Grid Alternatives
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
Grid Alternatives is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oakland, California, registered in 2014, with $3,964,205 in FY2019 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1171 Ocean Ave, Oakland, CA, 94608 EIN 46-1652604 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2019)
$4.0M
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2019)
$5.9M
Net assets
-$681K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Grid Alternatives— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -48% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Grid Alternatives: 0 mo reserves · -48% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Grid Alternatives— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Grid Alternatives: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1171 Ocean Ave, Oakland, CA, 94608
- City
- Oakland
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
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Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2019)
Liabilities $1.9MNet assets -$681K
Operating margin
-48.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$1.9M
Net assets
-$681K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $3,964,205 | $5,873,783 | -$681,206 | $1,209,141 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.6M total
21 grants to Grid Alternatives totaling $2.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Partners | Climate resilience and infrastructure | 2023 | $988,854 |
| Redf | Growth portfolio | 2023 | $175,000 |
| Community Partners | To complement strategies that increase the climate resiliency of vulnerable popu | 2022 | $551,325 |
| Redf | Growth portfolio | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Redf | Growth portfolio | 2022 | $75,170 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2022 | $20,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Community Partners | Increase the climate resiliency and proposed infrastructure of vulnerable populations and communities | 2021 | $240,457 |
| Redf | Growth portfolio | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $5,450 |
| Community Partners | Build a community that is safe, green, socially inclusive and resilient to climate change. | 2020 | $97,489 |
| Community Partners | Build a community that is safe, green, socially inclusive and resilient to climate change. | 2020 | $97,489 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Grid Alternatives a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Grid Alternatives is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-1652604, based in Oakland, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Grid Alternatives's EIN?
- Grid Alternatives's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-1652604.
- How much revenue does Grid Alternatives report?
- Grid Alternatives reported $3,964,205 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2019 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Grid Alternatives have?
- CharityIndex grades Grid Alternatives D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Grid Alternatives (EIN 46-1652604) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.