Bethesda Green
Bethesda Green
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About this organization
Mission
BETHESDA GREEN WORKS TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES LOCALLY BY CREATING A SUSTAINABLE, GREEN COMMUNITY, BUILT COLLABORATIVELY THROUGH CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP AND INNOVATIVE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.
About
BE GREEN HUB - INCUBATOR PROGRAMTHE BE GREEN HUB SERVES AS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL NETWORKING HUB, PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH MENTORSHIP, OFFERS ACCESS TO QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, SERVES TO FACILITATE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES, CONNECTS MEMBERS WITH POTENTIAL CLIENTS AND CUSTOMERS, AND PROVIDES A FEATURE-RICH WORKING SPACE. IN 2016, 12 UNIQUE INCUBATOR COMPANIES GENERATED FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS FOR OVER 80 PEOPLE (SOME FOR PARTIAL YEAR), EARNED $770,000 IN REVENUE, AND RAISED OVER $2.5 MILLION (VC AND EQUITY, TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS, AWARDS). IN 2017 WE ANNOUNCED A TRANSITION TO A REVAMPED PROGRAM INCLUDING A MORE INTENTIONALLY STRUCTURED CURRICULUM, MENTORSHIP AND SERVICES COMBINED WITH A FULL-TIME DIRECTOR. THE FOCUS CONTINUES TO BE ON GREEN BUSINESSES INCLUDING FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT BUSINESSES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS, AND IS ACCESSIBLE THROUGHOUT THE REGION. COHORT 2018 RECRUITMENT TOOK PLACE IN 2017 RESULTING IN 8 NEW COMPANIES WITH WHOM AN UP-TO-4 YEARS AGREEMENT WAS SIGNED. THE 2018 PROGRAM STARTS WITH AN INTENSIVE 6-MONTH ACCELERATOR PROGRAM IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2018. IN LATE 2018, 2019 COHORT RECRUITMENT WAS LAUNCHED, YIELDING AN ADDITIONAL SIX COMPANIES TO START THE PROGRAM IN EARLY 2019. IN 2017 BETHESDA GREEN PARTNERED WITH ESEC (EASTERN SHORE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER), AND WON AN INNOVATION CHALLENGE AWARD FROM MARYLAND TEDCO FOR ITS PROPOSAL ON RURAL-URBAN COLLABORATION IN MARYLAND.BE IMPACT INITIATIVE TO PROVIDE A TOOL FOR ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT AND EXPRESSION OF IMPACT FOR LOCAL COMPANIES AND START-UPS, WE PARTNERED WITH B-LAB (WWW.BCORPORATION.NET), AND WE NOW RUN A SOFTWARE-BASED, IN-PERSON FREE WORKSHOPS SERIES: THE "BE IMPACT" INITIATIVE, THAT FOCUSES ON MEASURING SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. IN 2016, BETHESDA GREEN WAS TRAINED BY B-LAB AND THEN CARRIED A PILOT PROGRAM IN THE FALL, ALONG WITH NUMEROUS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING APPRENTICE COLLEGE STUDENTS AND PARTNERS. BY THE END OF 2017, 20 COMPANIES HAD JOINED THE B IMPACT MOVEMENT. BETHESDA GREEN IS A LEADING PARTNER IN A REGIONAL-WIDE DMV (DC, MD, VA) INITIATIVE THAT INTENDS TO GROW THE MOVEMENT MANY FOLDS OVER A PERIOD OF 2 TO 3 YEARS. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTOUR IDENTITY IS ROOTED IN LOCAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. OUR FOCUS AUDIENCES ARE LOCAL LEADERS AND YOUTH. OUR KEY PROGRAMS: GREEN NEIGHBORS GROUP, A SUSTAINABILITY SERIES, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING OUR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS AND OUR FIELDS OF GREEN INTERNSHIP FAIR, AND OUR ANNUAL GALA THAT ENGAGES AND CELEBRATES LOCAL GREEN CHAMPIONS. WE ALSO CONTINUED TO MANAGE A MULTI-YEAR CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST GRANT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A MULTI-FAMILY, MULTI-BUILDING CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX THAT AIMS TO REDUCE DAMAGING STORM WATER RUNOFF AND ALSO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY OF CONDO RESIDENTS AND BUILDING OWNERS ABOUT THIS TYPE OF EFFORT. THE BETHESDA GREEN-LED SIDEWALK RECYCLING PROJECT HAS COLLECTED MORE THAN 59,000 POUNDS OF RECYCLABLE WASTE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Bethesda green works to locally accelerate the sustainable economy with a focus on innovation, impact, and community. we are an incubator, a connector, and a community partner. we accelerate green business startups into viable companies with triple bottom-line impact (people, planet, profit). we foster connections through the piloting and testing of innovative programs. we engage the local community through opportunities that inspire implementation of green solutions.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Bethesda green works to address environmental challenges locally by creating a sustainable, green community, built collaboratively through citizen engagement, environmental education, government partnership and innovative business development.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as MD.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 4825 CORDELL AVENUE SUITE 200, BETHESDA, MD, 20814.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 7.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$129,009.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2008.
- The organization pays $246,163 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $31,156 in fundraising expenses.