Alliance for Green Heat
The Alliance for Green Heat promotes modern wood and pellet heating systems as a low-carbon sustainable and affordable energy solution. The Alliance works to advance cleaner and more …
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Visit www.forgreenheat.orgAbout Alliance for Green Heat
Education and outreach. One of the main products of our organization is our newsletter, website and facebook page, all of which is produced and updated to educate the general public on deploying and using wood and pellet heating in cleaner and more efficient ways. Promoting research and development. Ongoing Wood Stove Design Challenge, advising US DOE on grant-making, engaging test labs and promoting automation of wood stoves. Consumer protection and low-income advocacy. Exposing misleading advertisements and sales of uncertified stoves, starting the Stove Relief Fund and assisting change out programs. Administrative, Board and financial work
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Mission
The Alliance for Green Heat promotes modern wood and pellet heating systems as a low-carbon sustainable and affordable energy solution. The Alliance works to advance cleaner and more efficient residential heating technology particularly for low and middle-income families.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Alliance for Green Heat has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAlliance for Green Heat is a registered education nonprofit based in Takoma Park, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 264816955. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Alliance for Green Heat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 264816955. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Alliance for Green Heat has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Alliance for Green Heat is located in Takoma Park, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, Alliance for Green Heat has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Alliance for Green Heat is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Alliance for Green Heat. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Alliance for Green Heat holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Education and outreach. One of the main products of our organization is our newsletter, website and facebook page, all of which is produced and updated to educate the general public on deploying and using wood and pellet heating in cleaner and more efficient ways. Promoting research and development. Ongoing Wood Stove Design Challenge, advising US DOE on grant-making, engaging test labs and promoting automation of wood stoves. Consumer protection and low-income advocacy. Exposing misleading advertisements and sales of uncertified stoves, starting the Stove Relief Fund and assisting change out programs. Administrative, Board and financial work Alliance for Green Heat is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Alliance for Green Heat are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Alliance for Green Heat is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 264816955, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ALLIANCE FOR GREEN HEAT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 21 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2009
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Alliance for Green Heat
- What is Alliance for Green Heat?
- Alliance for Green Heat is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Takoma Park, United States. Education and outreach. One of the main products of our organization is our newsletter, website and facebook page, all of which is produced and updated to educate the general public on deploying and using wood and pellet heating in cleaner and more efficient ways. Promoting research and development. Ongoing Wood Stove Design Challenge, advising US DOE on grant-making, engaging test labs and promoting automation of wood stoves. Consumer protection and low-income advocacy. Exposing misleading advertisements and sales of uncertified stoves, starting the Stove Relief Fund and assisting change out programs. Administrative, Board and financial work
- When was Alliance for Green Heat founded?
- Alliance for Green Heat was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Alliance for Green Heat?
- John Ackerly serves as President.
- Where is Alliance for Green Heat located?
- Headquartered in Takoma Park, MD, United States.
- What is Alliance for Green Heat's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Alliance for Green Heat trustworthy?
- Alliance for Green Heat has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Alliance for Green Heat's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 264816955.
- What is Alliance for Green Heat's website?
- https://www.forgreenheat.org