Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust
90% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 2007, with $74,664,584 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
53 State St Ste 3300, Boston, MA, 02109 EIN 20-3959397 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$74.7M
▲ 26.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$42.1M
Net assets
$417.3M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating90% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust: 90% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating119 mo reserves · +44% 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 Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust: 119 mo reserves · +44% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provides grants to and makes program-related investments for the benefit of the trust's supported organizations.
What they do
The trustees make program-related investments to further the trust's missions of combatting environmental degradation and preserving and protecting the natural environment.
Contact & location
- Address
- 53 State St Ste 3300, Boston, MA, 02109
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $27.5M (FY2016) to $74.7M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $50.4MNet assets $417.3M
Operating margin
43.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$467.7M
Total liabilities
$50.4M
Net assets
$417.3M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
7
7 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,664,584▲26.8% | $42,101,343▼38.2% | $417,294,631▲9.7% | $467,701,027▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $58,893,551▼10.6% | $68,124,049▲93.7% | $380,487,239▼8.2% | $459,763,880▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $65,881,649▼30.3% | $35,174,059▼5.1% | $414,597,723▼1.9% | $445,829,233▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $94,480,373▲143% | $37,080,082▲386% | $422,485,772▲29.9% | $432,094,782▲31.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $38,875,515▲158% | $7,637,077▼31.3% | $325,219,074▲15.9% | $329,190,661▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $15,068,192▼44.8% | $11,118,645▲105% | $280,626,958▲10.1% | $287,650,877▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $27,303,033▼3.8% | $5,414,565▼62.6% | $254,858,954▲9.1% | $262,709,732▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $28,373,075▲3.1% | $14,496,166▲196% | $233,626,386▲19.0% | $245,369,148▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $27,525,170 | $4,893,877▼18.5% | $196,247,263▲92.8% | $201,391,672▲88.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,005,065 | $101,770,200 | $106,855,402 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Jenks | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
| Carter Roberts | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
| Hannelore Grantham | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
| Jennifer Morris | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
| Jeremy Grantham | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jon Creyts | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
| Ramsay Ravenel | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Science Ventures | Venture Creation Consulting | $946,464 |
| Cambridge Associates LLC | Investment Consulting | $438,557 |
| Raphael & Raphael LLP | Accounting Services | $162,595 |
| Foley Hoag LLP | Legal Services | $143,883 |
Grants received · $151.2M total
9 grants to Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust totaling $151.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $40,019,087 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $3,000,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2022 | $41,175,092 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2021 | $30,639,412 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support of early-stage research and development for neglected climate opportunities, specifically focused on oceans. | 2021 | $2,000,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support of early-stage research and development for neglected climate opportunities, specifically focused on oceans. | 2021 | $2,000,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2020 | $21,856,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support early-stage research, and development for neglected climate opportunities | 2020 | $2,000,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2019 | $8,470,000 |
Grants made · $34.9M in FY2024
24 grants totaling $34.9M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute For Governance and Sustainable Development Inc | Grants to protect the environment | $3,782,370 |
| Nature Conservancy | Grants to protect the environment | $3,703,448 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Grants to protect the environment | $3,483,828 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Grants to protect the environment | $3,445,000 |
| Hourglass Climate Inc | Grants to protect the environment | $3,100,000 |
| Windward Fund | Grants to protect the environment | $3,000,000 |
| Health In Harmony Inc | Grants to protect the environment | $2,376,945 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | Grants to protect the environment | $2,000,000 |
| Ocean Visions Inc | Grants to protect the environment | $2,000,000 |
| Center For Carbon Removal | Grants to protect the environment | $1,975,845 |
| Spark Climate Solutions Inc | Grants to protect the environment | $1,000,000 |
| Society For the Protection of Underground Networks | Grants to protect the environment | $1,000,000 |
| Earthjustice | Grants to protect the environment | $900,000 |
| Third Act Education Fund Inc | Grants to protect the environment | $600,000 |
| Rare Inc | Grants to protect the environment | $519,536 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-3959397, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust's EIN?
- Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-3959397.
- How much revenue does Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust report?
- Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust reported $74,664,584 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust's spending goes to programs?
- Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Brett Jenks (Trustee).
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Data for Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust (EIN 20-3959397) 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.