U S Green Building Council Inc
- Assets
- $40.5m
- Revenue
- $27.8m
- Investments
- $2.6m
- Employees
- 276
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 52-1822816
Organization Overview
U S Green Building Council Inc, operating under the name Usgbc, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Usgbc employed 276 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Usgbc 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, Usgbc generated $27.8m 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 (6.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $30.6m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Usgbc has awarded 59 individual grants totaling $2,982,517. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO TRANSFORM THE WAY BUILDINGS AND COMMUNITIES ARE DESIGNED, BUILT AND OPERATED, ENABLING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE, HEALTHY, AND PROSPEROUS ENVIRONMENT THAT IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEED (LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN) IS THE MOST WIDELY USED GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEM IN THE WORLD. AVAILABLE FOR VIRTUALLY ALL BUILDING TYPES, LEED PROVIDES A FRAMEWORK FOR HEALTHY, HIGHLY EFFICIENT, AND COST-SAVING GREEN BUILDINGS. LEED CERTIFICATION IS A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED SYMBOL OF SUSTAINABILITY ACHIEVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP.
USGBC MEMBERSHIP/COMMUNITY (MARKET TRANSFORMATION DEVELOPMENT): USGBC IS POWERED BY ITS MEMBERS. OUR MEMBERS HAVE SHAPED OUR ORGANIZATION INTO WHAT IT IS TODAY AND ARE DRIVING THE ENTIRE GREEN BUILDING COMMUNITY TO GO FURTHER FASTER THAN EVER BEFORE. WE'RE MADE UP OF COMPANIES LARGE AND SMALL, LOCAL AND MULTINATIONAL. WE'RE EDUCATORS AND INNOVATORS, SCIENTISTS AND ACTIVISTS, NONPROFIT EMPLOYEES AND POLICYMAKERS, ADVOCATES AND MORE. WE BRING DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES BUT SHARE ONE STEADFAST VISION: THAT THE GREEN BUILDING COMMUNITY CAN HELP CHANGE OUR WORLD FOR THE BETTER.USGBC'S NETWORK OF 90 LOCAL COMMUNITIES HELPS IMPLEMENT OUR GLOBAL VISION AT A REGIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL. THESE LOCAL LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE USGBC'S ON-THE-GROUND ADVOCATES, SHARING IDEAS, NETWORKING AND EDUCATING, AND SPREADING INFORMATION AND EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES ALSO ADMINISTER AN ACTIVE NETWORK OF EMERGING PROFESSIONALS GROUPS WHO ARE NEW TO THE GREEN BUILDING INDUSTRY AND SUSTAINABILITY MOVEMENT AND WHO ARE PROVIDED WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO HONE THEIR LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS.
GREENBUILD: THE WORLD'S LARGEST CONFERENCE AND EXPO DEDICATED TO GREEN BUILDING. EACH YEAR, TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PROFESSIONALS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD ATTEND THIS CAN'T-MISS EVENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mahesh Ramanujam President & CEO Till 12/31/2021 | Officer | 35 | $2,026,638 |
David Witek Coo, Arc | 40 | $278,490 | |
Susan Dorn General Counsel | 40 | $260,409 | |
Christopher Pyke Svp, Product | 40 | $258,875 | |
Taryn Hristova Svp, Marketing & Communication | 40 | $225,877 | |
Melissa Baker Svp, Technical Core | 40 | $201,858 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Conscious Networks Computer Consulting | 12/30/21 | $1,371,385 |
Promantus Computer Consulting/customer Service | 12/30/21 | $3,574,292 |
Diligent Health Solutions Llc Customer Service Consulting | 12/30/21 | $999,237 |
Hitt Contracting Inc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $972,032 |
Bdo Usa Llp Consulting | 12/30/21 | $361,628 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,381,933 |
| Investment income | $532,562 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $2,482,184 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $311,855 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $27,836,822 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $29,098 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $100 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $192,649 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,255,200 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $293,876 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,586,704 |
| Payroll taxes | $613,980 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $168,348 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $86,033 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $116,704 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $75,000 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,692,306 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,400,656 |
| Office expenses | $1,372,149 |
| Information technology | $4,828,414 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,913,562 |
| Travel | $134,593 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $365,952 |
| Interest | $14,902 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,035,478 |
| Insurance | $265,824 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $30,648,045 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,498,744 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $169,144 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $877,186 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $306,594 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $746,157 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $20,853,666 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,615,692 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $171,917 |
| Other assets | $1,053,079 |
| Total assets | $40,494,546 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,653,454 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $6,060,792 |
| 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 | $6,277,130 |
| Total liabilities | $14,991,376 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $25,503,170 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, U S Green Building Council Inc has awarded $117,714 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: LEED GENERAL OVERHEAD | $24,714 |
CITY OF COSTA MESA PURPOSE: BOFA - LEED ND GRANT | $8,000 |
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA PURPOSE: BOFA - LEED ND GRANT | $8,000 |
West Palm Beach, FL PURPOSE: BOFA - LEED ND GRANT | $8,000 |
CITY OF CLEVELAND OHIO PURPOSE: BOFA - LEED ND GRANT | $8,000 |
CITY OF CHARLOTTE PURPOSE: BOFA - LEED ND GRANT | $8,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that U S Green Building Council Inc has recieved totaling $423,037.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $398,000 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND ANALYSIS TO ADVANCE CLEAN ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY. | $25,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $37 |
Endowment Analysis
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
U S Green Building Council Inc Washington, DC | $40,494,546 | $27,836,822 |
National Association Of Conservation Districts Inc Washington, DC | $5,732,801 | $17,170,810 |
Partnership Project Action Fund Washington, DC | $13,920,091 | $18,926,410 |
Land Trust Alliance Incorporated Washington, DC | $25,898,885 | $14,822,231 |
Institute Of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc Washington, DC | $37,835,714 | $10,551,823 |
National Association Of Clean Water Agencies Washington, DC | $7,976,873 | $7,812,643 |
Natureserve Arlington, VA | $9,695,088 | $7,142,183 |
Interstate Natural Gas Association Of America Washington, DC | $11,931,054 | $7,126,599 |
National Pest Management Association Inc Fairfax, VA | $9,524,816 | $5,920,435 |
National Waste & Recycling Association Arlington, VA | $26,349,385 | $7,371,795 |
Ecological Society Of America Inc Washington, DC | $11,059,527 | $5,932,261 |
North American Association For Environmental Education Washington, DC | $7,155,973 | $5,847,033 |