We Want Green Too
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
WE WANT GREEN TOO's community-driven program will provide instruction in environmental literacy, skills and green job readiness. The purpose is to facilitate a secure learning environment that will use the classroom, a specially designed online platform, and hands on training that will equalize the learning environment for differently-abled veterans and returning citizens experiencing difficulty in learning new 21st century skill sets. This format will allow accessibility to information that will connect education to employment, for those individuals diagnosed with PTSD. The program leads to benefits to the community by decreasing air pollution, unemployment, and improving public health.
- Income
- $702,157
- Spending
- $475,136
- Spent on programs
- 62%
- Reserves
- 13.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $45,000, operations director
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
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 13.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 21% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1562% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $293,130 spent. 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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