Earth Resource Guardian Foundation

08/11/2025

Gold, Again! ERGF was recently certified with a Gold Transparency designation from Candid/Guidestar, one of the premier groups that reviews non-profit organizations. Of more than 1.8 million non-profits in the country, only about 1.5% have earned this designation.

Read more about our certification, and how we value transparency and donor trust:

ERGF earned Gold Transparency certification from Candid/Guidestar, demonstrating our commitment to transparency and supporter trust. This puts us in the top 3% of US non-profits.

08/11/2025

We recently posted about common oil and gas pollutants, and how it affects our air, water, and soil. Read our latest article for a brief overview of the issue.

Oil and gas production harms air, water, and soil. Learn key risks and solutions for sustainable energy development with ERGF’s environmental initiatives.

04/02/2024

We recently posted about global air pollution. OPEC nations have some of the worst air pollution in the world. Why do these countries, who produce valuable oil and gas resources, have the same poor air quality as developing nations? Read our latest article for a brief overview of the issue.

OPEC nations continue neglect the environment. Despite producing valuable oil and gas products, they continue to have some of the highest air pollution in the world. The USA is unique. Private individuals can own minerals and negotiate environmental protections. Donations of minerals to Earth Resour

02/27/2024

We recently posted about achieving GuideStar.org Silver certification. Sometimes we're asked why we may not be certified or reviewed by some other organization. And there is typically a good answer. Read our latest article that discusses the challenges that smaller non-profits face when trying to work with review organizations. https://ergf.org/news/ergf-and-online-ratings

Charity Navigator, CharityWatch, GuideStar, GiveWell, and other similar non-profit ratings and review organizations are a valuable tool for the public and prospective donors. But they often work to the detriment of smaller organizations who have a narrow scope or limited financial resources. This ar

02/27/2024

ERGF recently earned GuildStar.org Silver Transparency certification for 2024. This marks the third year in a row that we have achieved this certification. ERGF continues to work with ratings organizations to achieve higher marks.

11/08/2022

ERGF recently earned a GuideStar.org Silver Transparency award. Less than 4% of Organizations listed on GuideStar have achieved a Silver rating or higher.

10/11/2022

The backyard oil well. In and around Los Angeles, California, it's not uncommon. Read our article about oil wells in Signal Hill, California for more! Read more here: https://ergf.org/news/signalhill

07/28/2022

The abandoned oil and gas well is a mysterious hazard. Nobody really knows how many there are in the United States, or where they are. But its potential hazards are known. Read more about this subject on our website at: www.ergf.org/news/legacy

07/25/2022

Welcome to the ERGF official page. Please keep an eye out for interesting articles, links to other organizations that share our goals, and periodic news. Please visit our website at www.ergf.org for more information and resources!