Form990-PF


Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)113 HOFFMAN LANE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHESTERTOWN, MD21620
A Employer identification number

52-2151843
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(410) 778-6868
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$6,306,610J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 102,000
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 27,777 27,777  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 60,284 60,284  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,506,305
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 5,793,209
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,506,305
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 27,074 4,299  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,723,440 1,598,665  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 63,168 63,168   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 38,502 1,167   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 84,111 9,111   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 185,781 73,446   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 4,255,625 4,255,625
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 4,441,406 73,446   4,255,625
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -2,717,966
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,525,219
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 1,448,491 567,314 567,314
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 4,954,632 Click to see attachment3,133,782 5,007,481
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 254,111 Click to see attachment238,172 231,815
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet29,037
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet29,037      
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment500,000 Click to see attachment500,000 Click to see attachment500,000
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 7,157,234 4,439,268 6,306,610
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 7,157,234 4,439,268
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 7,157,234 4,439,268
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 7,157,234 4,439,268
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
7,157,234
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-2,717,966
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
4,439,268
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
4,439,268
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a CHEVY CHASE TRUST - COVERED P    
b CHEVY CHASE TRUST - NONCOVERED P    
c CHEVY CHASE TRUST - NONCOVERED P    
d CHEVY CHASE TRUST - NONCOVERED P    
e FIDELITY 6471 - COVERED P    
FIDELITY 6471 - COVERED P    
FIDELITY 6471 - NONCOVERED P    
VANGUARD ST FEDERAL ADMIRAL P    
TRILINC GLOBAL IMPACT FUND LLC P    
FIDELITY 4481 - COVERED P    
UBS FINANCIAL - COVERED P    
UBS FINANCIAL - COVERED P    
THE LYME FOREST FUND IV TE LP P    
THE LYME FOREST FUND IV TE LP P    
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 714,493   454,673 259,820
b 143,065   120,181 22,884
c 495,711   384,196 111,515
d 11,572   9,168 2,404
e 202,892   195,296 7,596
713,692   426,317 287,375
160     160
599,980   604,432 -4,452
2,910   3,601 -691
22,022   21,251 771
1,777,534   1,807,455 -29,921
1,087,178   260,253 826,925
7,265     7,265
    81 -81
14,735     14,735
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       259,820
b       22,884
c       111,515
d       2,404
e       7,596
      287,375
      160
      -4,452
      -691
      771
      -29,921
      826,925
      7,265
      -81
      14,735
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 1,506,305
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 21,201
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 21,201
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 12,335
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 10,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 22,335
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 298
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 836
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet836 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMD
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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    Part VI-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.SHAREDEARTH.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletCAROLINE D GABEL Telephone no.bullet (410) 778-6868

    Located atbullet113 HOFFMAN LANECHESTERTOWNMD ZIP+4bullet21620
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
     
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............
    1d
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    5b
     
     
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
    5d
     
     
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    7a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    CAROLINE D GABEL PRESIDENT
    20.00     		0 0 0
    113 HOFFMAN LANE
    CHESTERTOWN,MD21620
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 THE FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES CONSIST SOLELY OF MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS TO A VARIETY OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. 0
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part VIII-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    6,994,360
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    656,131
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    500,000
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    8,150,491
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    8,150,491
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    122,257
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    8,028,234
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    401,412
    Part X
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
    1
    401,412
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    21,201
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    21,201
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    380,211
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    380,211
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
    380,211
    Part XI
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
    4
     
