We Want Green Too
- Assets
- $173.5k
- Revenue
- $442.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 11/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 45-5324148
Organization Overview
We Want Green Too is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (J22) the organization is classified as: Job Training, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. We Want Green Too is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE WANT GREEN TOO'S COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROGRAM AIMS TO DECREASE AIR POLLUTION, UNEMPLOYMENT, AND IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH BY TRAINING, EDUCATING, AND CREATING GREEN JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK RESIDENTS, HOMELESS RESIDENTS, AND VETERANS WITH PTSD, WHO ARE IMPACTED BY ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL INJUSTICES IN THE UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES ON DETROIT'S EAST SIDE. BY OUTREACHING TO DETROIT'S UNDER-SERVED RESIDENTS AND EQUIPPING THEM WITH SKILLS IN SOLAR INSTALLATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENT RETROFITS, WE WANT GREEN TOO AND PARTNERS ARE ENABLING THESE INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD THE COMMUNITY TOWARD ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND IMPROVED PUBLIC HEALTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CREATED REPLICABLE SOLAR AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND BUILDING PERFORMANCE TRAINING PROGRAM AND STARTED COHORT OF STUDENTS. PROVIDED BOTH IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND ONLINE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, WITH ALL WORK EXPERIENCE TO PREPARE TRAINEES FOR JOBS IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND THE ATTAINMENT OF PROFESSINAL CERTIFICATIONS. SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT AND EDUCATION WERE PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF EXAM PREPARATION, MATH AND ENGLISH PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, CRITICAL THINKING AND INDEPENDENT LEARNING, IN ORDER TO INCREASE STUDENT SUCCESS. CONDUCTED DOOR-TO-DOOR OUTREACH TO CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY, AND HELD PUBLIC EDUCATION FORUMS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF VOLUNTEERS. STUDENTS WERE INFORMED AND MADE AWARE OF EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS IN SOLAR AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY INDUSTRIES. PROVIDED SAFETY-TRAINING THAT IS APPLICABLE TO WORK IN THE INDUSTRY AND THAT IS COMPLIANT WITH STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES LEAD TO CREATION OF JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR TWELVE INDIVIDUALS IN THE AREA OF OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY UNEMPLOYED. AS A RESULT OF PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIAL WAS PROPERLY REMOVED FROM THE COMMUNITY AND WORK AREA IF IT COULD NOT BE RECYCLED OR SALVAGED TO OTHERWISE REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND REMEDIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY SUPPORTED THE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OF VETERANS WITH PTSD, JOBLESS YOUTHS, AND OTHER UNDER-SERVED INDIVIDUALS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. PROGRAM LEADERSHIP ARE WORKING WITH THE LOCAL RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY TO ENVISION AND PLAN FUTURE PROGRAMS, AND TO SUPPORT ONGOING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gloria Lowe Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $28,510 |
Alexis Thompson Program Director | Trustee | 20 | $25,783 |
Zuberi Moore Finance Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $23,334 |
Keith Martin Program Director | Trustee | 20 | $20,953 |
Christian Nelson Education, Communication, And Outreach Director | Trustee | 20 | $15,480 |
Kim Clark Board Member | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $31,733 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $410,958 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $442,691 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $442,691 |
| 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. | $101,810 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,417 |
| 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 | $24,667 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,560 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $627 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $29,137 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $109,579 |
| Advertising and promotion | $480 |
| Office expenses | $15,681 |
| Information technology | $2,696 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $11,885 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $300,122 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $150,345 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,202 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $173,547 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $173,547 |
| 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 | $173,547 |