2026-08-04T07:03:34-05:00 2025-12-31 521392008 GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN 4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 800N BETHESDA MD 208142930 990 2025-01-01 431957920 GRASSROOT SOCCER INC GRAS 6032779685 PO BOX 632 HANOVER NH 03755 TODD ECKLER TREASURER 6032779685 2026-08-04 1 ELIZABETH W HELLER P00397829 3019519090 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z THOMAS S CLARK PO BOX 632 HANOVER NH 03755 10495060 0 X WWW.GRASSROOTSOCCER.ORG X 2002 NM SEE PART III, LINE 1. 16 16 22 285 0 0 9795428 7522009 1189 331 99292 119345 -457582 -272634 9438327 7369051 246314 320129 0 0 4666984 5192228 0 0 1087802 2913748 2668452 7827046 8180809 1611281 -811758 15163877 14454692 320571 249352 14843306 14205340 GRASSROOT SOCCER IS AN ADOLESCENT HEALTH ORGANIZATION THAT LEVERAGES THE POWER OF SOCCER TO EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH LIFE-SAVING INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND MENTORSHIP TO LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES. 0 0 3722945 RESEARCH & ADVOCACY: GRASSROOT SOCCER ASPIRES TO BE THE GO-TO PARTNER IN ADOLESCENT HEALTH THROUGH ITS DEDICATION TO RESEARCH, LEARNING, ADVOCACY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. GRASSROOT SOCCER RIGOROUSLY EVALUATES THE EFFICACY OF ITS PROGRAMS THROUGH ROUTINE MONITORING & EVALUATION AND RESEARCH, INTEGRATING THESE INSIGHTS (ALONG WITH THE LATEST SCIENCE AND RESEARCH IN THE FIELD) INTO ITS PROGRAMS SO THAT THEY HAVE THE GREATEST IMPACT POSSIBLE, WHILE ALSO CONTRIBUTING TO THE GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT WORKS IN ADOLESCENT HEALTH. GRASSROOT SOCCER ALSO WORKS CLOSELY WITH GOVERNMENT AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL PARTNERS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SHARE LEARNING FROM ITS IMPLEMENTATION AND RESEARCH. 1731096 320129 331 BUILDING THE HEALTH KNOWLEDGE AND LIFE SKILLS OF ADOLESCENTS: GRASSROOT SOCCER IMPLEMENTS SOCCER- AND EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH PROGRAMS ("SKILLZ") THAT EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE INFORMATION AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO MAKE HEALTHIER DECISIONS IN THEIR LIVES. TRAINED NEAR-PEER MENTOR COACHES IMPLEMENT SKILLZ PROGRAMS AND MAKE LEARNING ABOUT TOUGH HEALTH TOPICS FUN, AND PROGRAMS ARE ADAPTED TO THE AGE AND GENDER OF PARTICIPANTS TO INCLUDE INFORMATION RELEVANT TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR SPECIFIC CONTEXTS. 477367 OTHER ACTIVITIES: GRASSROOT SOCCER ALSO WORKS TO FACILITATE ADOLESCENTS' ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH ACTIVE LINKAGES TO HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS, COACH-ESCORTED REFERRALS, AND FOSTERING AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT VIA COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION, NORM STRENGTHENING, AND ENGAGEMENT WITH FAMILY MEMBERS. 5931408 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0 1 22 1 0 1 UK SF ZA 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 AL AR CA FL GA HI IL KS KY MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WV WI X X MELISSA DENSMORE 6032779685 PO BOX 632 HANOVER NH 03755 DAWN AVERITT BOARD CO-CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 KEN FRENCH BOARD CO-CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 TODD ECKLER TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 AKUDO ANYANWU BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN BORGMANN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TOM CROTTY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 FIONA FERGUSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANTHONY JOSEPH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BLAISE JUDJA-SATO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JONATHAN KLEIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LINDSEY LEININGER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PHUMZILE MLAMBO NGCUKA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAULA NESS SPEARS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHERRI OBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTEN PRESS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TODD SISTISKY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 THOMAS CLARK PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00 X 227676 0 38164 ALEX ROMAGNOLO VP PRINCIPAL GIFTS 40.00 X 183503 0 36393 SARA SYKES VP DEVELOPMENT 40.00 X 178653 0 36393 FIONA SHANKS YUCHA VP GLOBAL OPERATIONS 40.00 X 175326 0 36084 LISA KABLE COO (UNTIL 6/30/25) 40.00 X 175598 0 14245 MELISSA DENSMORE SENIOR DIRECTOR, FINANCE 40.00 X 142367 0 