Nonprofit · EIN 81-0554362
GROUNDWORK USA INC
Tax-exempt · YONKERS, NY 10701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,746,867 | $6,204,122 | -$457,255 | $9,919,343 | $427,975 | $9,491,368 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,938,323 | $5,459,710 | -$1,521,387 | $10,563,659 | $615,036 | $9,948,623 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,252,899
- of which government grants
- $2,033,140
- Program service revenue
- $40,000
- Investment income
- $441,163
- Other revenue
- $12,805
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,557,143
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $206,144
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,902,295
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,654,969
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $101,323
- Occupancy
- $6,027
- Travel
- $249,070
- Program services (functional)
- $5,239,022
- Management and general (functional)
- $857,381
- Fundraising (functional)
- $107,719
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,563,659
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,919,343
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $427,975
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,491,368
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,680,919
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,392,592
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,098,776
- Gross receipts
- $5,746,867
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER MCMANN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $193,008 | $13,136 |
| STACEY MORAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,950 | $27,631 |
| CATHERINE MINGOYA | CHIEF OFFICER OF COMMUNITY ADAPTATION AND LAND USE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,733 | $7,629 |
| ABIGAIL DUSSELDORP | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,545 | $18,912 |
| JEREMY HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR OF IMPACT EVALUATION AND COMMUNITY SCIENC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,962 | $17,430 |
| GENEA FOSTER | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,149 | $17,327 |
| LAWRENCE HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR OF GIS AND DATA SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,317 | $5,661 |
| XAVIER ATIZOL | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,233 | $5,667 |
| CINDY CHANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE DOUG EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ODED HOLZINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH KOBES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDA TAI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BARON | DIRECTOR THRU 9/24 Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY STITELY | DIRECTOR THRU 6/24 Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH CALDERON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| TODD REYNOLDS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| DONALD L POMEROY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| STACEY TRIPLETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER MCMANN | CEO, PRESIDENT THRU 03/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $185,777 | $10,148 |
| STACEY MORAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,050 | $29,134 |
| CATHERINE MINGOYA-LAFORTUNE | CO CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND LAND USE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,600 | $7,771 |
| ABBIE DUSSELDORP CHIEF | DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,882 | $19,909 |
| ELIZABETH ELLISON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 15 | $71,305 | $3,027 |
| SARAH CALDERON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENEINE POWELL | VICE PRESIDENT THRU 09/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD REYNOLDS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY TRIPLETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD L POMEROY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BARON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HILLARY BROWN | DIRECTOR THRU 10/23 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY CHANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA HORTON | DIRECTOR THRU 08/23 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY STITELY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 22 MAIN STREET 2ND FLOOR, YONKERS, NY 10701-2712
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEATHER MCMANN, 22 MAIN STREET, YONKERS, NY 10701
- Signed the 990
- HEATHER MCMANN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (914) 375-2151
- Website
- WWW.GROUNDWORKUSA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NON PROFIT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF GROUNDWORK USA (THE ORGANIZATION) IS TO BRING ABOUT THE SUSTAINED REGENERATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT BY DEVELOPING COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIPS THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO CHANGING PLACES, CHANGING LIVES, AND CHANGING SYSTEMS TO MEET OUR VISION OF A WORLD IN WHICH EVERYONE CAN LIVE IN A COMMUNITY THAT IS HEALTHY, GREEN, JUST AND RESILIENT.
