named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Art in Action
Customized learning experiences for students from kindergarten through college, delivered in collaboration with schools and educational institutions globally.
Earth Protectors Manifesto
Ongoing educational project engaging students globally to contribute to a collective manifesto on becoming Earth Protectors.
Earth Protectors for Schools and Universities
Free film screenings and educational materials provided to schools and universities, including pre- and post-screening lesson plans.
Lessons From Our Planet
Free digital educational content featuring Anne de Carbuccia’s images and narratives on themes like climate change, endangered species, pollution, and ocean literacy, available in English and Italian.
Sergeant S.N.A.F.U. Exhibition
Art exhibition exploring the weaponization of information and misinformation in the digital age, displayed in Venice during the Biennale period.
Speaking Panels
Founder Anne de Carbuccia speaks at universities and institutions worldwide to raise awareness about the Anthropocene and promote ocean literacy.
Timeshrine Series
Public art installations in natural and urban settings designed to provoke reflection on climate change, extinction, and humanity’s role in shaping the planet’s future.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 2 activities
- Deliver free educational programming on environmental issuesProvides free educational programming for students from kindergarten through college, including digital lessons, lectures, webinars, guided school tours, and customized learning experiences in partnership with schools and educational institutions. Also develops and distributes digital educational content titled "Lessons from Our Planet" covering key themes of the Anthropocene and solutions for planetary protection.
- Facilitate student co-creation of the Earth Protectors ManifestoConducts ongoing educational initiatives in collaboration with students of all ages to co-develop the Earth Protectors Manifesto, a collaborative project focused on environmental stewardship and planetary protection.
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Fund free global exhibitions and NGO environmental protection effortsFunds free global art exhibitions and provides financial support to NGOs working to protect endangered species and environments, using proceeds from artwork sales.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Host public art exhibitions globally to raise awareness of climate and environmental threatsOrganizes and hosts free public art exhibitions globally, including exhibitions in Venice and Milan, installations on the Canal Grande in Venice (2026), and past installations such as Memento Selva in Parco Sempione and a public mural in Milan’s Lambrate district, to raise awareness about climate breakdown and human-caused environmental threats.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produce and distribute documentary content on environmental themesProduced and released a five-episode documentary series titled Choose Earth, distributed on Amazon Prime Video, to educate and engage the public on environmental stewardship and planetary protection.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produce and distribute educational films and lessons on ocean literacy, extinction, pollution, and climate changeProduces and distributes a series of educational films and lessons including a 16-minute lesson on ocean literacy ("Our Ocean"), an 18-minute lesson on the sixth mass extinction, two-part lessons on pollution and solutions (13 and 17 minutes), a 20-minute lesson on glacier change, a 16-minute short film titled "REFUGIA," and a multilingual trailer for "ONE OCEAN."
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$196K
Contributions & grants$61K31%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$135K
expenses
Total expenses$196K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$5K
Grants paid out$22K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$320K
Cash$133K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$314K
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +73.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ANNE DE CARBUCCIA — PRESIDENT
- JILL FAIRCHILD — DIRECTOR
- PISAMAI KRUIMER — DIRECTOR
- SARA TAZARTES — SECRETARY
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Amazon Prime Video Partner — Streaming platform for the documentary series Choose Earth.
- CROMO&DESIGN Partner — Responsible for color finishing of the Sergeant S.N.A.F.U. sculptures.
- Castelletto Partner — Hosted the Blue Thread exhibition at its venue in San Mauro Torinese.
- City of Milan Partner — Co-presented the Memento Selva public art installation in Parco Sempione.
- Earth Protectors Partner — Collaborates with individuals recognized as Earth Protectors who are working to save the planet.
- Guggenheim Partner — Engages in mentorship programs in collaboration with the Guggenheim.
- IOC-UNESCO Partner — Collaborates with IOC-UNESCO, which appointed the founder as role model for the Ocean Decade and member of the Group of Experts on Ocean Literacy.
- Pietro Tranchellini Partner — 3D modeling contributor for the Sergeant S.N.A.F.U. project.
- PÖFF (Tallinn) Partner — Hosted the international premiere of the documentary series Choose Earth.
- R3DIRECT Partner — Manufacturing partner for the Sergeant S.N.A.F.U. sculptural series.
- Rome Film Fest Partner — Hosted the world premiere of the documentary series Choose Earth.
- Scuole e istituzioni accademiche di tutto il mondo Partner — Collaborates with schools and academic institutions globally to deliver free educational programming.
- UNESCO Partner — References UNESCO’s “7 Principles of Ocean literacy” in the “Our Ocean” lesson.
- United Nations Partner — Participates in United Nations World Oceans Day conference as featured speaker.
- Venice Biennale Partner — Co-presenting the sculpture exhibition on the Canal Grande in Venice in 2026.
- academic institutions from all over the world Partner — Collaborates with academic institutions globally to support its educational initiatives.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Art-for-Awareness Engagementmethodology: art-for-awarenessBy using art, film, video, and storytelling as emotionally resonant mediums, we raise public awareness about anthropogenic environmental threats and inspire individual and collective action, because emotional engagement increases the likelihood of behavioral change and sustained stewardship.
- Education-Driven Conservation Engagementmethodology: education-for-conservationBy providing foundational education on planetary systems and challenges, we cultivate love for the natural world, because understanding leads to emotional connection, which in turn drives conservation behavior and intergenerational stewardship.
- Participatory Art for Self-Reflection and Activismmethodology: participatory-artBy placing viewers within art installations—such as through mirror effects—we implicate them directly in systems of information warfare and environmental degradation, because self-reflection catalyzes personal accountability and motivates shifts in behavior and belief.
- Story-Based Role Modeling for Behavior Changemethodology: story-based advocacyBy highlighting individuals who protect their local environments and cultures, we provide relatable models of action, because seeing peers as change agents increases self-efficacy and motivates imitation and broader societal change.
- Systems-Thinking Environmental Educationmethodology: systems-thinking-educationBy teaching interconnections between human actions and planetary health—particularly in urban contexts—we foster a sense of responsibility and agency, because understanding systemic relationships leads to more informed and intentional choices for sustainability.