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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 84-1361004

Earthsense Foundation

A private foundation in New York, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 17 grants and $387,949 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $387,949

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $2,677,895
  • Tax year 2023

    $310,367

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $2,459,250
  • Tax year 2022

    $513,000

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $2,165,277
  • Tax year 2021

    $982,000

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $2,212,474
  • Tax year 2020

    $861,309

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $2,150,251
  • Tax year 2019

    $566,800

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $2,400,356
  • Tax year 2018

    $413,500

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $2,541,112

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Yellow Dot Studios IncLos Angeles, CA

    We create entertaining, memorable, and scientifically accurate digital media and videos to challenge the decades of disinformation pushed by oil companies and amplified by large swaths of elected leaders and the media. We aim to motivate more people to participate in this conversation, and push for the urgently needed action we could be taking.

    $75,000
  2. Denver Film SocietyDenver, CO

    Denver film creates entertaining and transformative experiences for the colorado community through the power of diverse voices in film.

    $75,000
  3. Mission BlueOrange City, FL

    We inspire action to explore and protect the ocean.

    $50,000
  4. Only OneNew York, NY

    We're on a mission to restore ocean health and tackle the climate crisis in this generation with you.

    $42,000
  5. Cambodian Childrens FundSanta Monica, CA

    CCF is breaking the cycles of poverty and abuse and creating change in cambodia by building the capacity of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable communities: those with the most poverty, the greatest health and social problems, and the least access to basic resources.

    $25,000
  6. Climate Emergency FundWest Hollywood, CA

    Provides financial support to individual activists and organizations working to educate the public about the climate emergency and push for urgent climate action from policy makers and leaders.

    $25,000
  7. Music Heals InternationalMill Valley, CA

    To bring music and musicians to the children of haiti and other parts of the world. Designed to teach and inspire children, using music as a powerful force for education, creativity, and healing.

    $16,000
  8. Re-Earth InitativePhiladelphia, PA

    Support our grassroots efforts to make the climate movement more accessible and inclusive. It helps us advocate for positive change, educate communities on sustainability, and drive action against climate change.

    $15,000
  9. Wild AfricaCape Town, Central African Republic

    By amplifying the voices of african opinion leaders from every field through a powerful network of media partners and diverse programming

    $12,000
  10. Moonjelly FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    To provide marine protection work

    $10,000
  11. The Redford CenterSan Francisco, CA

    As a non-endowed, nonprofit organization, donations of every size matter and support projects that are building the personal and political will needed to accelerate environmental solutions today.

    $10,000
  12. Sweetwater Music HallMill Valley, CA

    Donation increases access to music and builds equity in the arts for youth and adults across the bay area through expanded cultural programming.

    $10,000
  13. Stand EarthSan Francisco, CA

    Our strategic plan positions stand.earth to win, no matter the political or economic challenges we encounter in years ahead. We'll focus on three key ipact areas where we can deliver transformative change change at the speed and scale required; we'll build strength and resilienct for the organization and the broader enviornmental movement; and, we'll uphold our commitment to advance equity and justice in all of our actions to ensure people, climate, and biodiversity can thrive.

    $10,000
  14. Wildlife Conservation San FransiscoNewark, CA

    San francisco bay wildlife society seeks to nurture in the public a sense of understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the san francisco bay national wildlife refuges, their natural and cultural history, and to conserve, preserve, and restore bay lands as essential wildlife habitat.

    $8,500
  15. The New York Womens FoundationNew York, NY

    We put the potential of philanthropy in the hands of community leaders. We support early stage community-rooted organizations with funds, knowledge and access to not just decision makers but decision making. Forging funding partnerships with donors who share our values and goals, we create innovative philanthropic strategies for institutions and individuals.

    $2,500
  16. Rex Foundation IncSan Rafael, CA

    Aims to help secure a healthy environment, promote individuality in the arts, provide support to critical and necessary social services, assist others less fortunate than ourselves, protect the rights of indigenous people and ensure their cultural survival, build a stronger community, and educate children and adults everywhere.

    $1,088
  17. Friends of the RainforestEllisville, MO

    We provide environmental education to schools in the ST. Louis area, conservation grants to organizations working directly with the rainforest, and organize ecotours to bring students and adults to the rainforest for on-the-ground study and exploration

    $861

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture4 grants $176,00060% of the total
  2. Environment5 grants $87,86130% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $25,0009% of the total
  4. Human services1 grant $2,500<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California9 grants $180,588
  2. Colorado1 grant $75,000
  3. Florida1 grant $50,000
  4. New York2 grants $44,500
  5. Pennsylvania2 grants $25,000
  6. Missouri1 grant $861

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Shannon O'Leary-JoyPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $0

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