Program accomplishments
- GROWING AND STRENGTHENING OUR AFFILIATE NETWORK - THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS AND STRENGTHENS AN AFFILIATE NETWORK OF PLACE-BASED NONPROFITS, THE GROUNDWORK NETWORK, THROUGH REGRANTING PROGRAMS, COACHING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, FACILITATION OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROVISION OF SHARED SERVICES. IN 2024, WE LAUNCHED A NEW INTRANET PLATFORM, FACILITATED FIVE PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING COHORTS, AND PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE COACHING TO NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND ORGANIZATIONS NAVIGATING LEADERSHIP TRANSITIONS.Expenses $555,533 · grants $128,862 · revenue $4,500
- BUILDING THRIVING AND RESILIENT NEIGHBORHOODS - THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH GROUNDWORK AFFILIATES TO TRANSFORM NEGLECTED LAND AND WATERWAYS INTO COMMUNITY ASSETS THAT REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS, INCREASE COMMUNITY WEALTH, AND CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOY AND CONNECTION OUTDOORS. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION AWARDED $2,457,200 TO SUPPORT MULTI-YEAR GREEN SPACE, URBAN FORESTRY, AND STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ACROSS THE NETWORK IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING PLACE-BASED PROGRAMMING THROUGH COACHING, FACILITATED PEER-LEARNING, AND DATA AND EVALUATION SERVICES. THROUGH OUR CLIMATE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM, GROUNDWORK AFFILIATES ENGAGED OVER 10,000 RESIDENTS - INCLUDING NEARLY 200 PAID RESIDENT ADVISORY GROUP MEMBERS - IN THE CREATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CLIMATE RESILIENCE ACTION PLANS. THROUGH THE LAND USE INNOVATION INITIATIVE, WE FUNDED FIVE AFFILIATE PROJECTS AIMED AT EXPANDING THE ROLE OF RESIDENTS IN BROWNFIELD TRANSFORMATIONS. AND, THROUGH OUR CLIMATE PREPAREDNESS AND LAND RESTORATION PROGRAM, WE'VE INVESTED $4.3M IN SEED FUNDING IN 13 PROJECTS AIMED AT ADDRESSING THE HUMAN IMPACTS OF EXTREME HEAT AND FLOODING. OUR RECENTLY COMPLETED EVALUATION OF THESE PROJECTS SHOWED THAT EVERY DOLLAR INVESTED IN THESE PROJECTS RETURNED $9.25 BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IN ECOSYSTEM BENEFITS.Expenses $3,354,767 · grants $2,105,924
- SUPPORTING THE GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT- THE ORGANIZATION ELEVATES THE LEARNINGS FROM OUR PLACE-BASED PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF MORE THAN 1,500 COMMUNITY-BASED PRACTITIONERS THROUGH WEBINARS, WORKSHOPS, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, AND COACHING THROUGH OUR EPA BROWNFIELDS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND THE URBAN WATERS LEARNING NETWORK (UWLN). IN 2024, WE PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE TO 12 ORGANIZATIONS, LAUNCHED A SIX-MONTH LEARNING INTENSIVE WITH 8 ORGANIZATIONS, AND 1,250 PRACTITIONERS IN WEBINARS AND WORKSHOPS.Expenses $600,174 · grants $110,362 · revenue $35,500
- CREATING PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY- THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH THE GROUNDWORK NETWORK TO CREATE NEW PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SKILL-BUILDING PROGRAMS THAT PREPARE COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR GOOD JOBS WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL ECONOMY. IN 2024, WE SUPPORTED THE 700+ YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS EMPLOYED IN THE NETWORK'S PAID LEADERSHIP AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, LAUNCHED A NEW ALUMNI COMMUNITY, AND BROUGHT 106 GREEN TEAMERS AND 40 GROUNDCORPS MEMBERS FROM 11 AFFILIATE COMMUNITIES TO NATIONAL PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES FOR OUR NATIONAL CORPS PROGRAMS.Expenses $728,548 · grants $211,995
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
- 81-0554362
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,919,343
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,746,867
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,746,867 | $6,204,122 | $9,919,343 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,938,323 | $5,459,710 | $10,563,659 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,542,277 | $5,305,398 | $11,968,758 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about GROUNDWORK USA INC
- What is the EIN of GROUNDWORK USA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GROUNDWORK USA INC is 81-0554362.
- Is GROUNDWORK USA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to GROUNDWORK USA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GROUNDWORK USA 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 GROUNDWORK USA INC 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 GROUNDWORK USA INC 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 GROUNDWORK USA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names HEATHER MCMANN.
- Who are the officers and directors of GROUNDWORK USA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $193,008 (HEATHER MCMANN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does GROUNDWORK USA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,746,867, expenses of $6,204,122 and total assets of $9,919,343 at year end.
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