GREENHEART INTERNATIONAL

EIN: 363417309 501(c)(3) International Affairs

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$17,242,288
Total Expenses
$19,868,759
Total Assets
$6,194,510
Net Assets
$2,915,578
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
MATT SMITH
Phone
3129442544
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

GREENHEART INTERNATIONAL, founded in 1985, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $17.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 54% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $19.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

GREENHEART INTERNATIONAL CONNECTS PEOPLE AND PLANET TO CREATE GLOBAL LEADERS THROUGH PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, VOLUNTEER SERVICE, ENVIRONMENTALISM, FAIR TRADE, AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE. WE ENVISION A WORLD IN WHICH COMMUNITIES COME TOGETHER AS AGENTS OF CHANGE TO CREATE A MORE PEACEFUL AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ALL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $15,753,535 Revenue: $14,753,382

HOMESTAYS, EDUCATIONAL, VOLUNTEERING, TEACHING AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR U.S. PARTICIPANTS ABROAD. HOMESTAYS AND EDUCATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES. INTERNSHIPS, TRAINEE...

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HOMESTAYS, EDUCATIONAL, VOLUNTEERING, TEACHING AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR U.S. PARTICIPANTS ABROAD. HOMESTAYS AND EDUCATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES. INTERNSHIPS, TRAINEE, AND WORK PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS IN THE UNITED STATES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,049,579
Program Service Revenue $14,753,382
Investment Income $8,212
Other Revenue $431,115
TOTAL REVENUE $17,242,288

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $11,210,389
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $15,753,535
Other Expenses $8,658,370
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,868,759

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $17,242,288 $11,195,799 +0.5%
Expenses $19,868,759 $11,817,708 +0.7%
Net Income $-2,626,471 $-621,909 +3.2%
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
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
142
Volunteers
6

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
4
$290,162
Total Directors
8
$222,109
Key Employees
1
$186,149
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MATT SMITH BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD E ZACAROLI TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA FREDETTE DIRECTOR (START 7/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA ROSE DIRECTOR/CHIEF ADVISOR 40.00
Director
$203,500 $18,609 $222,109
TERI SILVESTRI SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATS LACKGREN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM ERICSSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIA PETERSON DIRECTOR (TO 10/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL J EBERT PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$270,320 $19,842 $290,162
MARCELLE BENEDICTA VP, MARKETING & EXTERNAL RELATIONS 40.00
Key Emp
$178,903 $7,246 $186,149
MARIA ALEXEYEVNA KIOSSES VP, COMPLIANCE & YOUTH PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$142,827 $34,608 $177,435
JASON NUSSER VP, INT'L BUSINESS DEV. & OPS. 40.00
Highest
$144,712 $16,554 $161,266
KATHLEEN D HANSEN EXECUTIVE REGIONAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$140,635 $11,813 $152,448
CONNIE DEAN EXECUTIVE REGIONAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$133,088 $30,975 $164,063
AMY FITZGERALD DIRECTOR, HR 40.00
Highest
$120,000 $30,801 $150,801
EMANUEL KUNTZELMAN FORMER CHIEF ADVISOR (TERM 11/22) 0.00
$158,000 $17,314 $175,314
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 $17,242,288 $19,868,759 $6,194,510 $-2,626,471
2024 $11,195,799 $11,817,708 $7,421,177 $-621,909
2023 $12,548,080 $15,144,659 $8,265,045 $-2,596,579
2022 $16,548,655 $12,528,895 $9,735,446 $4,019,760
2021 $9,872,595 $8,480,283 $8,780,918 $1,392,312
2020 $4,292,771 $8,109,549 $7,397,160 $-3,816,778
2019 $21,939,656 $21,953,274 $9,918,718 $-13,618
2018 $21,672,011 $21,965,743 $9,931,958 $-293,732
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