Global Greengrants Fund
Global Greengrants Fund is a public charity based in Boulder, Colorado. It mobilizes resources for communities worldwide to protect the planet and advance a more equitable world, with an emphasis on community-led environmental and climate justice.
Global Greengrants Fund at a glance
In short: Global Greengrants Fund gave $3.4M across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $70K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,372,359
- +291.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,257
- +95.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,126
- Total assets
- $54,123,486
- -21.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Global Greengrants Fund
- How to Apply
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The organization says it receives applications from prospective grantees. Its stated process includes submission of a 501(c)(3) equivalency form, due diligence before grant approval, and reporting on the use of funds after a grant is received.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1082 1601 29Th St Suite 1292, Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: (303) 939-9866
Website: https://greengrants.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Global Greengrants Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orange County Community Foundation ($600K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 123 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder says it works in Africa, Asia, Central Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa, and the Pacific Islands. Its website reports more than 18,000 grants awarded in 168 countries worldwide.
In its 2025 filing, grant dollars by recipient state included California (41%), Washington, DC (15%), Hawaii (7%), Vermont (6%), and Minnesota (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Global Greengrants Fund gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2021) to $3.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Community Foundation Irvine, CA | General Support | $600,000 |
| International Indian Treaty Council San Francisco, CA | General Support | $235,000 |
| Caribbean Agroecology Institute Burlington, VT | General Support | $201,900 |
| Groundswell International Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $200,000 |
| Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $190,000 |
| National Family Farm Coalition Washington, DC | General Support | $190,000 |
| Pesticide Action Network (Panna) Oakland, CA | General Support | $165,000 |
| A Growing Culture Asheville, NC | General Support | $120,000 |
| Community Agroecology Network Santa Cruz, CA | General Support | $120,000 |
| Confederacion Unida De El Pueblo Taino Mayaguez, PR | General Support | $120,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,123,486 | $34,978,956 | $49,757,244 | $3,372,359 | 48 | $2,316,311 |
| 2024 | $69,198,137 | $38,098,136 | $30,653,623 | $861,063 | 24 | $2,037,572 |
| 2023 | $60,891,752 | $42,630,758 | $21,869,231 | $853,783 | 24 | $365,504 |
| 2022 | $38,733,431 | $40,267,174 | $17,641,005 | $585,013 | 18 | $65,883 |
| 2021 | $16,415,997 | $17,540,214 | $10,934,140 | $145,348 | 9 | $36,282 |
| 2020 | $9,657,930 | $11,342,481 | $11,309,123 | $198,775 | 5 | $92,234 |
| 2019 | $10,145,691 | $12,286,759 | $12,170,325 | $210,375 | 21 | $64,279 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The funder’s mission is to mobilize resources for communities worldwide to protect the planet and work toward a more equitable world. Its website describes a vision of global environmental justice rooted in cultural integrity and led by communities and grassroots movements.
The organization says its grantmaking supports community-led efforts such as restoring forests, resisting harmful development, and advocating for climate policies. Its 2024 filing describes grants to grassroots groups and other nonprofit organizations working to protect the environment, live sustainably, preserve biodiversity, and help people have a voice in their futures.
Examples of 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. The International Indian Treaty Council describes its work as advancing Indigenous Peoples’ self-determination and protecting human rights, treaties, traditional cultures, and sacred lands and waters. The Caribbean Agroecology Institute says it supports knowledge exchange and transitions to resilient agroecological systems in the Caribbean. Groundswell International describes its work as strengthening communities to build healthy farming and food systems, while the Community Agroecology Network says it connects rural communities in Latin America and U.S. consumers to support self-sufficiency and sustainable farming.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Global Greengrants Fund reported 48 grants totaling $3,372,359. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $600,000, with a median of $26,126.
