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Nonprofit · EIN 47-0873896

GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT

Tax-exempt · MANCHESTER, NH 03101

Financials

$991K$1M2022$645K$962K2023$1.2M$978K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,187,336$978,346$208,990$443,443$30,586$412,857
June 30, 2024990$645,056$961,891-$316,835$275,348$71,481$203,867
June 30, 2023990$991,159$1,016,635-$25,476$628,526$107,824$520,702
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,021,340
Membership dues
$6,896
Program service revenue
$162,470
Investment income
$1,268
Net income from fundraising events
$2,258
Other revenue
$2,258

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$94,989
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$802,594
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$250
Accounting fees
$42,260
Occupancy
$26,228
Travel
$13,982
Depreciation
$2,403
Program services (functional)
$592,352
Management and general (functional)
$385,994

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$275,348
Total assets, end of year
$443,443
Total liabilities, end of year
$30,586
Net assets, end of year
$412,857
Net assets without donor restrictions
$272,295
Net assets with donor restrictions
$140,562
Gross receipts
$1,193,793
Employees
57
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
NH

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SARAH JANE KNOYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$94,978$2,625
MARSHA FEDERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
EVA CASTILLOFIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
REV JASON WELLSSECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
ANNE GROSSISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
SHIDEKO TERAITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
CELIA ALLEYNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FAVOUR AREGBESOLABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MADELINE AUGUSTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEN BARNESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FAVOUR BEN-OKAFORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARILYN CAVANAUGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRISTAN HUSBYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TONIA KNISLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHARON PARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CLAIRE HOLSTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SARAH JANE KNOYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$95,000$2,850
MARSHA FEDERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
EVA CASTILLOFIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
REV JASON WELLSSECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
ANNE GROSSISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
SHIDEKO TERAITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
CELIA ALLEYNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FAVOUR AREGBESOLABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MADELINE AUGUSTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEN BARNESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DINA BERGERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARILYN CAVANAUGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRISTAN HUSBYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TONIA KNISLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHARON PARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SARAH JANE KNOYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$78,764$2,272
MARSHA FEDERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
EVA CASTILLOFIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
REV JASON WELLSSECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
ANNE GROSSISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
SHIDEKO TERAITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
CELIA ALLEYNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MADELINE AUGUSTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEN BARNESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DINA BERGERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARILYN CAVANAUGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MCKENZIE GARDINERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRISTAN HUSBYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TONIA KNISLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHARON PARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1045 ELM ST STE 201, MANCHESTER, NH 03101-1800
In care of
% SARAH JANE KNOY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARSHA FEDER, 1045 ELM STREET 201, MANCHESTER, NH 03101
Signed the 990
MARSHA FEDER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(603) 668-8250
Return prepared by
WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC

Mission

GSOP STRIVES TO CREATE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH RESIDENTS ACCEPT, RESPECT, AND VALUE ONE ANOTHER; JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS ARE UPHELD IN ALL INTERACTIONS. WE UNITE TO STRENGTHEN OUR VOICE IN DECISIONS THAT AFFECT OUR COMMUNITIES BY TAKING ACTION ON ISSUES SUCH POOR HOUSING, FAILING SCHOOLS, BARRIERS TO CITIZENSHIP, UNJUST WORKING CONDITIONS, AND COSTLY HEALTH CARE THAT PUT OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AT RISK. THE METHODS WE USE TO ACHIEVE SOCIAL CHANGE - INCREASING THE ABILITY OF TRADITIONALLY DISENFRANCHISED PEOPLE TO IMPACT DECISIONS AFFECTING THEIR LIVES - ARE AS IMPORTANT AS OUR VICTORIES. GSOP BELIEVES THAT EVERY PERSON HAS THE RIGHT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY, MEANING THAT GRASSROOTS RELATIONSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ARE KEY ELEMENTS IN GSOP'S WORK.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION AND YOUTH ORGANIZING: YOUNG ORGANIZERS UNITED (Y.O.U.), GSOP'S YOUTH ORGANIZING WING, IS THE ONLY YOUTH ORGANIZING GROUP IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND IS MADE UP OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF COLOR. Y.O.U. MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES YOUTH FROM ALL FOUR OF MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOLS AND WE ARE CURRENTLY BUILDING ADDITIONAL Y.O.U. CHAPTERS. THROUGH Y.O.U., STUDENT LEADERS PROMOTE RACIAL JUSTICE AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AS THEY MOUNT AND EXECUTE CAMPAIGNS FOR MORE EQUITABLE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES. Y.O.U. AND THE MANCHESTER CHAPTER OF GSOP ADVOCATE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. GSOP SUPPORTS A CAMPAIGN TO WIN THE ADDITION OF AN ETHNIC STUDIES OR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES CLASS TO MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM.
    Expenses $172,146
  • LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING AND SHARED SERVICES: GSOP HOLDS REGULAR TRAINING SESSIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS. THESE TRAININGS INCUDE THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SUCH AS PUBLIC SPEAKING, TELLING YOUR STORY, TURNING PROBLEMS INTO ISSUES, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND CAMPAIGN PLANNING. ADDITIONALLY, GSOP STAFF HOLD REGULAR SESSIONS ON ACTIVE BYSTANDER INTERVENTION AND FACILITATED CONVERSATIONS ON RACE.
    Expenses $120,688
  • NON-PARTISAN VOTER ENGAGEMENT/ELECTION JUSTICE: GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT'S STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS KNOCK ON DOORS AND RUN PHONE BANKS TO SURVEY AND TALK WITH RESIDENTS ABOUT THEIR CONCERNS. THE STAFF AND LEADERS BUILD RELATIONSHIP WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND INFORM THEM ABOUT THEIR VOTING RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT OF RETURNING CITIZENS TO VOTE AND THE RIGHT TO REQUEST LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE WHILE VOTING. GSOP ENCOURAGES ALL ELIGIBLE CITIZENS TO EXERCISE THEIR CIVIC DUTY AND TO PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES AND VOTE IN LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ELECTIONS.
    Expenses $67,691
  • IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY ORGANIZING: GSOP MEMBERS AND ALLIES FROM ACROSS THE STATE WORK TO ENSURE THAT NONE OF OUR IMMIGRANT SIBLINGS EVER HAVE TO "CHECK IN" AT ICE WITHOUT OUR SUPPORT. WE HOLD VIGILS AT THE NH ICE HEADQUARTERS AT LEAST MONTHLY AND MEET MONTHLY TO FURTHER OUR CAMPAIGN FOR COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND A WELCOMING STATE. WE HOLD LEADERSHIP TRAINING IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH TO EDUCATE NEW AMERICAN ABOUT COVID, HOW TO ACCESS HEALTH CARE AND VACCINES, AS WELL AS TEACH PEOPLE THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
    Expenses $35,425
  • HOUSING JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY CHANGE
    Expenses $3,586
  • SHARED RESOURCES AGREEMENT
    Expenses $162,385 · revenue $162,470
  • OTHER GRASSROOTS PROGRAMS
    Expenses $30,431

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-0873896
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
2004
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$443,443
Income (IRS master file)
$1,193,793

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,187,336$978,346$443,443IRS
990June 2024$645,056$961,891$275,348XML
990June 2023$991,159$1,016,635$628,526XML
990June 2022$1,199,163$836,735$626,444IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 47-0873896).

Questions about GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT

What is the EIN of GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT is 47-0873896.
Is GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT 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 GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARSHA FEDER.
Who are the officers and directors of GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,978 (SARAH JANE KNOY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,187,336, expenses of $978,346 and total assets of $443,443 at year end.

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