EIN 84-1612422

GGF Global Greengrants

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
29
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
To mobilize on-the-ground resources to fight environmental degradation, promote sustainability, and support social justice around the world.
Also known as...
Global Greengrants Fund
Total revenues
$38,098,136
2024
Total expenses
$30,653,623
2024
Total assets
$69,198,137
2024
Num. employees
29
2024

Program areas at GGF Global Greengrants

We make small grants in developing countries to grassroots groups and other non-profit organizations working to protect the environment, live sustainably, preserve biodiversity, and help people gain a voice in their own future. Grants go to startup groups and projects where a small amount of money can make a significant difference. We make grants to groups in more than 113 countries. To identify prospective grantees, we rely on a network of more than 220 volunteer advisors around the world who identify promising groups.the grant making process includes soliciting funding requests, evaluating the requests, and awarding the grants. The organization has advisory boards throughout the world who share grant making due diligence efforts with the administration office in boulder, Colorado. The organization finances its operations through donations and grants from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors.

Grants made by GGF Global Greengrants

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Native American food sovereignty alliance dba (NAFSA)General Support$120,000
Indigenous Peoples RightsGeneral Support$95,000
EarthRights InternationalGeneral Support$80,000
...and 21 more grants made totalling $861,063

Who funds GGF Global Greengrants

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustEnvironment, Animals$18,021,000
Waverley Street FoundationAgroecology Fund$6,000,000
National Philanthropic TrustHuman Services$3,025,438
...and 97 more grants received totalling $43,379,557

Financials for GGF Global Greengrants

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$35,961,654
Program services$92,967
Investment income and dividends$1,691,098
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$346,474
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,943
Total revenues$38,098,136

Organizations like GGF Global Greengrants

OrganizationLocationRevenue
National Forest FoundationMissoula, MT$51,563,943
Rainforest TrustWarrenton, VA$45,453,506
Resources Legacy FundSacramento, CA$131,040,478
Save the Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CA$57,790,054
Western Conservation FoundationDenver, CO$14,955,171
Open Space Institute Land TrustNew York, NY$74,821,096
Twin TowersCincinnati, OH$34,670,740
Resource Conservation Districts (RCD)Sacramento, CA$9,645,212
The Pacific Forest Trust IncorporatedSan Francisco, CA$10,390,247
Coastal Conservation AssociationHouston, TX$26,499,355
Data update history
July 16, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
July 14, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 4, 2025
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $1,975,000 from Thousand Currents (IDEX)
July 3, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
April 23, 2025
Received grants
Identified 68 new grant, including a grant for $6,000,000 from Waverley Street Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsGrassroots organizingOperates internationallyNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2840 Wilderness Pl Ste A
Boulder, CO 80301
Metro area
Boulder, CO
County
Boulder County, CO
Website URL
greengrants.org/ 
Phone
(303) 939-9866
Facebook page
globalgreengrantsfund 
Twitter profile
@greengrantsfund 
IRS details
EIN
84-1612422
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
131871
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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