PORTLAND, OR
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)EARTH ADVANTAGE, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $9.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 37% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.
EARTH ADVANTAGE IS FOCUSED ON ADVANCING A MORE INFORMED AND HUMANE HOUSING MARKET. WE WORK TO ENSURE THE US HOUSING MARKET RECOGNIZES THE ELEMENTS OF HOMES THAT CREATE CLIMATE RISK AND VALUES THE CHARACTERISTICS OF HOMES THAT PROVIDE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, WE'VE IDENTIFIED FOUR KEY STRATEGIC PATHWAYS: 1. INCREASING THE AVAILABILITY OF CLIMATE-FRIENDLY HOMES. WE PROMOTE THE USE OF CREDIBLE, NATIONALLY ACCEPTED GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATIONS, SCORES AND RATINGS THAT DOCUMENT A HOME'S CLIMATE AND HEALTH IMPACTS. THESE METRICS PROVIDE CLEAR HOME PERFORMANCE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY BENCHMARKS FOR BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS OF NEW HOMES. THEY ALSO LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR CITIES AND STATES TO CREATE POLICIES AIMED AT ADDRESSING THE IMPACTS OF EXISTING HOMES. 2. MAKING CLIMATE DATA TRANSPARENT AND ACCESSIBLE IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET. PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION ON A HOME'S ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND GREEN ATTRIBUTES ENSURES THOSE FEATURES CAN BE VALUED IN REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS. WHEN THE ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES OF A HOME ARE ASSIGNED A MONETARY VALUE, THE MARKET CAN RESPOND RATIONALLY TO THE PRESENCE OF THOSE ATTRIBUTES. THE RESULT IS A POWERFUL, MARKET-BASED INCENTIVE THAT SUPPORTS INVESTMENTS IN BETTER ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES. 3. HELPING DEVELOP A KNOWLEDGEABLE AND DIVERSE WORKFORCE TO BUILD, REMODEL AND SELL CLIMATE-FRIENDLY HOMES. A TRAINED WORKFORCE IS CRITICAL TO THE CREATION OF GREEN HOMES AND BUILDINGS, AS WELL AS INFLUENCING HOW THEY ARE VERIFIED, MARKETED, APPRAISED, SOLD AND FINANCED. 4. ADDRESSING CURRENT CLIMATE VULNERABILITIES THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, ADVOCACY AND HOUSING REFORM.
THE PORTLAND CLEAN ENERGY FUND SELECTED EARTH ADVANTAGE TO LEAD IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS COOLING PORTLAND PROGRAM. THE GOAL IS TO HELP INCOME-LIMITED PORTLANDERS MAKE THEIR HOMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT...
THE PORTLAND CLEAN ENERGY FUND SELECTED EARTH ADVANTAGE TO LEAD IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS COOLING PORTLAND PROGRAM. THE GOAL IS TO HELP INCOME-LIMITED PORTLANDERS MAKE THEIR HOMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT AND PROVIDE ENERGY-EFFICIENT COOLING UNITS FOR USE DURING OUR INCREASINGLY HOT SUMMERS.EARTH ADVANTAGE WAS SELECTED BY THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO DELIVER THE COMMUNITY HEAT PUMP DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING FOR HEAT PUMPS FOR QUALIFYING EXISTING HOMES IN DEFINED ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMUNITIES.
HOME ENERGY LABELING: EARTH ADVANTAGE WORKS TO ESTABLISH BEST PRACTICES FOR ENERGY PERFORMANCE SCORING FOR NORTH AMERICA. EARTH ADVANTAGE PERFORMS CONSULTING SERVICES POLICY DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAM...
