Evergreen Collaborative
Research and education into policies to reduce the impacts of climate change.
Evergreen Collaborative at a glance
In short: Evergreen Collaborative gave $125K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- +70.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,909,340
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Evergreen Collaborative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition ($50K). Together the top 5 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Evergreen Collaborative gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $125K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition Detroit, MI | Collaborate on quantitative analysis on local impact of clean energy and siting legislation in Michigan. | $50,000 |
| Virginia Organizing Charlottesville, VA | General Operating Support to Advance the Organization's Mission. | $25,000 |
| Michigan United Dewitt, MI | Collaborate on quantitative analysis on local impact of clean energy and siting legislation in Michigan. | $25,000 |
| Institute for Energy Innovation Lansing, MI | Collaborate on quantitative analysis on local impact of clean energy and siting legislation in Michigan. | $15,000 |
| Michigan LCV Education Fund Ann Arbor, MI | Collaborate on quantitative analysis on local impact of clean energy and siting legislation in Michigan. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,909,340 | $7,981,270 | $8,603,936 | $125,000 | 5 | $250,787 |
| 2023 | $7,574,293 | $9,057,853 | $5,172,106 | $73,500 | 3 | $177,154 |
| 2022 | $3,614,342 | $4,895,144 | $4,027,472 | $10,000 | 1 | $9,003 |
| 2021 | $2,714,555 | $3,718,265 | $1,161,756 | $100,000 | 4 | — |
About Evergreen Collaborative
Based on IRS filings
Evergreen Collaborative is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $251K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Evergreen Collaborative is led by Lena Moffitt, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 7 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lena Moffitt
Executive Director
Chief of Staff → Executive Director Start April, 2023
Executive Director Start April → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$196K (2022) → $237K (2024)
Molly Keenan
Board Chair
President & Treasurer → Interim Chair, 2023
Interim Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $7K (2024)
Holly Burke
Senior Communications Director
Communications Director → Senior Communications Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $169K (2024)
Justin Balik
Senior State Program Director
State Program Director → Senior State Program Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$152K (2023) → $175K (2024)
Sam Holman
Digital Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$141K (2023) → $159K (2024)
Rufino Velazquez
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$161K (2023) → $264K (2024)
Craig Seagall
Senior Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$235K (2024)
Holmes Hummel
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kc Golden
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keya Chatterjee
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Webber
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Harold Mitchell (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jamal Raad (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Julian Brave Noisecat (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sam Ricketts (2023) — Founder
- Former: Samuel Ricketts (2021–2022) — Co-Director
- Former: Kevin Delaney (2022) — Operations Directdor
- Former: Samuel Holman (2022) — Digital Media Director
- Former: Bracken Hendricks (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $264K, to Rufino Velazquez (Chief of Staff End NOV). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Collaborative
How much does Evergreen Collaborative give each year?
Evergreen Collaborative gave $125K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $74K across 3 grants.
What is Evergreen Collaborative's typical grant size?
Evergreen Collaborative's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Evergreen Collaborative give grants?
Evergreen Collaborative gives mostly in Michigan: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (20%).
Does Evergreen Collaborative give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Evergreen Collaborative's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Evergreen Collaborative's largest grantees?
Evergreen Collaborative's largest 2024 grantees include Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition ($50,000), Virginia Organizing ($25,000) and Michigan United ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Evergreen Collaborative?
Evergreen Collaborative reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.0M.
What is Evergreen Collaborative?
Evergreen Collaborative is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $6.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Evergreen Collaborative's EIN?
Evergreen Collaborative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1741610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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