Grid Alternatives
- Assets
- $40.9m
- Revenue
- $37.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 197
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 05/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-0043353
Organization Overview
Grid Alternatives is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Grid Alternatives employed 197 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Grid Alternatives is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Grid Alternatives generated $37.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $28.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Grid Alternatives has awarded 39 individual grants totaling $4,331,212. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GRID ALTERNATIVES ENVISIONS A RAPID, EQUITABLE TRANSITION TO A WORLD POWERED BY RENEWABLE ENERGY THAT BENEFITS EVERYONE. OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY-POWERED SOLUTIONS TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE THROUGH RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED ALTERNATIVE RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY AND JOB TRAINING ACCESSIBLE TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITES. IN-KIND SERVICES DONATED TO THE ORGANIZATION IN 2021 INCLUDED LEGAL COUNSEL(PRIMARILY AROUND AFFILIATION, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND PROJECT FINANCING) AND SKILLED SOLAR INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE THROUGH GRID ALTERNATIVE'S VOLUNTEER TEAM LEADER PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stanley Greschner Chief Policy And Bus Dev Officer | 40 | $194,395 | |
Timothy Sears Chief Operations Officer | Officer | 40 | $190,613 |
Jeffrey Coleman VP Of Outreach | 40 | $170,984 | |
Adam Bad Wound Chief Development Officer | 40 | $156,738 | |
Zachary Franklin Chief Strategy Officer | 40 | $134,494 | |
Erica Mackie CEO | Officer | 24 | $127,632 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Santa Cruz Westside Electric Inc Contractor | 12/30/21 | $356,491 |
Wesley Lazara It Services | 12/30/21 | $246,531 |
Environmental Health Coalition Consulting | 12/30/21 | $329,886 |
Evgo Services Llc Ev Charging | 12/30/21 | $1,547,000 |
Little Universe Llc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $656,900 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,049,124 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,939,167 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,884,810 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,988,291 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,772,935 |
| Investment income | $24,280 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $29,315 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$271,785 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $55,797 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $37,598,833 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $394,682 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $335,075 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $335,075 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,761,531 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $61,840 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,044,400 |
| Payroll taxes | $762,627 |
| Fees for services: Management | $500,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $484,081 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $127,337 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $22,986 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,392,642 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,618 |
| Office expenses | $513,760 |
| Information technology | $990,830 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $476,721 |
| Travel | $245,138 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $88,790 |
| Interest | $5,358 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,364 |
| Insurance | $595,085 |
| All other expenses | $28,628 |
| Total functional expenses | $28,083,267 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,047,166 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $73,707 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $503,514 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,534,859 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $14,982,962 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $704,013 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $138,936 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,445,632 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,433,579 |
| Total assets | $40,864,368 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,335,584 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $456,178 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,836,052 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $17,196,494 |
| Total liabilities | $22,824,308 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$1,437,753 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,477,813 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $40,864,368 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Grid Alternatives has awarded $392,510 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LOS COYOTES BANK OF CAHUILLA AND CUPENO INDIANS PURPOSE: TRIBAL SOLAR PROJECT | $121,000 |
MESA GRANDE BAND OF DIEGUENO MISSION INDIANS PURPOSE: TRIBAL SOLAR PROJECT | $121,000 |
BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBE PURPOSE: TRIBAL SOLAR PROJECT | $59,336 |
MANZANITA BAND OF DIEGUENO MISSION INDIANS PURPOSE: TRIBAL SOLAR PROJECT | $55,000 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT RENEWABLE ENERGY | $25,000 |
Fairbanks, AK PURPOSE: TRIBAL SOLAR PROJECT | $11,174 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Grid Alternatives has recieved totaling $3,074,172.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Environment | $2,760,450 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $163,450 |
Climate Ride Inc Missoula, MT | | $38,154 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $25,000 |
Denver Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $21,000 |
Service Year Exchange Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITIONS LEARNING COHORT | $16,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Inc Portland, OR | $17,873,097 | $40,333,579 |
Grid Alternatives Oakland, CA | $32,269,792 | $33,853,183 |
Grid Alternatives Oakland, CA | $40,864,368 | $37,598,833 |
Energy Coalition Irvine, CA | $17,114,410 | $15,434,629 |
Solutions Project Inc Oakland, CA | $43,392,918 | $7,109,557 |
Energy Action Fund San Francisco, CA | $13,042,856 | $15,440,948 |
Californias For Energy Independence San Rafael, CA | $5,056,304 | $11,791,038 |
Calcef Innovations Oakland, CA | $15,783,035 | $8,813,623 |
Global Alliance For Incinerator Alternatives Berkeley, CA | $3,935,588 | $4,680,505 |
Climate Action Reserve Los Angeles, CA | $8,572,004 | $4,530,759 |
Green Building Initiative Inc Portland, OR | $9,419,082 | $7,219,837 |
Western Climate Initiative Inc Sacramento, CA | $14,036,664 | $9,896,538 |