The Earth Species Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$10.0M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Earth Species Project?
The Earth Species Project is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($3.2M), Waverley Street Foundation ($3.0M), Allen Family Philanthropies ($1.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.0M in grants to The Earth Species Project between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $3,175,000 | 9 | 2022–2024 |
| Waverley Street Foundation | $3,000,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Allen Family Philanthropies | $1,199,998 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Daffy Charitable Fund | $1,005,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $695,169 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Internet Archive | $275,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Callahan Family Foundation Inc | $255,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $135,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston | $100,000 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| National Geographic Society | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $87,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2025) to $5.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $147K.
What grants has The Earth Species Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $87,000 |
| 2025 | The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston | GERERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Waverley Street Foundation | General Operating Support | $3,000,000 |
| 2024 | Daffy Charitable Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT OF MISSION | $1,005,000 |
| 2024 | Allen Family Philanthropies | TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FOUNDATION MODEL FOR ENCODING ANIMAL VOCALIZATIONS | $600,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | $495,169 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $120,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $105,000 |
| 2024 | Callahan Family Foundation Inc | FOR EXPENSESE REALTED TO ANIMAL RESEARCH EFFORTS. | $95,000 |
| 2023 | Allen Family Philanthropies | TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FOUNDATION MODEL FOR ENCODING ANIMAL VOCALIZATIONS | $599,998 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $420,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $420,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $420,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $420,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $420,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $420,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $420,000 |
| 2023 | Callahan Family Foundation Inc | FOR EXPENSESE REALTED TO ANIMAL RESEARCH EFFORTS. | $85,000 |
| 2023 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | $50,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $115,000 |
| 2022 | National Geographic Society | Research Grant | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Callahan Family Foundation Inc | FOR EXPENSESE REALTED TO ANIMAL RESEARCH EFFORTS. | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | $50,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General Nonprofit Support | $100,000 |
| 2021 | The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2020 | Internet Archive | General Support | $275,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Earth Species Project?
The Earth Species Project is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($3.2M), Waverley Street Foundation ($3.0M), Allen Family Philanthropies ($1.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.0M in grants to The Earth Species Project between 2020–2025.
Who is The Earth Species Project's largest funder?
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Earth Species Project, with $3.2M across 9 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has The Earth Species Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $10.0M in grants to The Earth Species Project across 30 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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