Switch Energy Alliance
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $3.5m
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 11/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 81-4309125
Organization Overview
Switch Energy Alliance is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Switch Energy Alliance employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Switch Energy Alliance 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, Switch Energy Alliance generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 58.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AN ENERGY-EDUCATED FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENERGY SWITCH: SEA PRODUCES A TELEVISION TALK SHOW WHICH EXPLORES THE INTERSECTION OF ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE ECONOMY. DR. TINKER HOSTS LEADING EXPERTS WITH DIFFERENT VIEWPOINTS ON EACH EPISODE WHERE THEY ENGAGE IN DEEP, CIVIL DISCUSSIONS ON CRITICAL ISSUES. SEASONS 1-3 ARE STREAMING ON PBS.ORG, REACHING 100 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS. SEASON 1 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE SEA WEBSITE. SEASON 4 WILL BE RELEASED IN SPRING 2024.
WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING: SEA'S WEBSITE (WWW.SWITCHON.ORG) ALLOWS THE PUBLIC TO ACCESS THE MOST REMARKABLE FILM-BASED ENERGY CONTENT IN THE WORLD. SWITCH MATERIALS HAVE OVER 28 MILLION TRACKABLE VIEWS ON OUR WEBSITE AND YOUTUBE. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA EFFORTS ARE PRESENT ACROSS FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, LINKEDIN, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE. IN ADDITION, SEA CHAIRMAN DR. SCOTT TINKER GIVES PRESENTATIONS AND KEYNOTE SPEECHES TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF AUDIENCE MEMBERS EACH YEAR.SWITCH ON: SEA'S RECENT FILM SWITCH ON WAS ONE OF THE FIRST TO SHINE A LIGHT ON THE BILLIONS OF PEOPLE WITH LITTLE OR NO ENERGY, AND THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF POWERING THE LAST THIRD OF THE PLANET. SWITCH ON CAN BE STREAMED ONLINE FOR FREE ON THE SEA WEBSITE, ON YOUTUBE, AND ON PRIME VIDEO. SWITCH ON THE SERIES FEATURES SEVEN 20-MINUTE EPISODES THAT TAKE US DEEPER INTO EACH LOCATION AND ARE STREAMING ON PBS.ORG. CONTENT FROM SWITCH ON HAS BEEN INCORPORATED INTO CLASSROOM.ENERGY MAKES OUR WORLD (MUSEUM FILM): SEA PRODUCED A 5-MINUTE, HOLLYWOOD-QUALITY FILM TO HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF ENERGY IN OUR LIVES TO MUSEUM VISITORS OF ALL AGES. AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL SCORE PLAYS UNDER REMARKABLE GLOBAL IMAGES TO BRING THE VIEWER A DIALOG-FREE, IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE. THIS "TIMELESS" FILM DEMONSTRATES THE IMPACT OF ENERGY ON EVERY FACET OF MODERN LIFE. EMOW IS FREE TO MUSEUMS, AND IS DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR ENERGY EXHIBIT HALLS, IMAX, DOME, AND OTHER LARGE SCREEN THEATERS. WITH OVER 730,000 TOTAL VIEWS, EMOW CAN BE SEEN IN THE HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE; THE CONNECTICUT SCIENCE CENTER IN HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT; AND THE PAPALOTE MUSEO DEL NIO IN MONTERREY, MEXICO. THE FILM HAS ALSO PLAYED AT THE PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE IN DALLAS AND SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE EXPLORATION PLACE IN WICHITA, KANSAS; AND THE MARBLES KIDS MUSEUM IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA. EMOW CONTINUES TO EXPAND NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.
SWITCH CLASSROOM: SEA HAS LAUNCHED A FREE ONLINE PLATFORM TO SUPPORT EDUCATORS TEACHING ENERGY UNITS. SWITCH CLASSROOM PAIRS SHORT VIDEO LESSONS WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES, PROVIDING TEACHERS WITH HIGH-LEVEL, NON-PARTISAN CONTENT TO SUPPLEMENT CURRICULUM AT ANY LEVEL. IN ADDITION TO COLLEGE BOARD AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (APES), SWITCH CLASSROOM IS RELIED UPON IN CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, GEOLOGY, AND GENERAL SCIENCE CLASSES FROM 4TH THROUGH 12TH GRADES. OVER 70,000 TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN OVER 168 COUNTRIES ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED FOR SWITCH CLASSROOM.
SWITCH INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CASE COMPETITION: SEA HOSTED ITS FOURTH ANNUAL ENERGY CASE COMPETITION LAST FALL. OVER THE LAST FOUR YEARS, MORE THAN 3,200 UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FROM OVER 55 COUNTRIES ACROSS 6 CONTINENTS HAVE PARTICIPATED TO IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS TO ONE OF TODAY'S MOST PRESSING ISSUES - ENERGY POVERTY. FINALISTS COMPETE FOR PRIZE MONEY IN A LIVE VIDEOCONFERENCE SHOWN THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. 730 ENERGY PROFESSIONALS VOLUNTEERED AS MENTORS AND JUDGES TO HELP MAKE THESE POSSIBLE. THE 2024 COMPETITION IS IN ITS PLANNING PHASE NOW.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Tinker Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Dick Stoneburner Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
David Rainey Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jim Farnsworth Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Anne Ekern Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Darryl Willis Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Arcos Films Llc Film Production | 12/30/23 | $1,105,673 |
Agnostic Datagroup Website Design/support | 12/30/23 | $308,782 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,048,339 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,048,339 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $114,808 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $47 |
| 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 | $3,163,194 |
| 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. | $123,594 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,900 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $219,563 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,971 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,411 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,680 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $366,118 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,303 |
| Office expenses | $5,942 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $46,799 |
| Travel | $57,389 |
| 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 | $7,382 |
| All other expenses | $4,064 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,267,336 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $272,231 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $206,480 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,510,453 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,989,164 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,368 |
| 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 | $6,368 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $3,982,796 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,989,164 |