Green Cities Accord is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering climate resilient communities through investments in tree canopy infrastructure to improve environmental health, climate resilience, and equity in communities. We focus on securing funding for urban forestry, building public-private partnerships, and supporting municipalities in planting and maintaining trees. Green Cities Accord continues to grow both the Urban Forest Fund and the Urban Tree Carbon Offset Program as new funding mechanisms to address the chronic lack of funding for urban forestry initiatives. The Urban Forest Fund serves as a flexible funding mechanism that channels private and philanthropic investments into tree planting and maintenance efforts,. The Urban Tree Carbon Offset Program allows organizations to reduce their carbon footprint by purchasing verified offsets tied to local tree projects, with revenue reinvested into expanding and preserving the urban forest.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$110K
+299.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
+99.7% YoY
About Green Cities Accord
Based on IRS filings
Green Cities Accord is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $81K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,020,012 | $2,005,641 | $1,874,027 |
| Revenue | $425,247 | $803,043 | $628,791 |
| Expenses | $368,830 | $650,382 | $564,898 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $80,643 | $43,646 | $11,103 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Minneapolis Parks & Recreation ($97,895), St Paul Parks & Recreation ($11,932).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Minneapolis, MN | The intention of this assistance is to directly support urban forestry activities, including tree purchase, tree planting, and tree maintenance. | $97,895 |
| St Paul Parks & Recreation Saint Paul, MN | The intention of this assistance is to directly support urban forestry activities, including tree purchase, tree planting, and tree maintenance. | $11,932 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michaela Neu | Director of Programs and Operations | 40 | $108,600 |
| David A Wilson | Chair | 1 | — |
| Jay Cowles | Director | 1 | — |
| Todd Wagner | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Joseph Peris | Director | 1 | — |
| Andy Warczak | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Curt Trisko | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Peter | Director | 1 | — |
| Jill Fuller | Director | 1 | — |
| Al Bangoura | Director, Ex Officio | 1 | — |
| Tim Sexton | Director, Ex Officio | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Cities Accord?
Green Cities Accord is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Green Cities Accord?
As of 2024, Green Cities Accord holds $2.0M in total assets with $425K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $110K in 2024.
Where does Green Cities Accord operate?
Green Cities Accord has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does Green Cities Accord award?
In 2024, Green Cities Accord awarded 2 grants totaling $110K — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Green Cities Accord's EIN?
Green Cities Accord's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1930695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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