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EIN 92-1286554

Greener By Default

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
Springfield
State
Illinois
Year formed
2022
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
K00: Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition: General
Description
Greener By Default consults with institutions to apply behavioral science to food policy, nudging diners toward sustainable plant-based food while preserving freedom of choice. In 2023, it shifted over 1 million meals from meat-based to plant-based, saving over 24,000 animals and as much carbon as providing electricity to over 200 homes for one year. It also launched new pilots at five hospitals.
Total revenues
$1,079,977
2023
Total expenses
$430,984
2023
Total assets
$668,225
2023
Num. employees
6
2023

Program areas at Greener By Default

In 2023 we shifted over 1 million meals from meat-based to plant-based through our work with institutions and events, saving over 24,000 animals and as much carbon as providing electricity to over 200 homes for one year. We launched new pilots at 5 hospitals and 2 international corporations. We developed partnerships with three foodservice management companies, piloting novel strategies, providing training for their leadership and culinary directors, and implementing plant-based defaults across multiple accounts. And we supported plant-based defaults at 8 events with a total of over 20,000 attendees.

Who funds Greener By Default

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Coleman Foundation IncorporatedGrants Made at the Discretion of Board Members To Qualified Publicly-Supported Charities$15,000
The Quinn FoundationGeneral Operating Support$2,500

Personnel at Greener By Default

NameTitleCompensation
Katherine CantrellChief Executive Officer$75,000
Katie CantrellCo - Founder and Chief Executive
Ilana BravermanCo - Founder and Chief Operating Officer$75,000
Katie HoldsFounder
Heidi FritzHealthcare Director
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Greener By Default

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$889,037
Program services$190,940
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,079,977

Form 990s for Greener By Default

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-17990View PDF

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Data update history
August 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 13 new personnel
August 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from The Quinn Foundation
July 23, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 15, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Research centersFood and nutrition programsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyHuman servicesFood and nutrition
Characteristics
Conducts researchTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2501 Chatham Rd Ste N
Springfield, IL 62704
Metro area
Springfield, IL
County
Sangamon County, IL
Website URL
greenerbydefault.com/ 
Phone
(847) 602-9260
IRS details
EIN
92-1286554
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2022
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K00: Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition: General
NAICS code, primary
5416: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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