Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
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 right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$901,419J 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) 1,583,799
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 8,900 8,900  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 7,389 7,389  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -47,191
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,664,385
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
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
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,453 1,453  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,554,350 17,742  
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)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
7,875 7,875   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
7,128 7,128   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,000 0   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
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
63,152 13,152   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 83,155 28,155   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,945,800 2,945,800
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,028,955 28,155   2,945,800
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -1,474,605
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 2
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............. 584,056 758,720 758,720
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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)....... 1,160,976 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
17,500 		17,872
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 137,087 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
131,294 		124,827
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow29,037
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow29,037      
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
500,000 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
0 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
0
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,382,119 907,514 901,419
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 right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
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 right arrow
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 2,382,119 907,514
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 2,382,119 907,514
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,382,119 907,514
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
2,382,119
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-1,474,605
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
907,514
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
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
907,514
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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 - LT COVERED P    
b CHEVY CHASE TRUST - ST COVERED P    
c UBS FINANCIAL P    
d UBS FINANCIAL P    
e FIDELITY 4481 P    
FIDELITY 4481 P    
FIDELITY 4482 P    
FIDELITY 4482 P    
THE LYME FOREST FUND IV P    
CHEVY CHASE TRUST - LT NONCOVERED P    
ELLINGTON PLAZA - WRITE OFF OF INVESTMENT 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 121,406   93,560 27,846
b 29,482   28,968 514
c 190,852   189,914 938
d 555,107   158,806 396,301
e 4,088   4,648 -560
239,176   262,978 -23,802
1,180   1,202 -22
425,497   384,421 41,076
290     290
97,307   87,079 10,228
    500,000 -500,000
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       27,846
b       514
c       938
d       396,301
e       -560
      -23,802
      -22
      41,076
      290
      10,228
      -500,000
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 -47,191
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  
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 right arrow 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) 1 0
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 0
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 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 15,792
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 15,792
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 15,792
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow15,792 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 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:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet 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)
right arrowMD
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 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? 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
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
...............................
10
Yes
 
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 addressright arrowWWW.SHAREDEARTH.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowCAROLINE D GABEL Telephone no.right arrow (410) 778-6868

Located atright arrow113 HOFFMAN LANECHESTERTOWNMD ZIP+4right arrow21620
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, 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 right arrow
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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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
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 2023? .............
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 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 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.
right arrow20, 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 2023 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 2023.) .....................
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 2023? ..
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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
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...................right arrow 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.............right arrow0
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.........................right arrow0
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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
505,312
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
792,024
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
1,297,336
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
1,297,336
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
19,460
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
1,277,876
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
63,894
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
63,894
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
0
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
63,894
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
63,894
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
63,894
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
2,945,800
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
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
2,945,800
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 63,894
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018...... 1,595,435
b From 2019...... 2,810,754
c From 2020...... 4,246,647
d From 2021...... 3,875,414
e From 2022...... 2,752,057
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 15,280,307
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 2,945,800
a Applied to 2022, 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 2023 distributable amount..... 63,894
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 2,881,906
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023. 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 18,162,213
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 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		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 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		1,595,435
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		16,566,778
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 2,810,754
b Excess from 2020.... 4,246,647
c Excess from 2021.... 3,875,414
d Excess from 2022.... 2,752,057
e Excess from 2023.... 2,881,906
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
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 IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
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 right arrow
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 (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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 FOR ELEPHANT CONSERVATION IN SRI LANKA. 100,000

ALLIANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL REFORESTATION

4514 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD UNIT 496
ATLANTA,GA30338 		  501(C)(3) TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR AIR, WHICH IS REFORESTING THE HIGHLANDS OF GUATEMALA, WORKING WITH LOCAL VILLAGERS AND LANDOWNERS. 30,000

ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND

170 EAST COTATI AVENUE
COTATI,CA94931 		  501(C)(3) TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABILITY OF THIS ORGANIZATION, WHICH ACTS AS LAWYER, ADVOCATE AND LEGISLATIVE MODEL FOR PROTECTIONS OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. 50,000

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 AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR STAFF & EXPANDED COVERAGE. 30,000

CHESAPEAKE CONSERVANCY

716 GIDDINGS AVE STE 42
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401 		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL OF CONSERVING 100,000 ACRES OF LAND PER YEAR AS WELL AS PROVIDING FUNDS TO HELP WITH OPERATING COSTS. 50,000

CHESAPEAKE FILM FESTIVAL

101 MARLBORO AVE STE 53
EASTON,MD21601 		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF THE 2022 FILM FESTIVAL. 15,000

CHESAPEAKE LEGAL ALLIANCE

106 RIDGELY AVE
ANNAPOLIS,MD21401 		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR THIS ORGANIZATION, WHICH JOINS OTHER GROUPS, LENDING THEIR LEGAL SUPPORT TO DEFEND THE CHESAPEAKE BAY; AND FOR A BOARD RESERVE TO ASSURE FUTURE SUSTAINABILITY. 50,000

