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EIN 45-4726335 · Portland, OR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO ELECTRIFY TRANSPORTATION BY BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO CREATE SOLUTIONS THAT REDUCE POLLUTION AND BARRIERS TO ACCESS.

Income
$21.8 million
Spending
$20.7 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
53
Volunteers
27
Highest pay
$197,586, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (environment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 57% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 134% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (environment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $12.0 million spent. INCREASE ACCESS TO CHARGING ACCESS TO CHARGING IS A MAJOR BARRIER TO ELECTRIFICATION, ESPECIALLY FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS PROGRAMS AROUND DRIVERS WHO HAVE TRADITIONALLY FACED THE MOST BARRIERS TO ELECTRIFICATION, WORKING TO MAKE IT AS EASY TO CHARGE A CAR AS IT IS TO PARK. DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION WORKED ON PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON INCREASING ACCESS TO CHARGING AT THE WORKPLACE, IN MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS, AND WORKED TO ENSURE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS IN CHARGING WERE EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE, AND GROUNDED IN EQUITY.
  2. $2.7 million spent. INCREASE ACCESS TO CARS THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS PROGRAMS AROUND DRIVERS WHO HAVE TRADITIONALLY FACED THE MOST BARRIERS TO ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION. THE ORGANIZATION CULTIVATES ACCESS AND EQUITABLE ADOPTION TO EVS THROUGH AWARENESS, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND BY REDUCING FINANCIAL BARRIERS. DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION INCREASED ACCESS TO EVS, DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED AFFORDABLE EV CARSHARING PROGRAMS, ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY-CENTERED OUTREACH AND EDUCATION AND DEVELOPED MODELS AND FINANCIAL TOOLS TO REDUCE COST BARRIERS FOR EV ADOPTION.
  3. $1.1 million spent. ELEVATE PARTNERSHIPS PROFILE & REVENUE THE ORGANIZATION CONVENES DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS WHO COLLABORATE TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, HELPING THEM FIND COMMON GROUND AND WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS CONNECT PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, POLICYMAKERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS TO REACH NEW MARKETS AND SUPPORT SECTOR GROWTH TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION. DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PLANNED OUTSTANDING EVENTS THAT ENGAGED KEY AUDIENCES, PROVIDED KEY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND SPARKED PARTNERSHIPS.
  4. $860,635 spent. STRENGTHEN POLICY CAPACITY THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS INFLUENCE AND BRIDGES BETWEEN EQUITY, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND MULTIMODAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION AT THE NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INVESTMENT AND TO MAXIMIZE THE EQUITABLE IMPACTS OF THOSE INVESTMENTS. DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED WORK ON A COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE AIMED AT ADVANCING RACIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE THROUGH EQUITABLE ELECTRIC MOBILITY AND ADVOCATED FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO RETAIN OREGONS EV REBATE.
  5. $763,334 spent. INCREASE ACCESS TO EMERGING MODES THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO STAY AT THE FOREFRONT OF CLEAN, EQUITABLE TRANSPORTATION AND IS CONSTANTLY SEEKING NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE THIS WORK. DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION REMOVED BARRIERS TO MAKE ELECTRIC MICROMOBILITY ACCESSIBLE IN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS AND PROMOTED ELECTRIFYING AMERICAS FARMS AND SCHOOL BUSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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