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Earth Rising Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $3.4M. Total assets have grown from $1.3M in 2019 to $1.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including District of Columbia, Michigan, Maryland. According to available records, Earth Rising Foundation has made 177 grants totaling $2.5M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $112K in 2020 to $808K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.6M distributed across 118 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 77 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 37% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 30 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$455
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Earth Rising Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 177 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Earth Rising Foundation has distributed a total of $2.5M across 177 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K.
Earth Rising Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Earth Rising Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 30 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Boscov | Dir, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel Boscov-Ellen | Dir, VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter Lakin | Dir, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Julia Boscov | Assistant Treas, Dir, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Heather Lakin | Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa Boscov-Ellen | Dir, VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Polly Cancro | Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
177
Total Giving
$2.5M
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
77
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green AmericaGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| Omprakash IncMeg Wah Cameroon's EcoKids Program | Seattle, WA | $31K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action NetworkGeneral & Unrestricted | Takoma Park, MD | $30K | 2023 |
| Native ConservancyGeneral & Unrestricted | Cordova, AK | $20K | 2023 |
| The Farm School At Gibbs Road IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Kansas City, KS | $20K | 2023 |
| Hack FoundationYouth Climate Finance Alliance | West Hollywood, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Earth Restoration AllianceGeneral & Unrestricted | Carbondale, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Hitchcock Center For The Environment IncClimate Stories Project | Amherst, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Sustainable Harvest InternationalGeneral & Unrestricted | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Tribal Trust Foundation IncSustainable Run for Development (SURUDEV) Cameroon | West Palm Bch, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Centre For Livelihoods And Support To SustainableGeneral & Unrestricted | Southfield, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Climate Mobilization Project IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Climate Ride IncFor DearTomorrow | Missoula, MT | $20K | 2023 |
| Community Conservation IncCommunity-Based Biosynergy Management (CBBM) | Viroqua, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| La Tierra Del JaguarGeneral & Unrestricted | Tucson, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| Action Center On Race And The Economy InstituteClimate Organizing Hub's Climate Defenders project | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Grist Magazine IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Groundswell International IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Health And Education For Lasting PeaceBerine and Bokwe Foundation | Redford, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Occidental Arts And Ecology CenterTribal EcoRestoration Alliance | Occidental, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| East Bay Community Action ProgramGeneral & Unrestricted | Newport, RI | $20K | 2023 |
| Clean Water LegacyBlack Hills Clean Water Alliance | Rapid City, SD | $20K | 2023 |
| Eyes On Africa IncRural Development Centre (RUDEC) | West Hills, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| CieloMesoamerican Permaculture Institute (IMAP) | Honolulu, HI | $19K | 2023 |
| Westminster UniversityMesoamerican Permaculture Institute (IMAP) | Salt Lake Cty, UT | $19K | 2023 |
| Oyate HotaninChange Narrative LLC | Saint Paul, MN | $18K | 2023 |
| Sandiego350General & Unrestricted | San Diego, CA | $18K | 2023 |
| Earth Charter IndianaGeneral & Unrestricted | Indianapolis, IN | $15K | 2023 |
| Andes-Amazon ConservancyGeneral & Unrestricted | Montague, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Ideas For UsTanzania Youth Environmental Network (TAYEN) | Orlando, FL | $14K | 2023 |
| Pollination Project FoundationFor Agri-Life (Njeke Egbe) | Brevard, NC | $14K | 2023 |
| Smile Project IncFor Green Space Academy | Astoria, NY | $12K | 2023 |
| Michigan Interfaith Power & Light IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Detroit, MI | $12K | 2023 |
| FarmsahelGeneral & Unrestricted | Bergenfield, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Luena FoundationRise for Nature Cameroon | Walnut Creek, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Seed Programs IncIntegrate Agricultural Association Cameroon | Asheville, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Durham Business & Professional ChainConcerned Black American Citizens | Durham, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Texas Health And Environment Alliance IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Jenga Jumuia - Building Community Through School BCENCUDER Cameroon | Driftwood, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Sonoma AcademyFor Schools for Climate Action | Santa Rosa, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Schumacher Center For A New EconomicsGeneral & Unrestricted | Gt Barrington, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Initiative For Transnational Justice IncProtect Economic, Social and Cultural rights | San Diego, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Start Empowerment IncorporatedSustainable Spaces Collective | Austin, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| The Center For Impact Communications IncFor Earth Uprising | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Earth Guardians IncYouth Arts Mentorship Initiative | Boulder, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| 350vermontGeneral & Unrestricted | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2023 |