Earth Rising Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Earth Rising Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 101 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants101
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2024 was up from $807,789 the year before.
79% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $807,789 | 51 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 101 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Earth Rising Foundation 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.
What Earth Rising Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $262,950 |
| New York | 10 | $137,950 |
| Maryland | 5 | $105,000 |
| Washington | 7 | $100,066 |
| Virginia | 4 | $73,094 |
| Michigan | 5 | $67,536 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $67,000 |
| Minnesota | 6 | $63,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $57,800 |
| Arizona | 3 | $52,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green America | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Omprakash Inc | Meg Wah (My Earth) and VoNat | $38,566 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action Network | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| 4MYCITY Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| ACRES4CHANGE | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Care About Climate Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Techno | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Center for Third World Organizing | Dissenters fund | $20,000 |
| Chapel & York US Foundation Inc | Letters to the Earth | $20,000 |
| Cielo | Mesoamerican Permaculture Institute (IMAP) | $20,000 |
| Climate Mobilization Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Comunidades Organizando El Poder Y la Accion Latin | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Crushing Colonialism | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Earth Charter Indiana | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Earth Guardians Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Earth Hacks Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Friends of Amarun Pakcha | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Grist Magazine Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Haser Inc | Trama Tres Vidas | $20,000 |
| Jenga Jumuia - Building Community Through School B | Centre for Community Development and Environmental Restoration (CENCUDER) | $20,000 |
| Kids for Peace Inc | Rural Development Centre | $20,000 |
| La Tierra del Jaguar | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Little Village Environmental Justice Organization | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Movement Strategy Center | New Moon Collaborations | $20,000 |
| Multiplier | All We Can Save Project | $20,000 |
| Munsterpreneur Initiative | Newark Water Coalition | $20,000 |
| Mycelium Youth Network | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Seed Programs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Trees Water and People | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Tribal Eco Restoration Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Virginia Organizing Inc | Rhizome fund | $20,000 |
| Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms - USA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| International Center for Advocates Against Discrim | General & Unrestricted | $19,950 |
| Ideas for US | Tanzania Youth Enviromental Network | $19,800 |
| Findley Foundation Inc | Lake Region Renewable Energy Project (LARREP) | $19,769 |
| Yana You Are Not Alone USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $19,494 |
| Victory Foundation for Community Development and E | Living Force Inc | $19,000 |
| Green Mama Compost Inc | General & Unrestricted | $18,600 |
| Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision Project | Thechihila Collective | $18,536 |
| Tides Center | For The Many support | $18,050 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Boscov
- Julia Boscov
- Daniel Boscov-Ellen
- Lisa Boscov-Ellen
- Polly Cancro
- Heather Lakin
Questions people ask
Does Earth Rising Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Earth Rising Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 101 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Earth Rising Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Boscov (Dir, Pres), Julia Boscov (Dir, Treas), Daniel Boscov-Ellen (Dir, VP) and Lisa Boscov-Ellen (Dir, VP) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Earth Rising Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and youth programs.