EIN 94-3173571

The Greenlining Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
70
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Greenlining Institute empowers communities of color through capacity building, partnerships and leadership training to advance racial equity.
Also known as...
Orson Aguilar
Total revenues
$12,175,730
2023
Total expenses
$13,163,990
2023
Total assets
$41,080,084
2023
Num. employees
70
2023

Program areas at The Greenlining Institute

Greenlining The block supports local grassroots organizations, supporting them with their infrastructure projects and connecting them to technical assistance needed to develop climate resilience projects. Such projects include energy and water efficiency upgrades, solar installations on single family homes and multi-family housing complexes, green infrastructure, streetscape improvements, electric vehicle car share programs and more.
Capacity building - Greenlining provides deep capacity building, partnership development and technical assistance to catalyze local eco systems for change. We work collaboratively in place to seed projects and partnerships, direct immediate benefits to historically under-invested communities, and build long-term capacity and community power. We work to build The capacity of local leadership to advance community-driven and equitable solutions to ensure their demands are prioritized at every level of government.
Climate equity - Greenlining supports healthy and climate-resilient communities of color that benefit from The jobs and wealth created by The green economy and reduced resilience on fossil fuels. We work at The forefront of climate equity and resilience initiatives to improve The quality of indoor and outdoor air, increase clean transportation options and access to other clean technologies, and support communities of color to prepare for and respond to challenges posed by climate change.
Leadership academy: The leadership academy trains and empowers multi-racial and multi-ethnic college students and early career professionals to become The next generation of leaders to advance racial equity across The public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The program provides an immersive experience to engage directly in racial equity policy-making paired with career advice, job placement support, and membership in a network of over 1,000 alumni advancing racial equity and leadership.
Economic equity: Greenlining develops multifaceted strategies to close The wealth gap for communities of color and establish pathways to financial security and prosperity. We hold financial institutions and The public sector accountable to meet The financial needs of communities of color, and help ensure that low income communities and people of color are not left out of new wealth-building opportunities with The transition to a digital economy.

Grants made by The Greenlining Institute

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Michigan Black ExpoPilot An Electric Vehicle Carshare Program$200,000
Project VOYCEDevelop Equitable and Green Transportation Infrastructure at A 170 Unit Affordable Housing Complex$200,000
Project New VillageDevelop A Community Center With Office, Kitchen, Retail, and Green Space$200,000
...and 17 more grants made

Who funds The Greenlining Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Civic Participation$1,979,150
William and Flora Hewlett FoundationFor Greenlining the Block$1,230,000
United States Energy FoundationTo Promote Education and Analysis on the Benefits of Clean Transportation. To Support Education and Outreach To Build A Clean Energy Future. General Operating Support. To Promote Education and Analysis on the Benefits of Clean Transportation.$856,000
...and 21 more grants received totalling $8,335,060

Personnel at The Greenlining Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Debra Gore-MannPresident and Chief Executive Officer$332,916
Chagan SanathuChief of Staff
Sutapa BalajiVice President of Finance and Operations$172,806
Molly TafoyaInterim Vice President of Development and Communications$132,094
Alvaro SanchezVice President of Policy$204,421
...and 44 more key personnel

Financials for The Greenlining Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,526,333
Program services$507,745
Investment income and dividends$957,710
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$444,342
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-260,400
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$12,175,730

Form 990s for The Greenlining Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-07990View PDF
2022-122023-09-13990View PDF
2021-122022-08-12990View PDF
2020-122021-10-19990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
February 28, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $856,000 from United States Energy Foundation
January 8, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Tides Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
360 14th St 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
greenlining.org/ 
Phone
(510) 841-4585
Facebook page
Greenlining 
Twitter profile
@greenlining 
IRS details
EIN
94-3173571
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S30: Economic Development
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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
089187
FTB Entity ID
1827881
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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