Granite State Organizing Project
Only null% goes to programs
Granite State Organizing Project is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Manchester, New Hampshire, registered in 2004, with $1,187,336 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1045 Elm St Ste 201, Manchester, NH, 03101 EIN 47-0873896 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.2M
▲ 84.1% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$978K
Net assets
$413K
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 Granite State Organizing Project— 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 rating5 mo reserves · +18% 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 Granite State Organizing Project: 5 mo reserves · +18% 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 Granite State Organizing Project— 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 Granite State Organizing Project: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1045 Elm St Ste 201, Manchester, NH, 03101
- City
- Manchester
- State
- New Hampshire
- Subcategory
- Community & Neighborhood Development
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $142K (FY2010) to $1.2M (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $31KNet assets $413K
Operating margin
17.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$443K
Total liabilities
$31K
Net assets
$413K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,187,336▲84.1% | $978,346▲1.7% | $412,857▲103% | $443,443▲61.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $645,056▼34.9% | $961,891▼5.4% | $203,867▼60.8% | $275,348▼56.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $991,159▼17.3% | $1,016,635▲21.5% | $520,702▼4.7% | $628,526▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,199,163▲77.2% | $836,735▲25.0% | $546,178▲197% | $626,444▲240% | 990 |
| 2020 | $676,767▲14.7% | $669,423▲52.5% | $183,750▲4.2% | $184,457▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $589,793▲19.5% | $438,902▼13.4% | $176,406▲591% | $176,785▲587% | 990 |
| 2018 | $493,498▲127% | $506,741▲32.1% | $25,515▼34.2% | $25,734▼37.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $217,432▼62.8% | $383,459▼10.5% | $38,758▼81.1% | $41,204▼79.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $583,927▲113% | $428,573▲46.0% | $204,785▲314% | $205,135▲313% | 990 |
| 2015 | $274,326▲38.9% | $293,470▲38.4% | $49,431▼27.9% | $49,659▼27.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $197,512▼14.2% | $212,078▼7.2% | $68,575▼17.5% | $68,785▼17.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $230,080 | $228,583▲7.7% | $83,141▲1.8% | $83,351▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $212,260▼12.8% | $81,644▲145% | $81,952▲144% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $243,287▲80.0% | $33,383▼43.9% | $33,600▼43.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | $142,197 | $135,164 | $59,521 | $59,578 | 990EZ |
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 · $1.8M total
38 grants to Granite State Organizing Project totaling $1.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Capacity building accelerator | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $78,500 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support and voter outreach | 2024 | $47,500 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Amplifying youth voices | 2023 | $102,000 |
| National Foundation For the Ctrs For Disease Contr & Prevention Inc | Cbo support to increase vaccination coverage | 2023 | $60,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $25,900 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support and voter outreach | 2023 | $20,250 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Supporting and growing youth voice | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $65,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $65,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support, voter education, engage parent leaders, hospital support | 2022 | $38,500 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Young organizers united strategic plan | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Inflation operating support | 2022 | $12,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $125,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Granite State Organizing Project a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Granite State Organizing Project is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-0873896, based in Manchester, New Hampshire. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Granite State Organizing Project's EIN?
- Granite State Organizing Project's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-0873896.
- How much revenue does Granite State Organizing Project report?
- Granite State Organizing Project reported $1,187,336 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Granite State Organizing Project have?
- CharityIndex grades Granite State Organizing Project B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Granite State Organizing Project (EIN 47-0873896) 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.