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EIN 27-0038938

Smart Growth America

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
46
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
S31: Urban, Community Economic Development
Description
We believe smart growth solutions support businesses and jobs, provide more options for how people get around and make it more affordable to live near work and the grocery store.
Total revenues
$11,543,859
2023
Total expenses
$6,801,486
2023
Total assets
$8,950,749
2023
Num. employees
46
2023

Program areas at Smart Growth America

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.

Grants made by Smart Growth America

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Greater Greater WashingtonPromote Transit and Shared Mobility Solutions With A Focus on Social Equity$355,649

Who funds Smart Growth America

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Citi FoundationStrengthening Community Leadership Initiative$500,000
Kresge FoundationThis Project Grant Supports Smart Growth America To Partner With Community-Based Organizations To Address the Impacts of Climate Change on Their Communities and To Ensure That Residents Have Safe, Vibrant, and Well-Connected Places To Call Home.$400,000
Greater Washington Community FoundationGeneral Support$230,000
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at Smart Growth America

NameTitleCompensation
Calvin GladneyPresident and Chief Executive Officer$228,066
Isaac MintzVice President of Finance and Administration
Celine OkohDirector of Finance$152,308
Eric CovaDirector of Communications$123,462
Benito PerezPolicy Director , Transportation for America
...and 22 more key personnel

Financials for Smart Growth America

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,517,638
Program services$1,013,868
Investment income and dividends$12,353
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$11,543,859

Form 990s for Smart Growth America

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
2019-062020-11-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Citi Foundation
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $230,000 from Greater Washington Community Foundation
August 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
EnvironmentCommunity improvementPublic policyEconomic development
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1350 Eye St Suite 425
Washington, DC 20005
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
smartgrowthamerica.org/ 
Phone
(202) 207-3355
Facebook page
SmartGrowthAmerica 
Twitter profile
@smartgrowthusa 
IRS details
EIN
27-0038938
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S31: Urban, Community Economic Development
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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