Gaia Movement USA, an organization whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being, was given a large start up grant by some Gaia Movement USA's directors who served on the board of the Swiss charity and in return pledged to donate a comparable sum to the Swiss Gaia without funding any other environmental projects.
The group describes their mission as educational and environmentally-focused; however, charity watchdog groups have challenged the organization's charitable claims, citing a lack of spending on environmental or other programs. 
