Earthshare
Earthshare provides individuals, businesses, and nonprofits with inspiration and tools to work together for a just and sustainable world.
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Visit www.earthshare.orgAbout Earthshare
Earthshare is a environment organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $4.1 million. EIN: 521601960.
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Mission
Earthshare provides individuals, businesses, and nonprofits with inspiration and tools to work together for a just and sustainable world.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 7 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Earthshare has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEarthshare is a registered environment nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 521601960. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $37M in annual revenue. 99 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Earthshare's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521601960. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Earthshare has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Earthshare is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Based on official tax filings, Earthshare has $37M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Earthshare is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $37M in annual revenue. The organization has 99 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Earthshare. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Earthshare holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Earthshare is a environment organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $4.1 million. EIN: 521601960. Earthshare is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $37M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Earthshare are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Earthshare is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521601960, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
EARTHSHARE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
6 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Veolia Employees Win Environmental Award From Earthshare New Jersey - Jersey Shore Online
EarthShare Texas celebrates 30 years with anniversary bash - The Texas Tribune
Follow Your Moral Compass: Interview with Brad Leibov, CEO of EarthShare - Adam Mendler
Eco Briefs: Forest restoration, Blue Heron seeks artists, spring bird workshop, Earthshare co-directors - Rough Draft Atlanta
Want To Help Feed People? Volunteer With EarthShare Gardens - 99.9 KTDY
EarthShare Gardens uproots, ‘will continue to evolve’ as it has before - The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, Louisiana
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 99 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 99 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1988
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Earthshare
- What is Earthshare?
- Earthshare is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Earthshare is a environment organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $4.1 million. EIN: 521601960.
- When was Earthshare founded?
- Earthshare was founded in 1988.
- Who leads Earthshare?
- Brad Leibov serves as CEO.
- Where is Earthshare located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Earthshare's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Earthshare trustworthy?
- Earthshare has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Earthshare's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521601960.
- What is Earthshare's website?
- http://www.earthshare.org