CLEAN WATER FUND

1444 EYE STREET NW STE 400
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		  501(C)(3) SUPPORTING THE FUND IN ITS FIGHT TO STRENGTHEN THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONFINED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS. 50,000

DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE

1130 17TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		  501(C)(3) TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE WILDLIFE DEFENSE AND RESTORATION ACT; PROTECTING WILDLIFE NOW AND PREPARING TO REVERSE DAMAGE DONE TO THEM AND THEIR HABITATS. SUPPORT FOR THE RED WOLF RECOVERY PROGRAM IN NORTH CAROLINA. 75,000

ELEPHANT CARE INTERNATIONAL

166 LIMO LANE
HOHENWALD,TN38462 		  501(C)(3) TO CREATE AN ELEPHANT ENDOCRINE LAB IN SABAH, MALAYSIA. 35,000

ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE

2410 HYPERION AVE STE B
LOS ANGELES,CA90027 		  501(C)(3) TO ENHANCE THE IMPACT OF THE FILM TIGRE GENTE. 50,000

ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL

1800 M ST NW STE 1100
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR THE 2022 ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL, AS WELL AS FOR THE ANNUAL AWARD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY. 250,000

ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT

1000 VERMONT AVE NW STE 1100
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT TO CONTINUE USING THE LAW TO FORCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO UPDATE DISCHARGE STANDARDS FOR WASTES FROM SLAUGHTERHOUSES. 50,000

ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY

PO BOX 53343
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		  501(C)(3) PREVENTION OF SALE OF IVORY IN JAPAN 30,000

FRACTURED ATLAS

PO BOX 55
HARTSDALE,NY10530 		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT "BLOOD & IVORY", A FILM DRAMATIZING THE STRUGGLE WITHIN THE SOUL OF ONE MAN BETWEEN HIS POACHING HERITAGE AND DETERMINATION TO PROTECT AFRICA'S WILDLIFE. 25,000

INSIGHT MEDITATION SOCIETY

1230 PLEASANT ST
BARRE,MA01005 		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT THE WALKING TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS. 30,000

INTERNATIONAL ANTI-POACHING FOUNDATION (AKASHINGA)

100 N 18TH STREET STE 300
PHILADEPHIA,PA19103 		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IN PROTECTING RHINOS. 50,000

INTERNATIONAL RHINO FOUNDATION

201 MAIN STREET STE 2600
FORT WORTH,TX76102 		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEEDED NEW RHINO SHELTER. 30,000

KENT CULTURAL ALLIANCE

101 SPRING AVE
CHESTERTOWN,MD21620 		  501(C)(3) TO MATCH A GIFT FOR THE MULTI MISSION CULTURAL CENTER IN CHESTERTOWN, MD. 10,000

LEAP

181 FARRELLY DRIVE
SAN LEANDRO,CA94577 		  501(C)(3) STAFF SUPPORT AND SUPPORT FOR FRESHWATER FOR THE FUTURE, CATALOGING ALL FISH IN SABAH'S WATERS AND WORKING TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY THROUGHOUT THE STATE. 217,000

LION GUARDIANS

PO BOX 9641
WASHINGTON,DC20016 		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT LION CONSERVATION IN KENYA IN COOPERATION WITH THE MAASAI IN AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK. 118,000

MONGABAY

PO BOX 0291
MENLO PARK,CA94062 		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR A CORRESPONDENT TO COVER ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION ON THE ISLAND OF SRI LANKA FOR MONGABAY; AN ONLINE NEWS MEDIUM FOR READERS, SCIENTISTS AND POLICY MAKERS WORLDWIDE. 25,000

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART

2000 S CLUB DRIVE
HYATTSVILLE,MD20785 		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT THE DOROTHEA LANGE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT. 50,000

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

1145 17TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM TO PROTECT AND CONSERVE AFRICAN WILD DOGS IN ZIMBABWE AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR THE FORTHCOMING BOOK PHOTOARK, PORTRAITS OF ANIMALS THREATENED, ENDANGERED OR EXTINCT IN THE WILD. . 150,000

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, WORKING WITH LOCAL CATTLE RANCHERS TO RESOLVE HUMAN / JAGUAR CONFLICT. 60,000

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) CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE CONSERVATION OF ORANGUTANS, WORKING WITH SMALL INDONESIAN AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN SUMATRA, INDONESIA. 20,000

PHYSICIANS COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE

5100 WISCONSIN AVE
WASHINGTON,DC20016 		  501(C)(3) FIGHTING COVID-19 WITH FOOD, OFFERING ONLINE COURSES IN MORE HEALTHFULNESS PLANT-BASED DIETS TO PEOPLE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO COVID AND OTHER DIET-BASED DISEASES. 50,000

