2020-10-30T09:15:10-05:00 2019-12-31 541342298 Kositzka Wicks and Company 5270 Shawnee Road Suite 250 Alexandria VA 22312 990 2019-01-01 465220283 Green Diversity Initiative GREE 2024668585 1341 G Street NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20005 Robert Raben President 2024668585 2020-10-27 1 Jennica Jardine Whitfield CPA P01379267 7036422700 2020-10-27 64.88.174.3 2020-10-27 10:37:16 ED P ED998679468731E586B1B824516BEC26335CB5E0 241C63A8BBF8DD2A0CCA14181081FED80E93FC07 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Robert Raben 1341 G Street NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20005 477206 0 X www.diversegreen.org X 2014 DC The Green Diversity Initiative (Green 2.0) works to increase racial and ethnic diversity across mainstream environmental NGOs, foundations and government agencies. GDI advocates for data transparency, accountability and increased resources to improve organizations' diversity and inclusion. 8 7 0 0 0 0 423650 477200 0 0 21 6 0 0 423671 477206 1000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24603 439351 419100 440351 419100 -16680 58106 450291 452036 58192 1831 392099 450205 X Green 2.0 is an initiative dedicated to increasing racial diversity across mainstream environmental NGOs, foundations and government agencies. 0 0 322706 Green 2.0 is dedicated to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the mainstream environmental movement. With support from influential environmental chief executives in philanthropy, Green Groups and elected leaders, Green 2.0 has:-Catalyzed a first-of-its-kind diversity data transparency initiative focused on the nation's largest mainstream environmental NGOs and funders, to improve accountability and track progress.-Engaged leaders like Tom Steyer and EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to headline solutions-focused forums focused on the need to accelerate change; Congressman Grijalva penned an op-ed in support.-Demonstrated the abundant supply of talented leaders of color in the field and shared best practices. 322706 1 1 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 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X The Organization 2024668585 1341 G Street NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20005 X Felicia Davis Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Larry Gonzalez Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stephanie Maddin Smith Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Peggy Saika Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joanne Irby Secretary 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Raben President 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark Magana Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Ignacia Moreno Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Raben Group 1341 G St NW 5th Fl Washington DC 20005 Management company 359504 1 477200 477200 6 6 477206 0 0 6 398681 306984 68294 23403 4384 3375 751 258 2226 1714 381 131 4736 3647 811 278 9073 6986 1554 533 419100 322706 71791 24603 278480 255219 21811 21817 150000 175000 450291 452036 58192 1831 58192 1831 X 392099 450205 392099 450205 450291 452036 58106 0 X 0 0 0 X 500000 211000 456350 348650 477200 1993200 500000 211000 456350 348650 477200 1993200 1678910 314290 286 21 6 313 1993513 0.15770 X Satisfying the requirementEven though the Green Diversity Initiative (Green 2.0) did not meet the 33 1/3 public support test, it is able to demonstrate that it has met the requirements for the facts and circumstances test.Did Green 2.0 meet the 10% facts and circumstances requirement?Yes, Green 2.0's public support is 19.33%Are the sources of support diverse?Green 2.0 is supported by a variety of private foundations.Is the governing body representative?The governing body is represented by individuals independent from the contributing foundations, and includes members with professional expertise in policymaking, social policy research, law, and nonprofit management.Are the research products of Green 2.0 available to the public and does the public participate?Yes, all the research products, publications and workshops developed and implemented are available to the general public; federal, state, and local governments, philanthropic foundations, and social program provider organizations. Launched in 2014 as a working group of thought leaders at the intersection of the environment and race, Green 2.0 commissioned the first report of its kind, "The State of Diversity in Environmental Organizations" authored by University of Michigan professor Dorceta Taylor, and followed up its groundbreaking research with additional initiatives including a GuideStar partnership and tracking of demographic data, reports on executive searches organizational culture, and "3R Forums" focused on helping NGOs implement better policies for readiness, recruitment and retention.Green 2.0 drives accountability via information and visibility- including praise and exposure of individual NGOs, foundations, and government agencies-and their collective work on national initiatives and priorities. We elevate and sustain public attention on the racial demographics of the leadership of environmental field and the degree to which these leaders are positioned to embed equity and shape the strategies, programs, and operations of their organizations.As Green 2.0 builds on the foundation of its first years, we will strengthen our infrastructure by designating staff roles that are dedicated solely to the organization, expanding and strengthening the role of our board, and honing collaboration with key partners via advisory groups and potential annual convenings.Data Transparency: We will lean in on our work to collect and report organizational-level data on NGO and funder demographics and practices by updating and modernizing the tools we use to track progress.Movement Tracking: We will track and publicize the demographics and content of the largest annual environmental convenings, and evaluate whether and how justice and equity are embedded in the biggest environmental political campaigns and policy fights of the coming years.Public Attention: We will work through traditional and new media to spread the narrative of the growing power of people of color and the importance of justice and equity to environmental progress in public discussions and in the framing of environmental issues.Rewarding Leadership: We will publicize the NGO and foundation leaders who are leveraging their power and privilege to engage, fund, and provide access to people of color. This includes how funders are encouraging and supporting grantees to deepen their equity work. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Robert Raben Robert Raben owns the management company hired to run Green Diversity. 359504 Management services. 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3 The board of directors hired The Raben Group to oversee and manage the day to day activities of Green 2.0. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The board of directors receives a draft of the 990 prior to it being filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c On an annual basis, all individuals to whom this policy shall apply will be provided with a copy of this policy. The individuals will be required to sign and acknowledgement and disclosure form prepared by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents are available upon request.