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The Shared Earth Foundation

Chestertown, Maryland  ·  EIN 522151843  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chestertown, Maryland, The Shared Earth Foundation has awarded $15.9M across 259 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Game Changers Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$4.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.2M
Total assets
259
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Shared Earth Foundation funds

The Shared Earth Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, faith-based, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include homeless population, women girls.

homeless populationwomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Shared Earth Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Game Changers Foundation
IMPACT CAMPAIGN FOR THE FILM GAME CHANGERS, WHICH PRESENTS VEGAN DIET AS A SOLUTION FOR CLIMATE CHANGE, ANIMAL WELFARE, AND IMPROVED HUMAN H
Laguna Hills, CA$600K2020
Defenders of Wildlife
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE WILDLIFE DEFENSE AND RESTORATION ACT; PROTECTING WILDLIFE NOW AND PREPARING TO REVERSE DAMAGE DONE TO THEM AND TH
Washington, DC$425K2022
Defenders of Wildlife
TO SUPPORT THE RED WOLF RECOVERY PROGRAM IN NORTH CAROLINA; TO SUPPORT THE WILDLIFE DEFENSE AND RESTORATION ACT.
Washington, DC$375K2020
Women Make Movies
SUPPORT FOR FILM MADIDI TO EXPOSE JAGUAR POACHING IN BOLIVIA AND ITS BLACK MARKET IN CHINA
New York, NY$350K2020
Snow Leopard Conservancy
CONSERVATION OF SNOW LEOPARDS THROUGHOUT THEIR MOUNTAINOUS HIMALAYAN RANGE, FROM MONGOLIA TO NEPAL, WORKING WITH THE LOCAL, INDIGENOUS PEOPL
Sonoma, CA$285K2020
Leap
SUPPORT FOR FRESHWATER FOR THE FUTURE, CATALOGING ALL FISH IN SABAH'S WATERS AND WORKING TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY THROUGHOUT THE STATE; TO S
San Leandro, CA$284K2020
Defenders of Wildlife
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE WILDLIFE DEFENSE AND RESTORATION ACT; PROTECTING WILDLIFE NOW AND PREPARING TO REVERSE DAMAGE DONE TO THEM AND TH
Washington, DC$275K2024
Environmental Film Festival
SUPPORT FOR THE 2022 ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL, AS WELL AS FOR THE ANNUAL AWARD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY.
Washington, DC$250K2023
Sultana Education Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IN EDUCATING STUDENTS ABOUT THE CHESAPEAKE BAY.
Chestertown, MD$250K2023
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
TO SUPPORT SCBI'S WORK WITH VETERINARIANS CARING FOR ELEPHANTS IN LAOS, DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC; TO SUPPORT EXPERIMENTAL AUDIO-RECORDERS I
Front Royal, VA$243K2020
Bhutan Foundation
SUPPORTING THE FOUNDATION'S CONSERVATION, GOVERNANCE, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON THE GROUND IN THE HIMALAYAN KINGDOM
Washington, DC$220K2024
Leap
STAFF SUPPORT AND SUPPORT FOR FRESHWATER FOR THE FUTURE, CATALOGING ALL FISH IN SABAH'S WATERS AND WORKING TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY THROUGHO
San Leandro, CA$217K2024
Leap
STAFF SUPPORT AND SUPPORT FOR FRESHWATER FOR THE FUTURE, CATALOGING ALL FISH IN SABAH'S WATERS AND WORKING TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY THROUGHO
San Leandro, CA$217K2023
Leap
STAFF SUPPORT AND SUPPORT FOR FRESHWATER FOR THE FUTURE, CATALOGING ALL FISH IN SABAH'S WATERS AND WORKING TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY THROUGHO
San Leandro, CA$217K2022
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PRESERVE AND EXPLORE HISTORY, ENVIRONMENT & PEOPLE OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY.
St Michaels, MD$200K2024

The Shared Earth Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$816K
2018$1.2M
2020$4.7M
2022$2.9M
2023$2.9M
2024$3.3M

How to apply for funding from The Shared Earth Foundation

The Shared Earth Foundation'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 sharedearth.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Shared Earth Foundation

Does The Shared Earth Foundation accept grant applications?
The Shared Earth Foundation'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 The Shared Earth Foundation fund?
The Shared Earth Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Game Changers Foundation, Defenders of Wildlife, Defenders of Wildlife. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Shared Earth Foundation give in grants?
The Shared Earth Foundation reported $4.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.9M over 259 grants.
Where is The Shared Earth Foundation located?
The Shared Earth Foundation is based in Chestertown, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 522151843.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Shared Earth Foundation'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 The Shared Earth Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.