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Groundswell Inc

Groundswell Inc

Washington, DC 20003
Tax ID27-0201126

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,873,612

Expenses

$1,968,753

Website

groundswell.org

Mission

Groundswell builds community power through equitable community solar projects and community resilience centers, clean energy programs that reduce energy burdens, and pioneering research initiatives that help light the way to clean energy futures for all. Groundswell leads clean energy programs and projects in six states including the District of Columbia, and serves more than 3,700 income-qualified customers with more than $1.85 million per year in clean energy savings. Through our work, we are building clean energy futures that reflect the beautiful diversity of the communities we serve.

About

GROUNDSWELL WORKS IN THE RAPIDLY EMERGING FIELDS OF COMMUNITY SOLAR AND ENERGY EQUITY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY TO HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE CURRENTLY EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATING IN SOLAR SAVINGS BECAUSE OF LOW CREDIT SCORES AND OTHER FINANCIAL BARRIERS. WE WORK WITH MUNICIPALITIES, CONGREGATIONS, LOCAL UTILITIES, AND OTHER PARTNERS TO DEVELOP, BUILD, AND MANAGE SOLAR PROJECTS THAT ALIGN THE VALUE OF SOLAR WITH COMMUNITY VALUES. WE COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO DELIVER RELATED JOB TRAINING, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, AND OTHER ALIGNED COMMUNITY BENEFITS TO MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF OUR WORK.GROUNDSWELL HAS DEVELOPED A REPLICABLE, SCALABLE MODEL FOR SHARING POWER WITH EQUITABLE COMMUNITY SOLAR THAT WORKS ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS TO EXPAND OUR WORK INTO EMERGING STATE COMMUNITY SOLAR MARKETS. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH MULTIPLE LOCAL PARTNERS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, GEORGIA, MARYLAND, AND NEW YORK STATE AND ARE EXPANDING OUR PROGRAM IN HAWAII AND ILLINOIS. GROUNDSWELL IS BUILDING EQUITABLE COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECTS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN MARYLAND THAT WILL PROVIDE MORE THAN $1.5 MILLION IN ELECTRICITY COST RELIEF TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN THE REGION. WE ARE COLLABORATING WITH WASHINGTON DC AND THE CITY OF BALTIMORE TO IMPLEMENT MUNICIPAL PROGRAMS THAT DELIVER ELECTRICITY COST REDUCTIONS THROUGH SOLAR POWER. WE ARE FURTHER WORKING WITH THE CITY OF BALTIMORE TO DEPLOY SOLAR AND ENERGY STORAGE SOLUTIONS TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. WE ARE ALSO WORKING WITH LOCAL NONPROFIT PARTNERS AND MUNICIPAL UTILITIES IN GEORGIA TO DELIVER SOLAR PROJECTS AND RELATED LOW-INCOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS THAT WILL DELIVER ELECTRICITY COST RELIEF AND OTHER COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BENEFITS TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES.IN PURSUIT OF OUR MISSION, GROUNDSWELL ALSO PROVIDES SERVICE DIRECTLY TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. WE ENROLL, DELIVER CUSTOMER SUPPORT, AND PROVIDE ONGOING BENCHMARKING AND REPORTING ON SAVINGS AND OTHER METRICS TO COMMUNITY SOLAR SUBSCRIBERS.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “Groundswell builds community power by enabling neighbors to work together to share power through community solar. we connect solar power to economic empowerment by developing equitable community solar projects and delivering subscriber management programs. our community solar projects deliver energy savings to low income households, build community wealth, and support local jobs.”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “Groundswell builds community power by enabling neighbors to work together to share power through community solar. we connect solar power to economic empowerment by developing equitable community solar projects and delivering subscriber management programs. our community solar projects deliver energy savings to low income households, build community wealth, and support local jobs.”.

  • As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is DC.
  • The non-profit's address for 2019 is listed as 80 M STREET SE C/O WEWORK, WASHINGTON, DC, 20003 in the filing.
  • As per the non-profit's form, they have 14 employees as of 2019.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$95,141.
  • The organization has 9 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2009.
  • The organization pays $1,141,878 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.

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