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Nonprofit · EIN 38-2721314

FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Also known as EARTH SHARE OF MICHIGAN

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · OKEMOS, MI 48864

Financials

$75K$60K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$75,427$60,185$15,242$71,067$10,432$60,635
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$20,151
Program service revenue
$54,676
Investment income
$600

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$28,432
Other expenses
$31,753
Program services (functional)
$58,185

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$27,440
Total assets, end of year
$71,067
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,432
Net assets, end of year
$60,635
Cash, savings and investments
$71,067
Gross receipts
$75,427

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THOMAS M WOIWODEPRESIDENT0.75$0
ANNE WOIWODETREASURER0.75$0
NATHAN WOIWODESECRETARY0.75$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5088 POWELL RD, OKEMOS, MI 48864-1117
In care of
% THOMAS WOIWODE
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
5088 Powell Road, Okemos MI 48864
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Thomas Woiwode, 5088 Powell Road, Okemos MI 48864
Signed the 990-EZ
THOMAS M WOIWODE, PRESIDENT
Phone
(517) 980-3373
Return prepared by
ALTRUIC ADVISORS CPAS

Mission

THE FUND FOR THE ENVORONMENT WAS ESTABLISHED IN JANUARY, 1987 TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES AND ISSUES, INCLUDING LAND CONSERVATION, CLEAN AIR AND WATER, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. THE FUND OPERATED THROUGH GRANTS FROM PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS AND GIFTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, WITH THE PROCEEDS USED BY THE FUND TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN MICHIGAN. IN 1988, THE FUND, WORKING WITH NATIONAL NONPROFIT EARTHSHARE, ADDED THE ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL WORKPLACE GIVING, WITH ACCESS IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN'S WORKPLACE GIVING PROGRAM, ALONG WITH ACCESS IN VARIOUS FEDERAL AGENCIES' WORKPLACE GIVING, AND WORKPLACE GIVING WITH A HANDFUL OF CORPORATE PARTNERS. THE FUND DID THIS FIRST UNDER THE DBA ENVIRONMENTAL FUND FOR MICHIGAN; AND THEN, IN 1999, UNDER A PARTNERSHIP WITH NONPROFIT ENVIRONMENTAL FUNDS IN 15 OTHER STATES AND NATIONAL EARTHSHARE, OPERATED UNDET THE DBA EARTHSHARE OF MICHIGAN. IN 2013, THE LEGAL STATUS OF EARTHSHARE OF MICHIGAN CHANGED FROM AN AFFILIATE OF EARTHSHARE TO A CHAP

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE FUND SERVED AS THE FIDUCIARY FOR THE ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE COLLABORATION OF REGIONAL TRAIL INITIATIVES (CRTI). CRTI IS AN ANNUAL CONVENING OF INSTITUTIONS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY WORKING ON REGIONAL TRAIL AND GREENWAY NETWORKS. BEGUN IN 2018 AS A PROGRAM OF THE PENNSYLVANIA ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL (PEC) AS A WAY TO EXPLORE ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CIRCUIT TRAILS, A NETWORK OF TRAILS IN AND AROUND PHILADELPHIA, IT HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE PARTICIPANTS FROM AS DIVERSE AS SAN FRANCISCO AND PORTLAND, OREGON TO BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA AND ST. LOUIS. AS CRTI EXPANDED BEYOND PENNSYLVANIA, THE FUND REPLACED PEC AS THE FIDUCIARY AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGER OF CRTI. THE 2025 EVENT, HELD IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, WAS ATTENDED BY 65 PEOPLE REPRESENTING 29 DIFFERENT STATES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED LEARNING FROM THE PLACE AND ENGAGING WITH LOCAL LEADERS, EXPLORING CHALLENGES WITH MAINTENANCE, CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE HEALTH COMMUNITY, AND WORKING WITH ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.
    Expenses $58,185

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990-N on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Due November 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
38-2721314
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2019
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C60)

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2013
Posted by the IRS
March 10, 2014
Reinstated
Effective September 15, 2014

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Thomas Woiwode
June 30, 2026≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZJune 2025$75,427$60,185$71,067XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Thomas Woiwode
June 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Thomas Woiwode
June 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Thomas Woiwode
June 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Thomas Woiwode
June 30, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 38-2721314).

Questions about FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

What is the EIN of FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT is 38-2721314.
Is FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective September 15, 2014.
Are donations to FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended June 30, 2026.
Who is the principal officer of FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?
The 990-N for 2025 names Thomas Woiwode.
Who are the officers and directors of FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $75,427, expenses of $60,185 and total assets of $71,067 at year end.

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