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Groundwork Bridgeport Inc

EIN 06-1556949 · Bridgeport, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$377,786
Spending
$572,936
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
6
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$146,150, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 52% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $38,421 spent. 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.
  2. $31,636 spent. 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.
  3. $15,588 spent. 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.
  4. $406,477 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: EXPERIENCES, GATHRING SPACE AND STWEARDSHIP

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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