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Nonprofit · EIN 88-3370006

GROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST

Tax-exempt · NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745

Financials

$1.6M$883K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,591,040$882,607$708,433$868,850$59,819$809,031
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,591,964
of which government grants
$706,059
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1
Net income from fundraising events
-$925
Other revenue
-$925

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$100,781
Other salaries and wages
$391,814
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$575,745
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,102
Accounting fees
$25,000
Occupancy
$14,990
Travel
$11,677
Depreciation
$6,330
Program services (functional)
$601,908
Management and general (functional)
$220,377
Fundraising (functional)
$60,322

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$100,598
Total assets, end of year
$868,850
Total liabilities, end of year
$59,819
Net assets, end of year
$809,031
Land, buildings and equipment
$25,317
Net assets without donor restrictions
$784,031
Net assets with donor restrictions
$25,000
Gross receipts
$1,595,900
Employees
15
Volunteers
80
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
MA

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
Maura ValdezExecutive Director
Officer
30$46,144$11,047
Marcia PicardBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Kerry MelloBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Bob FrenchBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Cia WeaverBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
90 HATCH STREET SUITE 208, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745-6000
In care of
% MAURA VALDEZ
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Maura Valdez, 90 Hatch Street 208, New Bedford, MA 02745
Signed the 990
Maura Valdez, Executive Director
Phone
(774) 813-0008
Return prepared by
GRASSI

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Workforce Development and Training - The Workforce Development and Training program focuses on youth employment, job training, and leadership development through environmental and community improvement projects. The primary component of this program is the Green Team, a youth employment and leadership initiative that provides workforce training in environmental stewardship, landscaping, urban agriculture, food production, tree and orchard maintenance, and public space improvement projects. Participants develop job readiness, leadership skills, and environmental knowledge through service learning, technical training, and hands-on work experience. Workforce activities include maintaining community gardens, managing urban farms, streetscape and public space maintenance, and other environmental stewardship projects that provide practical job training while improving community assets.
    Expenses $253,987
  • Climate Resilience- The Climate Resilience program focuses on environmental stewardship and climate adaptation projects that improve environmental conditions and community resilience. Activities include tree planting, orchard management, riverbank restoration, invasive species removal, urban greening, and restoration of natural areas. The Organization also supports urban agriculture and green infrastructure projects that increase food access, improve environmental sustainability, and enhance climate resilience in the communities served. These projects are conducted in partnership with municipalities and community organizations and often incorporate youth workforce participation as part of hands-on environmental training.
    Expenses $196,653
  • Community Engagement - The Community Engagement program includes community outreach, volunteerism, environmental education, and youth-led community initiatives designed to promote environmental awareness, community participation, and environmental equity. Activities include volunteer events, workshops, community partnerships, and programs such as Adventure Walk and Sow & Grow. The Organization engages community members in environmental stewardship through community gardens, food distribution efforts, public space improvement projects, and volunteer-supported environmental initiatives. These efforts help increase access to fresh food, improve neighborhood spaces, and strengthen community involvement in environmental and stewardship activities.
    Expenses $112,683
  • Other programs that 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.
    Expenses $38,585

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, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
88-3370006
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
2024
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$868,850
Income (IRS master file)
$1,595,900

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,591,040$882,607$868,850IRS

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 88-3370006).

Questions about GROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST

What is the EIN of GROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST is 88-3370006.
Is GROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to GROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST 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 SOUTHCOAST 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 GROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST 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 GROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Maura Valdez.
Who are the officers and directors of GROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,144 (Maura Valdez, Executive Director).
How much revenue does GROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,591,040, expenses of $882,607 and total assets of $868,850 at year end.

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