Southface Energy Institute Inc
Southface Energy Institute Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Southface is speeding the transition to a regenerative economy that supports thriving communities.
About
EACH AND EVERY DAY SOUTHFACE INSTITUTE IS WORKING TO BUILD OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE: A REGENERATIVE ECONOMY, RESPONSIBLE RESOURCE USE AND SOCIAL EQUITY THROUGH A HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ACROSS NOT ONLY THE SOUTHEAST BUT THE US AND ITS TERRITORIES. EACH OF OUR PROGRAMS AND LINES OF SERVICE INFLUENCE THREE KEY OUTCOMES: IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE, SHARED PROSPERITY AND THRIVING NATURAL SYSTEMS. THE FOLLOWING IS ONE OF OUR KEY IMPACT AREAS, WHICH SUPPORT THE EXECUTION OF OUR MISSION AND VISION: POLICY AND ADVOCACY: OUR POLICY AND ADVOCACY PRACTICE PRIORITIZES AND CHAMPIONS THE STATE AND LOCAL POLICIES THAT PROPEL THE CLEAN-ENERGY AND RESOURCE-EFFICIENCY MOVEMENT FORWARD. WE KNOW THAT INFORMED POLICY CAN TRANSFORM THE MARKET FOR A CLEAN-ENERGY ECONOMY, AND WE ARE WORKING WITH OUR PARTNERS TO INFLUENCE DATA-DRIVEN, RIGOROUS APPROACHES TO A LOW-CARBON FUTURE. WE FOCUS ON THREE KEY AREAS OF INFORMED STATE AND LOCAL POLICY TO LEVERAGE THE MOST IMPACT: 1) ADVANCING UTILITY-FOCUSED ENERGY EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLE AND CLEAN-ENERGY PROGRAMMING. 2) INFLUENCING POLICY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING ENERGY AND WATER CODES, MECHANISMS SUCH AS ORDINANCES AND ENERGY/BUILDING CODES. 3) STORMWATER MANAGEMENT INCLUDING RAINWATER, GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER WATER POLICIES IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “It is this singular vision, this dedication to creating the policies, technologies, buildings, and communities to improve human lives that propels us forward. it is the underpinning of the programs and service we craft, the data we track and the outcomes we share with our peers, our community, and our leaders. we accomplish this by: - collaborating with our community and acting as a convener; attracting a global community of visitors for thought leadership. - leading by design, with a focus on regenerative design and innovative technologies. - educating our community and training the sustainable workforce of the future. - advocating on behalf of the most important issues for our area of influence - resource efficiency and healthy built environments. - researching and finding new solutions to leverage and scale new technologies and resilience thinking. our most recent outcomes include: - 5,320 earthcraft units certified in 2018, totaling more than 54,600 units over 20 years. more than 3”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “For more than 40 years, southface institute, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, has been a leader in sustainable advocacy, building, planning and operations across the u.s. with a mission to create a healthy and equitably built environment for all, southface's consulting services, workforce development, research and policy practices are supporting better homes, workplaces and communities. experts in the fields of resource efficiency, building tech and organizational sustainability since 1978, southface is committed to building a regenerative economy to meet tomorrow's needs today.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of GA, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2019 as 645 EDGEWATER TRAIL, SANDY SPRINGS, GA, 30328.
- The non-profit has a total of 72 employees, as reported on their form for 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $33,748.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1978.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $3,295,463 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $206,856 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.