GROUNDWORK USA INC
Organization Details
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF GROUNDWORK USA (THE ORGANIZATION) IS TO BRING ABOUT THE SUSTAINED REGENERATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT BY DEVELOPING COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIPS THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO CHANGING PLACES, CHANGING LIVES, AND CHANGING SYSTEMS TO MEET OUR VISION OF A WORLD IN WHICH EVERYONE CAN LIVE IN A COMMUNITY THAT IS HEALTHY, GREEN, JUST AND RESILIENT.
Financial Information (2024)
Recent Progress (2026)
From March through June 2026, Groundwork USA demonstrated the power of youth-led environmental stewardship while scaling community-driven climate solutions. The organization mobilized over 50 young people for conservation work across national parks from Yellowstone to Grand Teton, celebrating 15 years of youth engagement at Yellowstone alone. Simultaneously, their network implemented tangible climate resilience projects, establishing five microforests in dense urban neighborhoods and transforming neglected sites like an Acushnet River brownfield into waterfront green space. The Climate Safe Neighborhoods program empowered residents in Cincinnati to become more informed and confident climate advocates, while partnerships with 20+ grassroots organizations in New Orleans delivered community-centered greening solutions. This period showcased Groundwork's dual approach of developing the next generation of environmental leaders while creating immediate, measurable impact in underserved communities.
Key Achievements
- 🌳Five microforests are actively growing across Groundwork Network sites in dense urban neighborhoods.
- 💰New research found that every $1 invested in Elizabeth, NJ microforests returns $11 in environmental, social, and economic benefits.
- 💰Yonkers, NY microforests deliver a $13.40 return for every $1 invested, the highest ROI documented across network sites.
- 💰Providence, RI microforests generate $4.60 in community benefits for every $1 invested, confirmed by Earth Economics research.
- 🤝Groundwork Network worked with 20+ grassroots organizations in New Orleans to advance greening solutions.