EarthShare - GuideStar Profile
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EarthShare
Everyone takes action for a healthy planet.
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Earth Share, EarthShare Chapters
Washington, DC
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Mission
We envision a world in which everyone takes action for our planet. Whether the action is big or small, it is about growing awareness and inspiring change. To achieve this, we provide individuals, businesses, and nonprofits with the tools to work together for a more just and sustainable world.
Ruling year
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1988
Chief Executive Officer
Brad Leibov
Main address
1717 K St NW Ste 900
Washington, DC 20006-5349 USA
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Fundraising Contact
Brad Leibov
Chief Executive Officer
Fundraising contact phone: (800) 875-3863
[email protected]
Physical Address
1717 K St NW Ste 900
Washington, DC 20006-5349
Payment Address
PO Box 424011
Washington, DC 20042-4011
Donation Payable
Legal name of organization: EarthShare
EIN for payable organization: 52-1601960
EIN
52-1601960
NTEE code
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Environmental Quality, Protection, and Beautification N.E.C. (C99)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Despite EarthShare’s impact over the past 35 years, it’s clear that environmental nonprofits are woefully underfunded, receiving only 2% of all philanthropy globally. They need new, reliable forms of funding as they work to solve unprecedented environmental threats including the climate crisis, biodiversity collapse, deep-seated environmental injustices, and a host of other issues.
EarthShare provides its national Network of Nonprofit Partners with vital services and support, like access to dozen of public and private workplace giving campaigns that result in more money for our Nonprofit Partners. By offering quick and affordable access to thousands of workplace campaigns, we are helping environmental groups solve the most critical issues in their communities.
Our programs
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success,
and who do the programs serve?
Inspiring Businesses to Act for the Planet
EarthShare makes it easy for businesses to engage their employees, customers, and community in positive environmental impact. Leveraging technology for good, our Giving and Engagement Platform offers businesses a modern workplace giving solution that facilitates giving to more than 1.5+M 501(c)(3) nonprofits as well as EarthShares vetted network of 500 environmentally focused Nonprofit Partners. Businesses can run matching programs, allow employees to take part in corporate giving, receive custom engagement advising from EarthShares experts, and more. EarthShares Giving Platform is equipped with expertly-curated environmental education content, making it easier for companies to invite their customers and employees to take action on the environmental issues that matter to them. With our tools, businesses can reach external audiences by creating and promoting public-facing giving campaigns to fundraise for environmental causes that align with their brand values.
Population(s) Served
Inspiring Individuals to Act for the Planet
EarthShare engages an inclusive movement of individuals to build a better planet through 1) workplace giving campaigns and 2) our new environmentally-focused Giving Platform. As a core offering, EarthShare works with hundreds of public and private workplaces, from federal, state, and local governments to Fortune 500 corporations. We provide access to these campaigns for our Nonprofit Partners and they get to engage new workplace donors with minimal effort or upfront investment. In 2022, EarthShare created a leading environmentally focused digital platform that allows anyone to create a no-minimum donor-advised fund (DAF), make donations to any U.S. 501(c)(3), and manage their personal impact. Our DAF platform leverages technology to help break down barriers that discourage participation and inspire people with stories about urgent issues.
Population(s) Served
Elevating & Supporting Our Nonprofit Partners
For over 35 years, EarthShare has served environmental nonprofits by helping them access public and private workplace giving campaigns. Our Nonprofit Partner Network of vetted environmental organizations includes 500 local, national, and international organizations, from large and well-known nonprofits to smaller grassroots organizations. EarthShare has mobilizing more than $375M for the planet and countless hours of volunteering. We recently reopened and are actively expanding our Nonprofit Partners Network to new organizations across the United States with the goal of creating a Nonprofit Network that represents the full range of solutions needed to combat the environmental crisis. We are welcoming new Nonprofit Partners working in underrepresented regions and issue areas with an emphasis on marginalized voices, addressing problems like environmental and climate justice, and forging deep relationships with an inclusive collective of amazing organizations dedicated to the environment.