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 9
    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2020     		(c)
    2020     		(d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 380,211
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016...... 129,253
    b From 2017...... 384,034
    c From 2018...... 1,595,435
    d From 2019...... 2,810,754
    e From 2020...... 4,246,647
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 9,166,123
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 4,255,625
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 380,211
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 3,875,414
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 13,041,537
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		129,253
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		12,912,284
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017.... 384,034
    b Excess from 2018.... 1,595,435
    c Excess from 2019.... 2,810,754
    d Excess from 2020.... 4,246,647
    e Excess from 2021.... 3,875,414
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    CAROLINE D GABEL
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    CAROLINE D GABEL PRESIDENT
    113 HOFFMAN LANE
    CHESTERTOWN,MD21620
    (410) 778-6868
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    SEE THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE @ WWW.SHAREDEARTH.ORG FOR APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    SEE WEBSITE @ WWW.SHAREDEARTH.ORG
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ABRAHAM FOUNDATION
    232 E 62ND ST
    NEW YORK,NY10065     		  501(C)(3) CONTINUED SUPPORT THE CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH IN SRI LANKA, PROMOTING HUMAN/ELEPHANT HARMONY BY THE USE OF ELECTRIC FENCING AROUND FIELDS AND GARDENS. 75,000
    ALLIANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL REFORESTATION
    4514 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD UNIT 496
    ATLANTA,GA30338     		  501(C)(3) TO CONSTRUCT A SECOND TRAINING FACILITY FOR LOCAL NURSERY OWNERS AND TREE PLANTERS AT SOLOLA. 30,000
    AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY
    4249 LOUDOUN AVE
    THE PLAINS,VA20198     		  501(C)(3) CARTOGRAPHY FOR THE BOOK PHOTOGRAPHIC ATLAS OF BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA. 25,000
    ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
    170 EAST COTATI AVENUE
    COTATI,CA94931     		  501(C)(3) TO END THE FEDERAL WILDLIFE SERVICE'S KILL WILDLIFE PROGRAM; PROTECTING BIG CATS; AND FARMED ANIMAL PROSECUTION GUIDELINES; PROTECTING WILDLIFE, CAPTIVE AND FARMED ANIMALS. 125,000
    BAT CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
    PO BOX 140434
    AUSTIN,TX78714     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR TWO BAT CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN RWANDA AND FIJI. 40,000
    BAY JOURNAL MEDIA
    619 OAKWOOD DRIVE
    SEVEN VALLEYS,PA17360     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT TO THE FILM "THINKING LIKE A WATERSHED" ABOUT THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BEFORE ANY HUMANS INTERFERED WITH ITS OPERATIONS AS A WATERSHED. 195,000
    BHUTAN FOUNDATION
    21 DUPONT CIRCLE NW STE 755
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORTING THE FOUNDATION'S CONSERVATION, GOVERNANCE, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON THE GROUND IN THE HIMALAYAN KINGDOM 90,000
    CARETTA RESEARCH PROJECT
    PO BOX 9841
    SAVANNAH,GA31412     		  501(C)(3) PROVIDING FUNDS TO HELP SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EFFOTS IN PROTECTING GEORGIA'S SEA TURTLES. 20,000
    CHESAPEAKE CONSERVANCY
    716 GIDDINGS AVE STE 42
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM OPEN SPACE, TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT CLIMATE RESILIENCY, EQUITY AND LAND MANAGEMENT IN MARYLAND'S CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED. 50,000
    CHESAPEAKE FILM FESTIVAL
    101 MARLBORO AVE STE 53
    EASTON,MD21601     		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF THE 2021 FILM FESTIVAL. 10,000
    CHESAPEAKE LEGAL ALLIANCE
    501 6TH STREET
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21403     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR THE CHESAPEAKE LEGAL ALLIANCE'S LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY. 50,000
    DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE
    1130 17TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT THE RED WOLF CONSERVATION; TO HELP REBUILD THE FEDERAL AND GOVERNMENT'S CONSERVATION CAPABILITIES, PERMANENTLY STRENGTHEN BEDROCK ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND DIRECTLY MEET THE THREATS OF THE BIODIVERSITY AND CLIMATE CRISIS HEAD-ON. 425,000
    EASTERN SHORE LAND CONSERVANCY
    114 S WASHINGTON ST STE 101
    EASTON,MD21601     		  501(C)(3) CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR THE DELMARVA OASIS, CONSERVING 30,000 ACRES OF LAND ON THE DELAWARE, MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA PENINSULA BY 2030. 50,000
    ELEPHANT CARE INTERNATIONAL
    166 LIMO LANE
    HOHENWALD,TN38462     		  501(C)(3) CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR THE VETERINARIANS WHO CARE FOR DOMESTIC ELEPHANTS AND THIER MAHOUTS UNEMPLOYED DURING THIS TIME OF COVID IN LAOS AND THAILAND. 70,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL
