TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENTAL WORK. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO ENERGIZE AND NURTURE LONG-TERM CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN LOCAL INITIATIVES THAT CREATE AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY, JUST, SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.2M
+20.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$761K
+34.4% YoY
Grant Count
25
+4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
+29.1% YoY
About New England Grassroots Environment Fund
Based on IRS filings
New England Grassroots Environment Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in NEWMARKET, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $761K. Net investment income was $47K.
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 | $8,159,641 | $6,789,972 | $5,475,209 |
| Revenue | $3,382,348 | $3,243,341 | $2,074,950 |
| Expenses | $2,123,727 | $1,947,776 | $2,222,289 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $47,146 | $36,696 | $22,086 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from New England Grassroots Environment Fund
Grow Grants
NEW ENGLAND GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENT FUND
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
New England Grassroots Environment Fund: Grow Grant
NEW ENGLAND GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENT FUND
Amount
US $1,000 - US $4,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
New England Grassroots Fund: SEED Grant
NEW ENGLAND GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENT FUND
Amount
US $500 - US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Whyhunger Inc ($98,000), Asian American Resource Workshop ($64,500), Sankofa Cooperatives ($56,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE WORKSHOP DORCHESTER, MA | ENVIRONMENTAL | $64,500 |
| AYNI INSTITUTE INC EAST BOSTON, MA | ENVIRONMENTAL | $36,166 |
| BROCKTON INTERFAITH COMMUNITY BROCKTON, MA | ENVIRONMENTAL | $9,650 |
| BRUNSWICK-TOPSHAM LAND TRUST INC BRUNSWICK, ME | ENVIRONMENTAL | $35,700 |
| CENTER FOR AN ECOLOGY BASED ECONOMY NORWAY, ME | ENVIRONMENTAL | $7,400 |
| CLICK INC WINDHAM, CT | ENVIRONMENTAL | $55,000 |
| FOUR CORNERS MAIN STREET INC DORCHESTER, MA | ENVIRONMENTAL | $40,800 |
| GREEN CAMBRIDGE INC CAMBRIDGE, MA | ENVIRONMENTAL | $7,400 |
| IFKA COMMUNITY SERVICES LEWISTON, ME | ENVIRONMENTAL | $8,000 |
| KEARSARGE FOOD HUB BRADFORD, NH | ENVIRONMENTAL | $31,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILAL TAJILDEEN | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| LEAH BAMBERGER | VP/SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| KIMBERLY BLAKEMORE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| LINDSEY DUPONT JD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SALLY MANIKIAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| VANESSA LILES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KALILA BOOKER-CASSANO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PIERRE JOSEPH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BART WESTDIJK | CO-EXEC. DIRECTOR | 40 | $107,821 |
| FAYE CHRISTOFORO | CO-EXEC. DIRECTOR | 40 | $83,936 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New England Grassroots Environment Fund?
New England Grassroots Environment Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in NEWMARKET, NH. It holds $8.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is New England Grassroots Environment Fund?
As of 2024, New England Grassroots Environment Fund holds $8.2M in total assets with $3.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 25 grants totaling $761K in 2024.
Where does New England Grassroots Environment Fund operate?
New England Grassroots Environment Fund has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont.
What size grants does New England Grassroots Environment Fund award?
In 2024, New England Grassroots Environment Fund awarded 25 grants totaling $761K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is New England Grassroots Environment Fund's EIN?
New England Grassroots Environment Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0364677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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