Grounded Foundation Inc
Advance and amplify earth-based climate change solutions.
Grounded Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Grounded Foundation Inc gave $13K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,500
- -98.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -85.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,500
- -86.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $525,601
- +14647.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Grounded Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Earth League International ($13K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $628K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earth League International Los Angeles, CA | General Operations: Combatting Wildlife Trafficking | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $525,601 | $929,760 | $55,446 | $12,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $3,564 | $836,584 | $755,845 | $627,500 | 7 |
About Grounded Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Grounded Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Santa Rosa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $526K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grounded Foundation Inc is led by Julia Jackson, Director & President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julia Jackson
Director & President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ernie Patterson
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Jackson
CFO & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Grounded Foundation Inc
How much does Grounded Foundation Inc give each year?
Grounded Foundation Inc gave $13K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $628K across 7 grants.
How large is Grounded Foundation Inc?
Grounded Foundation Inc reported $526K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $930K.
What is Grounded Foundation Inc?
Grounded Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Santa Rosa, CA. It holds $526K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Grounded Foundation Inc operate?
Grounded Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida, Maryland, New York, Washington.
What is Grounded Foundation Inc's EIN?
Grounded Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1852355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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