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Green Earth Charitable Organization

Preselected recipients only Milpitas, California · EIN 261701023

Green Earth Charitable Organization is a private foundation in Milpitas, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1.9 million and the largest $3.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $950,000 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$950,0001$10.9 million
2024$3.8 million2$11.5 million

How to apply

Green Earth Charitable Organization says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Green Earth Charitable Organization funds

Where it gives

All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $625,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$3.2 million

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Green Earth Liang's Inc
Milpitas, CA
To support greenresearch projectsand land preservation$3.2 million
Tree AidTo support communities in africato grow trees, restoreland and improve income$625,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Green Earth Charitable Organization accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Green Earth Charitable Organization give?

$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1.9 million.

Who runs Green Earth Charitable Organization?

Its 2024 filing lists Charles Liang (Ceo), Carly Kao (Treasurer) and Sara Liu (Secretary).

What does Green Earth Charitable Organization fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international.

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