Charities United States Gaining Ground Inc
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Gaining Ground Inc

To grow and distribute fresh, organic produce to local meal programs, shelters, and food pantries for hunger relief, as well as to provide environmental education and related

Concord, MA EIN 043083976 · IRS Sign up to see website
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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Gaining Ground Inc

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Concord, MA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1992

Mission

To grow and distribute fresh, organic produce to local meal programs, shelters, and food pantries for hunger relief, as well as to provide environmental education and related

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit
Cause tags
Agriculture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Gaining Ground Inc is a registered nonprofit based in Concord, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 043083976. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for charities in United States. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Gaining Ground Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 89/100.

Gaining Ground Inc is located in Concord, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Based on official tax filings, Gaining Ground Inc has $1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

No red flags have been detected for Gaining Ground Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Gaining Ground Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To grow and distribute fresh, organic produce to local meal programs, shelters, and food pantries for hunger relief, as well as to provide environmental education and related Gaining Ground Inc is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.

Yes, donations to Gaining Ground Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gaining Ground Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 043083976, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

SU
Sue Mildrum
President

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy C•••••••••
TREASURER
AS
Ashley P•••••••
Director
CH
Christa C••••••
Director
GA
Gary V••••••
Director
JE
Jen F••••
SECRETARY
JE
Jennifer F••••
Director
JO
Joe R•••••
Director
JY
Jyotsna M••••••
Director
KA
Karen B•••••• P••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
KA
Karen P••••••
Director
KA
Katie B••••
Director
KR
Kristen V•• D•••
Director
KR
Kristen V•• D•••
SECRETARY
LA
Laurie E••••••
Director
LI
Lisanne W••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
LU
Lucy R•••••••••
Director
MI
Mike L••••
Director
PO
Polly V••••••
PRESIDENT
PO
Polly V••••••
Director
SA
Sam H••••••••••
Director
SH
Shilpi D••••
Director
SI
Sigmund C•••••
TREASURER
SU
Sue M••••••
Director
YV
Yvette P•••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other charities in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Gaining Ground Inc This page 75 $1.3 million -
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The Dawes Arboretum 89 $6.4 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 75 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Gaining Ground Inc

What is Gaining Ground Inc?
Gaining Ground Inc is a supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Concord, United States. To grow and distribute fresh, organic produce to local meal programs, shelters, and food pantries for hunger relief, as well as to provide environmental education and related
When was Gaining Ground Inc founded?
Gaining Ground Inc was founded in 1990.
Who leads Gaining Ground Inc?
Sue Mildrum serves as President.
Where is Gaining Ground Inc located?
Headquartered in Concord, United States.
What is Gaining Ground Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Gaining Ground Inc trustworthy?
Gaining Ground Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Gaining Ground Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 043083976.
What is Gaining Ground Inc's website?
http://www.gainingground.org