Terra Mater Inc
Preselected recipients only
Terra Mater Inc is a private foundation in Stormville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$105,579
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,000 | 6 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 5 | $105,579 |
How to apply
Terra Mater Inc 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 Terra Mater Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $45,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resq | Environment and animal welfare | $30,000 |
| Wild Horizons Wildlife Orphanage | To support the rescue rehabilitation and care of orphaned and injured elephants and other wildlife in Southern Africa | $15,000 |
| Auroville Foundation | Environment and education | $10,000 |
| Care Earth Trust | To support the operation of a vet clinic providing medical care and treatment for sick and injured street animals in India | $5,000 |
| Atree | To support the Academy of Conservation Science and Sustainable Development in India by advancing education research and capacity building in conservation science and sustainable development | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ganesan Balachander
- Krishna Balachander
- Kamal Bawa
Questions people ask
Does Terra Mater Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Terra Mater Inc give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Terra Mater Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ganesan Balachander (President), Krishna Balachander (Treasurer) and Kamal Bawa (Trustee).
What does Terra Mater Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and animals.