Program areas at Grassroots International
Humanitarian/social justice - Grassroots International supports hands-on solutions to some of the most pressing challenges we face: hunger, violations of human rights, climate change and economic disparity. Through a combination of strategic grantmaking, advocacy and support for learning exchanges, Grassroots International supports projects for democratic social change; human rights to land, water and food; and environmental justice.
Education - sponsors education programs, events and publications related to overseas grants program designed to increase awareness and involvement in these programs by north americans.
Grants made by Grassroots International
Who funds Grassroots International
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Grassroots International
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Chung-Wha Hong | Executive Director | $95,863 | 2021-09-13 |
| Maria Aguiar | President and Chair | $0 | 2021-11-06 |
| Kalila Barnett | Treasurer | $0 | 2021-11-06 |
| Mijo Lee | Secretary | $0 | 2020-10-31 |
| Meredith Smith | Board | $0 | 2020-09-23 |
| ...and 6 more key personnel |
Financials for Grassroots International
| Revenues | FYE 10/2020 | FYE 10/2019 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $10,819,143 | $6,501,806 | 66.4% |
| Program services | $4,400 | $51,157 | -91.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $112,443 | $136,338 | -17.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $66,823 | $-90,704 | 173.7% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $6,712 | -100% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $4,481 | $104 | 4208.7% |
| Total revenues | $11,007,290 | $6,605,413 | 66.6% |
Organizations like Grassroots International
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| New Israel Fund (NIF) | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $32,742,100 |
| Amnesty International | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $52,101,475 |
| Proteus Fund | 501(c)(3) | Amherst, MA | $30,242,758 |
| American Jewish World Service | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $44,452,378 |
| International Women's Health Coalition (IWHC) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $8,047,338 |
| Astraea Lesbian Foundation For Justice | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $21,360,149 |
| Global Fund for Women | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $32,127,759 |
| Women's Foundation of Minnesota | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $5,162,329 |
| MS Foundation for Women | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $4,155,759 |
| Fos Feminista (IPPF/WHR) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $36,857,586 |
Data update history
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 20 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Riff Foundation August 2, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 22, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 28, 2021
Received grants
Identified 28 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Novo Foundation August 22, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Political advocacyOperates donor advised fundsProvides grantsLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 179 Boylston St
- Boston, MA 02130
- Metro area
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- County
- Suffolk County, MA
- Website URL
- grassrootsonline.org/Â
- Phone
- (617) 524-1400
- Facebook page
- GrassrootsIntllÂ
- Twitter profile
- @grassrootsintlÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 04-2791159
- Fiscal year end
- October
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1983
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- R01: Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy Alliances and Advocacy
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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