Greenroots Inc

Organization Overview

Greenroots Inc is located in Chelsea, MA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Greenroots Inc employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greenroots 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 06/2021, Greenroots Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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GREENROOTS WORKS TO ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND GREATER QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH COLLECTIVE ACTION, UNITY, EDUCATION AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACROSS NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WATERFRONT INITIATIVE - GREENROOTS ENGAGED DOZENS OF RESIDENTS IN A GRASSROOTS EFFORT TO REVITALIZE THE CHELSEA CREEK WATERFRONT. THROUGH THIS WORK, WE MOBILIZED WIDESPREAD OPPOSITION TO AND LEGAL INTERVENTION IN THE PERMITTING OF AN UNNECESSARY AND DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION PROPOSED FOR A DENSELY POPULATED NEIGHBORHOOD AND NEXT TO TWO PUBLIC PARKS IN EAST BOSTON; AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE REVITALIZATION, ACCESS AND REDESIGN OF KEY SITES ALONG THE CHELSEA CREEK; PARTICIPATED IN COMMENTING ON FEDERAL WATER QUALITY PERMITS; AND RAISED AWARENESS OF CLIMATE IMPACTS. IN ADDITION, GREENROOTS WORKED TO ACHIEVE GREATER PUBLIC ACCESS CONNECTIONS TO THE MILL CREEK AND CHELSEA CREEK ALONG SEVERAL KEY REDEVELOPMENT SITES ALONG THESE WATERBODIES AND ORGANIZED COMMUNITY EVENTS ALONG THE WATER'S EDGE. FOOD DISTRIBUTION HUB - THE SECOND SYSTEM WAS ESTABLISHED TO HELP SUPPORT THE CITY OF CHELSEA' EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION HUB. THIS HUB WAS WHERE THE CITY RECEIVED, PACKAGED AND ASSEMBLED BOXES FOR THE DOZENS OF POP-UP FOOD PANTRIES HELD FROM LATE SPRING 2020, TO THE END OF JUNE 2021. AT THE CITY'S REQUEST, GREENROOTS ENTERED INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO PAY CONTRACTED WORKERS AND PURCHASE OTHER SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THE HUB (E.G. BOXES, FOOD SUPPLIES, PORT-O-POTTIES, ETC.) WHICH WAS THEN REIMBURSED BY THE CITY.


COVID-19 ONE CHELSEA FUND - COVID-19 HIT THE COMMUNITIES OF CHELSEA AND EAST BOSTON, MA PARTICULARLY HARD WITH SOARING INFECTION RATES AND SEVERE ECONOMIC FALLOUT. THESE ARE TWO COMMUNITIES GREENROOTS FOCUSES ON AND SERVES IN ITS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, PUBLIC HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE EFFORTS. AT THE START OF THE PANDEMIC, GREENROOTS PIVOTED TO ADDRESS THE CRISIS FACING THESE COMMUNITIES. GREENROOTS ESTABLISHED SYSTEMS THAT HELPED TO BRING MUCH NEEDED RESOURCES TO THE COMMUNITIES OF CHELSEA AND EAST BOSTON. TWO OF THESE SYSTEMS, WHICH ARE REFLECTED IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE: 1. CO-FOUNDING AND ADMINISTERING THE ONE CHELSEA FUND, A CASH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR CHELSEA RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC. THE FUND IN TOTAL, RAISED OVER 1,400,000, DISTRIBUTED IN 250 CHECKS BY THREE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING GREENROOTS, TO CHELSEA RESIDENTS. DONATIONS WERE MADE TO THE UNITED WAY, WHICH PROVIDED THE FUNDS TO THE ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR DISTRIBUTION DIRECTLY TO RESIDENTS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021, ONE CHELSEA FUND ACCOUNTS FOR 85,000 REVENUE AND 243,000 IN DIRECT PAYMENTS TO RESIDENTS. REMAINING FUNDS WERE TRANSFERRED TO ONE OF THE PARTNERING COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INTER-CITY (CAPIC).


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Roseann Bongiovanni
Executive Di
$77,007
Marcos Luna
Chair
$0
Grace Muwina
Vice Chair
$0
John Valinch
Clerk
$0
Gerald Mccue
Treasurer
$0
Yahya Noor
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$40,865
Related organizations$0
Government grants $420,353
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,393,096
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,854,314
Total Program Service Revenue$381,592
Investment income $8,824
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$485
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,261,048

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Greenroots Inc has awarded $32,750 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED

PURPOSE: ENSURE OUR TRANSIT WORK FOCUSING ON DIVERSE ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT TO ACHIEVE TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS IS REGIONAL AND REPLICABLE. CLU WILL CONTINUE TO PREVENT PRIVATIZATION AND PROTECT TRANSIT JOBS.

$17,500

MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Arlington, MA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZING IN EAST BOSTON FOR WATERFRONT AND PUBLIC SPACE IMPROVEMENTS.

$5,000

East Boston, MA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZING IN EAST BOSTON FOR WATERFRONT AND PUBLIC SPACE IMPROVEMENTS.

$4,000

MAVERICK LANDING COMMUNITY SERVICES

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZING IN EAST BOSTON FOR WATERFRONT AND PUBLIC SPACE IMPROVEMENTS.

$1,750

ZUMIX

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZING IN EAST BOSTON FOR WATERFRONT AND PUBLIC SPACE IMPROVEMENTS.

$1,250

MASSCOSH

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZING IN EAST BOSTON FOR WATERFRONT AND PUBLIC SPACE IMPROVEMENTS.

$1,250
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 33 grants that Greenroots Inc has recieved totaling $1,283,402.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Barr Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: SPECIAL INITIATIVES: TO PROVIDE CORE SUPPORT FOR GREENROOTS' EAST BOSTON WATERFRONT INITIATIVE

$250,000
Barr Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: CLIMATE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$200,000
Windward Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

$150,000
Barr Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: SPECIAL INITIATIVES: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$125,000
Tufts Health Plan Foundation Inc

Canton, MA

PURPOSE: Improving Equitable Transit Systems

$70,000
The Devonshire Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: GREENROOTS' THREE-YEAR GRANT SUPPORTS CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH THE ADDITION OF STAFF MEMBERS. THIS WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE DONORS AND AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTS SERVED. THIS FUNDING INCLUDES OPPORTUNITIES TO LEVERAGE OUR FUNDING THROUGH MATCHING GRANTS.

$70,000
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