Hannon
Vice President
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jane Janson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 For the Environment Inc
How much does For the Environment Inc give each year?
For the Environment Inc gave $25K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 12 grants.
What is For the Environment Inc's typical grant size?
For the Environment Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,957, and its average grant was $1,886, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from For the Environment Inc that year got $943 on average.
Where does For the Environment Inc give grants?
For the Environment Inc's top state is Colorado, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (16%) and Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does For the Environment Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on For the Environment Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are For the Environment Inc's largest grantees?
For the Environment Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Wildlife Conservation Network ($2,052), Carolina Tiger rescue ($2,052) and Thin Green Line Born Free USA ($2,001), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is For the Environment Inc?
For the Environment Inc reported $218K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
What does For the Environment Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as supporting grassroots organizations working on community environmental contamination. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from For the Environment Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is For the Environment Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, For the Environment Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is For the Environment Inc's EIN?
For the Environment Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1252026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does For the Environment Inc 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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