Greener by Default
Greener by default's mission is to consult with institutions to apply behavioral science to food policy, nudging diners toward sustainable plant-based food while preserving freedom of choice.
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Greener by Default is a human services organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $1.7 million. EIN: 921286554.
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Mission
Greener by default's mission is to consult with institutions to apply behavioral science to food policy, nudging diners toward sustainable plant-based food while preserving freedom of choice.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Greener by Default with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (2 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGreener by Default is a registered human services nonprofit based in Springfield, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 921286554. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Greener by Default's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 921286554. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Greener by Default has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Greener by Default is located in Springfield, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.
Based on official tax filings, Greener by Default has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Greener by Default is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Greener by Default. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Greener by Default holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Greener by Default is a human services organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $1.7 million. EIN: 921286554. Greener by Default is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Greener by Default are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Greener by Default is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 921286554, 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.
Filing history
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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GREENER BY DEFAULT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (1)
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2022
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Greener by Default
- What is Greener by Default?
- Greener by Default is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Springfield, United States. Greener by Default is a human services organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $1.7 million. EIN: 921286554.
- When was Greener by Default founded?
- Greener by Default was founded in 2022.
- Who leads Greener by Default?
- Ilana Braverman serves as COO.
- Where is Greener by Default located?
- Headquartered in Springfield, IL, United States.
- What is Greener by Default's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Greener by Default trustworthy?
- Greener by Default has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial 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 Greener by Default's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 921286554.
- What is Greener by Default's website?
- http://greenerbydefault.com