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EIN 88-1852355

Grounded Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Santa Rosa
State
California
Year formed
2022
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
Description
The Grounded Foundation advances and amplifies earth-based climate change solutions by providing funding to on-the-ground non-profit organizations whose purposes align with the organization's three focus areas: stopping emissions through transitioning to clean or renewable energy, reversing emissions through carbon sequestration or by protecting, and restoring ecosystems.
Total revenues
$836,584
2023
Total expenses
$755,845
2023
Total assets
$3,564
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Grounded Foundation

Provide funding to on-the-ground non-profit organizations whose purposes align with the organization's three focus areas:1.1 stop emissions by transitioning to clean or renewable energy.1.2 reverse emissions through carbon sequestration or by protecting or restoring natural carbon sinks.1.3 prevent further environmental damage by pursuing innovative legal strategies to protect the rights of nature.

Grants made by Grounded Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Amazon FrontlinesGeneral Operations: Defending Indigenous Land Rights in the Amazon Rainforest$200,000
Earth League InternationalGeneral Operations: Combatting Wildlife Trafficking$187,500
Sealegacy FoundationGeneral Operations: Creating Ocean Stories That Move Audiences Into Conservation Action$100,000
...and 4 more grants made

Personnel at Grounded Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Julia JacksonDirector and President$0
Ernie PattersonTreasurer and Secretary$0

Financials for Grounded Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$836,584
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$836,584

Form 990s for Grounded Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-08990View PDF
Data update history
July 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
June 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
421 Aviation Blvd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Metro area
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
County
Sonoma County, CA
Website URL
grounded.org/ 
Phone
(973) 233-4519
IRS details
EIN
88-1852355
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2022
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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