2024-12-09T09:36:47-06:00 2024-06-30 271895149 Heveron & Company CPAs PLLC 260 Plymouth Avenue South Rochester NY 14608 990 2023-07-01 475562806 Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region CLIM 5854611023 758 South Avenue 4 Rochester NY 14620 Kyle Rosenthal Treasurer 5854611023 2024-12-05 1 1 Stephanie Annunziata P00195472 5852322956 2024-12-05 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Abigail McHugh-Grifa Ph 758 South Avenue 4 Rochester NY 14620 1211336 0 X www.climategfl.org X 2017 NY Catalyze local efforts to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and (continued on schedule O) address the effects of climate change. 11 11 16 240 0 0 1728963 1186314 18383 20913 0 4109 3577 0 1750923 1211336 0 0 0 0 781124 1079055 0 0 122953 238829 388946 1019953 1468001 730970 -256665 1080247 638941 245218 60577 835029 578364 X To create a healthier, more equitable, and environmentally sustainable community by catalyzing local efforts to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and address the effects of climate change. 0 0 167241 9913 Collective impact is a framework for bringing together a wide and diverse group of stakeholders to tackle an urgent, yet complex problem (like climate change) that cannot be solved with a single solution or from within a single organization or sector. The Accelerator uses a collective impact approach, because it aligns with our commitment to equity and inclusive, collaborative processes. The Accelerator has convened a steering committee for this initiative, made up of key decision-makers and "lived experience experts" from a wide range of sectors, including government, business, health, housing, transportation, and agriculture. (Continued on Schedule O)This steering committee worked with consultants from the Stockholm Environment Institute to develop the Genesee-FLX Climate Action Strategy, and is now developing a shared measurement system to assess progress toward achieving the strategy's goals. The steering committee and issue-based working groups coordinate mutually reinforcing activities to implement the strategy and reduce redundancies, break down silos, and maximize the efficient use of resources.The goal of this work is to move our region quickly towards carbon neutrality and end our dependence on fossil fuels, as required by New York State's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. In addition to mitigating climate change, the systems-level solutions identified in the Genesee-FLX Climate Action Strategy will enhance the quality of life for our region's residents in a variety of ways, such as improved public health, energy affordability, opportunities for green job development, sustainable transportation options, access to public greenspace, neighborhood stability/resilience, and home comfort. 64216 11000 Color Your Organization Green (CYOG) is a year-long course, during which participating organizations form internal "Green Teams and through monthly guided learning sessions have the opportunity to develop a Climate Action Plan for their organization. During the course, participants 1) develop an understanding of the obstacles and opportunities that climate change poses for our region, through an intersectional, equity-focused lens; 2) identify how they currently contribute to the climate crisis, and corresponding quick wins and high-impact solutions that will mitigate their impact; 3) create a strategy and vision to guide their organization in addressing the climate crisis over the long term; (Continued on Schedule O)4) connect to relevant resources and a network of like-minded organizations; and 5) begin moving toward their vision, implementing strategy, and measuring progress. 592295 The Finger Lakes Clean Energy Hub (AMPED) is a NYSERDA-funded initiative to ensure that historically underserved communities and populations participate in and benefit from the transition to clean energy. The Hub's services currently include residential and commercial energy advisement, referrals to vetted contractors, and community education and outreach-in collaboration with community partners-to promote beneficial electrification and encourage residents and organizational leaders to electrify their homes, buildings and vehicles. 310178 Color Your Community Green: The Accelerator is mobilizing climate action across the nine-county region through our Color Your Community Green (CYCG) initiative. CYCG is a volunteer-driven initiative that connects and organizes concerned individuals, by municipality or neighborhood, to form a network of climate-focused citizen action teams that (1) identify locally-relevant, high-impact climate solutions and develop implementation strategies using the CYCG "Toolkit, and (2) advocate for environmental justice and equitable climate solutions to be implemented at the municipal level and in schools.Other programs address the effects of climate change and work to create a more environmentally sustainable community. 310178 1133930 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NY X X The Organization 5854611023 758 South Avenue 4 Rochester NY 14620 Akilah Banister Chair 2.80 X X 0 0 0 Janet Stewart Treasurer (Through 4/24) 2.80 X X 0 0 0 Sarah Mittiga Director 0.90 X 0 0 0 Victor Sanchez Director (Through 12/23) 0.90 X 0 0 0 Pattie Sunwoo Vice Chair (Through 12/23) 0.90 X X 0 0 0 Sara Stockwell Vice Chair (Starting 01/24) 0.90 X X 0 0 0 Valerie Lou Director 0.70 X 0 0 0 Shannon Ealy Director 0.90 X 0 0 0 David Beinetti Director 1.40 X 0 0 0 Michael Waller Director (Through 12/23) 0.50 X 0 0 0 Janielle Crocker Director (Starting 01/24) 0.50 X 0 0 0 Niraj Lama Director (Starting 01/24) 0.90 X 0 0 0 Deepa Premnath Secretary (Starting 01/24) 1.80 X X 0 0 0 Kyle Rosenthal Treasurer (Starting 05/24) 1.80 X X 0 0 0 Tracy Schleyer Director (Starting 01/24) 1.20 X 0 0 0 Abigail McHugh-Grifa Executive Director 40.00 X 64614 0 1345 64614 0 1345 0 0 0 0 0 757545 428769 1186314 Events/Training Fees a 900099 20913 20913 20913 4109 4109 1211336 20913 0 4109 X 62390 37434 18717 6239 877697 659872 116964 100861 16652 12546 2190 1916 55659 41297 8020 6342 66657 49456 9606 7595 270935 253652 17283 6749 6749 8874 8874 12280 12280 47634 44236 3398 7226 7226 Employee Development 12114 12114 23134 21462 1672 1468001 1133930 211118 122953 24056 54393 111301 175 728623 464161 66105 117902 162 2310 150000 0 1080247 638941 53592 33202 191626 27375 245218 60577 X 62760 102699 772269 475665 835029 578364 1080247 638941 -256665 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 335720 479291 668361 1728963 1186314 4398649 335720 479291 668361 1728963 1186314 4398649 1083315 3315334 2790 3440 4109 10339 195 1215 3577 4987 4413975 95974 0.75110 0.66280 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Other Income RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3005 1 772 0 3777 0 Part II-B, Line 1: Communicated with New York State Governor, New York State Representatives and New York state legislature regarding energy efficient jobs, All Electric Buildings Act, Gas Transition Bill, Fossil Fuel Subsidy Elimination Act, Climate and Community Investment Act, and Transportation and Climate initiatives. Communications included attending rallies, meetings, social media, petitions and press releases. 0 Refundable Advance 27375 27375 1227583 16247 16247 1211336 0 1211336 1484248 16247 16247 1468001 0 1468001 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 The board of directors adopted a new set of bylaws in September 2023 which eliminated the membership program and member organizations were offered other opportunities to stay involved through a complementary suite of existing programs for organizations that the Accelerator offers. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 will be provided to the Board of Directors for review prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Organization reviews its conflict of interest policy annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a We have a fairly flat payscale structure, so executive directors total compensation and annual raise is equivalent to what the majority of staff receive. The board conducts an annual performance evaluation for the ED led by the Governance Committee - which includes feedback collected from staff and external partners via survey, and then the board meets with her to review the results alongside their own input, and a written summary is provided as a final deliverable of the process. The board approves all staff raises and compensation annually during the budgeting process, including the ED's. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Program Related Services: Program service expenses 253,652. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 253,652. Payroll and HR/Management support: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 7,083. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,083. Legal/ Financial: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 10,200. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,200.