Nonprofit · EIN 38-3883213
GREEN OUR PLANET
Tax-exempt · LAS VEGAS, NV 89139
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,007,041 | $4,335,083 | -$1,328,042 | $4,830,989 | $611,209 | $4,219,780 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,035,009 | $6,452,451 | $1,582,558 | $7,035,451 | $1,487,629 | $5,547,822 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,631,201 | $5,395,300 | $235,901 | $7,094,341 | $3,189,041 | $3,905,300 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,461,331
- of which government grants
- $1,134,939
- Program service revenue
- $427,571
- Investment income
- $118,139
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $162,268
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,009,551
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,527,032
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $117,458
- Travel
- $88,098
- Depreciation
- $43,454
- Program services (functional)
- $2,774,625
- Management and general (functional)
- $768,784
- Fundraising (functional)
- $791,674
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,035,451
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,830,989
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $611,209
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,219,780
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,997,193
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,109,780
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $110,000
- Gross receipts
- $3,007,041
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- NV
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIARA BYRNE | SEC/TREAS/CE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $162,267 |
| WENDY CASHIN | VP OF FINANC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,119 |
| MARVIN WORTHINGTON | HEAD OF GOV Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,009 |
| JESSICA MELENDEZ | DIR OF FINAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,536 |
| KIM MACQUARRIE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JAMES BRISTOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY ELLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE GANLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GARD JAMESON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN KUNEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK ROWLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TANISHA PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIARA BYRNE | SEC/TREAS/CE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $175,013 |
| TAMI LEMIRE | VP OF PARTNE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,407 |
| WENDY CASHIN | VP OF FINANC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,691 |
| ELIZABETH MORRIS | VP OF OPS & Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,231 |
| JORGE RODRIGUEZ | DIR OF TECHN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,002 |
| KIM MACQUARRIE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JAMES BRISTOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| EMILY ELLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE GANLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GARD JAMESON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN KUNEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK ROWLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTI OVERGAARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIARA BYRNE | SEC/TREAS/CE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $157,081 |
| ELIZABETH MORRIS | VP OF OPS & Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,860 |
| KIM MACQUARRIE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BRIAN KUNEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY ELLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GARD JAMESON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES BRISTOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE GANLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTI OVERGAARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK ROWLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PRANAV JAMPANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8020 S RAINBOW BLVD STE 100 PMB 620, LAS VEGAS, NV 89139-6494
- In care of
- % CIARA BYRNE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CIARA BYRNE, 8020 S RAINBOW BLVD STE 100-620, LAS VEGAS, NV 89139
- Signed the 990
- CIARA BYRNE, SEC/TREAS/CEO
- Phone
- (702) 624-8912
- Website
- GREENOURPLANET.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ELLSWORTH & STOUT CPAS
Mission
GREEN OUR PLANET IS A NONPROFIT CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO BUILD A MOVEMENT TO CREATE JOY AND JUSTICE IN COMMUNITIES BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO GROW FOOD AND CONNECTING THEM TO THE MAGIC AND MAJESTY OF THE UNIVERSE. GREEN OUR PLANET OPERATES THE ONLY STEMWORKS-ACCREDITED SCHOOL GARDEN AND HYDROPONICS PROGRAMS IN THE U.S. WHERE GOP TEACHES STUDENTS TO LOVE AND CARE FOR OUR PLANET THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) PROGRAMS. OUR OVERARCHING GOAL IS TO INCREASE STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN STEM SUBJECTS AND CONSERVE THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH PROJECT-BASED STEM, NUTRITION, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN PREK-12 SCHOOLS.
