Merkaba Earth Foundation
Merkaba Earth Foundation is a private foundation based in Vashon, Washington. It supports work in earth stewardship, organic and regenerative agriculture, integrative holistic healthcare, compassionate animal welfare, and consciousness awakening.
Merkaba Earth Foundation at a glance
In short: Merkaba Earth Foundation gave $33K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,300
- +469.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,753
- +349.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $192,681
- +922.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Merkaba Earth Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials are specified.
- Review Cycle
- Once a quarter, based on planting cycles.
- Deadline
- Once a quarter, based on planting cycles.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 9013, Vashon, WA 98070
Phone: (206) 883-6446
Website: https://merkabaearth.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Merkaba Earth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pride Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Washington. The foundation’s website describes its farm-to-food-bank grants as supporting Vashon Island farms growing organic produce for the Vashon Food Bank.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Merkaba Earth Foundation gives
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $33K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pride Foundation Vashon, WA | Interactive Holistic Health Care | $15,000 |
| Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust Vashon, WA | Earth Stewardship | $5,000 |
| Forest Garden Farm Vashon, WA | Organic, Regenerative Agriculture | $3,000 |
| Food Access Partnership Seattle, WA | Organic, Regenerative Agriculture | $1,500 |
| Provo Farms Vashon, WA | Organic, Regenerative Agriculture | $1,350 |
| Plum Forest Farm Vashon, WA | Organic, Regenerative Agriculture | $1,000 |
| Vashon Food Bank Vashon, WA | Organic, Regenerative Agriculture | $1,000 |
| Northbourne Farm Vashon, WA | Organic, Regenerative Agriculture | $550 |
| Haven Rescue Vashon, WA | Compassionate Animal Welfare | $500 |
| Vipp Vashon, WA | Compassionate Animal Welfare | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $192,681 | $215,500 | $215,051 | $33,300 | 19 | $33,300 |
| 2023 | $18,848 | $27,500 | $10,466 | $5,850 | 15 | $5,850 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to further planetary wellness through the transformational integration of Science, Nature and Spirit.”
Its website identifies earth stewardship, organic and regenerative agriculture, integrative holistic healthcare, compassionate animal welfare, and consciousness awakening as causes it supports. Its 2024 grants included support for farms, food access, animal welfare, healthcare, and land conservation. The Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust, which received $5,000, describes its mission as conserving and caring for Vashon Island’s wild and working lands.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $33,300. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median of $500. Notable grants included $15,000 to Pride Foundation for “interactive holistic health care,” $5,000 to Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust for earth stewardship, and $3,000 to Forest Garden Farm for organic, regenerative agriculture. Other listed recipients included Food Access Partnership ($1,500), Provo Farms ($1,350), Plum Forest Farm ($1,000), and Vashon Food Bank ($1,000).
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says grants are made once a quarter based on planting cycles. For farm grants, it restricts awards to farms using organic, regenerative sustainable farming principles; at least 70% of food produced must be available for Vashon residents, and all seeds must be organic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Klein as president and David Pfeiffer as vice president. The foundation’s website identifies David Pfeiffer and Daniel Klein, MD, as its board of directors.
Merkaba Earth Foundation is led by Daniel Klein, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Klein
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Pfeiffer
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/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 Merkaba Earth Foundation
How much does Merkaba Earth Foundation give each year?
Merkaba Earth Foundation gave $33K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 15 grants.
What is Merkaba Earth Foundation's typical grant size?
Merkaba Earth Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,753, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Merkaba Earth Foundation give grants?
Merkaba Earth Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vashon, WA (17 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Merkaba Earth Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Merkaba Earth Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organic, Regenerative Agriculture" (10 grants) and "Earth Stewardship" (4 grants).
Who are Merkaba Earth Foundation's largest grantees?
Merkaba Earth Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pride Foundation ($15,000), Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust ($5,000) and Forest Garden Farm ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Merkaba Earth Foundation?
Merkaba Earth Foundation reported $193K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $216K.
What does Merkaba Earth Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to further planetary wellness through the transformational integration of Science, Nature and Spirit.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Merkaba Earth Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Merkaba Earth Foundation's EIN?
Merkaba Earth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2043439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Merkaba Earth Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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