Finances

One billion people on earth—more than one-seventh of humanity—face a daily food crisis caused not by a lack of food but by a lack of democratic access to resources. In response, the global food establishment serves up more of the same treatment that created the food crisis in the first place. For 25 years, Grassroots International has offered the world another choice: change how we live, change how we care for the earth, and change how we treat one another.

Working closely with partners in Mesoamerica, Brazil, Haiti, Palestine, Israel and globally through the Via Campesina, Grassroots International plays a vital role in the funding global movements and advocating for resource rights for all.

In 2008, Grassroots International recorded another year of growth in programs. Here are highlights from the financial report for fiscal year:

• For the fifth year in a row, Grassroots surpassed its previous high mark for cash grants to partners and other organizations working for justice—this time by more than 20%. For the first time, Grassroots made more than $1.5 M in cash grants for social change.
• Grassroots continued to maintain low operating overhead, devoting 78% of spending to programs and education.

Grassroots International does not seek U.S. government funding, and remains outspoken in support of global justice. As always, your active support makes all of this possible.

For more information, please refer to our Annual Report and our Form 990.