Program accomplishments
- GREEN OUR PLANET ACHIEVES THIS MISSION THROUGH GARDENCONNECT, HYDROCONNECT, AND WORKWELL. GARDENCONNECT AND HYDROCONNECT-PRIMARILY SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS-ENHANCE STEM LEARNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN PREK-12 SCHOOLS THROUGH PROJECT-BASED EXPERIENCES THAT INCORPORATE NUTRITION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND SUSTAINABILITY. GREEN OUR PLANET OPERATES THE ONLY STEMWORKS-ACCREDITED SCHOOL GARDEN AND HYDROPONICS PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES, SERVING STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE. WORKWELL EXTENDS THIS IMPACT TO WORKPLACES, PROMOTING EMPLOYEE WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH HYDROPONICS. IN RESPONSE TO THE SHIFT TO DISTANCE LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, GREEN OUR PLANET DEVELOPED THE VIRTUAL ACADEMY AND MAGIC GARDEN PORTAL, ENABLING THE ORGANIZATION TO SCALE ITS PROGRAMS BEYOND LAS VEGAS AND EXPAND ACCESS TO STEM EDUCATION NATIONWIDE. THE VIRTUAL ACADEMY, LAUNCHED IN 2020, PROVIDED STANDARDS-ALIGNED VIDEO LESSONS TAUGHT BY HORTICULTURISTS, CHEF-NUTRITIONISTS, AND HYDROPONICS EXPERTS. AS DEMAND FOR HIGH-QUALITY VIRTUAL STEM EDUCATION GREW, THE VIRTUAL ACADEMY TRANSITIONED INTO A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY IN 2023, ALLOWING FOR GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN COURSE EXPANSION AND INCREASED ACCESSIBILITY. THE MAGIC GARDEN PORTAL, INTRODUCED IN 2022, BECAME A CENTRALIZED DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR EDUCATORS USING HYDROPONICS AND SCHOOL GARDENS TO TEACH STEM. IT PROVIDES CURRICULUM, LESSON PLANS, TEACHER WORKSHOPS, AND A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY. TODAY, THE MAGIC GARDEN PORTAL IS FULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE GARDENCONNECT AND HYDROCONNECT PROGRAMS, WITH OVER 2,700 ACTIVE MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, GREEN OUR PLANET CREATED THE GIANT STUDENT FARMERS MARKET, THE LARGEST STUDENT-RUN FARMERS MARKET IN THE U.S., HELD TWO TO THREE TIMES PER YEAR. THE EVENT PROVIDES REAL-WORLD FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE, BRINGING TOGETHER 40+ SCHOOLS AND 400+ STUDENTS PER EVENT. GREEN OUR PLANET'S PRIMARY FUNDING SOURCES INCLUDE GOVERNMENT, PRIVATE, AND FOUNDATION GRANTS, PROGRAM SALES, AND CONTRIBUTIONS. THESE RESOURCES SUPPORT INITIATIVES THAT EXPAND ACCESS TO HANDS-ON STEM EDUCATION, PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY. BY PARTNERING WITH SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, GREEN OUR PLANET FOSTERS SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS, STRENGTHENS EDUCATION, AND ENHANCES LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH NATURE-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES.Expenses $2,774,625 · revenue $427,571
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 | 990 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
- 38-3883213
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,830,989
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,007,041
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,007,041 | $4,335,083 | $4,830,989 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,035,009 | $6,452,451 | $7,035,451 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,631,201 | $5,395,300 | $7,094,341 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,520,504 | $4,130,172 | $4,020,574 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 38-3883213).
Questions about GREEN OUR PLANET
- What is the EIN of GREEN OUR PLANET?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREEN OUR PLANET is 38-3883213.
- Is GREEN OUR PLANET tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to GREEN OUR PLANET tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREEN OUR PLANET 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 GREEN OUR PLANET due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREEN OUR PLANET last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GREEN OUR PLANET?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CIARA BYRNE.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREEN OUR PLANET?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $162,267 (CIARA BYRNE, SEC/TREAS/CE).
- How much revenue does GREEN OUR PLANET have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,007,041, expenses of $4,335,083 and total assets of $4,830,989 at year end.
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