Spark Northwest
Spark Northwest
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About this organization
Mission
Spark Northwest creates communities powered by locally controlled clean energy.
About
In 2019 Spark Northwest partnered with more than a dozen community groups to support clean energy plans and project development, conducted education and outreach to more than 200 people, and completed 37 clean energy projects that resulted in 1 megawatt of renewable energy generation.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Founded in 2001, spark northwest accelerates the just transition to clean energy in the pacific northwest. spark northwest uses two primary strategies: (1) on-the-ground project consulting, focusing on communities with limited financial resources and (2) systemic advocacy to create opportunities and overcome obstacles to equitable deployment of clean energy.project design and management: spark northwest lends technical expertise to people and groups to pursue renewable energy and energy efficiency options to power their homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods. this technical support includes education, outreach, planning, project design, resource evaluation, economic modeling, permitting assistance and contractor selection. projects are designed to prioritize community involvement and accountability. systemic advocacy: spark northwest advocates for strong policies to reduce the barriers to clean energy implementation and encourage development at the local level. spark northwest supports p”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Spark northwest accelerates the equitable transition to clean energy in the pacific northwest through on-the-ground project development and systemic advocacy to remove barriers to locally-generated clean energy.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as WA.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 1402 3rd Ave 901, Seattle, WA, 98101.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 9.
- 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 between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$6,157.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- 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 O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $591,787 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $93,873 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.