Granite State Organizing Project
- Assets
- $626.4k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Manchester, NH
- Founding
- 06/2004
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 47-0873896
Organization Overview
Granite State Organizing Project is located in Manchester, NH. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Granite State Organizing Project employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Granite State Organizing Project 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 06/2022, Granite State Organizing Project generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $836.7k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.1% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE GSOP IS AN ORGANIZATION OF 28 RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND LABOR UNIONS WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SOUTH-CENTRAL NH THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IMMIGRANT SUPPORT/CENTRO LATINO: STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ORGANIZED 5 FREE COMMUNITY COVID VACCINATION CLINIC IN THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES OF MANCHESTER. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS CONDUCTED MULTI LINGUAL OUTREACH IN COMMUNITIES CONCERNING COVID -19 AND THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINES. DURING COVID TRAINING SERIES WERE CONDUCTED IN SPANISH, TRAINING MORE THAN 50 TRUSTED MESSENGERS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC HEALTH IN MANCHESTER'S & NASHUA'S LATINO COMMUNITIES. MEMBERS ALSO MET WITH THE NH CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PRESS FOR JUSTICE FOR IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AND HELD VIGILS FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS.
NON-PARTISAN VOTER ENGAGEMENT/ELECTION JUSTICE: GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT'S STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS KNOCK ON DOORS AND RUN PHONE BANKS TO SURVEY AND TALK WITH RESIDENTS ABOUT THEIR CONCERNS. THE STAFF AND LEADERS BUILD RELATIONSHIP WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND INFORM THEM ABOUT THEIR VOTING RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT OF RETURNING CITIZENS TO VOTE AND THE RIGHT TO REQUEST LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE WHILE VOTING. GSOP ENCOURAGES ALL ELIGIBLE CITIZENS TO EXERCISE THEIR CIVIC DUTY AND TO PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES AND VOTE IN LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ELECTIONS.
HOUSING JUSTICE: GSOP OUTREACH WORKERS CONTACTED THOUSANDS OF LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS TO INFORM THEM ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF THE NH EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE. GSOP STAFF AND VOLUNTEER ASSISTED MORE THAN 500 INDIVIDUALS WITH FILLING OUT AND FILING APPLICATIONS FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE, HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE AND THE CHILD TAX CREDIT. VOLUNTEERS RAN WEEKLY TENANT CLINICS IN BOTH MANCHESTER AND NASHUA. GSOP CONTINUES TO WORK WITH RESIDENTS OF PUBLIC HOUSING AND OTHER LOW-INCOME TENANTS TO PRESS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO TREAT THEIR RESIDENTS WITH DIGNITY AND TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING. ADDITIONALLY, GSOP SUPPORTED LEGISLATION THAT WOULD GIVE TENANTS NOTICE WHEN THEIR RENT WOULD INCREASE, LEGISLATION PREVENTING EVICTIONS. OUR MANCHESTER AND NASHUA GROUPS ORGANIZED TO PRESS THEIR RESPECTIVE CITY GOVERNMENTS TO SUPPORT MORE HOUSING FRIENDLY AND AFFORDABLE POLICIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Jane Knoy Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $70,617 |
Shelley Kesselman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Eva Castillo Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Anne Grossi Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Rev Sarah Rockwell President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Carmen Ayala Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $7,379 |
| Fundraising events | $1,532 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,023,078 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,031,989 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $167,133 |
| Investment income | $41 |
| 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 | $1,199,163 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,000 |
| 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. | $73,001 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,355 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $406,921 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,242 |
| Other employee benefits | $53,757 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,690 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,854 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $105,823 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $14,370 |
| Information technology | $5,932 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,876 |
| Travel | $4,368 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $34,997 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,123 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $836,735 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $570,522 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $55,922 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $626,444 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,093 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $72,173 |
| 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 | $80,266 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $546,178 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $626,444 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Granite State Organizing Project has awarded $63,750 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Grantham, NH PURPOSE: TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE NEED TO RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE (MORAL ECONOMY) | $33,750 |
Burlington, VT PURPOSE: TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE NEED TO RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE (MORAL ECONOMY) | $15,000 |
Concord, NH PURPOSE: TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE NEED TO RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE (MORAL ECONOMY) | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Granite State Organizing Project has recieved totaling $315,568.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Concord, NH PURPOSE: For supplemental food, NH Gives, immigrant and refugee support | $81,568 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION | $55,000 |
Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc Quincy, MA PURPOSE: AMPLIFYING YOUTH VOICE | $50,000 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $35,000 |
Endowment For Health Inc Concord, NH PURPOSE: TO ENHANCE LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES AND EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT OF PRIMARILY YOUTH OF COLOR IN THE MANCHESTER/NASHUA SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY SUPPORTING LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND STUDENT DIRECTED EDUCATIONAL EQUITY ACTIVITIES. | $30,000 |
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Inc Canton, MA PURPOSE: Expand youth program educational equity | $20,000 |
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