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Earthshare

Bethesda, Maryland  ·  EIN 521601960  ·  Private foundation

Earthshare is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.3M in grants paid and $6.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 300 individual grants from this funder — $11.2M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for environment & conservation. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.9M
Total assets
300
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Earthshare funds

Earthshare's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.

Environment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Earthshare, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Vermont School of Law
GENERAL OPERATIONS
South Royalton, VT$1.0M2025
The Nature Conservancy
WORKPLACE GIVING
Arlington, VA$467K2017
World Wildlife Fund
WORKPLACE GIVING
Washington, DC$383K2017
World Wildlife Fund
WORKPLACE GIVING
Washington, DC$318K2019
Nature Conservancy the
WORKPLACE GIVING
Arlington, VA$311K2019
Animal Charity Evaluators
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Covina, CA$275K2025
World Wildlife Fund
WORKPLACE GIVING
Washington, DC$226K2020
Natural Resources Defense Council
WORKPLACE GIVING
New York, NY$221K2019
The Nature Conservancy
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Arlington, VA$201K2025
The Nature Conservancy
WORKPLACE GIVING
Arlington, VA$201K2020
World Wildlife Fund
WORKPLACE GIVING
Washington, DC$192K2023
Sierra Club Foundation the
WORKPLACE GIVING
Oakland, CA$180K2019
The Nature Conservancy
WORPLACE GIVING
Arlington, VA$179K2024
Sierra Club Foundation
WORKPLACE GIVING
Oakland, CA$173K2017
Natural Resources Defense Council
WORKPLACE GIVING
New York, NY$159K2020

Earthshare giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.6M
2019$2.2M
2020$1.6M
2022$900K
2023$1.1M
2024$712K
2025$2.2M

How to apply for funding from Earthshare

Earthshare's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at earthshare.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Earthshare

Does Earthshare accept grant applications?
Earthshare's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Earthshare fund?
Earthshare's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Vermont School of Law, The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Earthshare give in grants?
Earthshare reported $3.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.2M over 300 grants.
Where is Earthshare located?
Earthshare is based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521601960.
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About this profile. This page is built from Earthshare's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Earthshare. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.