Mission
Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Tierra Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2016. It focuses on climate mitigation, climate adaptation, resilience, wetland restoration, and integrated water resource management. Tierra Foundation aims to improve quality of life and the environment by combining scientific and technical expertise with entrepreneurial innovation to develop market-based solutions for landowners, corporations, nonprofits, and government entities.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2016
EIN
81-1757210
Total Assets
$303.2 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
Showing 3 of 3 goals
At a Glance
Inaugural Member of NOLA100
Tierra Resources is an inaugural member of the NOLA100, recognizing innovative businesses in New Orleans.
Featured on NPR’s Here & Now
Tierra Foundation developed a series on Louisiana on NPR.
Times-Picayune Coverage
Reported on the effectiveness of aerial planting of mangrove seeds.
Impact Stats
2013
Year
Climate Change Business Journal Award
Recognized for Business Model Innovation in GHG and Adaptation.
2013
Year
American Carbon Registry Innovation Award
Awarded for innovative methodology in carbon credits.
2013
Year
National Wetlands Award Nominee
Nominated for Best Research.
Our Programs
Mangrove Air Seeding Project
A project aimed at reinforcing fragile marsh areas in Louisiana through aerial seeding of black mangroves.
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Overall Score
49
60
/100
Program Expense Ratio
98.56%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.02584
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
2.668
16
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 340.7K | 100.00% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 340.7K | 100.00% |
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