Green Building United
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Green Building United is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 2003, with $1,887,251 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103 EIN 33-1010961 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.9M
▲ 35.7% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$1.4M
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 Green Building United— 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 rating13 mo reserves · +33% 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 Green Building United: 13 mo reserves · +33% 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 Green Building United— 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 Green Building United: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $885K (FY2019) to $1.9M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $281KNet assets $1.4M
Operating margin
32.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$281K
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,887,251▲35.7% | $1,272,369▲17.6% | $1,392,070▲81.6% | $1,672,635▲60.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,391,118▲73.2% | $1,082,072▲22.4% | $766,671▲71.8% | $1,041,343▲95.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $803,128▲12.0% | $883,727▲32.5% | $446,282▼17.1% | $533,981▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $717,288▼5.3% | $666,840▼0.3% | $538,532▲12.7% | $573,102▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $757,062▼14.5% | $668,654▼18.3% | $477,849▲24.4% | $497,034▲23.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $885,426 | $818,769 | $384,082 | $403,123 | 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 · $980K total
16 grants to Green Building United totaling $980K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $75,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $60,000 |
| Reinvestment Fund Inc | Energy conservation and energy efficiency; renewable energy; and other advanced clean energy technologies. | 2024 | $25,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Urban flood resistance in wilmington neighborhoods | 2023 | $71,153 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2023 | $60,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | Env. advocacy | 2022 | $115,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis to advance clean energy and energy efficiency. | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Sierra Club | Environmental support | 2022 | $21,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $7,500 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis to advance clean energy and energy efficiency. | 2021 | $100,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Reinvestment Fund Inc | To provide educational activities to help with philadelphia's transition to the 2018 international energy conservation code | 2018 | $200,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $6,255 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Dvgbc merger implementation | 2017 | $40,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | General/operating | 2015 | $34,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Green Building United a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Green Building United is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-1010961, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Green Building United's EIN?
- Green Building United's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-1010961.
- How much revenue does Green Building United report?
- Green Building United reported $1,887,251 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Green Building United have?
- CharityIndex grades Green Building United B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Green Building United (EIN 33-1010961) 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.