THE MISSION OF GROUNDWORK USA (THE ORGANIZATION) IS TO BRING ABOUT THE SUSTAINED REGENERATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT BY DEVELOPING COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIPS THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO CHANGING PLACES, CHANGING LIVES, AND CHANGING SYSTEMS TO MEET OUR VISION OF A WORLD IN WHICH EVERYONE CAN LIVE IN A COMMUNITY THAT IS HEALTHY, GREEN, JUST AND RESILIENT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.9M
-6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
-9.2% YoY
Grant Count
23
+35.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$111K
-32.9% YoY
About Groundwork Usa Inc
Based on IRS filings
Groundwork Usa Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in YONKERS, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $2.6M. Net investment income was $441K.
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 | $9,919,343 | $10,563,659 | $11,968,758 |
| Revenue | $5,746,867 | $3,938,323 | $9,542,277 |
| Expenses | $6,204,122 | $5,459,710 | $5,305,398 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $441,163 | $503,732 | $69,431 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Groundwork San Diego ($307,654), Groundwork Lawrence ($278,463), Groundwork Hudson Valley ($252,596).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR CREATIVE LAND RECYCLING BERKELEY, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $19,286 |
| LEBANON OPERA HOUSE LEBANON, NH | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8,655 |
| GROUNDWORK ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| GROUNDWORK BRIDGEPORT BRIDGEPORT, CT | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $61,515 |
| GROUNDWORK DENVER DENVER, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $47,735 |
| GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH ELIZABETH, NJ | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $133,214 |
| GROUNDWORK ERIE ERIE, PA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $82,993 |
| GROUNDWORK HUDSON VALLEY YONKERS, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $252,596 |
| GROUNDWORK INDIANAPOLIS INDIANAPOLIS, IN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $32,686 |
| GROUNDWORK JACKSONVILLE JACKSONVILLE, FL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $85,419 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER MCMANN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $193,008 |
| STACEY MORAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $143,950 |
| CATHERINE MINGOYA | CHIEF OFFICER OF COMMUNITY ADAPTATION AND LAND USE | 40 | $146,733 |
| ABIGAIL DUSSELDORP | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $134,545 |
| JEREMY HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR OF IMPACT EVALUATION AND COMMUNITY SCIENC | 40 | $105,962 |
| GENEA FOSTER | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING | 40 | $100,149 |
| LAWRENCE HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR OF GIS AND DATA SERVICES | 40 | $103,317 |
| XAVIER ATIZOL | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $103,233 |
| CINDY CHANG | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| GEORGE DOUG EVANS | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| ODED HOLZINGER | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| DEBORAH KOBES | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| WENDA TAI | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| ROBERT BARON | DIRECTOR THRU 9/24 | 1.5 | — |
| AMY STITELY | DIRECTOR THRU 6/24 | 1.5 | — |
| SARAH CALDERON | PRESIDENT | 2.5 | — |
| TODD REYNOLDS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| DONALD L POMEROY | TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| STACEY TRIPLETT | SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Groundwork Usa Inc?
Groundwork Usa Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in YONKERS, NY. It holds $9.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Groundwork Usa Inc?
As of 2024, Groundwork Usa Inc holds $9.9M in total assets with $5.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 23 grants totaling $2.6M in 2024.
Where does Groundwork Usa Inc operate?
Groundwork Usa Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Groundwork Usa Inc award?
In 2024, Groundwork Usa Inc awarded 23 grants totaling $2.6M — an average of about $111K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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