BBB Wise Giving Report for
Grassroots International

BBB Wise Giving Report issued August 2011
BBB Wise Giving Report expires August 2013


This BBB Accredited charity meets all 20 Standards for Charity Accountability and is a Seal Holder. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Grassroots International
Address: 179 Boylston Street, 4th Floor
  Boston, MA 02130
Phone: 617-524-1400
Web Address: www.GrassrootsOnline.org
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1983, Massachusetts
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: "to promote global justice through partnerships with social change organizations."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Grassroots International (GI) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

GI supports social and economic projects sponsored by democratic social change movements. GI funds community based relief and sustainable development projects in Haiti, Mesoamerica, Brazil, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. GI also produces related educational programs designed to increase awareness and involvement of North America in the issues affecting these regions.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, GI's program expenses were:

  
Humanitarian/social justice 2,080,799
Education 108,744
Total Program Expenses: $2,189,543
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Nikhil Aziz Hemmady, Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $91,823

Chair of the Board: Hayat Imam
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Fundraising Consultant

Board Size: 12

Paid Staff Size: 11

*November 1, 2009 - October 31, 2010 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

Direct mail, special events, print advertisements, grant proposals, Internet appeals, planned giving, and t-shirt sales.
Fund raising costs were 17% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,496,884, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on GI's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Grants and contributions (net) 1,967,548
In-kind contributions 529,336
Investment and other income 212,947
Total Income $2,709,831


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 76%  Fund Raising: 15%  Administrative: 9% 

Total income   $2,709,831
  Program expenses $2,189,543
  Fund raising expenses 420,570
  Administrative expenses 258,071
 
Total expenses   $2,868,184
Expenses in Excess of Income   (158,353)
Beginning net assets   2,370,792
Ending net assets   2,212,439
Total liabilities   101,500
Total assets   $2,313,939

Note: According to GI's audited financial statements, the organization received in-kind donations of $529,336 for the year ended October 31, 2010, which included medical supplies.

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