Nonprofit · EIN 35-2309836
GROUNDED STRATEGIES
Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $413,710 | $574,638 | -$160,928 | $293,729 | $140,068 | $153,661 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $528,161 | $742,743 | -$214,582 | $342,520 | $27,931 | $314,589 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $932,106 | $622,688 | $309,418 | $751,235 | $23,251 | $727,984 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $399,532
- of which government grants
- $40,162
- Program service revenue
- $2,540
- Investment income
- -$5,789
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$5,789
- Other revenue
- $17,427
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $88,250
- Other salaries and wages
- $256,459
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $394,505
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,925
- Occupancy
- $36,846
- Travel
- $5,771
- Depreciation
- $798
- Program services (functional)
- $293,695
- Management and general (functional)
- $204,675
- Fundraising (functional)
- $76,268
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $342,520
- Total assets, end of year
- $293,729
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $140,068
- Net assets, end of year
- $153,661
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$76,098
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $229,759
- Gross receipts
- $434,059
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 97
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY HENDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $83,225 | $5,025 |
| NICK PANTALONE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES GOODWIN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DARNELL MOSES | BOARD MEMBER BEGINNING APRIL 2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH SLAGE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GORDON HODNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE ANDREWS-BROWN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA MUELLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHONDRICKA BURRELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM SHEEHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS KOCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM LANGTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARIAM FORD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THROUGH 11/23) Officer | 40 | $87,531 | $8,837 |
| NICK PANTALONE | VICE TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES GOODWIN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARNELL MOSES | VICE CHAIR (THROUGH 11/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH SLAGE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GORDON HODNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DANIELLE ANDREWS-BROWN | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA HAMMOND | VICE CHAIR (AS OF 11/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SHONDRICKA BURRELL | VICE SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM SHEEHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARIAM FORD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $85,000 | $7,955 |
| DAVID LASSMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK PANTALONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES GOODWIN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW CICCONE | BOARD EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BUTCHER | BOARD EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARNELL MOSES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH SLAGLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH WILLIAMS WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GORDON HODNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DANIELLE ANDREWS-BROWN | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA HAMMOND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SHONDRICKA BURRELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6401 PENN AVENUE 3RD FLOOR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206-4051
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KELLY HENDERSON, 6401 PENN AVENUE 300, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206
- Signed the 990
- KELLY HENDERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (412) 361-2099
- Website
- WWW.GROUNDEDPGH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S
Mission
BY USING INNOVATIVE AND RESOURCEFUL STRATEGIES TO TRANSFORM ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS INTO SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES. GROUNDED IS ACTIVATING NEW WAYS TO THINK ABOUT SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Program accomplishments
- TO CULTIVATE THE UNREALIZED POTENTIAL OF PEOPLE AND PLACES BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THAT IMPROVE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OF COMMUNITIES.Expenses $293,695 · revenue $5,477
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-2309836
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C34)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $293,729
- Income (IRS master file)
- $434,059
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $413,710 | $574,638 | $293,729 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $528,161 | $742,743 | $342,520 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $677,150 | $875,963 | $580,531 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $932,106 | $622,688 | $751,235 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 35-2309836).
Questions about GROUNDED STRATEGIES
- What is the EIN of GROUNDED STRATEGIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GROUNDED STRATEGIES is 35-2309836.
- Is GROUNDED STRATEGIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to GROUNDED STRATEGIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GROUNDED STRATEGIES 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 GROUNDED STRATEGIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GROUNDED STRATEGIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GROUNDED STRATEGIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KELLY HENDERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of GROUNDED STRATEGIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,225 (KELLY HENDERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GROUNDED STRATEGIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $413,710, expenses of $574,638 and total assets of $293,729 at year end.
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