GROUNDWORK USA INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

HEATHER MCMANN

Phone

9143752151

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GROUNDWORK USA INC, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $5.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE MISSION OF GROUNDWORK USA (THE ORGANIZATION) IS TO BRING ABOUT THE SUSTAINED REGENERATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT BY DEVELOPING COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIPS THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO CHANGING PLACES, CHANGING LIVES, AND CHANGING SYSTEMS TO MEET OUR VISION OF A WORLD IN WHICH EVERYONE CAN LIVE IN A COMMUNITY THAT IS HEALTHY, GREEN, JUST AND RESILIENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $555,533 Revenue: $4,500

GROWING AND STRENGTHENING OUR AFFILIATE NETWORK - THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS AND STRENGTHENS AN AFFILIATE NETWORK OF PLACE-BASED NONPROFITS, THE GROUNDWORK NETWORK, THROUGH REGRANTING PROGRAMS...

GROWING AND STRENGTHENING OUR AFFILIATE NETWORK - THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS AND STRENGTHENS AN AFFILIATE NETWORK OF PLACE-BASED NONPROFITS, THE GROUNDWORK NETWORK, THROUGH REGRANTING PROGRAMS, COACHING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, FACILITATION OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROVISION OF SHARED SERVICES. IN 2024, WE LAUNCHED A NEW INTRANET PLATFORM, FACILITATED FIVE PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING COHORTS, AND PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE COACHING TO NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND ORGANIZATIONS NAVIGATING LEADERSHIP TRANSITIONS.

Program 2

Expenses: $3,354,767

BUILDING THRIVING AND RESILIENT NEIGHBORHOODS - THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH GROUNDWORK AFFILIATES TO TRANSFORM NEGLECTED LAND AND WATERWAYS INTO COMMUNITY ASSETS THAT REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL...

BUILDING THRIVING AND RESILIENT NEIGHBORHOODS - THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH GROUNDWORK AFFILIATES TO TRANSFORM NEGLECTED LAND AND WATERWAYS INTO COMMUNITY ASSETS THAT REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS, INCREASE COMMUNITY WEALTH, AND CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOY AND CONNECTION OUTDOORS. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION AWARDED $2,457,200 TO SUPPORT MULTI-YEAR GREEN SPACE, URBAN FORESTRY, AND STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ACROSS THE NETWORK IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING PLACE-BASED PROGRAMMING THROUGH COACHING, FACILITATED PEER-LEARNING, AND DATA AND EVALUATION SERVICES. THROUGH OUR CLIMATE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM, GROUNDWORK AFFILIATES ENGAGED OVER 10,000 RESIDENTS - INCLUDING NEARLY 200 PAID RESIDENT ADVISORY GROUP MEMBERS - IN THE CREATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CLIMATE RESILIENCE ACTION PLANS. THROUGH THE LAND USE INNOVATION INITIATIVE, WE FUNDED FIVE AFFILIATE PROJECTS AIMED AT EXPANDING THE ROLE OF RESIDENTS IN BROWNFIELD TRANSFORMATIONS. AND, THROUGH OUR CLIMATE PREPAREDNESS AND LAND RESTORATION PROGRAM, WE'VE INVESTED $4.3M IN SEED FUNDING IN 13 PROJECTS AIMED AT ADDRESSING THE HUMAN IMPACTS OF EXTREME HEAT AND FLOODING. OUR RECENTLY COMPLETED EVALUATION OF THESE PROJECTS SHOWED THAT EVERY DOLLAR INVESTED IN THESE PROJECTS RETURNED $9.25 BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IN ECOSYSTEM BENEFITS.

Program 3

Expenses: $600,174 Revenue: $35,500

SUPPORTING THE GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT- THE ORGANIZATION ELEVATES THE LEARNINGS FROM OUR PLACE-BASED PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF MORE THAN 1,500 COMMUNITY-BASED PRACTITIONERS THROUGH WEBINARS, WORKSHOPS, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, AND COACHING THROUGH OUR EPA BROWNFIELDS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND THE URBAN WATERS LEARNING NETWORK (UWLN). IN 2024, WE PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE TO 12 ORGANIZATIONS, LAUNCHED A SIX-MONTH LEARNING INTENSIVE WITH 8 ORGANIZATIONS, AND 1,250 PRACTITIONERS IN WEBINARS AND WORKSHOPS.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,252,899

Program Service Revenue $40,000

Investment Income $441,163

Other Revenue $12,805

TOTAL REVENUE $5,746,867

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,557,143

Salaries & Benefits $2,654,969

Fundraising Expenses $107,719

Program Expenses $5,239,022

Other Expenses $992,010

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,204,122

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$5,746,867	$3,938,323	+0.5%
Expenses	$6,204,122	$5,459,710	+0.1%
Net Income	$-457,255	$-1,521,387	-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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$206,144

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
HEATHER MCMANN	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$193,008	$13,136	$206,144
STACEY MORAN	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$143,950	$27,631	$171,581
CATHERINE MINGOYA	CHIEF OFFICER OF COMMUNITY ADAPTATION AND LAND USE	40.00	Highest	$146,733	$7,629	$154,362
ABIGAIL DUSSELDORP	CHIEF DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$134,545	$18,912	$153,457
JEREMY HOFFMAN	DIRECTOR OF IMPACT EVALUATION AND COMMUNITY SCIENC	40.00	Highest	$105,962	$17,430	$123,392
GENEA FOSTER	DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING	40.00	Highest	$100,149	$17,327	$117,476
LAWRENCE HOFFMAN	DIRECTOR OF GIS AND DATA SERVICES	40.00	Highest	$103,317	$5,661	$108,978
XAVIER ATIZOL	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	40.00	Highest	$103,233	$5,667	$108,900
CINDY CHANG	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE DOUG EVANS	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ODED HOLZINGER	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH KOBES	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
WENDA TAI	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT BARON	DIRECTOR THRU 9/24	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY STITELY	DIRECTOR THRU 6/24	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH CALDERON	PRESIDENT	2.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD REYNOLDS	VICE PRESIDENT	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD L POMEROY	TREASURER	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STACEY TRIPLETT	SECRETARY	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

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
2024	$5,746,867	$6,204,122	$9,919,343	$-457,255
2023	$3,938,323	$5,459,710	$10,563,659	$-1,521,387
2022	$9,542,277	$5,305,398	$11,968,758	$4,236,879
2021	$8,472,861	$2,589,757	$7,450,172	$5,883,104
2020	$3,461,673	$2,322,357	$1,780,207	$1,139,316
2019	$1,846,721	$2,167,685	$464,389	$-320,964
2018	$2,179,934	$2,377,520	$906,395	$-197,586