Grid Alternatives
Grid Alternatives
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to make renewable energy technology and job training accessible to underserved communities. We bring together community partners, volunteers and job trainees to implement solar power and energy efficiency for low-income families, providing energy cost savings, valuable hands-on experience, and a source of clean, local energy that benefits us all.
About
Provided alternative renewable energy for low-income residents through consultation and installation of renewable solar electrical systems. In-kind services donated to the organization in 2018 included legal counsel (primarily around affiliation, human resources, and project financing) and skilled solar installation assistance through Grid Alternative's volunteer team leader program.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “Grid alternatives' mission is to provide energy cost savings to low-income homeowners through installation of solar electric systems and training in energy efficiency, while providing hands-on solar installation opportunities to job training organizations and community volunteers.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Grid alternatives' mission is to provide energy cost savings to low-income homeowners through installation of solar electric systems and training in energy efficiency, while providing hands-on solar installation opportunities to job training organizations and community volunteers.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 1171 OCEAN AVENUE NO 200, OAKLAND, CA, 94608.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 217 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$6,551,338.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2002.
- The organization pays $10,332,615 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,667,638 in fundraising expenses.
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