The Earth Species Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$20.0M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Earth Species Project?
The Earth Species Project is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Aphorism Foundation ($10.0M), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($3.2M), Waverley Street Foundation ($3.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $20.0M in grants to The Earth Species Project between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aphorism Foundation | $10,005,300 | 1 | 2024 |
| 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 $15.4M (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 | Aphorism Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,005,300 |
| 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 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Earth Species Project?
The Earth Species Project is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Aphorism Foundation ($10.0M), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($3.2M), Waverley Street Foundation ($3.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $20.0M in grants to The Earth Species Project between 2020–2025.
Who is The Earth Species Project's largest funder?
Aphorism Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Earth Species Project, with $10.0M across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has The Earth Species Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $20.0M in grants to The Earth Species Project across 31 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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