Nonprofit · EIN 04-2791159
GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC
Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02116
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $41,686,332 | $48,650,334 | -$6,964,002 | $22,883,812 | $7,126,287 | $15,757,525 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $13,173,897 | $14,291,896 | -$1,117,999 | $24,241,776 | $1,519,145 | $22,722,631 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $13,199,695 | $12,259,338 | $940,357 | $26,596,052 | $2,938,474 | $23,657,578 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $41,003,071
- Program service revenue
- $7,214
- Investment income
- $676,047
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $166,593
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $44,078,450
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $764,195
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,774,893
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,266,136
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $34,549
- Accounting fees
- $24,475
- Occupancy
- $123,194
- Travel
- $138,488
- Depreciation
- $15,692
- Program services (functional)
- $46,315,252
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,222,858
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,112,224
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $24,241,776
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,883,812
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,126,287
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,757,525
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,245
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,596,090
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,353,925
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $403,600
- Gross receipts
- $46,489,371
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUNG-WHA HONG | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $131,632 | $24,796 |
| SARA MERSHA | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $130,379 | $24,804 |
| SAULO ARAUJO | DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,546 | $33,662 |
| ORSON MOON | DIR OF FIN & INFO SYSTEMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,820 | $24,068 |
| CHRISTINA SCHIAVONI | SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,937 | $33,237 |
| CAROL SCHACHET | DIR OF PPL & PLANNING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,052 | $6,336 |
| JOVANNA GARCIA SOTO | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,718 | $6,273 |
| MARIA AGUIAR | PRESIDENT AND CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KALILA BARNETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENDRIX BERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGET BREHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERROD MACFARLANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYWA MONTENEGRO DE WIT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATEO NUBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAMYRAH PROSPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESENIA A SANTANA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DIALA SHAMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANVIEVE WILLIAMS COMRIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHRYN GILJE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUNG-WHA HONG | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $129,500 | $19,916 |
| ORSON MOON | DIR OF FIN & INFO SYSTEMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,154 | $23,241 |
| SAULO ARAUJO | DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,525 | $32,096 |
| SARA MERSHA | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $107,619 | $22,973 |
| CAROL SCHACHET | DIR OF PPL & PLANNING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,576 | $6,262 |
| JOVANNA GARCIA SOTO | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,459 | $5,557 |
| MARIA AGUIAR | PRESIDENT AND CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KALILA BARNETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENDRIX BERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGET BREHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACE GOLDTOOTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM JACOBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERROD MACFARLANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYWA MONTENEGRO DE WIT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATEO NUBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY MULVEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAMYRAH PROSPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESENIA A SANTANA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIALA SHAMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANVIEVE WILLIAMS COMRIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORSON MOON | DIR OF ADMIN & FIN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,122 | $22,342 |
| CHUNG-WHA HONG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $120,819 | $15,565 |
| SARA MERSHA | DIR OF GRANTMAKING & ADVOCACY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,128 | $22,525 |
| CAROL SCHACHET | DIR OF PLNG & SP IN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,690 | $6,033 |
| MARIA AGUIAR | PRESIDENT AND CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KALILA BARNETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENDRIX BERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGET BREHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACE GOLDTOOTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM JACOBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERROD MACFARLANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYWA MONTENEGRO DE WIT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATEO NUBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY MULVEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAMYRAH PROSPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESENIA A SANTANA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIALA SHAMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANVIEVE WILLIAMS COMRIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 867 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON, MA 02116-2774
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARA MERSHA, 867 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON, MA 021162774
- Signed the 990
- KATHRYN GILJE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (617) 524-1400
- Website
- www.grassrootsonline.org
- Return prepared by
- BERNARD JOHNSON & COMPANY PC
Mission
TO CONNECT PEOPLE IN THE U.S. WITH GLOBAL MOVEMENTS THAT DEFEND LAND, TERRITORY, WATER, FOOD, SEEDS AND THE EARTH. TOGETHER WE ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF INJUSTICE AND OPPRESSION, AND BUILD ALTERNATIVES THAT NUTURE HUMAN RIGHTS, ECOLOGICAL JUSTICE, AND LIBERATION. WE DO THIS THROUGH GRANTMAKING, SOCIAL ACTION, AND PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- HUMANITARIAN/SOCIAL JUSTICE - GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTS HANDS-ON SOLUTIONS TO SOME OF THE MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES WE FACE: HUNGER, VIOLATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ECONOMIC DISPARITY. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF STRATEGIC GRANTMAKING, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR LEARNING EXCHANGES, GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTS PROJECTS FOR DEMOCRATIC SOCIAL CHANGE; HUMAN RIGHTS TO LAND, WATER AND FOOD; AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE.Expenses $45,729,499 · grants $44,078,450 · revenue $41,010,285
- EDUCATION - SPONSORS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND PUBLICATIONS RELATED TO OVERSEAS GRANTS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT IN THESE PROGRAMS BY NORTH AMERICANS.Expenses $585,753
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2022 | October 31, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2791159
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q330)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,883,812
- Income (IRS master file)
- $46,489,371
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $41,686,332 | $48,650,334 | $22,883,812 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $13,173,897 | $14,291,896 | $24,241,776 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $13,199,695 | $12,259,338 | $26,596,052 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | $23,819,415 | $12,167,551 | $24,174,336 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2791159).
Questions about GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC
- What is the EIN of GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC is 04-2791159.
- Is GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names SARA MERSHA.
- Who are the officers and directors of GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,632 (CHUNG-WHA HONG, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $41,686,332, expenses of $48,650,334 and total assets of $22,883,812 at year end.
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