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GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC

GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC

Boston, MA, US
501(c)3
EIN
04-2791159
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GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC

Boston, MA, US
501(c)3
EIN
04-2791159

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Est.

1983

Fiscal Year Start

Nov 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, Washington D.C., and Minnesota, having distributed a total of $1.5 million across 109 grantees in 2024. The organization operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through 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.
Total Funding Given

$1.5M

2024
Grantees funded
109
Multi-year grantees
52%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

22

Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$29K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
K
Kathy Mulvey
Board Member
D
Diala Shamas
Board Member
M
Maria Aguiar
Board Member

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.
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