The Gridwise Alliance Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (U05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gridwise Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Gridwise Alliance Inc generated $954.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO CHAMPION THE PRINCIPLES,POLICIES, AND INVESTMENTS NEEDED TO TRANSFORM THE ELECTRICITY GRID BY UNDERSTANDING THE DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES AND PRIORITIES OF ALL STAKEHOLDERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRID MODERNIZATION RESOURCES: THE GRIDWISE ALLIANCE PROMOTES ITS ROLE AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ENTIRE GRID ECOSYSTEM BY COLLECTING DATA, BEST PRACTICES, AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP CONTENT TO DESIGN AND PRODUCE WHITE PAPERS, THE GRID MODERNIZATION INDEX SERIES OF PAPERS, AND WEBSITE MULTIMEDIA GRAPHICS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP ON GRID MODERNIZATION.
GRIDCONNEXT: THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE GRIDWISE ALLIANCE. THIS TWO-DAY EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER A CROSS-SECTION OF EXPERTS FROM BUSINESS, UTILITY, AND GOVERNMENT TO EXPLORE GRID INNOVATIONS ENABLING THE TRANSITION TO A LOW-CARBON ECONOMY.
GRID ECOSYSTEM COMMUNITY: GRIDWISE ALLIANCE CONVENES MEMBERS AND ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS TO DISCUSS KEY GRID MODERNIZATION POLICIES AND TECHNOLOGIES, THROUGH WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS, MEETINGS, TASK FORCES, AND OTHER PROGRAMS. IT FOSTERS A COMMON UNDERSTANDING OF THE TRANSFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGICAL AND POLICY STRATEGIES FOR GRID MODERNIZATION REQUIRED TO MEET DECARBONIZATION GOALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Karen Wayland CEO | Officer | 40 | $210,000 |
Mark Gabriel Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Larry Bekkedahl Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Chris Guttman-Mccabe Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Astrid Atkinson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Russell Boyer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Convene At 600 14th Dc Llc Food And Beverage | 12/30/23 | $160,326 |
Assoc Mgmnt Strategies Bookkeeping/consulting | 12/30/23 | $252,948 |
Karen Wayland Ceo | 12/30/23 | $210,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $355,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $355,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $598,975 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $953,975 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $210,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $252,948 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,218 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,724 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $272,183 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8,640 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,344 |
All other expenses | $116,693 |
Total functional expenses | $1,015,321 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $122,663 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $51,625 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,531 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $185,819 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,815 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $124,958 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $165,773 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,046 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $185,819 |