The Terra Foundation
The Terra Foundation is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $85K.
The Terra Foundation at a glance
In short: The Terra Foundation gave $85K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $85K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,000
- -57.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,000
- +26.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $85,000
- Total assets
- $1,567
- +33.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Terra Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was N-Lorem Foundation ($85K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Terra Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2024) to $550K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| N-Lorem Foundation Carlsbad, CA | Unrestricted | $85,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,567 | $85,390 | $85,000 | $85,000 | 1 | $85,000 | $184 |
| 2023 | $1,177 | $203,126 | $208,389 | $201,000 | 3 | $201,000 | $702 |
| 2022 | $6,440 | $549,737 | $552,898 | $550,000 | 2 | $550,000 | — |
| 2021 | $10,601 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $10,601 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Terra Foundation reported a distributable amount of $184 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Terra Foundation is led by Erin Lowe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erin Lowe
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Megan Lowe Hedstrom
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassie Lowe Stalter
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cassie Lowe (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 Terra Foundation
How much does The Terra Foundation give each year?
The Terra Foundation gave $85K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $201K across 3 grants.
How large is The Terra Foundation?
The Terra Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Terra Foundation operate?
The Terra Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is The Terra Foundation's EIN?
The Terra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2116332. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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