Taproot Earth works with communities to support strategies around the use of water, energy and land.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.6M
-13.0% YoY
Revenue
$9.6M
-70.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$18K
+247.1% YoY
Expenses
$12.2M
-14.2% YoY
About Taproot Earth
Based on IRS filings
Taproot Earth is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SLIDELL, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,614,204 | $20,255,157 | $2,779,099 |
| Revenue | $9,586,371 | $32,761,810 | $7,357,513 |
| Expenses | $12,240,482 | $14,270,821 | $5,727,369 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $18,131 | $5,224 | $350 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colette Pichon Battle | President | 40 | $210,756 |
| Anthony Giancatarino | Executive Dir. | 40 | $217,200 |
| Veronica Fike | Senior Advisor | 40 | $179,835 |
| Nathaniel Thompkins | Chief of Staff | 40 | $182,200 |
| Michelle Mascarenhas | Senior Fellow | 40 | $146,809 |
| Fayenisha Matthews | Senior Program | 40 | $123,200 |
| Andrei Greenwood | Creative Director | 40 | $127,200 |
| Kate Barron-Alicante | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Stephanie Guilloud | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Thomas Dardar Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Teresa Fox Bettis | Director | 1 | — |
| Joia Crear-Perry | Director | 1 | — |
| Sudha Nandagopal | Director | 1 | — |
| Miya Yoshitani | Director | 1 | — |
| Denise Fairchild | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taproot Earth?
Taproot Earth is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SLIDELL, LA. It holds $17.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Taproot Earth?
As of 2024, Taproot Earth holds $17.6M in total assets with $9.6M in annual revenue.
Where does Taproot Earth operate?
Taproot Earth has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, Pr, Texas.
What is Taproot Earth's EIN?
Taproot Earth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1961840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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