Nonprofit · EIN 06-1556949
GROUNDWORK BRIDGEPORT INC
Tax-exempt · BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $377,786 | $572,936 | -$195,150 | $173,327 | $66,016 | $107,311 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $519,827 | $539,741 | -$19,914 | $321,277 | $21,403 | $299,874 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $375,029
- of which government grants
- $100,861
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $2,757
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $42,057
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $146,150
- Other salaries and wages
- $199,604
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $396,310
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,152
- Occupancy
- $40,771
- Travel
- $21,908
- Depreciation
- $687
- Program services (functional)
- $492,122
- Management and general (functional)
- $74,997
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,817
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $321,277
- Total assets, end of year
- $173,327
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $66,016
- Net assets, end of year
- $107,311
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,061
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $107,311
- Gross receipts
- $377,786
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- CT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA B SMITH | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $140,000 | $6,150 |
| TSERING DICKEY | SECRETARY UNTIL 02/2024 BOARD MEMBER AS OF 03/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM ELIOT | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 02/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET IVALDI | CHAIR AS OF 02/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROVERSY VENTURA | VICE CHAIR AS OF 02/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MYERS | TREASURER AS OF 10/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| UYEN HUYNH | TREASURER UNTIL 06/2024 BOARD MEMBER AS OF 06/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HENDERSON | TREASURER FROM 06/2024 TO 10/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANJALI CHEN | CHAIR UNTIL 02/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HOLTZ | VICE CHAIR UNTIL 02/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY TORRES | SECRETARY AS OF 02/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA B SMITH | PRESIDENT & C.E.O. Officer | 40 | $149,616 | $5,610 |
| ANJALI CHEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE HOLTZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TSERING DICKEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| UYEN HUYNH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY TORRES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM ELIOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET IVALDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROVERSY VENTURA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1001 MAIN ST STE 20, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604-4200
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTINA SMITH, 1001 MAIN ST STE 20, BRIDGEPORT, CT 066044200
- Signed the 990
- JIM REIDY, BOARD CHAIR AND TREASURER
- Phone
- (203) 335-6126
- Website
- GROUNDWORKBRIDGEPORT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
GROUNDWORK BRIDGEPORT'S MISSION IS TO BRING ABOUT THE SUSTAINED REGENERATION IMPROVEMENTS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE, BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL WELL BEING.
Program accomplishments
- URBAN FELLOWS IS OUR SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAM FOR BRIDGEPORT, CT YOUTH AGED 14 TO 18 YEARS OLD. THE PROGRAM COMBINES CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS OVER THE COURSE OF EIGHT (8) WEEKS. THE FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS ON LANDSCAPE DESIGN, HORTICULTURE, AND CREATIVE PLACEMAKING WITH AN EYE TOWARDS URBAN BEAUTIFICATION AND REVITALIZATION. LEARNING IS ACHIEVED THROUGH A VARIETY OF LANDSCAPE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.Expenses $38,421 · grants $28,240
- LAND REVITALIZATION - THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT, THE PHENOMENON OF INTENSE HEAT IN URBAN AREAS CAUSED BY A HIGH DENSITY OF IMPERVIOUS SURFACES AND A LACK OF TREE CANOPY. THE PROGRAM ALSO DIRECTLY ADDRESSES THE REDUCTION OF BIODIVERSITY AND DAMAGE TO LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS CAUSED BY CLIMATE CHANGE, AND SPURS ACTION TO REDUCE FLOODING BROUGHT ABOUT BY EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS.Expenses $31,636 · grants $12,706
- GENERAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS SUCH AS THE TREE PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS ENHANCE THE MANAGEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT BY ENGAING LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN THE EFFORTS OF PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL WELL-BEING. THE PROGRAMS AIM TO IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL LANDSCAPE OF THE CITY AS WELL AS CREATE A SENSE OF SOCIAL CONNECTION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $15,588 · grants $1,000
- OTHER PROGRAMS: EXPERIENCES, GATHRING SPACE AND STWEARDSHIPExpenses $406,477 · grants $112
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1556949
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $173,327
- Income (IRS master file)
- $377,786
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $377,786 | $572,936 | $173,327 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $519,827 | $539,741 | $321,277 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $495,347 | $413,917 | $339,952 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-1556949).
Questions about GROUNDWORK BRIDGEPORT INC
- What is the EIN of GROUNDWORK BRIDGEPORT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GROUNDWORK BRIDGEPORT INC is 06-1556949.
- Is GROUNDWORK BRIDGEPORT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to GROUNDWORK BRIDGEPORT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GROUNDWORK BRIDGEPORT INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GROUNDWORK BRIDGEPORT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GROUNDWORK BRIDGEPORT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GROUNDWORK BRIDGEPORT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHRISTINA SMITH.
- Who are the officers and directors of GROUNDWORK BRIDGEPORT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,000 (CHRISTINA B SMITH, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does GROUNDWORK BRIDGEPORT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $377,786, expenses of $572,936 and total assets of $173,327 at year end.
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