Earthsense Foundation is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (T99) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Earthsense Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Earthsense Foundation generated $586.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $656.5k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Earthsense Foundation has awarded 85 individual grants totaling $4,082,109. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FLYING ELEPHANT-GRANT IS IN SUPPORT OF CREATING NATURE MULTI-MEDIA PROJECTS TO EDUCATE AND RAISE AWARENESS OF CLIMATE CRISIS AND THE NEED FOR BIODIVERSITY GIVEN OUR PLANETARY BOUNDARIES CREATING COLLABORATION TO STRENGHTHEN INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION OF OUR EARTH'S FRAGILE SYSTEMS
MISSION BLUE/ROCKEFELLER PHIL. ADV-BOTH ORGANIZATIONS WORK WITH MEDIA OUTREACH AND SCIENCE TO INSPIRE ACTION AND PROTECT THE OCEAN THROUGH EDUCATION AND MARINE PROTECTED AREAS ALONG WITH FOSTERING AND CREATING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE OCEAN'S IMPORTANCE AS EARTH'S LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM.
ONE OCEAN MEDIA FOUNDATION-PROVIDE EDUCATION INFORMATION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AND SCHOOLS. EDUCATIONAL SHORT FILMS CREATION OUT OF DOCUMENTARIES TO BE USED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO SCHOOLS, SCIENCE INSTITUTIONS AND MUSEUMS.
UTAH FILM CENTER/REDFORD CENTER-SUPPORTS FILM IN RAISING AWARENESS OF GLOBAL ISSUES. DOCUMENTARY FILM IS AN EDUCATION TOOL FOR ISSUES ON CLIMATE CRISIS AND THE NEED TO PROTECT OUR SYSTEMS OF BIODIVERSITY WITH ATTENTION TO SCIENCE, RESILIENCE AND HABITAT LOSS.
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $69,493 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $517,329 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $517,329 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $586,822 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $46,494 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $37,511 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $1,536 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $143,502 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $513,000 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $656,502 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $106,637 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,905 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $75,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $437,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,165,277 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $21,722 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $761 |
Total liabilities | $22,483 |
Over the last fiscal year, Earthsense Foundation has awarded $513,000 in support to 13 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND PURPOSE: PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUAL ACTIVISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND PUSH FOR URGENT CLIMATE ACTION FROM POLICY MAKERS AND LEADERS. | $175,000 |
ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS INC PURPOSE: PURSUE A VARIETY OF SPECIALIZED CHARITABLE GRANT-MAKING PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL MISSION OF RPA. PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAMMING SUPPORT TO ENABLE FUNDERS TO DEVELOP, LAUNCH AND PROMOTE HIGH-IMPACT PROJECTS AROUND THE GLOBE. | $100,000 |
SPERO WORLDWIDE PURPOSE: PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID FOR CLEAN DRINKING WATER, FOOD AND MEDICINE, SUPPLIES, TUITION, ETC. TO OVER 13 ORPHANAGES THROUGHOUT CAMBODIA. | $15,000 |
BLUE SPHERE FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: USE WORLD-CLASS CREATIVE CONTENT, STRATEGIC COLLABORATION, AND THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY TO BOLSTER THE MOVEMENT TO PROTECT THE OCEAN, TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS, AND FUEL THE MOVEMENT FOR A MORE JUST, EQUITABLE PLANET. | $15,000 |
CREATIVE VISIONS PURPOSE: UTILIZE THE POWER OF THE ARTS AND MEDIA TO INSPIRE POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE, PARTICULARLY IN THE AREAS OF HUMAN RIGHTS, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND YOUTH EDUCATION. | $50,000 |
OCEANIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY PURPOSE: TO EXPOSE COMPLEX, GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND PROMOTE ADVOCACY THROUGH THE USE OF FILM, PHOTOGRAPHY, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND COLLABORATION WITH GRANT TOWARD 'THE LAST PLACE ON EARTH' FILM PROJECT. | $25,000 |