EIN 11-3579493

Groundwork Hudson Valley

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
58
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Groundwork Hudson Valley creates sustainable change through community partnerships that promote equity, youth leadership and environmental education.
Total revenues
$1,540,679
2022
Total expenses
$1,822,652
2022
Total assets
$2,192,370
2022
Num. employees
58
2022

Program areas at Groundwork Hudson Valley

Climate resilience: under this core program, gwhv engages local residents, businesses, and government leaders to promote climate resiliency in the lower Hudson Valley. Together we restore polluted rivers, build greenways, and reduce heat and flooding risks related to climate change in our most vulnerable neighborhoods. Impact and achievements in 2022: 8,960 lbs. Of trash was diverted and removed from rivers and streams across westchester county, including yonkers. 18,000 feet of riverbank were restored. 268 trees were planted, including saplings and mature trees. 6,848 community members participated in improving climate resilience.
Youth leadership: gwhv's youth initiatives are designed to nurture the next generation of environmental leaders. Activities for students include a year-round youth employment program, called the green team. Students are educated, mentored, trained and paid as employees to develop their understanding and their skills in urban conservation. In addition to local restoration projects, national service partnerships include projects with the national park service and the us fish and wildlife service. Impact and achievements in 2022: 30 yonkers public school youth hired as part of the green team. 703 hrs. Engaging youth in community outreach and civic engagement activities.
Sustainability education: the science barge is a floating environmental education center powered by solar, wind, and biodiesel power. The science barge won best science education field trip in the new york area, and a federally funded evaluation showed an increase of more than 50% in knowledge retention among participating students. Gwhv's educators also provide in-class and virtual programs through a partnership with yonkers public schools. Teaching topics include urban agriculture, renewable energy, botany, climate resilience, and emergency preparedness. Impact and achievements in 2022: 387 lbs of produce grown at the science barge and donated to local organizations and families. 3,534 people participated in environmental or science education at the science barge during the summer weekends. 1,166 local youth from public and private education centers were educated.

Who funds Groundwork Hudson Valley

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Groundwork USAProgram Support$290,414
National Philanthropic TrustEnvironment, Animals$137,500
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationProgram/operating Support$100,000
...and 22 more grants received totalling $906,944

Personnel at Groundwork Hudson Valley

NameTitleCompensation
Ellen ThegInterim Executive Director
Brigitte GriswoldPast Executive Director$144,096
Wendy ZimmermannPresident and Chair$0
Brian CarrollTreasurer$0
Natasha FapohundaSecretary$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Groundwork Hudson Valley

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,334,551
Program services$162,666
Investment income and dividends$10,024
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$26,704
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$6,734
Total revenues$1,540,679

Form 990s for Groundwork Hudson Valley

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-26990View PDF
2021-122022-10-05990View PDF
2020-122021-10-28990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122019-12-11990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
November 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $290,414 from Groundwork USA
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
22 Main St
Yonkers, NY 10701
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Westchester County, NY
Website URL
groundworkhv.org/ 
Phone
(914) 375-2151
IRS details
EIN
11-3579493
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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