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Grameen America Inc

Grameen america is dedicated to helping low income entrepreneurial women. (see schedule o)

Community Development Jackson Heights, NY EIN 208497991 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Grameen America Inc

Grameen America Inc is a community development organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $50.2 million. EIN: 208497991.

Founded
Headquarters
Jackson Heights, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S31
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2008

Mission

Grameen america is dedicated to helping low income entrepreneurial women. (see schedule o)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S31
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.44%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Grameen America Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Jackson Heights, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 208497991. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $142M in annual revenue. 104 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Grameen America Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Grameen America Inc is located in Jackson Heights, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, Grameen America Inc has $142M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Grameen America Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $142M in annual revenue. The organization has 104 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Grameen America 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.

Grameen America Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Grameen America Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Grameen America Inc is a community development organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $50.2 million. EIN: 208497991. Grameen America Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Grameen America Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $142M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Grameen America Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Grameen America Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 208497991, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

LU
Lucas Ramirez
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abdul H•• K•••
Director
AD
Adriana P T•••••
Director
AL
Alethia M•••••
DIVISION PRESIDENT
AN
Andrea J•••
PRESIDENT & CEO
AN
Antonia H••••••••
Director
BE
Benjamin F•••••
Director
DA
David G••••
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CFO
DI
Diana S•••••
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
HA
Habib C••••••••
VP, NATIONAL OPERATIONS
HO
Hope K•••••
Director
JE
Jennifer R J••••••
Director
JI
Jill M••••
VP, DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING
JO
John F M•••••
CO-CHAIR
KA
Karen P•••••••
Director
LO
Lori D•••••••• F•••••
Director
LU
Lucas R••••••
CFO (AS OF 03/2023)
MA
Mahmoud M••••••
Director
MA
Marcus B••••••••
CHIEF PRODUCT & INNOVATION OFFICER
MA
Maria C A•••••
Director
MA
Mary M•••••••
SECRETARY & GEN. COUNSEL (TO 03/21)
MI
Michael D G••••••
Director
MI
Mindee B•••••
VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT
MI
Miriam B•••••• N•••••
SEC. & VP OF LEGAL
NA
Nandita B••••••
Director
PA
Patricia C•••
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Robert J. Kueppers and Andrea Jung Photo (March 16, 2015) - BroadwayWorld
May 2026
www.broadwayworld.com
Grameen America's Andrea Jung To Receive 2017 WNBA Inspiration Award - WNBA
May 2025
www.wnba.com
GIS Helps Grameen Find Microlending Opportunities | Fall 2014 | ArcNews - Esri
Mar 2025
www.esri.com
Lucas Ramirez: Finance, Focus & Impact At Grameen America - Forbes
Mar 2025
www.forbes.com
Form filed
$141.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$83.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Civic Atlanta: Grameen America opens Atlanta Branch, offers funding for minority women business owners - The Business Jo
Jun 2023
www.bizjournals.com
Food and family in Brooklyn - About Schwab
Mar 2023
www.aboutschwab.com
Form filed
$46.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Jennifer Lopez Wears Chic White Suit to Grameen America Event - ELLE
Sep 2022
www.elle.com
Jennifer Lopez Partners with Grameen America to Accelerate its Goal to Deploy $14 Billion in Loan Capital to 600,000 Low
Jun 2022
www.prnewswire.com
Jennifer Lopez to Serve as National Ambassador for Grameen America to Empower Latina Entrepreneurs - The Hollywood Repor
Jun 2022
www.hollywoodreporter.com
Jennifer Lopez Partners With Nonprofit Grameen America to Financially Empower Women-Led Latina Businesses - Variety
Jun 2022
variety.com
Form filed
$50.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$55.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$44.0M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$23.9M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$20.3M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$20.1M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$18.0M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Grameen America Inc This page 77 $141.8 million -
Alaska Community Development Corp 93 $4.1 million 100%
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Sj5k Foundation 90 $119,706 100%
Dona Ana County Colonias Development Council 90 $2.5 million 92%
Community Synergy Inc 90 $258,006 93%
Disability Pride Philadelphia Inc 90 $359,480 100%
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American Production & Inventory Control Society Northern New … 90 $128,932 68%

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 - 104 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Grameen America Inc

What is Grameen America Inc?
Grameen America Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Jackson Heights, United States. Grameen America Inc is a community development organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $50.2 million. EIN: 208497991.
When was Grameen America Inc founded?
Grameen America Inc was founded in 2007.
Who leads Grameen America Inc?
Lucas Ramirez serves as CFO.
Where is Grameen America Inc located?
Headquartered in Jackson Heights, United States.
What is Grameen America Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Grameen America Inc trustworthy?
Grameen America Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Grameen America Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 208497991.
What is Grameen America Inc's website?
http://www.grameenamerica.org