Groundwork USA Inc
Groundwork USA Inc is a public charity based in Yonkers, New York, formed in 2002. It supports a national network of community-centered nonprofits working to improve neighborhood environments, including through grants, coaching, technical assistance, shared services, and peer learning.
Groundwork USA Inc at a glance
In short: Groundwork USA Inc gave $2.6M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $111K), top state Massachusetts. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,557,143
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +35.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $111,180
- -32.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $82,993
- Total assets
- $9,919,343
- -6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (19% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Groundwork USA Inc
- How to Apply
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The available information describes technical assistance and a past network-selection opportunity, but does not provide a current grant application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22 Main Street, Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: (914) 375-2151
Website: https://groundworkusa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Groundwork USA Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Groundwork San Diego ($308K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 101 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Groundwork USA is based in Yonkers, New York, and describes its network and technical assistance as national. Its 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Massachusetts (19%), California (15%), New York (10%), Missouri (9%), and Ohio (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Groundwork USA Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $92K; repeat grants $114K. How we count
Medians: $48K first-time, $84K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $944K (2021) to $3.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwork San Diego San Diego, CA | Program Support | $307,654 |
| Groundwork Lawrence Lawrence, MA | Program Support | $278,463 |
| Groundwork Hudson Valley Yonkers, NY | Program Support | $252,596 |
| Groundwork Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $219,366 |
| Groundwork Southcoast New Bedford, MA | Program Support | $167,241 |
| Groundwork Ohio River Valley Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $163,789 |
| Groundwork New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Program Support | $146,600 |
| Groundwork Rhode Island Pawtucket, RI | Program Support | $136,296 |
| Groundwork Elizabeth Elizabeth, NJ | Program Support | $133,214 |
| Groundwork Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Program Support | $126,233 |
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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 | $9,919,343 | $5,746,867 | $6,204,122 | $2,557,143 | 23 | $441,163 |
| 2023 | $10,563,659 | $3,938,323 | $5,459,710 | $2,816,463 | 17 | $503,732 |
| 2022 | $11,968,758 | $9,542,277 | $5,305,398 | $3,184,794 | 20 | $69,431 |
| 2021 | $7,450,172 | $8,472,861 | $2,589,757 | $943,915 | 19 | $1,847 |
| 2020 | $1,780,207 | $3,461,673 | $2,322,357 | $982,975 | 22 | $2,356 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Groundwork USA’s mission is to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement, and management of the physical environment through community-based partnerships that promote environmental, economic, and social well-being.
Its 2024 filing describes support for place-based nonprofit affiliates through regranting, coaching, technical assistance, shared services, and peer learning. Program areas include green space, urban forestry, stormwater infrastructure, climate resilience, brownfield transformation, environmental learning, and youth and workforce development. The filing reports that, in 2024, affiliates engaged more than 10,000 residents in creating neighborhood climate resilience action plans, and that the network’s paid leadership and workforce programs employed more than 700 youth and young adults.
Groundwork USA’s grants support local organizations whose own stated missions include environmental improvement, neighborhood revitalization, community resilience, and local economic opportunity. For example, Groundwork Lawrence describes its mission as improving and managing the physical environment through community-based partnerships; Groundwork Rhode Island describes work to build healthier, more resilient, and equitable urban communities while creating local economic opportunities through training and employment; and Groundwork New Orleans describes engaging residents, businesses, and government to revitalize neighborhoods and turn community liabilities into assets.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Groundwork USA reported 23 grants totaling $2,557,143. Grants ranged from $8,655 to $307,654, with a median grant of $82,993. The organization’s 2024 filing narrative separately reports awarding $2,457,200 to support multi-year green space, urban forestry, and stormwater infrastructure projects across its network.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $307,654 to Groundwork San Diego, $278,463 to Groundwork Lawrence, $252,596 to Groundwork Hudson Valley, $219,366 to Groundwork Kansas City, and $167,241 to Groundwork Southcoast. Each was listed for program support. Other notable awards included $163,789 to Groundwork Ohio River Valley, $146,600 to Groundwork New Orleans, and $136,296 to Groundwork Rhode Island.
The organization’s website describes free technical assistance for nonprofits working on brownfield and land reuse projects. A 2019 opportunity invited communities to apply for funding and technical assistance to join the Groundwork USA network; its letter-of-interest deadline was July 31, 2019, so that was a past cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Heather McMann, Chief Executive Officer; Stacey Moran, Chief Operating Officer; Catherine Mingoya, Chief Officer of Community Adaptation and Land Use; and Abigail Dusseldorp, Chief Development & Communications Officer.
Other listed directors and officers are Jeremy Hoffman, Director of Impact Evaluation and Community Science; Genea Foster, Director of Community Planning; Lawrence Hoffman, Director of GIS and Data Services; Xavier Atizol, Director of Operations; Cindy Chang, Director; and George Doug Evans, Director.
Groundwork USA Inc is led by Heather McMann, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather McMann
Chief Executive Officer
President → CEO & President, 2023
CEO & President → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$186K (2023) → $193K (2024)
Sarah Calderon
President
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Genea Foster
Director of Community Planning
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Jeremy Hoffman
Director of Impact Evaluation & Community Scienc
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Lawrence Hoffman
Director of Gis & Data Services
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Xavier Atizol
Director of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Amy Stitely
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Baron
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Chang
Director
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Kobes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Doug Evans
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oded Holzinger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wenda Tai
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine A. Mingoya
Chief Officer of Community Adaptation & Land Use
Director of Capacity Building → Director of Capacity Build, 2022
Director of Capacity Build → Chief Officer of Community Adaptation & Land Use, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $147K (2024)
Stacey Moran
Chief Operating Officer
Director of Operations → Chief Operating Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$115K (2022) → $144K (2024)
Abigail Dusseldorp
Chief Development & Communications Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$135K (2024)
Donald L. Pomeroy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Triplett
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Reynolds
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Deneine Powell (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Hillary Brown (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jessica Horton (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Ellison (2021–2023) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Abbie Dusseldorp Chief (2023) — Development & Communication Officer
- Former: Catherine Mingoya-Lafortune (2023) — Co Climate Resilience & Land Use
- Former: Stephen Burrington (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Veronica Eady (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Abbie Dusseldorp (2022) — Director of Development & Committee
- Former: Heather McMann Pres (2022) — Oct CEO · Filing note: Thru
- Former: Curt Collier (2021) — Director of National Youth Programs
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $193K, to Heather McMann (Chief Executive Officer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Groundwork USA Inc
How much does Groundwork USA Inc give each year?
Groundwork USA Inc gave $2.6M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 17 grants.
What is Groundwork USA Inc's typical grant size?
Groundwork USA Inc's median grant in 2024 was $82,993, and its average grant was $111,180, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Groundwork USA Inc that year got $92K on average.
Where does Groundwork USA Inc give grants?
Groundwork USA Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (15%) and New York (10%).
Does Groundwork USA Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Groundwork USA Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (23 grants).
Who are Groundwork USA Inc's largest grantees?
Groundwork USA Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Groundwork San Diego ($307,654), Groundwork Lawrence ($278,463) and Groundwork Hudson Valley ($252,596), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Groundwork USA Inc?
Groundwork USA Inc reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What does Groundwork USA Inc fund?
Groundwork USA’s mission is to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement, and management of the physical environment through community-based partnerships that promote environmental, economic, and social well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Groundwork USA Inc?
The available information describes technical assistance and a past network-selection opportunity, but does not provide a current grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Groundwork USA Inc's EIN?
Groundwork USA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0554362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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