Greenroots Inc
Greenroots works to achieve environmental justice and greater quality of life through collective action, unity, education and youth leadership across neighborhoods and communities. We do so through deep community engagement and empowerment, youth leadership and implementation of innovative projects and campaigns.
Greenroots Inc at a glance
In short: Greenroots Inc gave $606K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $67K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $605,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $67,278
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,576,223
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Greenroots Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Chelsea ($520K). Together the top 8 received $598K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $606K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Chelsea Chelsea, MA | To fund the construction of a park on 212 congress st, chelsea ma 02150 | $520,000 |
| Youth Elemento Chelsea, MA | To Start a Podcast and/or Video Documentary. | $15,000 |
| Revival International Center Chelsea Chelsea, MA | To tell the story of chelsea by showing the past and the future. | $15,000 |
| Theatrezone Inc DBA Apollinaire Theatre Company Chelsea, MA | To hire a cause marketing firm or videographer to help us create video content for storytelling. | $12,000 |
| Chelsea Collab - La Colaborativa Chelsea, MA | To support with telling chelsea residents story through the people of chelsea photography | $10,000 |
| Chelsea Black Community Chelsea, MA | To offer opportunities and programs with a focus on access, availability, support, and education. | $10,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $8,000 |
| Chelsea Community Connections Chelsea, MA | To create and publish a book outlining the history, stories and impact of chelsea community connections. | $8,000 |
| Jewish Chelsea Museum Inc Chelsea, MA | To share stories of immigrants and their descendants to discover and illuminate the timeless themes of migration among generations and across cultures. | $7,500 |
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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 | $12,576,223 | $4,315,910 | $4,143,913 | $605,500 | 9 | $252,553 |
| 2024 | $12,659,601 | $5,563,107 | $2,755,727 | — | — | $212,679 |
| 2023 | $9,934,702 | $4,837,536 | $2,220,809 | — | — | $99,266 |
| 2022 | $6,551,256 | $5,275,498 | $1,870,258 | — | — | $8,851 |
| 2021 | $3,100,624 | $2,261,048 | $1,804,171 | — | — | $8,824 |
| 2020 | $2,839,985 | $2,884,926 | $1,235,474 | — | — | $9,458 |
About Greenroots Inc
Based on IRS filings
Greenroots Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chelsea, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $606K. Net investment income was $253K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greenroots Inc is led by Roseann Bongiovanni, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roseann Bongiovanni
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$77K (2021) → $145K (2025)
Sandra Perdomo
Chair
Vice Chair → V. Chair & Chair, 2024
V. Chair & Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Muwina
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Valinch
Director
Clerk → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yahya Noor
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abdi Ali
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kesia Ascenio
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yaritza Morales-Gonzalez
Deputy Director
Director of Operations → Deputy Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
35 hrs/week
$119K (2024) → $114K (2025)
Marcos Luna
Treasurer
Cleark → Clerk & Treasurer, 2024
Clerk & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Mendes
Clerk
Director → Director & Clerk, 2024
Director & Clerk → Clerk, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloribel Rivas
Vice Chair
Director & V. Chair → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Gerald McCue (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Madeleine Scammell (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: John Walkey (2024) — Director of Climate Justice & Waterfront Initiatives
- Former: Gloribel Mota (2023) — Director
- Former: Maria Belen Power (2023) — Associate Executive
- Former: Sara Arman (2023) — Director of Healt
- Former: Eugene Benson (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Through 522
- Former: Jovanna Garcia-Soto (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Through 10/2021
- Former: Gloribel Rivas Elected (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $145K, to Roseann Bongiovanni (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greenroots Inc
How much does Greenroots Inc give each year?
Greenroots Inc gave $606K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Greenroots Inc's typical grant size?
Greenroots Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $67,278, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Greenroots Inc give grants?
Greenroots Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chelsea, MA (8 grants).
Does Greenroots Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Greenroots Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Greenroots Inc's largest grantees?
Greenroots Inc's largest 2025 grantees include City of Chelsea ($520,000), Youth Elemento ($15,000) and Revival International Center Chelsea ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Greenroots Inc?
Greenroots Inc reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What is Greenroots Inc?
Greenroots Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chelsea, MA. It holds $12.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Greenroots Inc's EIN?
Greenroots Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2718273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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