The Earth Genome
We exist to ensure the world's key decision makers consistently and routinely take into account the full value of nature and the consequences of their activities on natural systems, thereby averting economic and social disruptions due to the mismanagement of natural capital and environmental risk. We will deliver this by creating a platform to enable easy-to-use, inexpensive, scientifically credible, continuously updated global information on natural resources, coupled with the creation of powerful and relevant decision-support tools. The platform and tools will exponentially lower the cost and time to analyze data and translate it into insights that decision makers can use.
The Earth Genome at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,344,195
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,582,872
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $330
- -89.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,212,265
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Earth Genome funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | Grant made to asu to support Texas envrionmental flows work. | $52,500 |
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | Grant made to asu to support Texas envrionmental flows work. | $20,000 |
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | Grant Made to ASU to Support Basit Work | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,344,195 | $2,582,872 | $4,212,265 | — | — | $330 |
| 2023 | $3,222,263 | $2,760,115 | $4,940,317 | — | — | $3,220 |
| 2022 | $5,611,895 | $4,927,727 | $5,850,476 | — | — | $3,673 |
| 2021 | $6,421,238 | $8,220,439 | $3,799,685 | — | — | $-89,212 |
| 2020 | $2,046,727 | $2,908,380 | $2,565,275 | $85,000 | 3 | $201 |
About The Earth Genome
Based on IRS filings
The Earth Genome is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Altos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $330.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Earth Genome is led by Steve McCormick, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 8 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve McCormick
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $64K (2024)
Keith Arnold
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$150K (2022) → $147K (2024)
Glen Low
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$198K (2020) → $187K (2024)
Thomas Ingold
Employee
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$217K (2022) → $246K (2024)
Ben Strong
Employee
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$176K (2023) → $183K (2024)
Mikel Maron
Employee
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$230K (2023) → $230K (2024)
Cameron Kruse
Employee
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$160K (2024)
Dan Siegel
Employee
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$163K (2024)
Peter Kareiva
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig McCaw
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suz Mac Cormac
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Daniel Hammer (2020–2022) — Chief Data Scientist
- Former: Stephen W. Downs (2020–2022) — Creative Director
- Former: Caleb Kruse (2022) — Employee
- Former: Glynis Lough (2022) — Employee
- Former: Krishna Karra (2022) — Employee
- Former: Zoe Statman-Weil (2022) — Employee
- Former: Susan Mac Cormac (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $246K, to Thomas Ingold (Employee). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Earth Genome
How large is The Earth Genome?
The Earth Genome reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is The Earth Genome?
The Earth Genome is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Altos, CA. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Earth Genome operate?
The Earth Genome has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is The Earth Genome's EIN?
The Earth Genome's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2935807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Earth Genome funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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