GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC
AI Summary
GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $1.5M in total grants paid to 21 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO CONNECT PEOPLE IN THE U.S. WITH GLOBAL MOVEMENTS THAT DEFEND LAND, TERRITORY, WATER, FOOD, SEEDS AND THE EARTH. TOGETHER WE ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF INJUSTICE AND OPPRESSION, AND BUILD ALTERNATIVES THAT NUTURE HUMAN RIGHTS, ECOLOGICAL JUSTICE, AND LIBERATION. WE DO THIS THROUGH GRANTMAKING, SOCIAL ACTION, AND PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP.
Cause Areas
3
Human rights
Forestry
International development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
APOYO LEGAL AL EMPRENDIMIENTO COMUNITARIO INC
Caguas, PR
$1.7M
13%
INDIGENOUS ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK
Bemidji, MN
$1.2M
9%
GRASSROOTS GLOBAL JUSTICE
WASHINGTON, DC
$1M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$29K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 109 grantees
- 43 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC?
No. GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC give?
GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC make each year?
In 2024, GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC fund recently?
In 2024, GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include APOYO LEGAL AL EMPRENDIMIENTO COMUNITARIO INC, INDIGENOUS ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK, and GRASSROOTS GLOBAL JUSTICE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC?
GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.