Grassroots International Inc

Organization Overview

Grassroots International Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 10/2021, Grassroots International Inc employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grassroots International Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 10/2021, Grassroots International Inc generated $12.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.8m during the year ending 10/2021. While expenses have increased by 24.3% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Grassroots International Inc has awarded 189 individual grants totaling $7,426,249. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOCIAL MOVEMENTS TO CREATE A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD BY ADVANCING THE HUMAN RIGHTS TO LAND, WATER AND FOOD THROUGH GLOBAL GRANTMAKING, BUILDING SOLIDARITY ACROSS ORGANIZATIONS AND MOVEMENTS, AND ADVOCACY IN THE UNITED STATES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HUMANITARIAN/SOCIAL JUSTICE - GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTS HANDS-ON SOLUTIONS TO SOME OF THE MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES WE FACE: HUNGER, VIOLATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ECONOMIC DISPARITY. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF STRATEGIC GRANTMAKING, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR LEARNING EXCHANGES, GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTS PROJECTS FOR DEMOCRATIC SOCIAL CHANGE; HUMAN RIGHTS TO LAND, WATER AND FOOD; AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE.


EDUCATION - SPONSORS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND PUBLICATIONS RELATED TO OVERSEAS GRANTS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT IN THESE PROGRAMS BY NORTH AMERICANS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Chung-Wha Hong
Executive Director
$103,359
Jesenia Santana
Secretary
$0
Maria Aguiar
President And Chair
$0
Kalila Barnett
Treasurer
$0
Nidal Al-Azraq
Director
$0
Hendrix Berry
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$191
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $254,862
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$11,957,189
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $606,781
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$12,212,242
Total Program Service Revenue$41,000
Investment income $120,135
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $140,742
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,517,391

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Grassroots International Inc has awarded $1,643,429 in support to 24 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GRASSROOTS GLOBAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE (GGJ)

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: WOMEN'S RIGHTS

$462,929

INDIGENOUS EDUCATIONAL NETWORK OF TURTLE ISLAND

PURPOSE: INDIGENOUS RIGHTS, WOMEN'S RIGHTS, COVID SUPPORT

$259,000

SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Calabasas, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT

$250,000

PLATAFORMA AGRO-CULTURAL PARA EL EMPODERAMIENTO

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT & TRADITIONAL MEDICINE

$79,500

INSTITUTO PARA LA INVESTIGACION Y ACCION EN AGROECOLOGIA

PURPOSE: LAND & RESOURCE RIGHTS

$55,000

COORDINADORA PAZ PARA LAS MUJERES

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Juan, PR

PURPOSE: WOMEN'S RIGHTS

$50,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 49 grants that Grassroots International Inc has recieved totaling $5,412,203.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Novo Foundation

Kingston, NY

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT: STRENGTHENING GRASSROOTS FEMINIST MOVEMENTS INTERNATIONALLY AND NATIONALLY

$1,000,000
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

$980,000
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General operating support

$657,500
Novo Foundation

Kingston, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$400,000
Novo Foundation

Kingston, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$400,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS

$380,930
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,810,738
Net Contributions$1,032,000
Ending Balance$4,842,738

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