2024-05-16T00:29:49-04:00 2023-06-30 990 2022-07-01 842991804 GROUNDWORK OHIO RIVER VALLEY INC % Tanner Yess GROU 5133010310 PO Box 14698 CINCINNATI OH 45250 Katherine Keller Treasurer Board of Directors 2024-05-16 Katherine Keller XXX-XX-XXXX 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Tanner Yess PO Box 14698 Cincinnati OH 45250 1476540 false X www.groundworkorv.org X 2019 OH Groundwork Ohio River Valley's mission is to engage youth and communities in urban environmental initiatives that positively impact their quality of life. We accomplish this mission with a unique approach that incorporates youth employment workforce development restoration community engagement and social and environmental justice. 4 4 142 1200 0 0 560750 1256486 265646 220054 0 0 0 0 826396 1476540 0 20000 0 0 604155 1028980 0 990 110981 286159 539775 890314 1589745 -63918 -113205 376808 613857 257108 607361 119700 6496 Groundwork Ohio River Valley's mission is to engage youth and communities in urban environmental initiatives that positively impact their quality-of-life. We accomplish this mission with a unique approach that incorporates youth employment workforce development restoration community engagement and social and environmental justice. false false 358611 0 89030 GREEN CORPS: Groundwork's Green Corps young-adult workforce is a mechanism for community engagement and job creation. Young-adults from the city are trained and certified with technical skills in water quality testing greenhouse management invasive species removal green readiness environmental infrastructure design and maintenance and energy efficiency. Employees receive multiple certifications applicable to their work and job sectors. Green industries are growing across the country. Participants in the Green Corps graduate equipped with the certifications and skills to acquire jobs in industries such as greenhouse production energy efficiency and natural resource management. We have designed a unique well-rounded program that prepares entry-level candidates for numerous emerging green markets in Cincinnati. 527115 0 77556 GREEN TEAM: Groundwork has built the region's largest youth green jobs program with a focus on environmental justice and education. We are working with Cincinnati Public Schools the Cincinnati Park Board and other partner agencies to provide safe outdoor education and income-generating activities for youth participating in urban agriculture land restoration and sustainability activities. Groundwork designs programs to reach people of color and or low-income communities traditionally left behind by the conservation environmental movement. 263642 20000 0 EDUCATION COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT and CITIZEN SCIENCE: Groundwork's community engagement and citizen science programs blend community and environmental improvements. Restoration of public spaces like parks streetscapes and rivers incorporate community and economic development though supporting green jobs and beautifying communities. Community engagement is the foundation of our programming and allows for community-driven change creation of greenspace building healthy neighborhoods and revitalizing urban watersheds. Groundwork leads local youth in understanding urban agriculture and environmental restoration. Youth have the opportunity to learn and gain employment by growing plants designing sustainability projects and supporting their community. Groundwork's hands-on approach promotes green jobs training and STEM education. Groundwork's internships focus on green infrastructure and its effect on the natural environment. Interns implement vegetation and water quality monitoring techniques; assist Groundwork staff with GIS-based project management; engage in ecological fieldwork including habitat restoration wetland restoration invasive species removal native plant programming permaculture principles green infrastructure maintenance site design and tool safety maintenance; assist with community outreach efforts community councils civic organizations local government etc.; and learn nonprofit business structure and management. 156291 0 53468 1305659 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 21 0 true 142 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false 4 4 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false OH X Katherine Keller 5133010310 PO Box 14698 CINCINNATI OH 45250 Tanner Yess Co-Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X X 59724 0 0 Alan Edwards Co-Executive Director Former 40.00 0.00 X X 56596 0 0 Carlos Jean Baptiste President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Katherine Keller Treasurer Vice President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Miriam Wise Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Indi Ekanayake Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 116320 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 243900 1012586 0 1256486 Environment Conservation and Wildlife Organizations 813312 220054 220054 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 220054 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1476540 220054 0 0 20000 20000 0 0 0 0 0 0 116320 55174 8646 52500 0 0 0 0 800073 675819 122364 1890 4832 4135 237 460 21530 18427 1091 2011 86225 78583 2597 5045 35000 26142 2682 5177 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 990 990 0 0 0 0 182119 142003 20442 19673 26760 20960 2391 3409 13318 10456 1190 1672 6945 2746 387 3812 0 0 0 0 26282 19630 2765 3887 74688 69098 2323 3267 0 0 0 0 3031 2375 273 383 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7311 6060 520 731 28479 22735 2315 3428 Licenses and Certifications 17951 15165 1158 1628 Program Supplies 89926 89104 342 481 Small Equipment 5363 4445 382 537 Community Advisory Stipends 22602 22602 0 0 0 0 0 0 1589745 1305659 172105 110981 0 0 0 0 188504 395814 0 0 51850 83025 107173 107671 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42447 15100 29281 27347 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 376808 613857 82108 148748 0 0 175000 457226 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1387 257108 607361 X -59444 -373184 179144 379680 119700 6496 376808 613857 -113205 0 0 0 1 0 X false false X 0 245769 403142 560750 1256486 2466147 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 245769 403142 560750 1256486 2466147 2466147 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7020 0 0 7020 2473167 733907 X Part II - Line 10 | Year:, Amount:, Description:| 2018, , | 2019, | 2020, 7020Workers Compensation Refunds and Dividends| 2021, | 2022, | RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 20870 11860 9010 21577 3240 18337 27347 Operating Lease Liability 1387 1387 true B the Keeper 1530 Beacon St Cincinnati OH 45230 832548152 20000 0 FMV Funds used to create and maintain pollinator habitats in the Cincinnati area. 0 1 Part VI, Line 11b The form 990 was provided to all board members for review and comment prior to filing. Part VI, Line 12c The organization has a written conflict of interest policy which applies to directors and officers of the board. The purpose of the policy is to put into place mechanisms by which relationships financial interest or business affiliations that could result in conflicts of interest between Groundwork Ohio River Valley and an individual are identified and resolved. Each individual shall disclose any potential conflict of interest on the form attached to the policy and submit it to the secretary. Such disclosure shall be updated annually. If any question arises in the mind of any director or officer as to a potential conflict of interest between their individual interest that of a relative or that of a related party and the interest of Groundwork full disclosure of all facts pertaining to such potential conflict shall be made. The board of directs shall investigate the potential conflict and may determine that the individual shall not participate in decisions related to the conflict. Part VI, Line 15 THE BOARD REVIEWS APPROPRIATE AND ADEQUATE DATA TO DETERMINE THE REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION BEING CONSIDERED FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE METRICS USED TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION CONSISTED OF DATA FROM A SURVEY OF ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR INDUSTRY SUB-SECTOR WITH SIMILAR PROGRAMS THAT ARE COMPARABLE IN TERMS OF ORGANIZATION SIZE AS REFLECTED BY THEIR BUDGETS. Part VI, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Part IX, Line 11g Other Professional Services includes the following: $86,640 to a contractor for green roof construction at a Cincinnati Public School; $17,000 to a communications consultant; $11,875 to a Green Corps programming consultant; and various smaller payments to contractors and consultants. Part III, Line 4d | Description:, Expense Amount:, Grants Amount:, Revenue Amount:| CLIMATE SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS: The Climate Safe Neighborhoods initiative develops the ability of underserved communities to self-advocate ensure the inclusive engagement of residents in climate planning and improve the city's capacity to equitably serve those most affected by climate change. Specific projects facilitating advisory groups mapping urban heat and tree cover monitoring air quality and mitigating the effects of climate change., $156291, $0, $53468|