Gridlab Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Gridlab Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Berkeley, California, registered in 2019, with $4,336,198 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2150 Allston Way Ste 420, Berkeley, CA, 94704 EIN 82-4198360 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2023)
$4.3M
▼ 11.6% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$4.2M
Net assets
$2.2M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Gridlab Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +4% 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 Gridlab Inc: 6 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A 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 Gridlab Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Gridlab Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2150 Allston Way Ste 420, Berkeley, CA, 94704
- City
- Berkeley
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $523K (FY2018) to $4.3M (FY2023) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $450KNet assets $2.2M
Operating margin
4.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$450K
Net assets
$2.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,336,198▼11.6% | $4,151,653▲17.8% | $2,223,458▲9.1% | $2,673,568▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,907,913▲145% | $3,523,282▲9.3% | $2,038,913▲212% | $2,415,466▲210% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,004,474▼21.0% | $3,224,460▲82.3% | $654,282▼65.1% | $780,147▼61.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,536,310▲39.5% | $1,768,716▲55.3% | $1,874,268▲69.4% | $2,012,524▲72.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,817,708▲248% | $1,138,618▲204% | $1,106,674▲646% | $1,167,731▲687% | 990 |
| 2018 | $522,600 | $374,254 | $148,346 | $148,346 | 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 · $13.0M total
25 grants to Gridlab Inc totaling $13.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiplier | Transmission solutions for a clean energy future | 2024 | $925,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis to advance clean, affordable energy that protects public health. | 2024 | $735,000 |
| Climate Imperative Foundation | Environmental protection | 2024 | $252,156 |
| Climate Imperative Foundation | To support research, education, and outreach about clean electricity | 2023 | $750,000 |
| Multiplier | Transmission solutions for a clean energy future | 2023 | $750,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $725,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $725,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Daf - environment | 2023 | $600,000 |
| Breakthrough Energy Foundation | Policy implementation | 2023 | $400,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis to advance clean, affordable energy that protects public health. | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | — | 2023 | $40,000 |
| Climateworks Foundation | Program support | 2022 | $1,000,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis to advance energy optimization. to promote education and analysis to advance clean, affordable energy that protects public health. to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2022 | $910,000 |
| Breakthrough Energy Foundation | Transmission tech support & analysis | 2022 | $750,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Daf - environment | 2022 | $500,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gridlab Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gridlab Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-4198360, based in Berkeley, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gridlab Inc's EIN?
- Gridlab Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-4198360.
- How much revenue does Gridlab Inc report?
- Gridlab Inc reported $4,336,198 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gridlab Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Gridlab Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gridlab Inc (EIN 82-4198360) 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.