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Green Restaurant Organization Inc

EIN 39-3768796 · North Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To reduce the environmental impacts of the food service sector by providing environmental education and practical sustainability guidance to restaurants and the public, thereby promoting cleaner air, safer water, sustainable food practices, energy and water conservation, and waste reduction for the benefit of the general public and the environment.

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$6,559
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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, 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 (3)
  1. $6,212 spent. The Green Restaurant Organization, Inc. provided environmental consulting, auditing, and certification services to restaurants seeking to improve their environmental performance. GRO assisted restaurants in implementing recycling and composting programs, energy and water conservation measures, waste reduction practices, and environmentally responsible purchasing policies. GRO conducted audits to verify these improvements and certified restaurants that met its environmental standards.
  2. $259 spent. The Green Restaurant Organization, Inc. provided environmental evaluation and recognition programs for vendors serving the restaurant industry. GRO reviewed products, distribution practices, and services against its environmental standards and worked with vendors to identify environmentally preferable options for restaurant operations. GRO conducted assessments to verify compliance with its standards and recognized qualifying vendors through its Green Products, Green Distributors, and Green Services programs.
  3. $88 spent. The Green Restaurant Organization, Inc. provided educational programs and outreach to restaurants, industry stakeholders, and the public on environmental sustainability in the restaurant sector. GRO distributed educational materials and communications through newsletters, social media, and written articles addressing sustainable restaurant practices. GRO provided educational resources to restaurants and administered an education and accreditation program to train restaurant employees on environmental best practices.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 September 2025.

    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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