The Green Door Initiative
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Ensure that everyone is environmentally literate and capable of promoting a sustainable lifestyle. We provide job training, youth development and awareness.
- Income
- $1.5 million
- Spending
- $2.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 51%
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 80%
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $150,000, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 28 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 58% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 33% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1551% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 (7)
- $716,882 spent. Workforce: This training initiative delivers comprehensivve, industry- relevant instruction desiged to equip participants with the skills and certifications needed to secure employment in environmental remediation and restoration, construction, hazardous materials and waste handling, and emergency response. Over the past year, the program successfully trained 83 workers, achieving an impressive 92% job placement rate. By combining technical instruction, hands-on experience, and career readiness support, the program ensures that graduates are prepared to meet the demands of high-growth sectors while contributing to safer, healthier, and more sustainable communities.
- $8,283 spent. Youth Program: Provides participants with hands-on community projects, inspiring guest speakers from the field, and opportunities for job shadowing, allowing them to gain real world expereince and insights into potential career paths.
- $48,310 spent. Tech Hub: Workforce development program where students receive basic digital literacy skills training to use in the workforce and their personal lives. During the year, 60 people from the community and 56 students were served in the program.
- $235,825 spent. Air Quality Monitoring Program: Focuses on outreach, education, and training on air quality, alongside installing air monitors. During the year, 117 monitors were installed and assessments were made in 10 childcare centers.
- $14,966 spent. Motor City To Solar City: Project focusing on revitalizing, rebuilding and restoring Detroit by promoting environmental and climate justice, providing full and fair access to training and preparing residents for employment in the Green Collar sector.
- Air Quality Monitoring Program: Focuses on outreach, 235825. 0. 0.
- Motor City To Solar City: Project focusing on revitalizing, 14966. 0. 0.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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