Greenlining Institute

Organization Overview

Greenlining Institute is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1993. 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 12/2021, Greenlining Institute employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greenlining Institute 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, Greenlining Institute generated $35.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.3% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WE ENVISION A FUTURE WHERE COMMUNITIES OF COLOR CAN BUILD WEALTH, LIVE IN HEALTHY PLACES, FILLED WITH ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND ARE READY TO MEET THE CHALLANGES POSED BY RACISM AND CLIMATE CHANGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CLIMATE EQUITY: GREENLINING BUILDS HEALTHY AND CLIMATE-RESILIENT COMMUNITIES OF COLOR THAT BENEFIT FROM THE JOBS AND WEALTH CREATED BY THE GREEN ECONOMY AND REDUCED RELIANCE ON FOSSIL FUELS. WE WORK AT THE FOREFRONT OF CLIMATE EQUITY AND RESILIENCE INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR AIR, INCREASE CLEAN TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS AND ACCESS TO OTHER CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, AND SUPPORT COMMUNITIES OF COLOR TO PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO CHALLENGES POSED BY CLIMATE CHANGE.


TRANSFORMATIVE COMMUNITIES: GREENLINING PROVIDES DEEP CAPACITY BUILDING, PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CATALYZE LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS FOR CHANGE. WE WORK COLLABORATIVELY IN PLACE TO SEED PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIPS, DIRECT IMMEDIATE BENEFITS TO HISTORICALLY UNDER-INVESTED COMMUNITIES, AND BUILD LONG-TERM CAPACITY AND COMMUNITY POWER. WE WORK TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL LEADERSHIP TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN AND EQUITABLE SOLUTIONS TO ENSURE THEIR DEMANDS ARE PRIORITIZED BY ACTIVISTS AND POLICYMAKERS AT EVERY LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT.


ECONOMIC EQUITY: GREENLINING DEVELOPS MULTIFACETED STRATEGIES TO CLOSE THE WEALTH GAP FOR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND ESTABLISH PATHWAYS TO FINANCIAL SECURITY AND PROSPERITY. WE HOLD FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTABLE TO MEET THE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND HELP ENSURE THAT LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE OF COLOR ARE NOT LEFT OUT OF NEW WEALTH-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE TRANSITION TO A DIGITAL ECONOMY.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Briones International Llc
Accounting Services
$125,400
Carrie Crespo-dixon
Strategic Consultant
$120,396
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $73,250
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$33,611,694
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $9,731,953
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$33,684,944
Total Program Service Revenue$416,149
Investment income $436,207
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $66,530
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $602,273
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $35,210,905

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Greenlining Institute has awarded $265,000 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ICA FUNDS

PURPOSE: To support community-led action

$200,000

LITTLE MANILA RISING

Org PageRecipient Profile

Stockton, CA

PURPOSE: To support community-led action

$25,000

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: To support community-led action

$20,000

BLACK CULTURAL ZONE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: To support community-led action

$20,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 39 grants that Greenlining Institute has recieved totaling $12,470,163.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Civil Participation

$2,480,250
Wend Ii Inc

Bentonville, AR

PURPOSE: SUSTAINABILITY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$2,000,000
The Heising-Simons Foundation

Los Altos, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT

$800,000
United States Energy Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND ANALYSIS ON THE BENEFITS OF CLEAN TRANSPORTATION. TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND ANALYSIS TO ADVANCE CLEAN ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY.

$675,000
Crankstart Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$500,000
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

PURPOSE: FOR U.S. CLIMATE FINANCIAL REGULATION

$500,000
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