GRID ALTERNATIVES GREATER LOS ANGELES INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

GRID ALTERNATIVES GREATER LOS ANGELES INC

EIN 46-1652604 · Energy Resources Conservation & Development (C35)

What they do

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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Of every $100 spent, about $85.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2019The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders13 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

127.17%of revenue went to mission work85.8% of expenses · Program services

5.56%of revenue went to fundraising3.7% of expenses

$148.17spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

15.44%of revenue went to management and office costs10.4% of expenses

$0.21in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

20.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $1,909,578 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $172,044 for MICHAEL KADISH (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2019

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$3,964,205

Mission workProgram services$5,041,444127.17% of revenue85.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$612,10215.44% of revenue10.4% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$220,2375.56% of revenue3.7% of expenses

Total expenses$5,873,783148.17% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Money in and money out

Revenue$3,964,205

Expenses$5,873,783

Annual shortfall $1,909,578 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$5,041,444 · 85.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$612,102 · 10.4% of expenses

Fundraising$220,237 · 3.7% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$3,964,205

Expenses$5,873,783

Assets$1,209,141

Income$3,964,205

Contributions$820,106

Mission work (program services)$5,041,444

Fundraising$220,237

Management and general$612,102

Executive compensation (total)$266,558

Accounting fees$13,988

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2019

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MICHAEL KADISHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $172,044Base $167,905 · Other $4,139

ASHLEY CHRISTYDEPUTY DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $94,514Base $89,400 · Other $5,114

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (13)

MICHAEL KADISHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ASHLEY CHRISTYDEPUTY DIRECTOR

ALICIA SCHWARZDIRECTOR

ANTHONY HERNANDEZDIRECTOR

BRAD SPARKSPRESIDENT (THRU 12/19)

JAKE LEVINEDIRECTOR

JEFF ATKINDIRECTOR

JESS TIRADOTREASURER

JOHN MARLERDIRECTOR

LUIS GONZALEZDIRECTOR

RAHIMA BUTLERDIRECTOR

SAM JAMMALDIRECTOR

SARAH R WAUTERSSECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2014
Location: 1662 LONG BEACH AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90021-3115
County: Alameda
In care of: ASHLEY CHRISTY
Primary officer: ASHLEY CHRISTY, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(510) 731-1310

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2019
Tax period began: January 1, 2019
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: ARMANINO LLP
NTEE classification: Energy Resources Conservation & Development (C35)
IRS tax category: Energy Resources Conservation & Development