Grades of Green
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Grades of Green is a non-profit organization founded in 2009 that engages students in hands-on, project-based programs to develop environmental leadership. The organization emphasizes campus improvements, policy influence, and community strengthening, with programs designed to be accessible at no cost to students, families, teachers, or schools, and also extends its reach through partnerships with cities, districts, and corporations to advance sustainability and environmental outreach goals. Based in el Segundo, California, Grades of Green operates with a regional focus on educational settings and community impact, supported by a network of partners and a leadership-driven approach to program delivery. The organization has pursued recent initiatives such as launching a Green Team and waste diversion program, and has engaged in collaborations with public schools and federal agencies to address environmental and public health priorities on campus. In addition to its direct student programs, Grades of Green participates in broader environmental education and action efforts through affiliations and events highlighted in its recent activities.