Smart Growth America
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $5.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 45
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/2003
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 27-0038938
Organization Overview
Smart Growth America is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Smart Growth America employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Smart Growth America 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 06/2022, Smart Growth America generated $5.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Smart Growth America has awarded 74 individual grants totaling $3,633,361. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FORMED TO CONSERVE ENERGY, NATURAL RESOURCES, PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND AESTHETIC QUALITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND POLICY: POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY FOR SMART GROWTH POLICIES AT VARIOUS LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.
IMPLEMENTATION AND ADVISING: PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS WHO WANT INFORMATION ABOUT SMART GROWTH IMPLEMENTATION AND POLICY MAKING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy A Cotter Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andre Leroux Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anita Cozart Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashok Gupta Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dru Schmidt-Perkins Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jack Machek Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Enterprise Community Partners Consulting | 6/29/18 | $126,875 |
Baldwin Consulting Consulting | 6/29/18 | $117,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $144,950 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $832,242 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,322,379 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,299,571 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,376,799 |
| Investment income | $3,031 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,687,747 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $301,178 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $244,924 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $139,790 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,541,507 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $72,280 |
| Other employee benefits | $295,277 |
| Payroll taxes | $227,105 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,610 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $119,282 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,143,775 |
| Advertising and promotion | $47,110 |
| Office expenses | $104,769 |
| Information technology | $60,673 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $274,173 |
| Travel | $59,585 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,739 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $40,561 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,599,594 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,768,163 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,295,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $985,536 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $30,955 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $37,754 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $67,548 |
| Total assets | $4,184,956 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $389,314 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $10,040 |
| Total liabilities | $399,354 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $994,950 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,790,652 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,184,956 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Smart Growth America has awarded $298,368 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALLIANCE FOR A JUST SOCIETY PURPOSE: ADVOCATE FOR INCREASED TRANSIT FUNDING | $95,000 |
GREATER GREATER WASHINGTON PURPOSE: PROMOTE TRANSIT AND SHARED MOBILITY SOLUTIONS WITH A FOCUS ON SOCIAL EQUITY | $203,368 |