Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation
Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation is a private foundation, based in Davidson, NC. IRS filing data is available for 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $123K.
Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation at a glance
In short: Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation gave $123K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $25K), top state Virginia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $122,576
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- Average grant
- $24,515
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Virginia (45% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Casse ($55K). Together the top 5 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casse Arlington, VA | Charitable/Educational | $55,000 |
| Meat Your Future San Antonio, TX | Charitable/Educational | $53,226 |
| Pop Institute Washington, DC | Charitable/Educational | $10,000 |
| World Population Balance St. Paul, MN | Charitable/Educational | $2,750 |
| Gaia Way Church Middletown, CT | Charitable/Educational | $1,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,178 | $138,264 | $122,576 | 5 | $137,576 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation is led by Zee Berl, President on the 2023 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Zee Berl
President
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023. "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 Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation
How much does Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation give each year?
Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation gave $123K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation's typical grant size?
Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,515, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation give grants?
Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (43%) and District of Columbia (8%).
Does Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable/Educational" (5 grants).
Who are Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation's largest grantees?
Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Casse ($55,000), Meat Your Future ($53,226) and Pop Institute ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation's EIN?
Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0705255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023.
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 year 2023
Live grants for the work Gaia Earth-Balance Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants US $50,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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