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Nonprofit · EIN 71-0958208

THE GO GREEN INITIATIVE ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · PLEASANTON, CA 94566

Financials

$527K$374K2023$344K$508K2024$1.8M$1.9M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE GO GREEN INITIATIVE ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,813,386$1,862,357-$48,971$378,751$0$378,751
December 31, 2024990$343,699$507,805-$164,106$427,722$0$427,722
December 31, 2023990$526,503$374,478$152,025$585,154$0$585,154
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,803,295
of which government grants
$1,751,943
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$9,997
Other revenue
$94

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$35,900
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$90,676
Other salaries and wages
$455,518
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$606,655
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,263
Accounting fees
$19,918
Occupancy
$18,586
Travel
$12,027
Program services (functional)
$1,742,400
Management and general (functional)
$119,610
Fundraising (functional)
$347

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$427,722
Total assets, end of year
$378,751
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$378,751
Net assets without donor restrictions
$272,607
Net assets with donor restrictions
$106,144
Gross receipts
$1,813,386
Employees
31
Volunteers
3,500
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
CA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jill BuckFounder and Member, CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
50$90,676
Ed PineroBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
John ScottSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Derek VeenhofPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Nancy PappasTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Michelle SimBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jill BuckFounder and CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
50$85,000
Ed PineroBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
John ScottSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Derek VeenhofPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Nancy PappasTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Michelle SimBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Amy NicholsBoard Member until August 2024
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jill BuckFounder and CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
50$46,042
Ed PineroPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
John ScottBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Derek VeenhofBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Nancy PappasBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Michelle SimBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Meg MorrisSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Micaela OchoaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1604, PLEASANTON, CA 94566-0160
In care of
% JILL BUCK
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Jill Buck, PO Box 1604, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Signed the 990
Jill Buck, CEO
Phone
(925) 289-0145
Return prepared by
Bennett & Associates CPAs PLLC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 71-0958208 or by the name THE GO GREEN INITIATIVE ASSOCIATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

The Go Green Initiative works together with schools to protect childrens health from environmental toxins and conserve natural resources for future generations.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Go Green Initiative guides districts and schools in managing their utilities sustainably and cost-efficiently. We work with school districts to collect, interpret, and make use of data to optimize indoor environmental quality and resource efficiency across facilities. This includes coaching effective use of Energy Star Portfolio Manager, a resource management tool from the EPA. Together with our strategic support, this service empowers districts to track their energy, water, and waste consumption and identify opportunities to reduce utility costs and environmental impacts.
    Expenses $1,442,562
  • The Go Green Initiative consults with school districts to develop comprehensive sustainability strategies addressing indoor environmental factors. We work closely with district leadership and school stakeholders to design and implement custom solutions for their unique needs and priorities. Our free services guide districts in developing their action plans, programs, and practices to ensure environmental health, safety, and efficiency across departments and facilities.
    Expenses $159,201 · grants $35,900
  • The Go Green Initiatives Local Leaders of the 21st Century program is a network of high school extracurricular clubs dedicated to advancing sustainability in their schools and communities. With GGI guidance and mentorship, Local Leaders take action in community engagement, public policy, and advocacy leadership to address global environmental issues on a local scale. Through the GGIs annual summer internship program, high school and college students pursue high-impact projects in environmental policy and infrastructure. With a keen focus on supporting local outcomes in waste, water, energy, and food, our next-generation leaders gain hands-on experience and industry skills in sustainability systems.
    Expenses $140,637

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
71-0958208
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
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$378,751
Income (IRS master file)
$1,813,386

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,813,386$1,862,357$378,751XML
990December 2024$343,699$507,805$427,722XML
990December 2023$526,503$374,478$585,154XML
990December 2022$249,356$374,208$433,129IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 71-0958208).

Questions about THE GO GREEN INITIATIVE ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of THE GO GREEN INITIATIVE ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GO GREEN INITIATIVE ASSOCIATION is 71-0958208.
Is THE GO GREEN INITIATIVE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to THE GO GREEN INITIATIVE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE GO GREEN INITIATIVE ASSOCIATION 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 THE GO GREEN INITIATIVE ASSOCIATION 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 THE GO GREEN INITIATIVE ASSOCIATION 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 THE GO GREEN INITIATIVE ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jill Buck.
Who are the officers and directors of THE GO GREEN INITIATIVE ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,676 (Jill Buck, Founder and Member, CEO).
How much revenue does THE GO GREEN INITIATIVE ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,813,386, expenses of $1,862,357 and total assets of $378,751 at year end.

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