URBAN SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS NETWORK

EIN: 825015863 501(c)(3) Environment

SANFORD, NC

Total Revenue
$11,313,811
Total Expenses
$18,652,870
Total Assets
$16,714,588
Net Assets
$8,382,863
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
SIDNEY RIBAUX
Phone
2488801745
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

URBAN SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS NETWORK, founded in 2018, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $11.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $18.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 65% operating deficit.

Mission

TO CONNECT LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA AND ABROAD TO ACCELERATE SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,077,657 Revenue: $1,871,711

THE URBAN SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS NETWORK (USDN) WAS FOUNDED IN 2008 BY AND FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONALS AS A SAFE PLACE TO LEARN FROM EACH OTHER. IN 2017, OVER 180 CITIES AND...

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THE URBAN SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS NETWORK (USDN) WAS FOUNDED IN 2008 BY AND FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONALS AS A SAFE PLACE TO LEARN FROM EACH OTHER. IN 2017, OVER 180 CITIES AND COUNTIES PARTICIPATED IN USDN IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA AND NEARLY 1,000 GOVERNMENT PROFESSIONALS ACTIVELY SHARED THEIR EXPERTISE THROUGH THE NETWORK.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,358,984

THE URBAN SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS NETWORK (USDN) PROPOSES A FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM TO STRENGTHEN THE FIELD OF URBAN FORESTRY, INCREASE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO URBAN TREE CANOPY IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES...

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THE URBAN SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS NETWORK (USDN) PROPOSES A FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM TO STRENGTHEN THE FIELD OF URBAN FORESTRY, INCREASE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO URBAN TREE CANOPY IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, BROADEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN URBAN FOREST PLANNING, AND EXPAND BEST MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES TO IMPROVE RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND EXTREME HEAT. THROUGH PASS-THROUGH TREE-PLANTING FUNDS AND PROGRAMMATIC TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ACCELERATING URBAN FORESTRY AS EQUITY-CENTERED CLIMATE ACTION AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WILL SUPPORT COMMUNITIES BY RE-GRANTING FUNDING FOR URBAN FORESTRY PROJECTS AND PROVIDING CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAMS THROUGH AN URBAN FORESTRY AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACCELERATOR.

Program 3
Expenses: $6,266,639 Revenue: $356,103

THE SOUTHEAST SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS NETWORK (SSDN) ADDRESSES CLIMATE CHANGE PROBLEMS SUCH AS EXTREME HEAT, RISING SEAS, STRENGTHENING STORMS, FLOODING, DROUGHT AND CROP LOSS THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY...

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THE SOUTHEAST SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS NETWORK (SSDN) ADDRESSES CLIMATE CHANGE PROBLEMS SUCH AS EXTREME HEAT, RISING SEAS, STRENGTHENING STORMS, FLOODING, DROUGHT AND CROP LOSS THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS - WORK THAT CREATES A HEALTHY, CLEAN AND MORE STABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,673,699
Program Service Revenue $2,486,833
Investment Income $153,279
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $11,313,811

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,088,085
Salaries & Benefits $6,435,902
Fundraising Expenses $473,670
Program Expenses $16,109,243
Other Expenses $7,128,883
TOTAL EXPENSES $18,652,870

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $11,313,811 $15,776,915 -0.3%
Expenses $18,652,870 $11,264,994 +0.7%
Net Income $-7,339,059 $4,511,921 -2.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
61
Volunteers
9

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
7
$716,797
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AUSTIN BLACKMON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE GAJEWSKI MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALVARO SANCHEZ MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSE KING MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARICE ELLIS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
INGRID FISH VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHEYENNE FLORES TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SADHU JOHNSTON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIDNEY RIBAUX CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURENE HAMILTON CHIEF MEMBERSHIP EXP OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$161,059 $41,354 $202,413
JAMAL BROWN CFO 40.00
Officer
$148,475 $40,281 $188,756
JON CROWE CHIEF OF STRATEGY 40.00
Officer
$149,883 $29,483 $179,366
DENEINE CHRISTA POWELL CEO 40.00
Officer
$138,445 $7,817 $146,262
KIRSTEN MAYNARD MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$170,667 $19,075 $189,742
AMBER WEAVER VICE PRESIDENT OF CAPACITY BLDG 40.00
Highest
$146,100 $41,700 $187,800
TRACY MORGENSTERN DIRECTOR OF CLIMATE JUSTICE 40.00
Highest
$145,960 $19,717 $165,677
ANN LIVINGSTON DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$148,058 $17,288 $165,346
MEGAN JAMISON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SSDN 40.00
Highest
$173,959 $40,152 $214,111
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 $11,313,811 $18,652,870 $16,714,588 $-7,339,059
2023 $15,776,915 $11,264,994 $17,813,014 $4,511,921
2022 $6,959,055 $8,925,526 $13,354,681 $-1,966,471
2021 $9,810,102 $6,685,547 $14,958,599 $3,124,555
2020 $6,620,497 $6,244,561 $11,671,422 $375,936
2019 $4,005,123 $5,383,251 $10,397,149 $-1,378,128
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