Grassroots Ecology is located in Palo Alto, CA. The organization was established in 2018. 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 06/2022, Grassroots Ecology employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grassroots Ecology 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, Grassroots Ecology generated $1.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 4 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE RESTORE NATIVE PLANTS TO OPEN SPACES AND NEIGHBORHOODS, STEWARD CREEKS AND WATERSHEDS, AND PROVIDE HANDS-ON NATURE EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HABITAT RESTORATION PROGRAM
EDUCATION: 2849 EDUCATIONAL PARTICIPANTS & 1836 TOTAL PEOPLE ENGAGED
NURSERY PROGRAM
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| David Smernoff Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Jerry Hearn Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Kit Gordon President & CEO | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Bart Westcott Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Andy Fenselau Vice President | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Japjit Tulsi Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $204,105 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $672,682 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $968 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $876,787 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $977,695 | 
| Investment income | $345 | 
| 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 | $84,513 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $1,939,340 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| 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. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $1,088,275 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $149,655 | 
| Payroll taxes | $101,044 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,350 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $172,791 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $3,927 | 
| Office expenses | $598 | 
| Information technology | $24,350 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $17,463 | 
| Travel | $10,954 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,714 | 
| Insurance | $25,663 | 
| All other expenses | $24,198 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,674,305 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $445,899 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $431,143 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $220,556 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $134,907 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,411 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $1,253,916 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $86,250 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $86,250 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $994,405 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $173,261 | 
| 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 | $1,253,916 |