HOME ENERGY LABELING: EARTH ADVANTAGE WORKS TO ESTABLISH BEST PRACTICES FOR ENERGY PERFORMANCE SCORING FOR NORTH AMERICA. EARTH ADVANTAGE PERFORMS CONSULTING SERVICES POLICY DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAM DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE THE INTEGRATION OF THESE HOME ENERGY RATINGS INTO DIFFERENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM DESIGNS.EARTH ADVANTAGE WAS SELECTED BY STOPWASTE TO DEPLOY THE BAY AREA HOME ENERGY SCORE PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF BAYREN. EARTH ADVANTAGE ALSO PARTNERS WITH THE CITY OF PORTLAND AND THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, TO MANAGE THE AUTHORIZATION OF HOME ENERGY SCORE ASSESSORS AND MAINTAIN A LIST OF PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIRED STEPS IN THE AUTHORIZATION PROCESS.
EARTH ADVANTAGE CERTIFICATION STANDARDS ARE SOME OF THE OLDEST AND MOST RESPECTED GREEN HOME CERTIFICATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. THEY RELY LARGELY ON FIELD INSPECTIONS TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH...
EARTH ADVANTAGE CERTIFICATION STANDARDS ARE SOME OF THE OLDEST AND MOST RESPECTED GREEN HOME CERTIFICATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. THEY RELY LARGELY ON FIELD INSPECTIONS TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS. EARTH ADVANTAGE OFFERS FIVE POSSIBLE LEVELS OF CERTIFICATION SILVER, GOLD AND PLATINUM, ZERO ENERGY READY AND ZERO ENERGY. THE MOST BASIC LEVEL ENSURES 10% IMPROVEMENT OVER CODE ON ENERGY PERFORMANCE. THE EARTH ADVANTAGE CERTIFICATION LEVELS DEPEND ON POINTS EARNED WITHIN FIVE PILLARS OF GREEN BUILDING PERFORMANCE AND ONSITE SOLAR PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION. EARTH ADVANTAGE STANDARDS ARE USED ON SINGLE- AND MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCES. THE STANDARDS ARE USED TO GUIDE THE WORK OF BOTH NON-PROFIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPERS AND FOR-PROFIT HOUSING DEVELOPERS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)MULTIPLE OREGON CITIES AND THE STATE UTILIZE THE EARTH ADVANTAGE STANDARDS AS QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROGRAMS AND ACCESS TO BENEFITS. EARTH ADVANTAGE ALSO CERTIFIES PROJECTS TO OTHER STANDARDS INCLUDING: LEED FOR HOMES, ENERGY STAR, PASSIVE HOUSE, EPA WATERSENSE, EPA INDOOR AIRPLUS, RESNET HERS INDEX, AND ENERGY TRUST ENERGY PERFORMANCE SCORE.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2023 | 2022 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $9,618,853 | $7,022,938 | +0.4% |
| Expenses | $9,927,272 | $7,090,040 | +0.4% |
| Net Income | $-308,419 | $-67,102 | +3.6% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL ARMSTRONG | BOARD CHAIR | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE TANG | BOARD TREASURER | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SIMMONS | BOARD SECRETARY | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD RUHOFF | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT DANIELS | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY ABEEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM TREADWELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| QUISHA LIGHT | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BAKER | BOARD MEMBER (9/12/23-PRESENT) | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HESLAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Officer
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$186,852 | $6,041 | $192,893 |
| ANTHONY ROY | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Highest
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$146,275 | $5,967 | $152,242 |
| ERIK CATHCART | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES | 40.00 |
Highest
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$122,375 | $5,486 | $127,861 |
| REBECCA HEILIG | DIRECTOR OF CARBON FREE CONSTRUCTION | 40.00 |
Highest
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$114,668 | $7,756 | $122,424 |
| MEG GARABRANDT | SENIOR MANAGER, REAL ESTATE SERVICES | 40.00 |
Highest
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$111,632 | $4,829 | $116,461 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2023 | $9,618,853 | $9,927,272 | $6,812,985 | $-308,419 |
| 2022 | $7,022,938 | $7,090,040 | $5,159,065 | $-67,102 |
| 2021 | $3,705,897 | $3,398,970 | $2,653,109 | $306,927 |
| 2020 | $2,795,414 | $3,120,337 | $2,716,948 | $-324,923 |
| 2019 | $2,892,623 | $3,013,709 | $2,637,601 | $-121,086 |
| 2018 | $3,110,967 | $2,964,716 | $2,911,568 | $146,251 |
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