Good Earth Foundation
Accepts applications
Good Earth Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $38,920 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,960 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$38,920
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,960
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$402,757
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $38,250 the year before.
30% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $392,134 |
| 2023 | $38,250 | 14 | $408,078 |
| 2024 | $38,920 | 10 | $402,757 |
How to apply
| Contact | Sonja Earthman Co Lawrence E Maddox 2603 Augusta Drive Ste 1400, Houston, TX 77057 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 783-4242 |
| What to submit | Written applications should include amount and purpose of grant as well as general information on organization. |
| Deadlines | April 30 |
| Restrictions | The purpose is to help alleviate suffering and to provide for material intellectual, emotional or spiritual needs which enhance the quality of an individual's life. |
What Good Earth Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $38,920 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theragood Deeds | To fund charitable activities | $8,000 |
| Kid's Meals | To fund charitable activities | $7,000 |
| Small Places | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Olivewood Cemetery | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza | To fund charitable activities | $3,420 |
| El Centro de Corazon | To fund charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Houston Recovery Center | To fund charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Lord of the Streets Episcopal Church | To fund charitable activities | $2,500 |
| The Council on Recovery | To fund charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | To fund charitable activities | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- S H Earthman
- Lawrence E Maddox
- Robert Lawrence Earthman Jr
- Alena Earthman
- Lannie Gayle Earthman Bluethmann
- David Michael Earthman
Questions people ask
Does Good Earth Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 30.
How much does Good Earth Foundation give?
$38,920 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,960.
Who runs Good Earth Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists S H Earthman (Treasury), Lawrence E Maddox (Secretary), Robert Lawrence Earthman Jr (Director) and Alena Earthman (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Good Earth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.