SMART GROWTH AMERICA

EIN: 270038938 501(c)(3) Environment

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$7,203,795
Total Expenses
$8,484,848
Total Assets
$8,748,440
Net Assets
$3,227,482
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
ELIZABETH OSBORNE
Phone
2022073355
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SMART GROWTH AMERICA, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $7.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $8.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

FORMED TO CONSERVE ENERGY, NATURAL RESOURCES, PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND AESTHETIC QUALITY

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,395,169
Program Service Revenue $1,803,108
Investment Income $5,008
Other Revenue $510
TOTAL REVENUE $7,203,795

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,224,376
Fundraising Expenses $1,083
Program Expenses $6,624,173
Other Expenses $4,260,472
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,484,848

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,203,795 $5,907,576 +0.2%
Expenses $8,484,848 $9,699,726 -0.1%
Net Income $-1,281,053 $-3,792,150 -0.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
43
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$687,738
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
3
$595,919
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AMY COTTER - TERM ENDED BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDRE LEROUX BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA COZART - TERM ENDED BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHOK GUPTA - TERM ENDED BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMILLE BROOME BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE ARIGONI - TERM ENDED BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMEKA MONEME BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK MACHEK - TERM ENDED BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY MADSEN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MADELINE F COOK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAELA BILONIK - TERM ENDED BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICE FREY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER KASABACH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER PARK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHALINI VAJHALA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEWART SCHAWARTZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN D DAGGETT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CALVIN GLADNEY PRESIDENT & CEO (THROUGH 4/2025) 40.00
Officer
$288,500 $13,983 $302,483
ELIZABETH OSBORNE PRESIDENT & CEO (AS OF 4/2025) 40.00
Officer
$194,663 $42,116 $236,779
ISAAC MINTZ HIRED 05302024 VP, FINANCE AND ADMINSTRATION 40.00
Officer
$133,514 $14,962 $148,476
ERICA COVA DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Key Emp
$163,590 $10,137 $173,727
JOHN ROBERT SMITH SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR 40.00
Key Emp
$178,045 $24,675 $202,720
KATHARINE BURGESS VP, LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Key Emp
$179,399 $40,073 $219,472
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $7,203,795 $8,484,848 $8,748,440 $-1,281,053
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $11,543,859 $6,801,486 $8,950,749 $4,742,373
2023 $11,391,002 $6,936,761 $8,662,617 $4,454,241
2022 $5,687,747 $5,599,594 $4,184,956 $88,153
2021 $5,937,730 $5,044,774 $4,425,807 $892,956
2020 $5,527,186 $5,990,543 $3,860,274 $-463,357
2019 $5,632,755 $6,756,303 $3,808,909 $-1,123,548
2018 $6,776,245 $7,550,579 $5,541,744 $-774,334
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