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 12/2022, Usgbc employed 277 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 12/2021, Usgbc generated $31.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $29.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Usgbc has awarded 93 individual grants totaling $3,285,731. 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:
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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 RECONGIZED 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. 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.
EDUCATION - TO ADVANCE THE GREEN WORKFORCE, USGBC OFFERS GREEN BUILDING EDUCATION COURSES AND PUBLICATIONS TO HELP PROFESSIONALS ALONG THEIR GREEN BUILDING CAREER PATH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Aaron Bernstein Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Karen Weigert Secretary - Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Anyeley Hallova Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Dan Mcquade Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Ruth Thomas-Squance Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Marwa Zaatari Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Promantus Inc Computer Consulting/customer | 12/30/22 | $5,652,914 |
Conscious Networks Computer Consulting | 12/30/22 | $1,488,610 |
Diligent Health Solutions Llc Customer Service Consulting | 12/30/22 | $726,446 |
Emergys Llc Computer Support | 12/30/22 | $290,516 |
Mcguire Woods Llp Legal Services | 12/30/22 | $248,108 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,114,371 |
Investment income | $458,490 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $2,576,090 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $557,901 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $31,274,085 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,970 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $20,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,045,457 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,165,066 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $293,515 |
Other employee benefits | $1,498,046 |
Payroll taxes | $751,697 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $243,732 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $129,993 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $119,064 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $75,000 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,833,317 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,388,397 |
Office expenses | $1,370,040 |
Information technology | $4,635,027 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $931,525 |
Travel | $96,926 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,040 |
Interest | $121,200 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,813,146 |
Insurance | $273,272 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $29,107,442 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,022,380 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $324,840 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $1,136,593 |
Inventories for sale or use | $256,136 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $560,009 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $21,192,122 |
Investments—other securities | $2,422,384 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $76,667 |
Other assets | $3,376 |
Total assets | $44,387,684 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,497,125 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $6,583,541 |
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 | $6,286,276 |
Total liabilities | $17,366,942 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $27,020,742 |
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 | $27,020,742 |
Over the last fiscal year, U S Green Building Council Inc has awarded $303,214 in support to 34 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ORANGE COUNTY FL PURPOSE: LEED FOR CITIES PROJECT AWARDEE - FUNDED BY BOFA GRANT | $8,000 |
ABINGTON TOWNSHIP PA PURPOSE: LEED FOR CITIES PROJECT AWARDEE - FUNDED BY BOFA GRANT | $5,101 |
CITY OF AMESBURY MA PURPOSE: LEED FOR CITIES PROJECT AWARDEE - FUNDED BY BOFA GRANT | $12,700 |
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH FL PURPOSE: LEED FOR CITIES PROJECT AWARDEE - FUNDED BY BOFA GRANT | $8,700 |
CITY OF BALTIMORE MD PURPOSE: LEED FOR CITIES PROJECT AWARDEE - FUNDED BY BOFA GRANT | $5,101 |
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM AL PURPOSE: LEED FOR CITIES PROJECT AWARDEE - FUNDED BY BOFA GRANT | $5,101 |