Smart Growth America
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $5.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/2003
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 27-0038938
Organization Overview
Smart Growth America is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Smart Growth America employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Smart Growth America is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Smart Growth America generated $5.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Smart Growth America has awarded 78 individual grants totaling $3,829,715. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FORMED TO CONSERVE ENERGY, NATURAL RESOURCES, PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND AESTHETIC QUALITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND POLICY: POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY FOR SMART GROWTH POLICIES AT VARIOUS LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.
IMPLEMENTATION AND ADVISING: PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS WHO WANT INFORMATION ABOUT SMART GROWTH IMPLEMENTATION AND POLICY MAKING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed President | 40 | $223,092 | |
Christopher Coes Director | 40 | $164,453 | |
Beth Osborne Director | 40 | $158,608 | |
Chris Zimmerman Director | 40 | $149,743 | |
John Robert Smith Senior Advisor | 40 | $146,608 | |
Amy A Cotter Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Enterprise Community Partners Consulting | 6/29/18 | $126,875 |
Baldwin Consulting Consulting | 6/29/18 | $117,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $137,815 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $884,146 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,913,106 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,935,067 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $996,119 |
| Investment income | $5,494 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,937,730 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $239,067 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $223,043 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,525 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,248,268 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $67,767 |
| Other employee benefits | $299,587 |
| Payroll taxes | $198,476 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,670 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,602 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,115,164 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,077 |
| Office expenses | $150,864 |
| Information technology | $46,503 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $273,760 |
| Travel | $4,171 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,895 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,276 |
| Insurance | $17,961 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,044,774 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,749,745 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $842,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $647,515 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $55,248 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $63,751 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $67,548 |
| Total assets | $4,425,807 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $683,757 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $44,601 |
| Total liabilities | $728,358 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $916,240 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,781,209 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,425,807 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Smart Growth America has awarded $239,067 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: ADVOCATE FOR INCREASED TRANSIT FUNDING | $130,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROMOTE TRANSIT AND SHARED MOBILITY SOLUTIONS WITH A FOCUS ON SOCIAL EQUITY | $85,374 |
CITY OF WENATCHEE WA PURPOSE: IMPLEMENT SAFE STREETS PILOT PROJECT | $10,000 |
CITY OF ARLINGTON WA PURPOSE: IMPLEMENT SAFE STREETS PILOT PROJECT | $10,000 |
CIY OF AIRWAY HEIGHTS WA PURPOSE: IMPLEMENT SAFE STREETS PILOT PROJECT | $3,693 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Smart Growth America has recieved totaling $1,558,150.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Barr Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: CLIMATE: TO INFORM FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION POLICY AND EDUCATE AND ENGAGE MASSACHUSETTS STAKEHOLDERS | $520,000 |
Barr Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: CLIMATE: TO INFORM TRANSPORTATION AND SMART GROWTH POLICIES THAT ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY | $470,000 |
Barr Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: CLIMATE: TO ADVANCE STATE SMART TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE'S RESEARCH IN TRANSPORTATION | $150,000 |
Partnership Project Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $123,140 |
Kresge Foundation Troy, MI PURPOSE: THIS PROJECT GRANT SUPPORTS SMART GROWTH AMERICAS LAUNCH OF AN EQUITABLE CREATIVE PLACEMAKING COLLABORATIVE FOR THREE CITIES, SELECTED THROUGH COMPETITIVE CALL, TO DESIGN TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS THAT EQUITABLY RESPOND TO COVID-19 COMMUNITY IMPACT. | $90,000 |
Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GREATER GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATION PROJECT'S WORK TOWARDS HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION EQUITY IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON REGION OVER TWO YEARS | $75,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Resources For The Future Inc Washington, DC | $87,643,116 | $15,471,020 |
International Council On Clean Transportation Washington, DC | $10,919,229 | $15,647,679 |
Health Care Without Harm Reston, VA | $18,732,960 | $11,311,723 |
Clearpath Inc Washington, DC | $4,886,065 | $9,219,831 |
Center For Climate Integrity Washington, DC | $3,631,672 | $5,563,480 |
Clean Water Fund Washington, DC | $6,131,440 | $6,555,415 |
Smart Growth America Washington, DC | $4,425,807 | $5,937,730 |
Center For Climate And Energy Solutions Arlington, VA | $5,506,660 | $2,967,227 |
National Petroleum Council Washington, DC | $13,184,202 | $4,502,849 |
Center For Carbon Removal Washington, DC | $19,575,361 | $19,012,928 |
Electrification Coalition Foundation Washington, DC | $3,376,408 | $4,977,266 |
Foundations Of Success Inc Bethesda, MD | $3,526,490 | $2,845,123 |