PRIDE OF BALTIMORE

841 EAST FORT AVENUE BOX 352
BALTIMORE,MD21230 		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL PURPOSE FUND FOR THE TALL MAST SHIP. 10,000

RACHEL'S NETWORK

1250 24TH STREET NW STE 610
WASHINGTON,DC20037 		  501(C)(3) TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO FIGHT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. 20,000

SAVANNAH SCIENCE MUSEUM

PO BOX 9841
SAVANNAH,GA31412 		  501(C)(3) SUSTAINABILITY BOARD RESERVE GRANT SUPPORTING THE CARRETTA RESEARCH PROJECT, PROTECTING NESTING SEA TURTLES AND HATCHLINGS ON WASSAW ISLAND, GEORGIA. 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. 30,000

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. 65,800

STREET SENSE MEDIA

1317 G STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		  501(C)(3) STAFF SUPPORT FOR THIS MULTI-MEDIA ORGANIZATION, WHICH HELPS THE HOMELESS OF WASHINGTON, DC BY OFFERING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES,, CONNECTING VENDORS WITH HOUSING AND CRITICAL SERVICES, AND EXPERIENCE IN MULTI-MEDIA WORK. 50,000

SULTANA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

PO BOX 524
CHESTERTOWN,MD21620 		  501(C)(3) TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IN EDUCATING STUDENTS ABOUT THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. 250,000

THE LAST ANIMAL FOUNDATION

12631 IMPERIAL HWY STE F106
SANTA FE SPRINGS,CA90670 		  501(C)(3) TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ANIMAL SHELTERS IN LEBANON. 30,000

UNITED CONSERVATIONISTS

1990 LAS FLORES CANYON RD
MALIBU,CA90265 		  501(C)(3) TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE FILM SHARK STEWARD. 60,000

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 ASSIST WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BIRD BANDING STATION ON THE COLLEGE'S LAND. 75,000

WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER

PO BOX 10947
EUGENE,OR97400 		  501(C)(3) CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR LEGAL TEAM DEFENSE OF WILDLIFE IN THE AMERICAN WEST. 50,000

WILDAID

200 MONTGOMERY ST STE 1200
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		  501(C)(3) CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR PANGOLIN CONSERVATION IN CHINA AND VIETNAM, PREVENTING THE KILLING AND CONSUMPTION OF PANGOLIN SCALES AND MEAT. 50,000

WILDLANDS NETWORK

1402 3RD AVENUE STE 1019
SEATTLE,WA98101 		  501(C)(3) CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE PACIFIC COAST WILDLANDS CORRIDOR CONNECTING FROM WASHINGTON TO BAJA, CALIFORNIA. 25,000

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

2300 SOUTHERN BLVD
BRONX,NY10460 		  501(C)(3) TO HELP WITH THE EFFORTS TO RID SOUTH AMERICA CAMELIDS OF MANGE. 80,000

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. 100,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 2,945,800
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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 8,900  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 7,389  
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 .....     14 1,453  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 -47,191  
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 -29,449 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
-29,449
(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 (LOSS) FROM SALE OF INVESTMENT ASSETS, WHICH ARE USED TO GENERATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT STATUS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
right arrow right arrow
May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date Check if self-
employed right arrow		 PTIN
Firm's name SmallBullet
 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
Firm's address SmallBullet


 Phone no.
Form 990-PF (2023)
Additional Data


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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
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.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) 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 GABEL
113 HOFFMAN LANE
 
CHESTERTOWN, MD21620

$ 1,583,799


(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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 3
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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
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) (2023)
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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
EIN:
52-2151843
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREP FEES 7,875 7,875   0

TY 2023 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 17,500 17,872

TY 2023 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 108,412 108,412
TRILINC GLOBAL IMPACT FUND, LLC AT COST 22,882 16,415

TY 2023 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 0 0


TY 2023 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 3 3   0
OTHER DEDUCTIONS - PASSTHROUGH ENTITIES 5,773 5,773   0
BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENTS 52 52   0
BANK CHARGES 212 212   0
OTHER 50,000 0   0
WEBSITE FEES 7,112 7,112   0


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
EIN:
52-2151843
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
PASSTHROUGH INCOME - THE LYME FOREST FUND IV 114 114 114
OTHER INCOME 534 534 534
PASSTHROUGH INCOME - TRILINC GLOBAL IMPACT FUND 805 805 805


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
EIN:
52-2151843
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
MANAGEMENT FEES 7,128 7,128   0


TY 2023 SubstantialContributorsSch
Name:
THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
EIN:
52-2151843
Name Address
CAROLINE D GABEL 113 HOFFMAN LANE
CHESTERTOWN,MD21620


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE SHARED EARTH FOUNDATION
EIN:
52-2151843
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL TAXES 5,000 0   0