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PERFECT EARTH PROJECT INC
BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY · EIN 320236349 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q30 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · perfectearthproject.org
revenue
$740K
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$469K
employees
5
program ratio
54%
mission · from form 990

PERFECT EARTH PROJECT PROMOTES TOXIC-FREE LAWNS AND LANDSCAPES FOR THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE, THEIR PETS AND THE PLANET.

profile · synthesized from sources

Perfect Earth Project promotes toxic-free, nature-based land care to protect human, pet, and environmental health. The organization educates homeowners, landscapers, and communities on sustainable practices such as growing native plants, eliminating synthetic chemicals, and supporting biodiversity. It operates primarily on Long Island and engages nationally through digital resources, workshops, and professional training initiatives.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Earth School
Training program in development to educate a new generation of land care professionals in PRFCT practices nationwide.
Grounded Conversations
Public dialogue series, co-hosted with LongHouse, exploring natural burial and ecological land ethics as part of a broader cultural shift toward sustainability.
Living Lands
Provides coaching, workshops, symposia, and free site visits to help landowners, garden designers, and landscapers transition to nature-based land care practices on the East End of Long Island.
PRFCT Perspectives
Digital magazine and resource hub featuring stories, videos, fact sheets, and expert tips on nature-based gardening and sustainable landscaping practices.
PRFCT Practices
Science-based, horticulturally tested methods for nature-based land care, including growing native plants, eliminating toxic chemicals, and reducing lawns to support biodiversity and ecosystem health.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 5 activities
    • Distribution of nature-based gardening resources
      Distributes a free 12-step guide titled 'Nature-Based Gardening' in digital and print formats, available in English and Spanish, to support sustainable landscaping practices among the public and professionals.
    • Education and outreach on toxic-free, nature-based land care
      Provides workshops, symposia, lectures, site visits, and educational materials to promote toxic-free, nature-based, and climate-responsible landscaping practices for landowners, landscape professionals, and decision makers, particularly on Long Island’s East End.
    • Hosting educational events and courses
      Hosts customizable multi-part events, co-presents the Grounded Conversations series with LongHouse, and launched an Ecological Land Care Course in Southampton to support adoption of ecological land care practices.
    • Individualized coaching for ecological land care transition
      Offers one-on-one coaching and education to private landowners, garden designers, and landscapers to support their shift from conventional to nature-based land care practices, including free 60-minute site visits for South Fork residents.
    • Production of educational media and publications
      Produces an online magazine, PRFCT Perspectives, and partners on a weekly podcast, Growing Greener, to share expert insights, stories, and tips on nature-based gardening and sustainable land care.
  • Toxic Chemicals and Plastics Reform 1 activity
    • Advocacy for toxic-free lawns and landscapes
      Advocates for the adoption of toxic-free land care practices to protect human, pet, and environmental health through public education and outreach initiatives.
  • Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
    • Operation of demonstration and experimental ecological sites
      Manages on-site demonstration areas—both deer-fenced and unfenced—to showcase native plant resilience and the impact of deer, while conducting biodiversity experiments, repurposing biomass into wildlife habitats, and maintaining a closed-loop, chemical-free land management system.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$740K
Contributions & grants$633K85%
Program service revenue$49K7%
Investment income$1000%
Other revenue$59K
expenses
Total expenses$1.08M
Program expenses54%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$865K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$513K
Cash$496K
Investments$0
Liabilities$45K
Net assets$469K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
WHITNEY BEAMAN DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40 $210K
SATOSHI YANO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $162K
board members · 8
  • ANNE TEMPLETON — Secretary
  • BRIAN SAWYER — Director
  • DAVID MAUPIN — CHAIRMAN
  • EDWINA VON GAL — PRESIDENT
  • GRACE FULLER MARROQUIN — Director
  • LISA PHILLIPS — TREASURER
  • SORAT TUNGKASIRI — DIRECTOR
  • TONY PIAZZA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • 234birds.org Partner — Resource partner supporting pollinator and bird-friendly garden initiatives.
  • ART 2030 Partner — Provided ecological land care guidance for the "What If?" public art project by Maya Lin.
  • Edwina von Gal Partner — Founder and board member of Perfect Earth Project
  • Garden Club of America Partner — Collaborates on content dissemination, including a video by Edwina von Gal presented to the Garden Club of America on landscape aesthetics and ethics.
  • Growing Greener podcast Partner — Partnered to promote ecological land care through podcast interviews and shared content.
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Partner — Resource partner providing information on native plants for nature-based gardening.
  • LawntoWildflowers.org Partner — Resource partner supporting conversion of lawns to wildflower habitats.
  • LongHouse Partner — Co-hosts Grounded Conversations events and public discussions on ecological land use and natural burial practices.
  • Mount Cuba Center Partner — Resource partner providing information on native plants for nature-based gardening.
  • National Audubon Society Partner — Resource partner providing native plant resources for bird-friendly landscaping.
  • Native Plant Trust Partner — Resource partner providing information on native plants for nature-based gardening.
  • Peconic Baykeeper Partner — Co-hosted a workshop on landscape therapy focused on ecological and mental well-being.
  • Peconic Land Trust Partner — Collaborates with Peconic Land Trust on Eastern Long Island, focusing on the Georgica and Sagg Pond watersheds.
  • Perfect Earth Project Inc Network — Marshouse is designated as a PRFCT property under the Perfect Earth Project's Principles of PRFCT, aligning with its mission to minimize harm and maximize biodiversity.
  • The Garden Conservancy Partner — Collaborated to create Nibbled Leaf, a platform showcasing nature-friendly gardens and wildlife coexistence.
  • Theodore Payne Foundation Partner — Resource partner providing information on native plants for nature-based gardening.
  • Thomas Christopher Partner — Partners on the Growing Greener podcast to share knowledge about ecological gardening practices.
  • Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation Partner — Resource partner providing pollinator-friendly plant lists for nature-based gardening.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Closed-Loop Ecological Management
    methodology: closed_loop_biomass
    By recycling all biomass back into the ecosystem, we eliminate waste and external inputs because closed-loop systems mimic natural cycles, enhancing soil health and long-term sustainability.
  • Educational Outreach for Scalable Adoption
    methodology: educational_outreach
    By disseminating knowledge through multimedia content—such as stories, videos, and fact sheets—we scale the adoption of nature-based practices because accessible, engaging education increases public understanding and behavioral change.
  • Individualized Coaching for Behavioral Change
    methodology: individualized_coaching_model
    By providing personalized coaching and education, we support lasting transitions from chemical-dependent to nature-based land care because individualized guidance increases adoption rates and long-term commitment to sustainable practices.
  • Native Plant-Centered Biodiversity Strategy
    methodology: native_plant_landscaping
    By designing landscapes to prioritize native plants and non-human food sources, we maximize biodiversity and support wildlife habitats because native ecosystems are more resilient and better adapted to local conditions, enhancing overall ecological health.
  • Nature-Based Land Care Advocacy
    methodology: nature_based_land_care
    By promoting landscaping practices that work with natural ecosystems—such as eliminating synthetic chemicals, supporting native plants, and enhancing biodiversity—we improve public and environmental health because these methods restore ecological resilience and reduce human and environmental toxicity.