    1800 M ST NW STE 1100
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL. 250,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT
    1000 VERMONT AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		  501(C)(3) TO STRENGTHEN THE CLEAN WATER ACT, UPDATE IT'S OUT-OF-DATE REGULATIONS, REVERSE THE WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES RULES,TO EXTEND CWA PROTECTION TO ALL BODIES OF WATER, AND OTHER MEASURES. 100,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY
    PO BOX 53343
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		  501(C)(3) PREVENTION OF SALE OF IVORY IN JAPAN, ESPECIALLY DURING THE OLYMPICS. 30,000
    INSIGHT MEDITATION SOCIETY
    1230 PLEASANT STREET
    BARRE,MA01005     		  501(C)(3) NEW TRAILS AROUND THIS BUDDHIST MEDITATION CENTER, FOR YOGIS DURING THEIR WALKING PERIODS. 18,600
    INTERNATIONAL RHINO FOUNDATION
    201 MAIN STREET STE 2600
    FORT WORTH,TX76102     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEEDED NEW RHINO SHELTER. 10,000
    KENT CULTURAL ALLIANCE
    101 SPRING AVENUE
    CHESTERTOWN,MD21620     		  501(C)(3) A GIFT IN MEMORY OF TOM MCHUGH, LONG-TIME ADVOCATE, SPONSOR AND LEADER IN PROMOTING THE ARTS IN KENT COUNTY, MD, FROM FOUNDING THE MAINSTAY JAZZ VENUE TO ADVOCATING FOR AND BRINGING ARTS TO THE COUNTY'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 10,000
    LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND
    740 15TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE POLICY AND JUSTICE; AND A CLIMATE FELLOW TO HELP ENSURE MARYLANDER'S RIGHT TO A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND RESILIENT CLIMATE WELL INTO THE FUTURE. 50,000
    LEAP
    181 FARRELLY DRIVE
    SAN LEANDRO,CA94577     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR ELEPHANTS, WETLANDS, COMMUNITY CAPACITATION AND GENERAL OPERATIONS. 217,000
    LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE CENTER FOR ANIMAL LAW
    10015 SW TERWILLIGER BLVD
    PORTLAND,OR97219     		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR ANIMAL LAW STUDIES, PREPARING STUDENTS TO USE THE LAW TO DEFEND DOMESTIC AND FARM ANIMALS. 60,000
    LION GUARDIANS
    PO BOX 9641
    WASHINGTON,DC20016     		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABILITY FOR LION CONSERVATION IN KENYA IN COOPERATION WITH THE MAASAI IN AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK. 50,000
    MONGABAY
    PO BOX 0291
    MENLO PARK,CA94062     		  501(C)(3) CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THIS ON-LINE CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENT NEWS REPORTERS COVERING SRI LANKA NEWS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE NEVER BE PUBLISHED. 25,000
    NATIONAL AQUARIUM IN BALTIMORE
    PIER 3/501 E PRATT ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21202     		  501(C)(3) GENERAL SUPPORT AND DIRECT ASSISTANCE FOR SEA TURTLE KAI WHOSE SHELL WAS DAMAGED BY AN ACCIDENT AT SEA. 50,000
    NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
    4TH ST CONSTITUTION AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20565     		  501(C)(3) AMERICAN SILENCE: THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF ROBERT ADAMS, FOCUSING ON OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE LAND, AND THE MORAL DILEMMAS IT PRESENTS. 50,000
    NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
    1145 17TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  501(C)(3) THE FIRST OF A TWO YEAR PLEDGE TO ASSURE THAT NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER JOEL SARTORE IS ABLE TO COMPLETE HIS WORK TO PHOTOGRAPH EVERY SPECIES IN CAPTIVITY, IN ORDER TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ON WHAT CAN BE LOST IN THE WILD; AND INSPIRE THEM TO TAKE ACTION. 150,000
    NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
    PO BOX 1583
    MERRIFIELD,VA22116     		  501(C)(3) OPERATING FUNDS FOR THE CHOOSE CLEAN WATER COALITION, WHICH WORKS COLLECTIVELY ON KEY FEDERAL POLICY ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED RESTORATION AND SUPPORTS WORK TO REDUCE POLLUTION IN LOCAL WATERS AND THE BAY. 100,000
    NATURE CONSERVANCY
    425 BARLOW PLACE 100
    BETHESDA,MD20814     		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT URBAN CONSERVATION, EXPANDING THE CONSERVANCY'S STORMWATER CONTROL WORK FROM WASHINGTON TO BALTIMORE. 50,000
    NORTHERN JAGUAR PROJECT
    2114 W GRANT RD STE 121
    TUCSON,AZ85745     		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT JAGUAR CONSERVATION IN SONORA, MEXICO, AND THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING GENERAL PURPOSES AND FUTURE EXPANSION OF THE RESERVE 80,000
    OLD GROWTH FOREST NETWORK
    PO BOX 21
    EASTON,MD21601     		  501(C)(3) THE NETWORK IDENTIFIES, DESIGNATES AND PROTECTS OLD-GROWTH FORESTS IN EAST AND ELSEWHERE IN THE US. 25,000
    ORANG UTAN REPUBLIK FOUNDATION
    2309 SANTA MONICA BLVD 828
    SANTA MONICA,CA90404     		  501(C)(3) TO ASSURE SUSTAINABILITY FOR THIS ORGANIZATION WHICH WORKS FOR ORANG UTAN CONSERVATION IN SUMATRA, INDONESIA. 65,000
    PHYSICIANS COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE
    5100 WISCONSIN AVE
    WASHINGTON,DC20016     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION ONLINE STUDENTS ON THE NEED TO ADOPT A PLANT BASED DIET AS A WAY TO GREATLY IMPROVED HEALTH. 50,000
