EIN 04-2791159

Grassroots International

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
27
City
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-10-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Grassroots International works around the world to help small farmers and other small producers, indigenous peoples and women win resource rights: the human rights to land, water and food.
Total revenues
$13,199,695
2023
Total expenses
$12,259,338
2023
Total assets
$26,596,052
2023
Num. employees
27
2023

Program areas at Grassroots International

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.

Grants made by Grassroots International

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Coordinadora Paz Para La MujerWomen's Rights$247,500
Apoyo Legal Al Emprendimiento ComunitarioFood Security$242,500
Indigenous Environmental NetworkIndigenous Rights$176,500
...and 19 more grants made totalling $1,343,500

Who funds Grassroots International

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Public Safety$15,000,000
Thousand Currents (IDEX)Program Support$2,900,000
Amalgamated Charitable FoundationGeneral Operating Support$946,000
...and 75 more grants received totalling $23,402,082

Personnel at Grassroots International

NameTitleCompensation
Chung-Wha HongExecutive Director$120,819
Eva BlakeManaging Director of Philanthropic Partnerships
Sara MershaExecutive Director$101,128
Orson MoonDirector of Administration and Finance$118,122
Carol SchachetDirector of People and Planning$110,690
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Grassroots International

RevenuesFYE 10/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$12,233,897
Program services$80,600
Investment income and dividends$1,064,829
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-137,924
Net income from fundraising events$-42,774
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,067
Total revenues$13,199,695

Form 990s for Grassroots International

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-102024-08-21990View PDF
2022-102023-09-11990View PDF
2021-102022-05-03990View PDF
2020-102021-09-13990View PDF
2019-102020-11-05990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Pratham USAHouston, TX$22,494,638
Fos Feminista (IPPF/WHR)New York, NY$24,831,284
Vital Voices Global PartnershipWashington, DC$22,376,208
Invisible ChildrenWashington, DC$5,207,960
The American India FoundationNew York, NY$15,079,194
Spark MicrograntsNew York, NY$13,702,703
Data update history
September 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 26 new grant, including a grant for $2,900,000 from Thousand Currents (IDEX)
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Political advocacyOperates donor advised fundsProvides grantsLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
179 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02130
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Suffolk County, MA
Website URL
grassrootsonline.org/ 
Phone
(617) 524-1400
Facebook page
GrassrootsIntll 
Twitter profile
@grassrootsintl 
IRS details
EIN
04-2791159
Fiscal year end
October
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Reporting Incomplete
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
057772
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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