16349 1083123 0 177628 8 0 1 0 0 1408810 272872 5840327 344864 7522009 APPAREL SALES 900099 331 331 331 120395 120395 2750058 3039 2753174 973 -3116 2066 -1050 -1050 94420 1408810 371862 -277442 -277442 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 4808 4808 4808 7369051 331 0 -153289 X 320129 320129 265840 172796 39876 53168 4251960 2814240 864146 573574 87897 58123 17626 12148 376295 249261 77386 49648 210236 139022 42158 29056 6767 5455 292 1020 96842 78069 4179 14594 966627 779240 41714 145673 36775 31393 534 4848 253425 219925 13261 20239 96207 80952 9031 6224 571068 495034 19138 56896 199398 117043 2407 79948 21281 14073 4267 2941 79389 55524 14128 9737 SUBSCRIPTIONS AND FEES 123365 92008 7623 23734 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 119488 119377 45 66 DONATED GOODS 41198 41160 15 23 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 32384 30978 832 574 24238 17606 2941 3691 8180809 5931408 1161599 1087802 4626537 4974669 2502471 2706049 6996870 5696960 18494 72314 127566 97428 255605 204215 33424 51390 734698 745102 123817 110780 15163877 14454692 258033 195882 62538 53470 320571 249352 X 7312439 8166669 7530867 6038671 14843306 14205340 15163877 14454692 X -811758 -6157 179949 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 6511956 6046411 13445919 9795428 7522009 43321723 6511956 6046411 13445919 9795428 7522009 43321723 10098571 33223152 4369 4730 58111 92935 120395 280540 6730 22381 14255 3292 4808 51466 43653729 10360 0.76110 0.74200 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 86001 63524 22477 169604 140691 28913 51390 OPERATING LEASE PAYABLE 53470 53470 7734756 -6157 371862 365705 7369051 0 7369051 8552671 371862 371862 8180809 0 8180809 PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EVENTS EXPENSES INCLUDED AS AN EXPENSE 371,862. ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NETTED AGAINST EVENT INCOME ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 8B. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EVENTS EXPENSES INCLUDED AS AN EXPENSE 371,862. ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NETTED AGAINST EVENT INCOME ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 8B. 1 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 1 4 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL 40503 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 6 120 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL 19721 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 FUNDRAISING 644728 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 FUNDRAISING 5182 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES EDUCATING CHILDREN, RESEARCH & ADVOCACY & OTHER ACTIVITIES 5931405 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION 320129 7 124 0 0 7 124 6961668 0 6961668 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA MENTAL HEALTH 15415 WIRE TRANSFER 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA HEALTH & MALARIA PREVENTION 34041 WIRE TRANSFER 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA MENTAL HEALTH 195143 WIRE TRANSFER 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA MENTAL HEALTH 15467 WIRE TRANSFER 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA HEALTH & MALARIA PREVENTION 56700 WIRE TRANSFER 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: FOR SUBGRANTS OVER $5,000, GRS HAS SIGNED CONTRACTS THAT DETAIL OUT THE DURATION, SCOPE OF WORK, FEES AND PAYMENT TERMS, GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TERMINATION OF CONTRACT, SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES AND GOOD FAITH. THE AGREEMENTS SPECIFY THAT PAYMENT IS BASED ON COMPLETING MILESTONES, TURNING IN SPECIFIC REPORTS AND ISSUING INVOICES. REPORTS SUBMITTED BY THE SUBGRANTEE ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE PROGRAM MANAGER FOR SIGN OFF REGARDING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPLETION OF MILESTONES. THE PROGRAM MANAGERS MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF THE SUBGRANTEES BY VISITING THE SITE PERIODICALLY AND INTERACTING WITH THE INDIVIDUALS MANAGING AND DELIVERING THE PROGRAM AS WELL AS THE BENEFICIARIES. THEY ALSO REVIEW THE INVOICE AND FINANCIAL REPORT FOR APPROPRIATENESS. THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT MATCHES UP RECEIPTS (IF REQUIRED) TO THE EXPENSE REPORTS AND COMPARES THE ACTUAL EXPENSES TO THE BUDGET TO DETERMINE IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS SPENT THE FUNDS APPROPRIATELY. PAYMENT OF THE NEXT TRANCHE OF FUNDING IS RELEASED ONCE THE PROGRAM MANAGER AND FINANCE DIRECTOR HAVE APPROVED THE REPORTS. FOR SUBGRANTS UNDER $5,000, GRS USES A LESS FORMAL MONITORING