GROUNDWORK JACKSONVILLE INC
JACKSONVILLE, FL · Environment
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO BRING ABOUT THE SUSTAINED REGENERATION, IMPROVEMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT BY DEVELOPING COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING IN THE JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA AREA. THE ORGANIZATION IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, US NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND GROUNDWORK USA, INC. AND IS ONE OF 21 SUCH TRUSTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. GROUNDWORK JACKSONVILLE IS SPECIFICALLY CHARGED WITH DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING A 30-MILE BICYCLE/PEDESTRAIN TRAIL AND LINEAR PARKS SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION OF MCCOYS AND HOGANS CREEKS. THE EMERALD TRAIL WILL CONNECT 14 URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS, INCLUDING DOWNTOWN, AND LINK TO 16 SCHOOLS, 2 COLLEGES AND 21 PARKS. THIS INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT IS BEING MADE IN MAJORITY BLACK NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE 71% OF RESIDENTS ARE LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME AND 35% LIVE IN POVERTY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2022.
Who funds GROUNDWORK JACKSONVILLE INC
$9.1M in foundation grants on record from 21 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $2.5M | 3 |
| Community Foundation for Northeast Florida | $1.1M | 8 |
| United Way of Northeast Florida | $600K | 2 |
| Southern Baptist Hospital of Florida | $500K | 2 |
| Groundwork Usa | $483K | 3 |
| Local Initiatives Support | $206K | 3 |
| Road Runners Club of America Jacksonville Track Club | $62K | 3 |
| Rei Cooperative Action Fund | $30K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $21K | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $18K | 2 |
Leadership
KERRI STEWART — CEO (Principal officer)
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