We Want Green Too

What it reported doing in 2024

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 Professional 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. Community members were educated on lessening the effects of energy burden the benefits of energy initiatives. Program included community input to reduce many of the contributing factors experienced by members of the community through education and training. Program demonstration hubs provide an occasion to see these resources in their neighborhoods. The program outcomes provide spillover benefits to the community by increasing capacity for energy upgrades, increasing energy efficiency and improving maintenance, while also reducing homelessness and contributing to the reduction of stress, depression, and other health factors, that jeopardizes a safe, secure, and healthy living environment in the area where we operate. Provided safety-training that is applicable to work in the industry and that is compliant with State and National standards. Program activities lead to opportunities to test and obtain professional certifications. 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.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 41.7%; rating input score 42
• Program expense ratio: 61.7%; rating input score 62
• Fundraising efficiency: $15.96 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 52; 52nd percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 87.5%; rating input score 88; 21st percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 5 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 56
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Fail
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 32.3%; rating input score 86; 86th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.16; rating input score 47; 47th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 91; 91st percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 17.9%; rating input score 18; 18th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 12.5% per year; rating input score 100; 70th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 19.1% per year; rating input score 100; 84th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 54% per year; rating input score 100; 97th percentile among comparable filings