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EARTHSENSE FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 841361004 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE T99Z · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$691K
expenses
$92K
net assets
$2.6M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

EARTHSENSE FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in New York that makes grants to support environmental advocacy, climate action, ocean conservation, and arts and education initiatives. Its funding supports organizations working on scientific communication, media production, and community engagement around climate and social issues, both domestically and internationally.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts & Music Access Initiative
Increases access to music and cultural programming for youth and adults, particularly in underserved communities.
Climate & Environmental Media Grants
Supports production of scientifically accurate digital media and videos to counter climate disinformation and promote public engagement.
Ocean Conservation Support
Funds organizations working to protect marine ecosystems and promote ocean health through advocacy and education.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Climate Change Research and Advocacy Funding 2 activities
    • Funding climate action through media and public engagement
      Funds organizations such as Yellow Dot Studios Inc and The Redford Center to produce scientifically accurate digital media and films that challenge climate disinformation and build public will for environmental solutions.
    • Funding grassroots climate advocacy and community education
      Provides grants to Re-Earth Initiative and Climate Emergency Fund to support community-based education, inclusive climate action, and public advocacy for urgent climate policy.
  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funding arts and cultural programming for community engagement
      Supports film and music-based cultural initiatives through grants to Denver Film Society, Sweetwater Music Hall, and Music Heals International to expand access and equity in the arts.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding international community development and poverty alleviation
      Finances Cambodian Children's Fund to build capacity in disadvantaged communities and break cycles of poverty and abuse in Cambodia.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding media amplification of diverse African voices
      Provides grants to Wild Africa to amplify African opinion leaders across various fields through media partnerships and diverse programming.
  • Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding ocean conservation and marine protection initiatives
      Supports ocean exploration, health restoration, and marine protection efforts by funding organizations including Mission Blue, Only One, and Moonjelly Foundation.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$691K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$55K8%
Other revenue$636K
expenses
Total expenses$92K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$388K
balance sheet
Total assets$2.68M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$2.65M
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.1%
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • CAMBODIAN CHILDRENS FUND Partner — Funded to build capacity in disadvantaged Cambodian communities to break cycles of poverty and abuse.
  • CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND Partner — Funded to support climate activists and organizations advocating for urgent policy action.
  • DENVER FILM SOCIETY Partner — Funded to create film-based experiences that amplify diverse voices and engage the Colorado community.
  • MISSION BLUE Partner — Funded to inspire public action for ocean exploration and protection.
  • MOONJELLY FOUNDATION Partner — Funded to support marine protection work.
  • MUSIC HEALS INTERNATIONAL Partner — Funded to deliver music-based education and healing programs for children in Haiti and other regions.
  • ONLY ONE Partner — Funded to advance ocean health restoration and climate crisis response.
  • RE-EARTH INITATIVE Partner — Funded to support grassroots climate advocacy and community education on sustainability.
  • SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL Partner — Funded to expand cultural programming and increase access to music and arts equity in the Bay Area.
  • THE REDFORD CENTER Partner — Funded to support projects building personal and political will for environmental solutions.
  • WILD AFRICA Partner — Funded to amplify African opinion leaders through media partnerships and diverse programming.
  • YELLOW DOT STUDIOS INC Partner — Funded to produce digital media challenging climate disinformation and promoting public engagement.