Foundation Earth
Foster an earth-centered worldview and economy.
Foundation Earth at a glance
In short: Foundation Earth gave $414K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $414K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $414,353
- -30.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $414,353
- -30.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $414,353
- Total assets
- $135,001
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation Earth funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ND Ponics ($414K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Foundation Earth gives
- Giving grew 93% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2020) to $594K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $414K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ND Ponics Lexington, VA | General Support | $414,353 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,001 | $542,500 | $543,849 | $414,353 | 1 | $4,000 |
| 2023 | $137,514 | $718,144 | $727,229 | $594,000 | 1 | $524 |
| 2022 | $144,791 | $590,481 | $709,726 | $536,803 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $269,646 | $323,850 | $355,447 | $215,011 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $305,407 | $182,268 | $223,191 | $53,000 | 5 | — |
| 2019 | $346,330 | $465,331 | $280,289 | $261,500 | 7 | — |
About Foundation Earth
Based on IRS filings
Foundation Earth is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $135K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $414K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation Earth is led by Andrew Kimbell, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Kimbell
Chairman
Board Chair → Chair & President, 2022
Chair & President → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall Hayes
Secretary
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Dobson
Vice Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brent Blackwelder (2019–2022) — Vice Chair & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Foundation Earth
How much does Foundation Earth give each year?
Foundation Earth gave $414K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $594K across 1 grant.
How large is Foundation Earth?
Foundation Earth reported $135K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $543K.
What is Foundation Earth?
Foundation Earth is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $135K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Foundation Earth operate?
Foundation Earth has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia.
What is Foundation Earth's EIN?
Foundation Earth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0715495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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