GRID ALTERNATIVES GREATER LOS ANGELES INC

EIN: 461652604 501(c)(3) Environment

OAKLAND, CA

Total Revenue
$3,964,205
Total Expenses
$5,873,783
Total Assets
$1,209,141
Net Assets
$-681,206
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ASHLEY CHRISTY
Phone
5107311310
Tax Period
2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

GRID ALTERNATIVES GREATER LOS ANGELES INC, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $4.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $5.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 48% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $820,106
Program Service Revenue $3,144,099
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,964,205

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,609,043
Fundraising Expenses $220,237
Program Expenses $5,041,444
Other Expenses $3,264,740
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,873,783

Year-over-Year Comparison

2019 2018 Change
Revenue $3,964,205 $5,466,689 -0.3%
Expenses $5,873,783 $6,003,805 0.0%
Net Income $-1,909,578 $-537,116 +2.6%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
61
Volunteers
781

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$266,558
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRAD SPARKS PRESIDENT (THRU 12/19) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH R WAUTERS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JESS TIRADO TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MARLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF ATKIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICIA SCHWARZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE LEVINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY HERNANDEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAHIMA BUTLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM JAMMAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUIS GONZALEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL KADISH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$167,905 $4,139 $172,044
ASHLEY CHRISTY DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$89,400 $5,114 $94,514
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2019 $3,964,205 $5,873,783 $1,209,141 $-1,909,578
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