Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc
To improve the environment through education and policy work, with an emphasis on pollution, climate change, and energy issues; and how congress and the administration stand on these issues.
Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc gave $49K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,250
- -30.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,850
- -58.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,632,265
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maryland Pesticide Education Network ($15K). Together the top 5 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 20 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2025) to $106K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Pesticide Education Network Annapolis, MD | Grant to support the existing program to ban the pesticides known as neonicotinoids | $15,000 |
| People and Pollinators Action Network Niwot, CO | Grant to support the existing program to ban the pesticides known as neonicotinoids | $10,000 |
| Sierra Club Oakland, CA | Grant to support existing program to ban the pesticides known as neonicotinoids | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Earth Washington, DC | Grant to Facilitate Implementation of BB Neonics Work | $8,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc Washington, DC | LCV_CAPITAL Dinner Sponsorship | $6,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,632,265 | $1,270,602 | $1,691,212 | $49,250 | 5 | — |
| 2024 | $1,786,647 | $1,603,625 | $1,173,171 | $70,800 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $1,522,910 | $1,342,646 | $1,031,478 | $71,720 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $1,439,443 | $1,380,825 | $1,163,983 | $68,000 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $819,643 | $1,191,188 | $1,299,536 | $106,000 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $1,325,269 | $924,486 | $964,403 | $50,000 | 1 | $1 |
About Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $49K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc is led by Erich G. Pica, President on every filing since 2022; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erich G. Pica
President
On filings since 2022
6.6 hrs/week
$56K (2022) → $49K (2025)
Arturo Garcia-Costas
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Dyer
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
5.6 hrs/week
$22K (2022) → $29K (2025)
Anthony Rogers-Wright
Secretary
Secretary → Vice Chair & Secretary, 2024
Vice Chair & Secretary → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Navina Khanna
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chloe Maxmin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Toles O'Laughlin
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eva Hernandez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bethany Maki
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Sifuentes
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Ann Hoffman (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Michael J. Herz (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jahnavi Trivedi (2022–2024) — Director & Finance
- Former: Lisa Archer (2022–2024) — Director, Food & Agriculture Program
- Former: Peter A. Stocker (2022–2024) — Vice President of Membership & Development
- Former: Carrie Mann (2023–2024) — Director, Digital Membership & Advocacy
- Former: Jonathon Kellam (2024) — Director & Philanthropy
- Former: Soroush Shehabi (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Douglas Norlen (2023) — Director & Economic Policy Program
- Former: Anna Babcock (2022) — Senior Manager for Philanthropy
- Former: Kari Hamerschlag (2022) — Deputy Director, Food & Agriculture
- Former: Bunny Gabel (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Chan Michelle Wai-Wah (2020–2021) — Vice President of Programs
- Former: Dyer Julie (2020–2021) — Vice President of Administration & Organization
- Former: Paulsen Elizabeth (2020–2021) — Vice President of Organizing
- Former: Pica Erich G. (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Stocker Peter A. (2020–2021) — Vice President of Membership & Development
- Former: Trivedi Jahnavi (2020–2021) — Director & Finance
- Former: Archer Lisa (2021) — Director, Food & Agriculture Program
- Former: Arlie Schardt (2020) — Board Member -
- Former: Brent Blackwelder (2020) — Board Member -
- Former: Norlen Douglas P. (2020) — Director & Economic Policy Program
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $49K, to Erich G Pica (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc
How much does Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc give each year?
Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc gave $49K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $71K across 3 grants.
What is Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc's typical grant size?
Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,850, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc give grants?
Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc's top state is Maryland, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (29%) and Colorado (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc's largest grantees?
Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Maryland Pesticide Education Network ($15,000), People and Pollinators Action Network ($10,000) and Sierra Club ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc?
Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Earth (Action) Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2644641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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