Groundwork Center For Resilient Communities Inc is located in Traverse City, MI. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Groundwork Center For Resilient Communities Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Groundwork Center For Resilient Communities Inc 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 09/2021, Groundwork Center For Resilient Communities Inc generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Groundwork Center For Resilient Communities Inc has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $563,890. 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
TO INSPIRE CITIZENS, BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENTAL UNITS TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMY AND ENHANCE OUR QUALITY OF LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD AND FARMING RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON BUILDING A STRONGER ECONOMY BY PROMOTING LOCAL MARKETS FOR LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD ON PRESERVED FARMS.
STRONG CITIES TOWNS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON LAND USE, DEVELOPMENT, ZONING AND PLANNING ISSUES INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND REGIONAL COLLABORATION.
CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSERVATION, GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTIONS, AND PROTECTING THE GREAT LAKES WATER AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Hans Voss Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $139,917 |
Roger Newton Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ed Gergosian Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
John Bercini Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Maureen Smyth Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cheryl Hutchinson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,311,457 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,311,457 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $973 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $2,865 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $76,439 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,441,412 |
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. | $150,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,065,222 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $30,567 |
Other employee benefits | $137,104 |
Payroll taxes | $89,958 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $355,624 |
Advertising and promotion | $21,058 |
Office expenses | $74,109 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $81,333 |
Travel | $12,510 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,387 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,588 |
Insurance | $3,318 |
All other expenses | $679 |
Total functional expenses | $2,095,734 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $824,457 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $91,980 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $37,435 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $352,255 |
Total assets | $1,306,127 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $100,599 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $15,000 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $115,599 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $597,513 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $593,015 |
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 | $1,306,127 |
Over the last fiscal year, Groundwork Center For Resilient Communities Inc has awarded $563,890 in support to 14 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Traverse City, MI PURPOSE: Food Assistance | $117,515 |
Traverse City, MI PURPOSE: Food Assistance | $117,515 |
Harbor Springs, MI PURPOSE: Food Assistance | $62,414 |
Harbor Springs, MI PURPOSE: Food Assistance | $62,414 |
Reston, VA PURPOSE: Environmental | $55,500 |
Reston, VA PURPOSE: Environmental | $55,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Groundwork Center For Resilient Communities Inc has recieved totaling $950,472.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Esperance Family Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $200,000 |
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint, MI PURPOSE: TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND WORK ON FRESH FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, CLEAN ENERGY AND WATER RESOURCES IN MICHIGAN. | $125,000 |
Michigan Health Endowment Fund Brighton, MI PURPOSE: BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH | $100,000 |
Tricoastal Foundation Monroe, CT PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $100,000 |
Michigan Health Endowment Fund Brighton, MI PURPOSE: A COLLECTIVE APPROACH TO EXECUTING AND DISTRIBUTING LOCAL FOOD PURCHASES FOR EMERGENCY FOOD PROVIDERS | $75,000 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $65,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Food Gatherers Ann Arbor, MI | $16,131,759 | $18,319,883 |
Detroit Community Health Connection Inc Detroit, MI | $12,946,276 | $14,713,586 |
Milwaukee Electrical Industry Vacation - Holiday Plan Wauwatosa, WI | $15,465,835 | $13,612,321 |
Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix Inc Bloomfield Hills, MI | $745,267 | $11,943,538 |
Community Programs And Services Garden City, MI | $725,653 | $3,890,771 |
Sid Public Services Association Columbus, OH | $3,043,026 | $3,862,882 |
Horizon House Inc Indianapolis, IN | $11,235,353 | $7,114,001 |
Delaware Advancement Corporation Muncie, IN | $19,134,942 | $3,911,691 |
Ohio Bankers League Columbus, OH | $3,226,462 | $2,753,967 |
Lafayette-West Lafayette Development Corporation Lafayette, IN | $8,692,255 | $2,407,037 |
Groundwork Center For Resilient Communities Inc Traverse City, MI | $1,306,127 | $2,441,412 |
Choicelight Inc South Bend, IN | $6,935,874 | $2,247,361 |