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.
Key facts about Greenroots Inc
- EIN
- 81-2718273
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $605,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $67,278
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,576,223
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Greenroots Inc funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Greenroots Inc's 9 itemized 2025 grants were Massachusetts (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chelsea, MA (9 grants). None of its 9 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.6M
-0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$606K
Grant Count
9
Avg Grant Size
$67K
About Greenroots Inc
Based on IRS filings
Greenroots Inc is a nonprofit organization 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
Ready to take the next step with Greenroots Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,576,223 | $12,659,601 | $9,575,498 |
| Revenue | $4,315,910 | $5,563,107 | $4,837,536 |
| Expenses | $4,143,913 | $2,755,727 | $2,320,809 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $252,553 | $212,679 | $99,266 |
| 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 9 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include City of Chelsea ($520,000), Youth Elemento ($15,000), Revival International Center Chelsea ($15,000).
| 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 |
| STORIES INSPIRING MOVEMENTS CHELSEA, MA | TO PROVIDE STIPENDS TO LEADERS, PURCHASE AN AUDIO/VIDEO/PHOTO EDITING SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT, AND TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIC OUTREACH PLAN. | $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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA PERDOMO | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GLORIBEL RIVAS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ELAINE MENDES | CLERK | 0.5 | — |
| MARCOS LUNA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| GRACE MUWINA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN VALINCH | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| YAHYA NOOR | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| ABDI ALI | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KESIA ASCENIO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ROSEANN BONGIOVANNI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $144,501 |
| YARITZA MORALES-GONZALEZ | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 35 | $113,701 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenroots Inc?
Greenroots Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CHELSEA, MA. It holds $12.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Greenroots Inc?
As of 2025, Greenroots Inc holds $12.6M in total assets with $4.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $606K in 2025.
Where does Greenroots Inc operate?
Greenroots Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does Greenroots Inc award?
In 2025, Greenroots Inc awarded 9 grants totaling $606K — an average of about $67K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Greenroots Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Us Charitable Gift Trust
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$2.2B
Grants
6,518
Total Given
$231.4M
Fidelity Foundation
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$5.0B
Grants
4,430
Total Given
$156.2M
Boston Foundation Inc
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
2,046
Total Given
$169.9M
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$2.0M
Grants
1,503
Total Given
$720.2M
Analog Devices Foundation
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$35.8M
Grants
1,158
Total Given
$2.0M
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
1,105
Total Given
$322.3M
Barr Foundation
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
903
Total Given
$123.2M
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$46.1M
Grants
706
Total Given
$50.6M
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (fka Oneworld Boston Inc)
WOBURN, MA
Assets
$258.2M
Grants
658
Total Given
$38.2M
American Tower Corporation Foundation
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$15.4M
Grants
632
Total Given
$1.7M
The Stephen Phillips Memorial
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$41.6M
Grants
520
Total Given
$5.1M
Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc
PITTSFIELD, MA
Assets
$17.1M
Grants
478
Total Given
$2.0M
More Funders in Massachusetts
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.