    RACHEL'S NETWORK
    1200 18TH STREET NW STE 910
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  501(C)(3) TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO FIGHT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. 50,000
    SMALL WILDCAT CONSERVATION
    390 RINCON RD
    CORRALES,NM87048     		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT VIRTUALLY UNKNOWN SMALL WILD CATS, INCLUDING GEOFFREY'S CAT, ONCILLA AND MANULS; TO SAVE FISHING CAT CONSERVATION PROJECT, RESEARCHING AND RAISING AWARENESS OF THE FISHING CAT AND OTHER SMALL CATS IN SRI LANKA. 41,000
    SMITHSONIAN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE
    1500 REMOUNT ROAD
    FRONT ROYAL,VA22630     		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT SCBI'S WORK WITH VETERINARIANS CARING FOR ELEPHANTS IN LAOS; TO SUPPORT RESEARCH TO INSTILL NATURAL ANTI-PREDATOR TOXICITY TO CAPTIVE-BORN DART FROGS, TO PROTECT THEM WHEN RELEASED INTO THE WILD. 600,000
    SNOW LEOPARD CONSERVANCY
    75 BOYES BLVD
    SONOMA,CA95476     		  501(C)(3) CONSERVATION OF SNOW LEOPARDS THROUGHOUT THEIR MOUNTAINOUS HIMALAYAN RANGE, FROM MONGOLIA TO NEPAL, WORKING WITH THE LOCAL, INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. FOR GENECTIC STUDIES TO TO THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THESE RARE, ENDANGERED CATS; AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR VILLAGE GUARD. 125,000
    SPIRITUAL PATHS FOUNDATION
    6 HARBOR WAY
    SANTA BARBARA,CA93109     		  501(C)(3) FILM, THE DALAI LAMA'S GIFT TO THE WORLD TELLING THE STORY OF BUDDHIST KALACHAKRAS AND MANDALAS 30,000
    SULTANA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    200 SOUTH CROSS STREET
    CHESTERTOWN,MD21620     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT THE EASEMENT FOR THE LAWRENCE WETLANDS PRESERVATION PROJECT, TO INTRODUCE VISITORS TO THE BENEFITS OF WETLANDS IN THE HEART OF HISTORIC CHESTERTOWN, MD. 50,000
    THE OPS FOUNDATION
    3861 FARNAM ST
    OMAHA,NE68131     		  501(C)(3) FOR FILM LAST PLACE ON EARTH, DEDICATED TO PROTECTING THE LEUSER ECOSYSTEM, SUMATRA, INDONESIA, THE LAST PLACE WHERE ELEPHANTS, RHINOS, TIGERS AND ORANGUTANS LIVE IN THEIR NATIVE WILD HABITAT. 100,000
    TRICYCLE FOUNDATION
    89 5TH AVENUE STE 301
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		  501(C)(3) CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS BUDDHIST PUBLICATION, INCLUDING MAGAZINE, PODCASTS, LIVE VIRTUAL EVENTS AND LINKS TO OTHER BUDDHIST ORGANIZATIONS AND COURSES. 30,000
    UPSTREAM ALLIANCE
    1867 LINDAMOOR DR
    ANNAPOLIS,MD21401     		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT A PROGRAM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND YOUNG LEADERSHIP WITH ON-THE-WATER TRAINING ON THE CHESAPEAKE BAY, DELAWARE RIVER AND CAMDEN NJ, AS WELL AS BOARD RESERVE. 185,000
    WASHINGTON COLLEGE
    300 WASHINGTON AVE
    CHESTERTOWN,MD21620     		  501(C)(3) TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE INSTITUTION TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION. 49,000
    WILDAID
    333 PINE ST SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104     		  501(C)(3) CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE SMELLY ELEPHANT PROJECT, WHICH USES LOCAL AFRICAN PLANTS TO CREATE ODORS WHICH KEEP ELEPHANTS FROM DESTROYING CROPS; HELPING VILLAGERS MAKE THE PRODUCT ON THEIR OWN, TO AVOID OUTSIDE INVOLVEMENT. 30,000
    WILDLANDS NETWORK
    1402 3RD AVENUE STE 1019
    SEATTLE,WA98101     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR BORDERLANDS WILDLIFE RESTORATION ALONG THE US/MEXICAN BORDER DESTROYED BY WALL CONSTRUCTION BY THE PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATION; AND SECURING SAFE PASSAGE, BUILDING OVERPASSES AND UNDERPASSES FOR WILDLIFE IN THE GREAT SMOKIES. 25,000
    WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
    209 MISSISSIPPI ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94107     		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT TO THE MANGE CRISIS AFFLICTING SOUTH AMERICA'S WILD AND DOMESTIC CAMELIDS. 40,000
    WOMEN MAKE MOVIES
    115 W 29TH ST STE 1200
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR IMPACT ENHANCEMENT FOR THE FILM "TIGRE GENTE" EXPOSING THE EXTENT OF JAGUAR POACHING IN BOLIVIA AND BLACK MARKET SALE OF THEIR PARTS IN CHINA. 175,025
    WOODLAND PARK ZOO
    5500 PHINNEY AVE N
    SEATTLE,WA98103     		  501(C)(3) CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE TREE KANGAROO CONSERVATION ON THE HUAN PENINSULA, PAPUA NEW GUIJNEA. 30,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 4,255,625
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 27,777  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income .....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 1,506,305  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 1,621,440 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    1,621,440
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    8 GAIN FROM SALE OF INVESTMENT ASSETS, WHICH ARE USED TO GENERATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT STATUS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    Schedule B
    (Form 990)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

