The Earthshine Foundation
The Earthshine Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kamuela, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $153K.
The Earthshine Foundation at a glance
In short: The Earthshine Foundation gave $43K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,000
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,600
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,005,234
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Earthshine Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nature Conservancy ($17K). Together the top 5 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Earthshine Foundation gives
- Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $56K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Contribution | $17,000 |
| Idaho Base Camp Ketchum, ID | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Ak'ado'a ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Project Hawaii Keaau, HI | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Puako Community Association Kamuela, HI | General Contribution | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,005,234 | $179,367 | $69,458 | $43,000 | 5 | $43,000 | $152,909 | $47,865 |
| 2023 | $890,003 | $-25,370 | $75,655 | $55,600 | 5 | $55,600 | — | $49,008 |
| 2022 | $991,096 | $19,767 | $73,295 | $55,500 | 5 | $55,500 | $1,972 | $52,540 |
| 2021 | $1,044,612 | $132,970 | $57,121 | $25,000 | 2 | $25,000 | $100,849 | $57,783 |
| 2020 | $968,763 | $108,135 | $92,465 | $55,000 | 4 | — | $45,670 | $50,407 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Earthshine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Earthshine Foundation is led by Andrew Castellano, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Castellano
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debra Castellano
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kim Castellano
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dean Mueller
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Earthshine Foundation
How much does The Earthshine Foundation give each year?
The Earthshine Foundation gave $43K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 5 grants.
What is The Earthshine Foundation's typical grant size?
The Earthshine Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,600, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Earthshine Foundation give grants?
The Earthshine Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Idaho (23%) and Arizona (23%).
Does The Earthshine Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Earthshine Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Earthshine Foundation's largest grantees?
The Earthshine Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nature Conservancy ($17,000), Idaho Base Camp ($10,000) and Ak'ado'a ASU Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Earthshine Foundation?
The Earthshine Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Earthshine Foundation's EIN?
The Earthshine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0586978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Earthshine Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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