Grounded Strategies
- Assets
- $485.9k
- Revenue
- $777.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 05/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 35-2309836
Organization Overview
Grounded Strategies is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Grounded Strategies employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grounded Strategies 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 12/2020, Grounded Strategies generated $777.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $753.3k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CULTIVATE THE UNREALIZED POTENTIAL OF PEOPLE AND PLACES BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THAT IMPROVE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OF COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO CULTIVATE THE UNREALIZED POTENTIAL OF PEOPLE AND PLACES BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THAT IMPROVE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OF COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ariam Ford Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $84,926 |
David Lassman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Goodwin Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Beth Slagle Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Danielle Andrews-Brown Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dora Magovern Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,500 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $156,435 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $559,578 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,894 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $717,513 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $51,458 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,346 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $777,201 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $87,967 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,465 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $351,170 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $47,470 |
| Payroll taxes | $48,133 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,115 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,173 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $51,485 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15 |
| Office expenses | $24,080 |
| Information technology | $7,213 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $44,237 |
| Travel | $2,026 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,996 |
| Insurance | $2,799 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $753,302 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $221,744 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $253,948 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $7,223 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,029 |
| Total assets | $485,944 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,628 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,750 |
| 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 | $50,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $67,378 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $85,388 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $333,178 |
| 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 | $485,944 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Grounded Strategies has recieved totaling $798,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: FOR STEWARDSHIP AND LAND RECLAMATION PROGRAMMING TO DEVELOP MORE SUSTAINABLE URBAN LANDSCAPES TO BRING ABOUT HEALTHY AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES | $200,000 |
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: FOR STEWARDSHIP AND LAND RECLAMATION PROGRAMMING TO DEVELOP MORE SUSTAINABLE URBAN LANDSCAPES TO BRING ABOUT HEALTHY AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES | $200,000 |
The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO BUILD A SENSE OF URGENCY AND A DEEP COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING OF HOW INEFFECTIVE LAND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES NEGATIVELY IMPACT QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE MOST AT-RISK COMMUNITIES IN OUR REGION, WHILE ADVOCATING FOR EQUITABLE SOLUTIONS TO THE ISSUE | $150,000 |
The Annenberg Foundation Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Grable Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM | $50,000 |
The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GAINING GROUND, A GRASSROOTS POLICY PROGRAM TO DEVELOP AND SCALE STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING THE INEFFECTIVE AND UNJUST VACANT LAND RECYCLING PRACTICES IN PITTSBURGH IN WAYS THAT ARE INCLUSIVE, RESTORATIVE, REGENERATIVE, AND INTERSECTIONAL | $49,795 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | $113,802,863 | $21,943,336 |
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc New York, NY | $354,809,473 | $44,215,127 |
Western Reserve Land Conservancy Moreland Hills, OH | $30,804,258 | $21,482,529 |
Natural Lands Trust Incorporated Media, PA | $288,000,033 | $16,114,941 |
Scenic Hudson Land Trust Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | $274,968,472 | $12,546,398 |
Lancaster Farmland Trust Strasburg, PA | $11,698,413 | $9,676,102 |
New Jersey Conservation Foundation Far Hills, NJ | $62,588,695 | $10,973,647 |
Peconic Land Trust Incorporated Southampton, NY | $410,120,179 | $28,476,857 |
Mohonk Preserve Inc Gardiner, NY | $30,184,686 | $5,297,527 |
Wildlands Conservancy Inc Emmaus, PA | $12,037,986 | $4,624,633 |
Agricultural Stewardship Association Greenwich, NY | $3,423,343 | $3,521,538 |
The Finger Lakes Land Trust Inc Ithaca, NY | $33,932,196 | $4,821,991 |