Global Greengrants Fund Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Global Greengrants Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boulder, Colorado, registered in 2002, with $38,098,136 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4770 Baseline Rd Ste 200, Boulder, CO, 80303 EIN 84-1612422 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2023)
$38.1M
▼ 10.6% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$30.7M
Net assets
$68.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Global Greengrants Fund Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating27 mo reserves · +20% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Global Greengrants Fund Inc: 27 mo reserves · +20% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Global Greengrants Fund Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Global Greengrants Fund Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4770 Baseline Rd Ste 200, Boulder, CO, 80303
- City
- Boulder
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $9.8M (FY2013) to $38.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.0MNet assets $68.2M
Operating margin
19.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$69.2M
Total liabilities
$1.0M
Net assets
$68.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,098,136▼10.6% | $30,653,623▲40.2% | $68,193,275▲13.4% | $69,198,137▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $42,630,758▲5.9% | $21,869,231▲24.0% | $60,152,345▲56.9% | $60,891,752▲57.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $40,267,174▲130% | $17,641,005▲61.3% | $38,342,192▲143% | $38,733,431▲136% | 990 |
| 2020 | $17,540,214▲54.6% | $10,934,140▼3.3% | $15,761,494▲72.9% | $16,415,997▲70.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $11,342,481▼7.7% | $11,309,123▼7.1% | $9,118,393▼8.6% | $9,657,930▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $12,286,759▲3.6% | $12,170,325▲14.8% | $9,976,357▲1.7% | $10,145,691▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $11,855,904▲34.1% | $10,597,292▼7.4% | $9,813,332▲20.6% | $9,991,945▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $8,837,927▼32.2% | $11,450,149▲10.1% | $8,136,404▼24.3% | $8,306,327▼24.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $13,042,736▲1.0% | $10,403,743▲2.7% | $10,752,737▲32.7% | $10,927,967▲32.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $12,919,064▲32.3% | $10,134,570▲15.9% | $8,102,044▲51.7% | $8,244,878▲50.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $9,765,964 | $8,740,910▲9.1% | $5,342,550▲23.7% | $5,475,936▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $8,014,442▲2.5% | $4,317,496▲4.2% | $4,552,102▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $7,818,243▲5.0% | $4,144,470▲0.3% | $4,246,816▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $7,444,635 | $4,132,687 | $4,286,605 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $51.5M total
154 grants to Global Greengrants Fund Inc totaling $51.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $3,000,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To support agroecology | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $326,500 |
| Climateworks Foundation | To support the transition to a sustainable food system | 2024 | $276,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Sustainable environment | 2024 | $263,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Environment | 2024 | $240,500 |
| New Venture Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $184,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Environmental | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | General purpose | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Utah | General support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | General support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Daffy Charitable Fund | General support of mission | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Global Greengrants Fund Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Global Greengrants Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-1612422, based in Boulder, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Global Greengrants Fund Inc's EIN?
- Global Greengrants Fund Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1612422.
- How much revenue does Global Greengrants Fund Inc report?
- Global Greengrants Fund Inc reported $38,098,136 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Global Greengrants Fund Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Global Greengrants Fund Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Global Greengrants Fund Inc (EIN 84-1612422) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.