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    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2021
    Name of the organization
    THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    52-2151843
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
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    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
    Name of organization
    THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    52-2151843
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    CAROLINE D GABEL
     
    113 HOFFMAN LANE
     
    CHESTEROWN, MD21620

    		$ 102,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
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    Name of organization
    THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    52-2151843
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
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    Name of organization
    THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    52-2151843
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
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    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    52-2151843
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CHEVY CHASE TRUST 690,139 1,066,041
    UBS FINANCIALS 1,574,703 2,951,429
    VERIS INVESTMENTS 868,940 990,011

    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    52-2151843
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    LYME FOREST FUND IV TE LP AT COST 202,782 203,116
    TRILINC GLOBAL IMPACT FUND, LLC AT COST 35,390 28,699

    TY 2021 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    52-2151843
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    ELLINGTON PLAZA D G LID PTR 500,000 500,000 500,000


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    52-2151843
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    NONDEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES - PASSTHROUGH ENTITIES 4 4   0
    OTHER DEDUCTIONS - PASSTHROUGH ENTITIES 3,654 3,654   0
    MISCELLEANOUS EXPENSES 1,298 1,298   0
    BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENTS 4,020 4,020   0
    BANK CHARGES 135 135   0
    OTHER 75,000 0   0


    TY 2021 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    52-2151843
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    PASSTHROUGH INCOME / (LOSSES) - THE LYME FOREST FUND IV 1,272 1,272 1,272
    PASSTHROUGH INCOME / (LOSSES) - THE TRILINC GLOBAL 1,854 1,854 1,854
    OTHER INCOME 1,173 1,173 1,173
    TAX REFUND 22,775 0 22,775


    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    52-2151843
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MANAGEMENT FEES 63,168 63,168   0


    TY 2021 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    52-2151843
    Name Address
    CAROLINE D GABEL 113 HOFFMAN LANE
    CHESTERTOWN,MD21620


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    52-2151843
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 1,167 1,167   0
    FEDERAL TAXES 37,335 0   0