Village Earth
VILLAGE EARTH HELPS RECONNECT COMMUNITIES TO THE RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE HUMAN WELL-BEING BY ENHANCING SOCIAL AND POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT, COMMUNITY SELF-RELIANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION. WE DO THIS BY STRENGTHENING INTERMEDIATE AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, NETWORKING, TRAINING, RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY.
Key facts about Village Earth
In short: Village Earth gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 84-1243878
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,670
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $9,670
- Median grant
- $9,670
- Total assets
- $33,258
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Quick answers about Village Earth
How much does Village Earth give each year?
Village Earth gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $19K in grants paid.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$33K
-51.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
-49.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Village Earth
Based on IRS filings
Village Earth is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Fort Collins, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $33K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 1 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $33,258 | $68,056 | $72,686 |
| Revenue | $332,554 | $324,593 | $409,567 |
| Expenses | $372,831 | $324,687 | $399,947 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KNIFE CHIEF BUFFALO NATION SOCIETY Porcupine, SD | LAND-USE PROJECT | $9,670 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Village Earth is led by Aude Chesnais, Interim Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 4 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aude Chesnais
Interim Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$73K (2025)
Ronald Hall
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Taylor
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$612 (2025)
Antonette Bartecchi
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
$11K (2025)
Lauren Dittmann
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
12 hrs/week
$1K (2025)
Lee Scharf
Board Member
Chairperson → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcela Velasco
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Youngberg
Board Member
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: David Bartecchi (2019–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: George Stetson (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jamie Way (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Miriam Shinin (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Okechukwu Ukaga (2019–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Village Earth?
Village Earth is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Fort Collins, CO. It holds $33K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Village Earth?
As of 2025, Village Earth holds $33K in total assets with $333K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grant totaling $10K in 2025.
Where does Village Earth operate?
Village Earth has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What is Village Earth's EIN?
Village Earth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1243878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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