Greenroots Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Greenroots Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, registered in 2016, with $4,315,910 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
90 Everett Ave 3rd Floor Suite 10, Chelsea, MA, 02150 EIN 81-2718273 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.3M
▼ 22.4% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.1M
Net assets
$12.2M
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 Greenroots 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 rating35 mo reserves · +4% 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 Greenroots Inc: 35 mo reserves · +4% 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 Greenroots 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 Greenroots Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 90 Everett Ave 3rd Floor Suite 10, Chelsea, MA, 02150
- City
- Chelsea
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $963K (FY2016) to $4.3M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $357KNet assets $12.2M
Operating margin
4.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.6M
Total liabilities
$357K
Net assets
$12.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,315,910▼22.4% | $4,143,913▲50.4% | $12,219,387▲1.0% | $12,576,223▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,563,107▲15.0% | $2,755,727▲24.1% | $12,096,363▲28.9% | $12,659,601▲27.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,837,536▼8.3% | $2,220,809▲18.7% | $9,386,146▲45.2% | $9,934,702▲51.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,275,498▲133% | $1,870,258▲3.7% | $6,462,365▲113% | $6,551,256▲111% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,261,048▼21.6% | $1,804,171▲46.0% | $3,032,495▲7.4% | $3,100,624▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,884,926▲107% | $1,235,474▲45.8% | $2,824,699▲140% | $2,839,985▲135% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,396,095▲127% | $847,162▲36.5% | $1,175,247▲87.6% | $1,208,210▲78.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $614,997▼36.1% | $620,803▲87.8% | $626,314▼0.9% | $678,671▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $962,755 | $330,635 | $632,120 | $640,573 | 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 · $4.7M total
68 grants to Greenroots Inc totaling $4.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $80,000 |
| Health Resources In Action Inc | Rwjf culture of health project, community health grantmaking, unrestricted | 2023 | $340,437 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated and Affiliates Group Rtn | Community benefit program | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Dana-farber Cancer Institute | Community support | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Research | 2023 | $70,678 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | Collaboration grant | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $23,300 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2023 | $23,300 |
| Northeastern University | Sub-award | 2023 | $22,437 |
| Mystic Valley Elder Services Inc | Assist with elder transportation resources | 2023 | $14,373 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $8,350 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | Core support - environmental related programs | 2023 | $8,100 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated and Affiliates Group Rtn | Community benefit program | 2022 | $1,050,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. to promote education and analysis on the benefits of clean transportation. general operating support. | 2022 | $286,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Greenroots Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Greenroots Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-2718273, based in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Greenroots Inc's EIN?
- Greenroots Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-2718273.
- How much revenue does Greenroots Inc report?
- Greenroots Inc reported $4,315,910 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Greenroots Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Greenroots Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Greenroots Inc (EIN 81-2718273) 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.