Grassroots Power Project
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Grassroots Power Project is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Berkeley, California, registered in 1996, with $2,057,825 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1400 Shattuck Ave Ste 12, Berkeley, CA, 94709 EIN 52-1846313 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.1M
▼ 51.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.1M
Net assets
$5.8M
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 Grassroots Power 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 rating33 mo reserves · -2% 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 Grassroots Power Project: 33 mo reserves · -2% 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 Grassroots Power 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 Grassroots Power Project: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1400 Shattuck Ave Ste 12, Berkeley, CA, 94709
- City
- Berkeley
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $428K (FY2014) to $2.1M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $72KNet assets $5.8M
Operating margin
-1.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.9M
Total liabilities
$72K
Net assets
$5.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,057,825▼51.0% | $2,088,760▲28.3% | $5,821,754▼0.5% | $5,893,738 | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,196,797▲294% | $1,627,708▲22.7% | $5,852,689▲78.2% | $5,894,396▲78.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,063,938▼23.2% | $1,326,767▲55.0% | $3,283,600▼7.4% | $3,302,393▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,385,880▼56.6% | $855,818▼24.9% | $3,546,429▲17.6% | $3,663,547▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,189,953▲160% | $1,139,104▲87.9% | $3,016,367▲212% | $3,046,932▲212% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,227,177▲111% | $606,154▲18.9% | $965,518▲180% | $975,337▲178% | 990 |
| 2017 | $580,864▲19.8% | $509,785▲74.9% | $344,495▲26.0% | $350,323▲27.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $484,744▲71.7% | $291,550▼27.9% | $273,416▲241% | $274,716▲240% | 990 |
| 2015 | $282,340▼34.0% | $404,575▼6.8% | $80,222▼60.4% | $80,872▼60.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $427,959 | $434,297 | $202,457 | $204,257 | 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 · $885K total
14 grants to Grassroots Power Project totaling $885K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Sandler Foundation | General support | 2023 | $200,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | For general support. | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Proteus Fund Inc | General support | 2022 | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - to support power-building efforts | 2022 | $75,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2022 | $75,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - for general operating support to strengthen the power of community groups in the bay area in their statewide efforts to advance towards governing power. | 2021 | $75,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2021 | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - to advance the power-building ecosystem in the bay area by "ground-truthing" the power pathway's results count process through focus groups, expert interviews with thought leaders and literature review. | 2020 | $78,728 |
| San Francisco Foundation | To support the california strategic dialogue project | 2017 | $7,500 |
| San Francisco Foundation | See schedule i, part iv | 2016 | $40,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2016 | $16,656 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2015 | $17,133 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Grassroots Power Project a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Grassroots Power Project is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1846313, based in Berkeley, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Grassroots Power Project's EIN?
- Grassroots Power Project's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1846313.
- How much revenue does Grassroots Power Project report?
- Grassroots Power Project reported $2,057,825 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Grassroots Power Project have?
- CharityIndex grades Grassroots Power Project B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Grassroots Power Project (EIN 52-1846313) 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.