Groundwork Hudson Valley

Name

Groundwork Hudson Valley

Legal name

Groundwork Hudson Valley

Website

https://groundworkhv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Groundwork Hudson Valley is a Yonkers-based nonprofit that transforms urban neighborhoods in Westchester County through green infrastructure, river restoration, climate resilience programs, and youth environmental leadership development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPABALAK

Sustainability Engagement, Training & Behavior Change Programs (On-site)

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Waste, Recycling & Sustainability Programs (On-site)

SECONDARYBPAGADAB

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Environmental restoration services
• Urban climate resilience
• Youth environmental programs
• Green infrastructure planning
• Community sustainability education

Headquarters

HQ city

Yonkers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations through website portal (NeonCRM), with EIN 11-3579493 for tax-deductible contributions.
2. Grants and Foundation Funding: Government grants (EPA, NPS) and foundation support for environmental programs and community resilience initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Groundwork Hudson Valley is a nonprofit that transforms urban neighborhoods in Westchester County through environmental restoration, climate resilience, and youth leadership programs. It operates community-facing programs including the Science Barge educational facility, Green Team youth development, Community Adaptation green infrastructure initiatives, the Microforest Initiative, and the Saw Mill River Coalition, funded by donations, grants, and foundation support.

Product overview

Groundwork Hudson Valley offers a portfolio of environmental programs focused on urban neighborhood transformation, youth leadership, and community climate resilience. Core offerings include the Science Barge educational facility, Sustainability Education programs, the Green Team youth leadership initiative, and Community Adaptation programs. The organization operates the Saw Mill River Coalition, hosts the annual Great Saw Mill River Cleanup, and has launched new initiatives like the Microforest Initiative (first planted April 2025) to combat flooding, extreme heat, and habitat loss. The Resources Library provides access to reports, case studies, and educational videos.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Saw Mill River Coalition: A dynamic partnership of nonprofit groups, government agencies, municipalities and businesses dedicated to revitalizing and protecting the Saw Mill River, a tributary of the Hudson River.

Products and services

• Science Barge A floating sustainable education facility that demonstrates renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and environmental stewardship for schools, community groups, and visitors.
• Sustainability Education Environmental education programs delivered through in-classroom learning, field trips, and educational resources for K-12 schools and community groups in Westchester County.
• Green Team Youth leadership development program engaging young people ages 13-24 in environmental restoration, conservation projects, and career pathways in sustainability.
• Community Adaptation Urban revitalization programs transforming underused areas through green infrastructure to address urban heat, flooding, combined sewer overflows, and air quality challenges in Southwest Yonkers and surrounding neighborhoods.
• Microforest Initiative Small-scale dense native plantings of layered trees, shrubs, and groundcovers designed to provide shade, reduce flooding, cool air by 10-20 degrees, clean air, and support biodiversity in urban neighborhoods.
• Tree Canopy Expansion Urban tree planting initiatives including the Microforest program and Tree Talk webinar series aimed at expanding tree canopy and community knowledge of urban forestry.
• Air Quality Initiatives Community programs monitoring and addressing air quality issues in urban neighborhoods through citizen science and advocacy.
• Saw Mill River Coalition A dynamic partnership of nonprofit groups, government agencies, municipalities, and businesses dedicated to revitalizing and protecting the Saw Mill River, a tributary of the Hudson River.
• Great Saw Mill River Cleanup Annual community-led environmental restoration event held during Earth Week, mobilizing hundreds of volunteers across Westchester County to clean riverbanks and remove trash.
• Resources Library Centralized collection of publications, toolkits, and educational materials including reports, case studies, videos, and webinar recordings on environmental justice and climate resilience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ lbs of trash removed from local rivers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HREPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Partner supporting the Microforest Initiative at the Barack Obama School for Social Justice in Yonkers.
• BOSSJ (Barack Obama School for Social Justice)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025School partner for the first microforest in Yonkers, creating a living classroom and climate resilience tool with students and community members.
• PTECH2minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Partner collaborator on the Microforest Initiative supporting the Yonkers microforest project.
• Hudson River MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Throwing Shade on Extreme Heat' initiative to combat extreme heat in Southwest Yonkers through shade structure design and community engagement.
• Groundwork USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliate network providing organizational support, resources, and connection to other Groundwork organizations across the country.
• Saw Mill River CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDynamic partnership of nonprofit groups, government agencies, municipalities and businesses dedicated to revitalizing and protecting the Saw Mill River as a tributary of the Hudson River. Hosts the annual Great Saw Mill River Cleanup.
• RiverkeeperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization; Groundwork Hudson Valley became a beneficiary of Riverkeeper's legal action securing $235,000 for Hudson River recovery.
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)coreOthersFederal agency partner supporting environmental programs and initiatives, acknowledged on the organization's supporter page.
• NPS (National Park Service)coreOthersFederal agency partner, acknowledged as supporter on organization's website with logo display.
• GuideStarminorOthersNonprofit information platform recognizing organization with Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Groundwork Dallas: Groundwork affiliate focused on urban environmental restoration, green infrastructure, and youth leadership in Dallas; comparable dual-impact (environment + youth) program design.
• Groundwork Richmond: Sister Groundwork affiliate applying the same community-based environmental restoration, green infrastructure, and youth development model in another urban Northeast setting; direct model-peer at the local affiliate level.
• Groundwork Cincinnati - Mill Creek: Another Groundwork USA affiliate delivering urban environmental restoration, youth green-team programming, and watershed work; direct operating-model peer.
• Groundwork New Orleans: Another Groundwork USA affiliate delivering parallel urban environmental, green infrastructure, and youth programming in a different metro; highly comparable operating model and funder mix.
• Groundwork Lawrence: Groundwork affiliate serving an urban Northeast community with parallel green-infrastructure, youth, and environmental-justice programs; directly comparable scope and target population.

Emerging players

• Center for Resilient Cities: Nonprofit focused on climate resilience and urban sustainability in New York communities; comparable mission around green infrastructure and community adaptation in Northeast urban neighborhoods.
• Riverkeeper: Major Hudson River watershed advocacy and water-quality organization; partner of Groundwork Hudson Valley but a larger, advocacy-focused peer in the same Hudson Valley water and river-restoration space.

Broad incumbents

• Scenic Hudson: Established Hudson Valley environmental organization focused on land conservation, riverfront access, and climate resilience in the same geography; broader advocacy-led scope but overlapping watershed mission.
• New York Restoration Project: Larger New York-based nonprofit focused on urban tree planting, park restoration, and environmental equity; similar tree-canopy and green-space program categories at greater geographic scale.
• Groundwork USA: National network of which Groundwork Hudson Valley is a local affiliate; operates the umbrella organization that provides resources, training, and collective voice to all Groundwork affiliates across the U.S.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GroundworkHV

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Groundwork Hudson Valley