EIN 26-0043353

Grid Alternatives

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
227
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Grid Alternatives envisions and works towards a rapid, equitable transition to renewable energy that benefits everyone. Its mission is to build community-powered solutions that advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy. The organization provides alternative renewable energy technology and job training accessible to underserved communities. In 2021, Grid Alternatives received in-kind services such as legal counsel primarily focused on affiliation, human resources, and project financing, as well as sk.
Total revenues
$23,149,824
2022
Total expenses
$33,998,773
2022
Total assets
$33,326,272
2022
Num. employees
227
2022

Program areas at Grid Alternatives

Grid is the nation's largest nonprofit installer of clean energy technologies, Grid develops and implements renewable energy projects that serve economic and environmental justice communities. Grid creates and installs solar projects that serve low-income households and communities, and is enabling these communities to access a variety of clean mobility and battery storage incentive programs. Through our unique, people-first model, we are putting money back into families' pockets, reducing the energy cost burden for housing providers, and jumpstarting clean energy careers. We partner with affordable housing organizations, job training groups, government agencies, municipalities, utilities, tribes and local communities to make clean energy a win for everyone. Grid 's program accomplishments include: no-cost solar installations, hand-on solar training, technical assistance and solar installation for multifamily affordable housing providers, community/shared solar project development and implementation, low income solar policy leadership, low income program design and implementation, energy access projects internationally and in u.s. tribal communities, and connecting low-income communities with electric vehicle programs.

Grants made by Grid Alternatives

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC)Solar Project$250,000
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish CollegeSolar Project$200,000
Northwest Indian College (NWIC)Solar Project$180,000
...and 3 more grants made

Who funds Grid Alternatives

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Environment$2,243,200
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$314,804
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$163,450
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Grid Alternatives

NameTitleCompensation
Erica MacKieFounder and Chief Executive Officer / Employee - Chief Executive Officer$170,176
Timothy SearsChief Operating Officer / Chief Operations Officer$206,779
Hector PenaChief Financial Officer
Stanley GreschnerChief Policy and Business Development Officer / Vice President , Business and Policy Development / Employee - Government Relations and Marketing Development / Employee - Government Relations and Marketing / Vice President , Government Relations / Employee - Government Relations$183,410
Adam Bad WoundChief Development Officer / Vice President , Philanthropy / Vice President of Philanthropy / Vice President of Development$156,738
...and 43 more key personnel

Financials for Grid Alternatives

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$15,083,598
Program services$8,121,303
Investment income and dividends$57,516
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$32,500
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-145,093
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$23,149,824

Form 990s for Grid Alternatives

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-30990View PDF
2021-122022-11-07990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
2018-122020-01-14990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $2,243,200 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
December 30, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Energy conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1171 Ocean Ave 200
Oakland, CA 94608
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
Website URL
gridalternatives.org/ 
Phone
(510) 731-1310
Facebook page
gridalternatives 
Twitter profile
@grid 
IRS details
EIN
26-0043353
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C35: Energy Resource Conservation and Development
NAICS code, primary
624310: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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