ERGF earns GuideStar "Gold Transparency" certification

Earth Resource Guardian Foundation recently earned “Gold Transparency” certification from GuideStar, a leading organization specializing in non-profit review and analysis.

Over 1.5 million non-profit organizations exist in the United States. Of these, only 5% have earned a Transparency award from GuideStar, and of these 5%, only 1 in 5 have earned “Gold” status. Thus, this puts ERGF in the top 1% of United States non-profit organizations in terms of transparency and honesty. 

Gold Transparency should give the public an assurance that ERGF is sincere about its Vision, projects, people, and finances. We are a lean organization. Our executive staff do not take a salary, and Program development and execution is always top priority. Gold Transparency is just one way we show it.

While ERGF is proud to obtain “Gold”, the second-highest certification available, we continue to work to achieve GuideStar “Platinum”, which we hope to secure for 2025!

Earth Resource Guardian Foundation is an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax deductions may be tax deductible as allowed by law. Every tax situation is unique and we recommend talking with a tax professional if you have any questions.

We’re all about being open with you, which is one reason we easily earned Gold Transparency certification. Check out our Transparency section to see where your support goes— see our tax returns, internal policies, and how our organization is structured. We want you to feel good about giving, so we lay it all out. No fluff, just facts.