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Grid Alternatives Colorado
Grid Alternatives Colorado
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About this organization
Mission
Grid Alternatives Colorado installs rooftop, community, and multifamily solar electric systems for income qualified households and affordable housing providers throughout the state, providing families with needed savings and training Colorado workers for jobs in the growing solar industry. Learn more about our innovative community solar program. Be a part of the clean energy transition- become a client, volunteer or make a donation today! Grid Alternatives' regional affiliates fall under a national group tax exemption. For more information, including financial reporting, please visit our main Guidestar page here: http://www2.guidestar.org/profile?id=26-0043353
About
Provided alternative renewable energy for low-income residents through consultation and installation of renewable solar electrical systems. In-kind services donated to the organization in 2018 included skilled solar installation assistance through Grid Alternatives' volunteer team leader program.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “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.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “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.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of CO, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 1120 W 12TH AVENUE, DENVER, CO, 80204.
- The non-profit has a total of 41 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$775,359.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- The organization pays $1,215,265 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $239,153 in fundraising expenses.
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