The most direct way to fund nature's frontline
Ma Earth channels catalytic capital to community-led nature protection and restoration across 60+ countries. In Round 3, a $500K matching pool amplified donations to 200 grassroots projects worldwide.
The gap
Nature's most effective stewards are the least funded.
Each year, over $7 trillion flows into activities that harm nature, while barely $200 billion goes toward restoring it (UNEP, State of Finance for Nature). And of that sliver, less than 1% of climate development aid reaches the local communities and Indigenous peoples who steward the majority of the world's remaining biodiversity.
The bottleneck is about infrastructure: sourcing, vetting, compliance, transparency, and cross-border payments. That's the infrastructure we're building.
By the numbers
Three ways to fund the work
Power the matching pool
Matching funds are distributed through quadratic funding, so your contribution also unlocks thousands of smaller donations from people who give because the match exists.
Back the stretch goal
Your funds are shared evenly across all projects, but only if the collective goal is reached. Quadratic funding amplifies community support, while the stretch goal amplifies what the collective is building together.
Build a direct portfolio
We'll shape a portfolio of projects around your geographic or thematic priorities, with 100% of your funds reaching recipients.
Legal disclaimer: Contributions become the charitable assets of Ma Earth Foundation, which exercises full discretion over all grants. Donor preferences are advisory, but not binding.
Give tax-efficiently, from anywhere
Ma Earth Foundation is a tax-exempt Swiss foundation based in Zug, structured for cross-border philanthropy.
Swiss taxpayers: directly tax-deductible (federal and cantonal limits apply)
US individuals & private foundations: give to our US 501(c)(3) partner, International Generosity Foundation, or your donor-advised fund
European & other jurisdictions: cross-border deductibility available in most countries via Trustbridge Global Foundation
Appreciated assets & crypto: securities and digital assets accepted, often the most tax-efficient way to give
Anonymous giving welcome. We'll work through the right structure with you and your advisors.
Why this
model works
Due diligence, done for you
Every project is vetted for legal standing, governance, track record, community mandate, and payment readiness. A pipeline that took years to build.
Low intermediation
A lean team, purpose-built payment rails, and no platform fee. Your funds go to the people doing the work.
Relationships, not black boxes
Meet the stewards. Visit the projects. Hear directly from the field.
Verifiable impact
A lasting record of what you made possible.
Every project and contribution is recorded on Certified, an interoperable data protocol that documents which work you funded, when, and alongside whom (unless you choose to give anonymously). Provenance for philanthropy:
Attribution: a public, permanent record of your role in specific outcomes.
Transparency: each receipt links to the project, timeframe, and scope of work. No vague annual-report claims, no double counting.
Catalytic: the more funders who take part, the more trustworthy this shared record becomes. Early supporters help lay that foundation.
You don't need to engage with the technology at all. Your contribution simply helps seed the future of philanthropy.
Join the round
Philanthropy at this scale deserves a conversation. Book 30 minutes with the Ma Earth team. We'll walk through the next round, your interests, and the right tax pathway for you. We welcome conversations about gifts of US $2,000 and above.
