US Green Building Council Inc
To transform how buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated to create thriving, healthy, equitable, and resilient places that advance human and environmental wellbeing.
US Green Building Council Inc at a glance
In short: US Green Building Council Inc gave $111K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,100
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,344
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,300
- Total assets
- $39,973,989
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who US Green Building Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Jacksonville ($15K). Together the top 9 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How US Green Building Council Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $303K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | Leed for cities project awardee - founded by bofa grant | $15,100 |
| 2030 Inc Sante Fe, NM | Grant Disbursement | $15,000 |
| City of Carrollton Carrollton, TX | Leed for cities project awardee - founded by bofa grant | $12,300 |
| City of El Paso El Paso, TX | Leed for cities project awardee - founded by bofa grant | $12,300 |
| City of Gainesville Gainesville, FL | Leed for cities project awardee - founded by bofa grant | $12,300 |
| City of Gary Gary, IN | Leed for cities project awardee - founded by bofa grant | $12,300 |
| City of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Grant Disbursement | $12,300 |
| Government of the District of Columbia Washington, DC | Leed for cities project awardee - founded by bofa grant | $10,000 |
| City of Coral Springs Coral Springs, FL | Leed for cities project awardee - founded by bofa grant | $9,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,973,989 | $50,309,478 | $51,393,872 | $111,100 | 9 | $1,530,316 |
| 2023 | $44,199,634 | $41,219,985 | $42,913,089 | $155,039 | 14 | $146,726 |
| 2022 | $42,188,062 | $27,764,385 | $29,744,829 | $303,214 | 34 | $-61,841 |
| 2021 | $44,387,684 | $31,274,085 | $29,107,442 | $117,714 | 13 | $1,016,391 |
| 2020 | $40,494,546 | $27,836,822 | $30,648,045 | $24,714 | 1 | $844,417 |
About US Green Building Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
US Green Building Council Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $111K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
US Green Building Council Inc is led by Peter Templeton, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 9 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Templeton
President & CEO
Interim President, CEO Usgbc & Gbci → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$125K (2021) → $940K (2024)
Anyeley Hallova
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhiannon Thompson
Managing Director & Us Mtd
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$236K (2023) → $265K (2024)
Karen Weigert
Director
Secretary-Treasurer → Secretary - Treasurer, 2022
Secretary - Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Thomas-Squance
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alastair Macgregor
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Baker
Senior Vice President & Technical Core
Senior Vice President → Senior Vice President & Technical Core, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $262K (2024)
Taryn Hristova
Senior Vice President, Marketing Committee & Advocacy
Senior Vice President → Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications, 2021
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications → Senior Vice President, Marketing Committee & Advocacy, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$214K (2020) → $257K (2024)
David Witek
Senior Vice President & Global Strategic Operations
COO & Arc → Senior Vice President & Global Strategic Operations, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$278K (2021) → $345K (2024)
Lisa Revitte
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$221K (2022) → $386K (2024)
Angelo Petrillo
Chief Growth Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$226K (2024)
Pete Tolsdorf
General Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$333K (2024)
Sarah Zaleski
Chief Products Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$355K (2024)
Marwa Zaatari
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Hernandez
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Susan Dorn (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President & General Counsel
- Former: Roger Platt (2023) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Salah Nezar (2023) — Director
- Former: Aaron Bernstein (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Dan McQuade (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Beardsley (2020–2022) — Senior Policy Counsel
- Former: Mahesh Ramanujam (2020–2022) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Benjamin Evans (2022) — Director & Federal Policy
- Former: Lakisha Woods (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Christopher Pyke (2021) — Senior Vice President & Product
- Former: Brandon Tinianov (2020) — Director
- Former: Bruce Oreck (2020) — Director Till
- Former: Doug Woods (2020) — Director Till
- Former: Niki Tsakonas (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Paul Anastas (2020) — Director
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 $940K, to Peter Templeton (President & CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about US Green Building Council Inc
How much does US Green Building Council Inc give each year?
US Green Building Council Inc gave $111K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $155K across 14 grants.
What is US Green Building Council Inc's typical grant size?
US Green Building Council Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,300, and its average grant was $12,344, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does US Green Building Council Inc give grants?
US Green Building Council Inc's top state is Florida, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (22%) and New Mexico (14%).
Does US Green Building Council Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on US Green Building Council Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Leed for Cities Project Awardee - Founded by Bofa Grant" (7 grants).
Who are US Green Building Council Inc's largest grantees?
US Green Building Council Inc's largest 2024 grantees include City of Jacksonville ($15,100), 2030 Inc ($15,000) and City of Carrollton ($12,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is US Green Building Council Inc?
US Green Building Council Inc reported $40.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $50.3M.
What is US Green Building Council Inc?
US Green Building Council Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $40.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is US Green Building Council Inc's EIN?
US Green Building Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1822816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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