2026-05-15T15:33:37-05:00 2025-06-30 921479802 GRASSI 6 OMNI WAY SUITE201 CHELMSFORD MA 01824 990 2024-07-01 883370006 Groundwork Southcoast Inc GROU 7748130008 90 Hatch Street 208 New Bedford MA 02745 Maura Valdez Executive Director 7748130008 2026-05-15 1 1 Brendan E Toolin P01323447 9784522500 2026-05-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Maura Valdez 90 Hatch Street 208 New Bedford MA 02745 1595900 0 X groundworksouthcoast.org X 2023 MA To bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement, and management of the physical environment by developing community-based partnerships that empower people, business, and organizations to promote environmental, economic, and social well-being. 4 4 15 80 0 0 101000 1591964 0 1 -925 101000 1591040 0 0 575745 0 60322 402 306862 402 882607 100598 708433 100598 868850 59819 100598 809031 X 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. 0 0 253987 Workforce Development and Training - The Workforce Development and Training program focuses on youth employment, job training, and leadership development through environmental and community improvement projects. The primary component of this program is the Green Team, a youth employment and leadership initiative that provides workforce training in environmental stewardship, landscaping, urban agriculture, food production, tree and orchard maintenance, and public space improvement projects. Participants develop job readiness, leadership skills, and environmental knowledge through service learning, technical training, and hands-on work experience. Workforce activities include maintaining community gardens, managing urban farms, streetscape and public space maintenance, and other environmental stewardship projects that provide practical job training while improving community assets. 196653 Climate Resilience- The Climate Resilience program focuses on environmental stewardship and climate adaptation projects that improve environmental conditions and community resilience. Activities include tree planting, orchard management, riverbank restoration, invasive species removal, urban greening, and restoration of natural areas. The Organization also supports urban agriculture and green infrastructure projects that increase food access, improve environmental sustainability, and enhance climate resilience in the communities served. These projects are conducted in partnership with municipalities and community organizations and often incorporate youth workforce participation as part of hands-on environmental training. 112683 Community Engagement - The Community Engagement program includes community outreach, volunteerism, environmental education, and youth-led community initiatives designed to promote environmental awareness, community participation, and environmental equity. Activities include volunteer events, workshops, community partnerships, and programs such as Adventure Walk and Sow & Grow. The Organization engages community members in environmental stewardship through community gardens, food distribution efforts, public space improvement projects, and volunteer-supported environmental initiatives. These efforts help increase access to fresh food, improve neighborhood spaces, and strengthen community involvement in environmental and stewardship activities. 38585 Other programs that 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. 38585 601908 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MA X X The Organization 7748130008 90 Hatch Street 208 New Bedford MA 02745 Marcia Picard Board Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Kerry Mello Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Bob French Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Cia Weaver Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Maura Valdez Executive Director 30.00 X 46144 0 11047 46144 0 11047 0 0 0 0 0 16702 706059 869203 1591964 1 1 3935 16702 4860 -925 -925 1591040 0 0 -924 100781 60469 20156 20156 391814 327180 44883 19751 7000 5750 916 334 36805 29308 5103 2394 39345 31348 4998 2999 3102 3102 25000 19000 3750 2250 141000 12964 121863 6173 990 990 41121 39362 844 915 4944 4067 648 229 14990 11392 2249 1349 11677 11522 80 75 6330 4811 949 570 16558 12905 2484 1169 Landscape materials 22083 22083 Staff development 5456 2244 3003 209 Dues and subscriptions 4934 3095 1412 427 Repairs and maintenance 3482 2600 882 5195 4408 347 440 882607 601908 220377 60322 100598 444681 381595 1459 31646 6329 0 25317 0 15798 100598 868850 44681 0 15138 0 59819 X 100598 784031 25000 100598 809031 100598 868850 708433 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1591964 1591964 1591964 1591964 1591964 1 1 1591965 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 31646 6329 25317 25317 Right-of-use operating lease liability 15138 15138 X 1595900 0 1595900 -4860 -4860 1591040 887467 4860 4860 882607 0 882607 Part X, Line 2: Groundwork Southcoast, Inc. is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and, therefore, has no provision for federal or state income taxes. In addition, the organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A) and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under Section 509(a)(1). The Organization's tax returns (Form 990) for the previous three years are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for the three-year period following filing. The organization has no unrelated business income and has no uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2025. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Direct fundraising expenses -4,860. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct fundraising expenses 4,860. Harvest Bash 20637 16702 3935 0 1500 2435 925 20637 16702 3935 1500 2435 925 4860 -925 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is reviewed by management, including the Executive Director, and the Board Finance and Audit Committee. The return is then provided to the full Board of Directors for review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Directors and Officers review and sign the conflict of interest policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Organization reviews all compensation levels as part of annual budget activities. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.