FRIENDS OF THE EARTH STRIVES FOR A MORE HEALTHY AND JUST WORLD BY DEFENDNG THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH WHILE ADVANCING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE BY CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, TRANSFORMING THE ECONOMY SO IT PROTECTS THE ENVIRONMENT AND ENHANCES PEOPLE'S WELL BEING AND BY BUILDING MOVEMENTS IN THE U.S. AND GLOBALLY WORKING FOR THOSE ENDS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.5M
-10.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$823K
+23.1% YoY
Grant Count
20
+42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
-13.8% YoY
About Friends of the Earth
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Earth is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $823K. Net investment income was $838K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,504,324 | $25,134,973 | $22,314,803 |
| Revenue | $16,901,495 | $16,789,731 | $17,950,451 |
| Expenses | $19,167,470 | $18,206,483 | $14,979,625 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $838,348 | $293,340 | $382,449 |
| 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
61 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friends of the Earth (action) Inc ($300,000), Action for the Climate Emergency ($50,000), Environmental Defense Fund Inc ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF THE EARTH (ACTION) INC WASHINGTON, DC | TO ADVANCE PROGRAMS CONSISTENT WITH FOE'S MISSION(RESTRICTED TO 501(C)(3) ALLOWED | $300,000 |
| ACTION FOR THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY CHARLESTOWN, MA | TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO STOP CLIMATE DISINFORMATION. | $50,000 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INC NEW YORK, NY | TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO STOP CLIMATE DISINFORMATION. | $50,000 |
| GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR INCINERATOR ALTERNATIVES BERKELY, CA | TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE BUILDING GRASSROOTS POWER PROJECT. | $50,000 |
| GREENLATINOS BOULDER, CO | TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO STOP CLIMATE DISINFORMATION. | $50,000 |
| IRONBOUND COMMUNITY CORPORATION NEWARK, NJ | TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE BUILDING GRASSROOTS POWER PROJECT. | $50,000 |
| UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC CAMBRIDGE, MA | TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO STOP CLIMATE DISINFORMATION. | $50,000 |
| HEALTHY GULF NEW ORLEANS, LA | TO SUPPORT AN EDUCATIONAL TOUR ON OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY IMPACTS ON FRONT LINE LOUISIANA COMMUNITIES | $25,000 |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS INC NEW YORK, NY | TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO STOP CLIMATE DISINFORMATION. | $50,000 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES NY ALBANY, NY | TO SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY OBJECTIVES IN NEW YORK. | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAYNI CHASE | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY GLUECK | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARC ZIONTS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| HARRIETT CROSBY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JUDITH BROWNE DIANIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATIE EDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ARTURO GARCIA-COSTAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EVA HERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL HERZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NANCY METAYER BOWEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RUTH MILLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN NEMETH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRIS PABON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRIS PAINE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RAE RICHMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SOROUSH SHEHABI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERICH G PICA | PRESIDENT | 35.16 | $261,819 |
| JULIE DYER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 31.88 | $191,811 |
| PETER A STOCKER | VP OF MEMBERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT | 34.88 | $179,823 |
| JAHNAVI TRIVEDI | DIRECTOR, FINANCE | 35.63 | $149,455 |
| LISA ARCHER | DIRECTOR, FOOD & AGRICULTURE PROGRAM | 37.31 | $142,215 |
| CARRIE MANN | DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP & ADVOCACY | 33.47 | $124,755 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends of the Earth?
Friends of the Earth is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $22.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Friends of the Earth?
As of 2024, Friends of the Earth holds $22.5M in total assets with $16.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $823K in 2024.
Where does Friends of the Earth operate?
Friends of the Earth has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont.
What size grants does Friends of the Earth award?
In 2024, Friends of the Earth awarded 20 grants totaling $823K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends of the Earth's EIN?
Friends of the Earth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7420660. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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