Grassroots Environmental Education Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Prt Washingtn, New York, registered in 2001, with $236,850 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$237K
▼ 38.9% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$254K
Net assets
$441K
Employees
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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 Grassroots Environmental Education Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Grassroots Environmental Education Inc: 21 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Grassroots Environmental Education Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Grassroots Environmental Education Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $229K (FY2013) to $237K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-7.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$497K
Total liabilities
$56K
Net assets
$441K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $236,850▼38.9% | $253,913▲6.1% | $440,893▼3.7% | $496,883▼14.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $387,502▼20.9% | $239,368▼36.5% | $457,957▲47.8% | $577,616▲84.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $489,691▲38.4% | $377,002▼5.5% | $309,823▲57.2% | $312,775▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $353,870▲1.2% | $398,997▲1.6% | $197,134▼18.6% | $247,213▼15.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $349,720▼30.1% | $392,809▼8.0% | $242,261▼15.1% | $293,046▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $500,191▲75.8% | $426,901▲46.6% | $285,350▲34.6% | $286,480▲34.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $284,544▼3.7% | $291,143▲6.4% | $212,060▼3.0% | $212,665▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $295,608▼1.5% | $273,623▼14.3% | $218,659▲11.2% | $219,659▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $300,019▼8.2% | $319,305▼1.3% | $196,674▼8.9% | $196,674▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $326,650▲15.5% | $323,466▲27.1% | $215,960▲1.5% | $215,960▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $282,846▲23.7% | $254,548▲3.0% | $212,776▲15.3% | $212,776▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $228,685 | $247,173▲25.6% | $184,480▼9.1% | $184,480▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $196,759▼12.2% | $202,970▲10.6% | $202,970▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $223,990▲9.1% | $183,501▼9.3% | $183,501▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $205,373 | $202,318 | $202,318 | 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.
15 grants to Grassroots Environmental Education Inc totaling $383K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | Collaboration grant | 2023 | $100,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Sustainable environment | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2022 | $31,500 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | 2021 | $11,500 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | 2020 | $20,125 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | 2020 | $20,125 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2019 | $7,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | 2018 | $45,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2018 | $23,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | 2017 | $15,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | This grant is to help spread the word and educate on toxins caused by farming and pollutants in our area that most people may not be aware of. | 2017 | $5,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | Unrestricted general support | 2016 | $15,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Building community | 2015 | $25,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Building community | 2014 | $30,000 |
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Data for Grassroots Environmental Education Inc (EIN 11-3556686) 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.