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The Earthfire Institute

Our mission is to reawaken our connection to wildlife and nature through reconnection ecology, expanding our sense of community to include all living beings, and moving us to …

Environment Driggs, ID EIN 820525968 · IRS Reg 82-0525968 · IRS Sign up to see website
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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About The Earthfire Institute

Earthfire Institute is a wildlife sanctuary and retreat center located in Driggs, Idaho, and the birthplace of Reconnection Ecology®.

Founded
Headquarters
Driggs, ID
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

Our mission is to reawaken our connection to wildlife and nature through reconnection ecology, expanding our sense of community to include all living beings, and moving us to protect flourishing habitats for all life.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C60
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Earthfire Institute is a registered environment nonprofit based in Driggs, ID, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 820525968. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Earthfire Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 89/100.

The Earthfire Institute is located in Driggs, ID, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Earthfire Institute has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Earthfire Institute is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Earthfire Institute. 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.

The Earthfire Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Earthfire Institute is a wildlife sanctuary and retreat center located in Driggs, Idaho, and the birthplace of Reconnection Ecology®. The Earthfire Institute is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among environment charities registered in United States: The Earthfire Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to The Earthfire Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Earthfire Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 820525968, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

HE
Heather Holcomb
Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Allan N B•••• E••
CHAIR/VP
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Andrew T••••••
CHAIR & TREA
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Elizabeth M K••••• P••
SECRETARY
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Heather H••••••
Director
MI
Michelle L•••
Director
PH
Philbin S•••••
Director
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TREASURER
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Susan B E••••• P••
EXECUTIVE DI
TE
Teresa A•• L•••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Earthfire Institute This page 72 $2.6 million -
Friends of Casco Bay 89 $1.3 million -
Drive Clean Colorado 89 $1.3 million -
Chesapeake Climate Action Network 89 $4.0 million -
Jackson Hole Land Trust 89 $7.9 million -
Citizens for Pennsylvanias Future 89 $3.2 million -
Huron River Watershed Council 89 $5.1 million -
Climate Action Reserve 89 $5.8 million -
Alaska Conservation Foundation 89 $8.0 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Earthfire Institute

What is The Earthfire Institute?
The Earthfire Institute is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Driggs, United States. Earthfire Institute is a wildlife sanctuary and retreat center located in Driggs, Idaho, and the birthplace of Reconnection Ecology®.
When was The Earthfire Institute founded?
The Earthfire Institute was founded in 2000.
Who leads The Earthfire Institute?
Heather Holcomb serves as Director.
Where is The Earthfire Institute located?
Headquartered in Driggs, United States.
What is The Earthfire Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Earthfire Institute trustworthy?
The Earthfire Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 The Earthfire Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 820525968. Registration: 82-0525968 (United States).
What is The Earthfire Institute's website?
http://www.earthfireinstitute.org