Population(s) Served
Where we work
United States
Affiliations & memberships
EarthShare Chapters Inc.
1988
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Our results
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
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Amount raised for organizations that protect the planet
This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Related Program
Inspiring Individuals to Act for the Planet
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Number of environmental nonprofit organizations supported
This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Related Program
Elevating & Supporting Our Nonprofit Partners
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
EarthShare aims to dramatically increase unrestricted revenue, awareness, volunteers and resources flowing to the environmental sector, particularly our vetted Network of 500 Nonprofit Partners that are working on the frontlines to serve communities and improve the planet.
People and the nonprofit sector need more resources to accelerate environmental solutions at scale. A growing number of potential donors want to act, but they need better tools, education, and support. Specifically, they need guidance to navigate the vast landscape of issues and nonprofits, and access to dynamic tools such as donor-advised funds (DAFs), philanthropic advising, and grantmaking insights, which are too-often relegated to high-net-worth donors.
EarthShare developed a powerful new technology that brings new donors and more money into the environmental movement. EarthShare’s Giving and Engagement Platform allows anyone to open a no-minimum donor-advised fund (DAF), access expertly crafted educational content, and support vetted environmental nonprofits as well as 1.5M+ other nonprofits. With content developed in partnership with EarthShare’s network of 500 vetted 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Partners, it is a robust and streamlined experience for the environmentally conscious donor.
To build a healthier planet for all of us, EarthShare is looking to grow our partnerships with businesses, individuals, nonprofits, and communities on the ground. We want to give as many companies and people as possible access to our Giving Platform in order to benefit the planet and nonprofits who have deep expertise in today’s most critical environmental issues. EarthShare’s Platform offers a way for everyone to get involved in helping build a more sustainable planet. This technology solution is good for business and the planet—all of which will be greatly affected by climate change if we do not tap into collective action and the power of good.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our strategy of working with businesses, employees, individuals in the workplace and beyond relies on developing strong, long-lasting relationships built on a foundation of trust. EarthShare builds towards our vision of everyone taking action for the planet by forming connections that will help businesses and nonprofits grow together. We provide modern tools for individuals and employees to engage in making an impact for the environment, and the guidance businesses want to make their employee giving and corporate philanthropy a success.
Transparency and accountability are core values of EarthShare, interwoven in our strategy. We build trust and credibility through our actions, mobilizing $375M to date for environmental groups, increasing awareness of science-based solutions, and encouraging countless other actions such as volunteering.
To get everyone involved in our strategy of building a healthier planet, EarthShare brings value and resources to individuals, businesses and our Nonprofit Partners by:
- Building the most inclusive, diverse and engaged environmental Nonprofit Network.
- Leveraging tech for good to provide new services and reach new audiences.
- Inspiring businesses and individuals in and beyond the workplace.
- Maximizing workplace giving campaigns and making those campaigns more affordable for our Nonprofit Partners.
- Streamlining and simplifying operations, better defining how we work with our stakeholders, and adopting an entrepreneurial attitude toward growth and innovation.
How we listen
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
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We shared information about our current feedback practices.
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Financials
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The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Board of directors
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees
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EarthShare
Board of directors
as of
01/27/2026
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair
Angela Grimes
Born Free USA
Term: 2024 - 2025
Angela Grimes
DIRECTOR
Born Free USA
Chris Griffiths
GRACE Communications Foundation
Collin Lawson
DIRECTOR
World Wildlife Fund
Deb Furry
DIRECTOR
Furry Consulting
Hayward Majors
University Bridge
Heather Beard
EarthShare North Carolina
John Oppermann
DIRECTOR
Earth Day Initiative
Jon Scott
Clean Water Fund
Marci Reed
Architects Foundation
Mark Carlson
Laughlin Constable
Meg Haenn
DIRECTOR
National Wildlife Federation
Monique Carswell
Walmart Foundation
Ting Lee
Sierra Club Foundation
Tristen Dieffenbach
DIRECTOR
The Nature Conservancy
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations?
yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ?
yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year?
yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership?
yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years?
yes
Organizational demographics
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Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
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