Appreciation of Earth and Animal Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Appreciation of Earth and Animal Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Middleburg, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $255,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$255,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $208,000 the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $210,000 | 17 | $4.2 million |
| 2023 | $208,000 | 20 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $255,000 | 25 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nancy L Cooper 1112 Coconut Row, Delray Beach, FL 33483 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 687-6381 |
| What to submit | Written, current literature and financial information. |
What Appreciation of Earth and Animal Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $70,000 |
| Virginia | 10 | $54,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $31,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson University Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Florida Wild Mammal Association | General support | $25,000 |
| Dogs Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Student Conservation Association | General support | $20,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida | General support | $10,000 |
| America First Legal | General support | $10,000 |
| Boulder Crest Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General support | $10,000 |
| Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter | General support | $10,000 |
| Lukes Wings | General support | $10,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | General support | $10,000 |
| Patrick Henry College | General support | $10,000 |
| Tallahassee Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Assn | General support | $10,000 |
| Blue Ridge Wildlife Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Clemson Comm Care | General support | $5,000 |
| Franklin University | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of St Marks Wildlife Refuge | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of State Arboretum - Blandy | General support | $5,000 |
| American Horticultural Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Foxtails Wildlife Rehab | General support | $1,000 |
| Philomont Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $1,000 |
| Piedmont Fox Hounds Conservation Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy L Cooper
- Nell C Stager
- Robert B Dale III
- Nettie C Wheatstone
Questions people ask
Does Appreciation of Earth and Animal Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Appreciation of Earth and Animal Foundation Inc give?
$255,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Appreciation of Earth and Animal Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy L Cooper (Dir-Pres), Nell C Stager (Dir-Vp), Robert B Dale III (Dir-Sec/Treas) and Nettie C Wheatstone (Dir).
What does Appreciation of Earth and Animal Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.