Among the largest reported grants were $600,000 to Orange County Community Foundation for general support; $235,000 to the International Indian Treaty Council for general support; $201,900 to the Caribbean Agroecology Institute for general support; $200,000 to Groundswell International for general support; and $190,000 each to the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy and the National Family Farm Coalition, both for general support.
The funder’s 2024 filing says prospective grantees submit applications, including a 501(c)(3) equivalency form. Volunteer advisors recommend potential recipients, and the organization conducts due diligence before approving grants. Recipients must report on how funds are used, including periodically and within specified time periods.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these directors: Artemisa Castro Felix, Marie Dageville, Roger-Mark De Souza, Sue Dorsey, Shannon Lawder, Rose Longhurst, Joshua Mailman, Nathan Metenier, Cristi Nozawa, and Katherine Pease.
Global Greengrants Fund is led by Laura Garcia, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 8 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Garcia
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$155K (2021) → $247K (2025)
Allison M. Wright
Executive Director - Edc
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$187K (2025)
Gregory Miller
Director of Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $135K (2025)
Daniel Moss
Co-Director - Aef
Co-Director Aef → Co-Director - Aef, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$125K (2024) → $136K (2025)
Ursula Miniszewski
Director of Gender & Equity
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$121K (2024) → $127K (2025)
Chantal C. Pasquarello
Co-Director Philanthropy
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$139K (2025)
Artemisa Castro Felix
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Peek
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Pease
Director
Board Secretary → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Lawder
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristi Nozawa
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Stevenson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger-Mark De Souza
Director
Director → Board Chair, 2024
Board Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Mailman
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rose Longhurst
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kavita Ramdas
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Dageville
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Metenier
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Dorsey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tulika Srivastava
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chinesom Ejiasa
CFO
Director → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$115K (2025)
Sahana Khanal
Senior Accountant Manager
Accounting Manager → Philanthropic Partnerships Officer, 2024
Philanthropic Partnerships Officer → Senior Accountant Manager, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $138K (2025)
Former officers (17)
- Former: Anthony Noble (2019–2024) — CFO
- Former: Kimberly Hult (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Regan Pritzker (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Stefan Gelcich (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Kezha Hatier-Riess (2020–2024) — Vice President Development
- Former: Eva Rehse (2024) — Director of Strategy
- Former: Alexander Heath (2023) — Director of Development
- Former: Allison Davis (2023) — Director of Programs & Learning
- Former: Amy Leichtman (2023) — Director
- Former: Josh Mailman (2023) — Director
- Former: Jake Beinecke (2019–2022) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Nnimmo Bassey (2019–2022) — Board Co-Chair
- Former: Stephen Pittam (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: John P. Kostishack (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Teresa Odendahl (2019–2021) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Maxine A. Burkett (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ken Grossinger (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $247K, to Laura Garcia (President and CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Global Greengrants Fund
How much does Global Greengrants Fund give each year?
Global Greengrants Fund gave $3.4M across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $861K across 24 grants.
What is Global Greengrants Fund's typical grant size?
Global Greengrants Fund's median grant in 2025 was $26,126, and its average grant was $70,257, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Global Greengrants Fund give grants?
Global Greengrants Fund's top state is California, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (15%) and Hawaii (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), Oakland, CA (5 grants), San Francisco, CA (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Global Greengrants Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Global Greengrants Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Global Greengrants Fund's largest grantees?
Global Greengrants Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Orange County Community Foundation ($600,000), International Indian Treaty Council ($235,000) and Caribbean Agroecology Institute ($201,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Global Greengrants Fund?
Global Greengrants Fund reported $54.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $35.0M.
What does Global Greengrants Fund fund?
The funder’s mission is to mobilize resources for communities worldwide to protect the planet and work toward a more equitable world. Its website describes a vision of global environmental justice rooted in cultural integrity and led by communities and grassroots movements. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Global Greengrants Fund?
The organization says it receives applications from prospective grantees. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Global Greengrants Fund's EIN?
Global Greengrants Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1612422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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