The Shared Earth Foundation
Accepts applications
The Shared Earth Foundation is a private foundation in Chestertown, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $47,500 and the largest $275,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.3 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$47,500
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$593,735
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 46 | $901,419 |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 48 | $593,735 |
How to apply
| Contact | Caroline D Gabel President 113 Hoffman Lane, Chestertown, MD 21620 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 778-6868 |
| What to submit | See the foundation's website @ www.sharedearth.org for application requirements. |
| Restrictions | See website @ www.sharedearth.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Shared Earth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $932,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $930,000 |
| Maryland | 9 | $620,000 |
| New York | 3 | $170,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $135,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $129,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $100,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $67,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $55,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 their habitats. Support for the red wolf recovery program in north carolina. | $275,000 |
| Bhutan Foundation | Supporting the foundation's conservation, governance, cultural and environmental programs on the ground in the himalayan kingdom | $220,000 |
| Leap | Staff support and support for freshwater for the future, cataloging all fish in sabah's waters and working to improve water quality throughout the state. | $217,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum | To support the organization's mission to preserve and explore history, environment & people of the chesapeake bay. | $200,000 |
| Upstream Alliance | To support a program for environmental and young leadership with on-the-water training on the chesapeake bay, delaware river and camden nj, as well as board reserve. | $185,000 |
| Entertainment 2 Affect Change | To enhance the impact of the film tigre gente. | $150,000 |
| Game Changers Foundation | Impact campaign for the film game changers, which presents the vegan diet as a solution to climate change, animal welfare and improved human health. | $150,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Support for the organization's program to protect and conserve african wild dogs in zimbabwe as well as support for the forthcoming book photoark, portraits of animals threatened, endangered or extinct in the wild. . | $150,000 |
| Smithsonian National Zoological Park | To provide financial support for the zoo. | $125,000 |
| Snow Leopard Conservancy | Conservation of snow leopards throughout their mountainous himalayan range and to provide support for village guard. | $125,000 |
| Abraham Foundation | Continued support for elephant conservation in sri lanka. | $100,000 |
| Wildlands Network | Continued support for the pacific coast wildlands corridor connecting from washington to baja, california. | $100,000 |
| Bay Journal Media | Support to the film "thinking like a watershed" about the chesapeake bay before any humans interfered with its operations as a watershed as well as support for staff & expanded coverage. | $85,000 |
| The Last Animal Foundation | To provide funds for animal shelters in lebanon. | $65,000 |
| Lion Guardians | To support lion conservation in kenya in cooperation with the maasai in amboseli national park. | $60,000 |
| Akashinga | To provide support for the organization's nature conservation programs | $50,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | To provide support for sustainability of this organization, which acts as lawyer, advocate and legislative model for protections of domestic animals. | $50,000 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy | To support the organization's goal of conserving 100,000 acres of land per year as well as providing funds to help with operating costs. | $50,000 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | Support to continue using the law to force the environmental protection agency to update discharge standards for wastes from slaughterhouses. | $50,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | To support the dorothea lange photography exhibit. | $50,000 |
| Speak Out for Animals | To provide financials support to combate wildlife crime and influence the human mindset towards animal protections and preservation laws.. | $50,000 |
| Spiritual Paths Foundation | To inform and elevate our understanding of spirituality and the world's spiritual traditions through workshops, lectures and website | $50,000 |
| Washington College | To assist with construction of a new bird banding station on the college's land. | $50,000 |
| Western Environmental Law Center | Continued support for legal team defense of wildlife in the american west. | $50,000 |
| Random Good Foundation | To support the independent & documentary filmmaking by the organization. | $45,000 |
| Bat Conservation International | Support for two bat conservation projects in rwanda and fiji. | $40,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | To help with the efforts to rid south america camelids of mange. | $40,000 |
| Small Wildcat Conservation | To support virtually unknown small wild cats, including geoffrey's cat, oncilla and manuls. | $37,000 |
| Alliance for International Reforestation | To provide support for air, which is reforesting the highlands of guatemala, working with local villagers and landowners. | $30,000 |
| Eastern Shore Land Conservancy | To preserve and sustain the vibrant communities of the eastern shore, the lands and the waters that connect them. | $30,000 |
| Insight Meditation Society | To support the walking trail improvements. | $30,000 |
| Rewilding Institute | To support the organization in its efforts to develop and promote ideas & strategies to advance continental-scale conservation in north america and beyond. | $30,000 |
| Tricycle Foundation | Celebrating the anniversary of this buddhist publication, including magazine, podcasts, live virtual events and links to other buddhist organizations and courses. | $30,000 |
| La Tierra del Jaguar | To provide funds to teach regenerative skills and empower people to coexist with nature in places inhabitated by jaguars. | $25,000 |
| Maiden Voyage Productions | To provide funds to produce and support films curriculum and educational media. | $25,000 |
| Mongabay | Support for a correspondent to cover environmental and conservation on the island of sri lanka for mongabay; an online news medium for readers, scientists and policy makers worldwide. | $25,000 |
| Old Growth Forest Network | The network identifies, designates and protects old-growth forests in east and elsewhere in the us. | $25,000 |
| Orang Utan Republik Foundation | Continued support for the conservation of orangutans, working with small indonesian and international organizations in sumatra, indonesia. | $25,000 |
| Rachel's Network | To provide funds to the organization's mission to empower women to fight for the environment. | $25,000 |
| Savannah Science Museum | Sustainability board reserve grant supporting the carretta research project, protecting nesting sea turtles and hatchlings on wassaw island, georgia. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Caroline D Gabel
Questions people ask
Does The Shared Earth Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Shared Earth Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $47,500.
Who runs The Shared Earth Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Caroline D Gabel (President).
What does The Shared Earth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and animals.