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Private Foundation
THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION is a Private Foundation headquartered in CHESTERTOWN, MD. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $4.0M revenue, $3.8M expenses, $737K total assets. IRS filings disclose 355 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $23.2M.
EIN: 522151843
CHESTERTOWN, MD
Private Grantmaking Foundations
NTEE: T20
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$4.0M
Total Expenses$3.8M
Total Assets$737K
Grants Given355
Grant Total$23.2M
Filing Years2020–2025
Sample Grants Given
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE WILDLIFE DEFENSE AND RESTORATION ACT; PROTECTING WILDLIFE NOW AND PREPARING TO REVERSE DAMAGE DONE TO THEM AND THEIR HABITATS. SUPPORT FOR THE RED WOLF RECOVERY PROGRAM IN NORTH CAROLINA.
$350,000
LEAP
STAFF SUPPORT AND SUPPORT FOR FRESHWATER FOR THE FUTURE, CATALOGING ALL FISH IN SABAH'S WATERS AND WORKING TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
$260,000
BHUTAN FOUNDATION
SUPPORTING THE FOUNDATION'S CONSERVATION, GOVERNANCE, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON THE GROUND IN THE HIMALAYAN KINGDOM
$225,000
CHESAPEAKE BAY MARITIME MUSEUM
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PRESERVE AND EXPLORE HISTORY, ENVIRONMENT & PEOPLE OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY.
$200,000
UPSTREAM ALLIANCE
TO SUPPORT A PROGRAM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND YOUNG LEADERSHIP WITH ON-THE-WATER TRAINING ON THE CHESAPEAKE BAY, DELAWARE RIVER AND CAMDEN NJ, AS WELL AS BOARD RESERVE.
$185,000
Showing up to 5 of 355 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
PRESIDENT
Caroline D Gabel
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.0M | $3.8M | $737K |
| 2024 | $3.0M | $3.3M | $600K |
| 2023 | $1.6M | $3.0M | $908K |
| 2022 | $1.1M | $3.2M | $2.4M |
| 2020 | $2.3M | $4.9M | $7.2M |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $2.3M to $4.0M (+70%), with total assets most recently reported at $737K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, MA, and 4 other states.
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