Earth Economics
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.4M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Earth Economics?
Earth Economics is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The Kresge Foundation ($1.3M), Cosman Family Fdn Dima-WDP ($360K), M J Murdock Charitable Trust ($287K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Earth Economics between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kresge Foundation | $1,300,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Cosman Family Fdn Dima-WDP | $360,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | $287,000 | 6 | 2020–2023 |
| Kaphan Foundation | $225,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Multiplier | $49,283 | 1 | 2020 |
| Laird Norton Family Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | $30,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $5,113 | 1 | 2022 |
| Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc | $1,100 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2025) to $528K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
What grants has Earth Economics received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cosman Family Fdn Dima-WDP | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $60,000 |
| 2024 | The Kresge Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN U.S. CITIES. | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Cosman Family Fdn Dima-WDP | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Laird Norton Family Foundation | SUPPORT TO EXPAND EARTH ECONOMICS' WORK IN MINNESOTA | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Kresge Foundation | SUPPORTS THE DEPLOYMENT OF NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN U.S. CITIES, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF HIGH-QUALITY ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, PRACTICAL TOOLS, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AND POLICY ADVOCACY. | $300,000 |
| 2023 | Cosman Family Fdn Dima-WDP | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $60,000 |
| 2023 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | NEW STAFF | $33,000 |
| 2023 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | NEW STAFF | $33,000 |
| 2023 | Laird Norton Family Foundation | CAPACITY SUPPORT FOR EARTH ECONOMICS' PARTNERSHIP WITH MARITIME BLUE IN WA STATE | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Kresge Foundation | SUPPORTS THE DEPLOYMENT OF NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN U.S. CITIES, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF HIGH-QUALITY ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, PRACTICAL TOOLS, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AND POLICY ADVOCACY. | $200,000 |
| 2022 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | NEW STAFF | $64,000 |
| 2022 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | NEW STAFF | $64,000 |
| 2022 | Cosman Family Fdn Dima-WDP | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $60,000 |
| 2022 | Kaphan Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,113 |
| 2021 | The Kresge Foundation | SUPPORTS THE DEPLOYMENT OF NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN U.S. CITIES, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF HIGH-QUALITY ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, PRACTICAL TOOLS, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AND POLICY ADVOCACY. | $300,000 |
| 2021 | Kaphan Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Cosman Family Fdn Dima-WDP | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $60,000 |
| 2021 | Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | Climate research | $30,000 |
| 2021 | National Audubon Society Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2020 | The Kresge Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE DEPLOYMENT OF NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN U.S. CITIES. | $250,000 |
| 2020 | Kaphan Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2020 | Cosman Family Fdn Dima-WDP | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $60,000 |
| 2020 | Multiplier | TO FUND THE QUANTIFYING AND MAPPING VALUES AT RISK IN OUR NATIONAL FORESTS PROJECT. | $49,283 |
| 2020 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | NEW STAFF | $46,500 |
| 2020 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | NEW STAFF | $46,500 |
| 2020 | Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc | Green infrastructure for water insecure South Asian cities | $1,100 |
| 2019 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | General Support building | $75,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Earth Economics?
Earth Economics is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The Kresge Foundation ($1.3M), Cosman Family Fdn Dima-WDP ($360K), M J Murdock Charitable Trust ($287K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Earth Economics between 2019–2025.
Who is Earth Economics's largest funder?
The Kresge Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Earth Economics, with $1.3M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Earth Economics received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Earth Economics across 29 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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