Nonprofit · EIN 86-2437489
EAT FOR THE EARTH
Tax-exempt · SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $171,456 | $180,751 | -$9,295 | $14,549 | $0 | $14,549 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $150,774 | $145,911 | $4,863 | $24,454 | $610 | $23,844 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $142,479
- Program service revenue
- $28,113
- Investment income
- $4
- Net income from fundraising events
- $860
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $52,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $109,439
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $8,390
- Occupancy
- $27,497
- Other expenses
- $35,425
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $24,454
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,549
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,549
- Cash, savings and investments
- $13,049
- Gross receipts
- $171,456
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Love | Executive Director and President | 40 | $52,200 |
| Chrys Sparks | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Deborah Kaplan | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Martha Sandoval | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Robert Dixon | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Julio Felix | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Love | Executive Director and President | 40 | $37,518 |
| Chrys Sparks | Secretary/Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Deborah Kaplan | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Martha Sandoval | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1955 ENCINA DR, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-1994
- In care of
- % BETH LOVE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 1955 Encina Drive, Santa Cruz CA 95062
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Beth Love, 1955 Encina Drive, Santa Cruz CA 95062
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Beth Love, Executive Director
- Phone
- (831) 466-3405
- Website
- https://eatfortheearth.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 86-2437489 or by the name EAT FOR THE EARTH.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Educational: Eat for the Earth makes it easier for people to eat more plants and less animal products to sustain all life on Earth.
Program accomplishments
- We provided eight rounds of an intensive nutrition education and diet immersion program with pre- and post-program biometric tests to 152 unduplicated individuals.
- We engaged in outreach and education about the benefits of plant-based diets, and provided practical tools for individuals and groups to adopt healthy, sustainable diets.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-2437489
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,549
- Income (IRS master file)
- $171,456
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $171,456 | $180,751 | $14,549 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $150,774 | $145,911 | $24,454 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Beth Love | June 30, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 86-2437489).
Questions about EAT FOR THE EARTH
- What is the EIN of EAT FOR THE EARTH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EAT FOR THE EARTH is 86-2437489.
- Is EAT FOR THE EARTH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to EAT FOR THE EARTH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EAT FOR THE EARTH file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of EAT FOR THE EARTH due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EAT FOR THE EARTH last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EAT FOR THE EARTH?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Beth Love.
- Who are the officers and directors of EAT FOR THE EARTH?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,200 (Beth Love, Executive Director and President).
- How much revenue does EAT FOR THE EARTH have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $171,456, expenses of $180,751 and total assets of $14,549 at year end.
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