PROCESS THAT INCLUDES FINANCIAL REPORTING AND PROGRAMMATIC CHECK-INS. GALA 1206304 1133034 73270 24671 65672 4008 229922 NYC MARATHON 231403 210253 21150 3297 30918 1 65523 65523 13374 1503230 1408810 94420 24671 68969 4008 274214 371862 -277442 X X 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 THOMAS CLARK PRESIDENT/CEO 227676 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38164 0 265840 0 0 0 ALEX ROMAGNOLO VP PRINCIPAL GIFTS 183503 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36393 0 219896 0 0 0 SARA SYKES VP DEVELOPMENT 178653 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36393 0 215046 0 0 0 FIONA SHANKS YUCHA VP GLOBAL OPERATIONS 175326 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36084 0 211410 0 0 0 LISA KABLE COO (UNTIL 6/30/25) 107371 0 0 0 68227 0 0 0 14245 0 189843 0 0 0 MELISSA DENSMORE SENIOR DIRECTOR, FINANCE 142367 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16349 0 158716 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 4A LISA KABLE RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $68,227. X 1 41198 FMV X 2 303666 FMV 0 0 0 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): THE NUMBER IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION AMENDED ITS BYLAWS AS FOLLOWS IN 2025: - REVISED THE PURPOSE STATEMENT TO ALIGN WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION - INCREASED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DIRECTORS TO 21 - UPDATED DIRECTOR TERM LIMITS TO PERMIT UP TO THREE CONSECUTIVE THREE-YEAR TERMS, WITH EXTENSIONS ALLOWED FOR CHAIRS/CO-CHAIRS - CLARIFIED MINIMUM ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS (AT LEAST ONE MEETING ANNUALLY, IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL) - REFINED REIMBURSEMENT POLICY PROVISIONS - ESTABLISHED THREE-YEAR TERMS FOR THE CHAIR AND CO-CHAIR, RENEWABLE FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR - REMOVED TERM LIMITS FOR THE TREASURER AND SECRETARY - REDEFINED THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO CONSIST OF ALL OFFICERS WITH LIMITED AUTHORITY - ADDED A PROGRAMS AND IMPACT COMMITTEE AS A STANDING COMMITTEE FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ASSISTANT CONTROLLER PREPARED THE SCHEDULES FOR THE FORM 990, WHICH WERE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD TREASURER. THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARED THE FORM 990 AND IT WAS THEN REVIEWED BY THE BOARD TREASURER. A COPY OF THE FINAL RETURN WAS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED ANNUALLY BY DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCLOSED OR DISCOVERED, THE BOARD REVIEWS THE CONFLICT AND DETERMINES IF THE ARRANGEMENT IS APPROPRIATE OR IF FURTHER CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE CEO COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS WAS LED BY THE BOARD CHAIR. AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY, FELLOW BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF WERE CONSULTED DURING THE EVALUATION PROCESS. PUBLIC INFORMATION FROM COMPARABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WAS USED TO ENSURE REASONABLE COMPENSATION. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW TOOK PLACE IN NOVEMBER 2024. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. A COPY OF ITS ANNUAL REPORT, INCLUDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IS POSTED ON ITS WEBSITE WWW.GRASSROOTSOCCER.ORG. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CASUAL WAGES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 13,363. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 715. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,498. TOTAL EXPENSES 16,576. COACHES TRANSPORT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 18,619. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 997. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,481. TOTAL EXPENSES 23,097. COACHES WAGES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 164,744. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 8,819. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 30,798. TOTAL EXPENSES 204,361. CONTRACT LABOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 214,028. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 11,457. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 40,011. TOTAL EXPENSES 265,496. CONSULTING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 368,486. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 19,726. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 68,885. TOTAL EXPENSES 457,097. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CURRENCY TRANSLATION GAIN 179,949.