Nonprofit · EIN 25-1832931
GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,734,803 | $2,316,246 | -$581,443 | $982,384 | $771,584 | $210,800 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,829,116 | $1,867,927 | -$38,811 | $1,336,431 | $544,188 | $792,243 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,463,729
- of which government grants
- $544,009
- Membership dues
- $20,955
- Program service revenue
- $215,063
- Investment income
- $28,175
- Net income from fundraising events
- $27,836
- Other revenue
- $27,836
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $408,132
- Other salaries and wages
- $709,118
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,315,465
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $84
- Accounting fees
- $65,036
- Occupancy
- $98,527
- Travel
- $74,369
- Depreciation
- $3,461
- Program services (functional)
- $2,089,476
- Management and general (functional)
- $171,620
- Fundraising (functional)
- $55,150
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,336,431
- Total assets, end of year
- $982,384
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $771,584
- Net assets, end of year
- $210,800
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,000
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $145,049
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $65,751
- Gross receipts
- $1,802,465
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNA CRAMER | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 55 | $206,975 | $29,238 |
| CHRISTEN CIESLAK | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $136,023 | $39,977 |
| LESLIE MONTGOMERY | VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,543 | $12,357 |
| ERICA COCHRAN HAMEEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN DOYNO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN GIVENS GENERETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DON MORRISON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BILEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DARLA CRAVOTTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MAJESTIC LANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MCDANIEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VIDYADHAR PATIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN SPONZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WALSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNA CRAMER | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 55 | $159,427 | $25,946 |
| CHRISTEN CIESLAK | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $118,880 | $35,954 |
| JEFF MCDANIEL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA COCHRAN HAMEEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN GIVENS GENERETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DON MORRISON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BILEC | DIRECTOR (ENTERED 04/2023) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BARNARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY CERRONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DARLA CRAVOTTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN DOYNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH HUTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MAJESTIC LANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VIDYADHAR PATIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NOAH SHALTES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY SNYDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN SPONZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WALSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 317 CARSON ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219-1207
- In care of
- % EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNA CRAMER, 317 EAST CARSON STREET 122, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
- Signed the 990
- JENNA CRAMER, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (412) 773-6000
- Return prepared by
- SCHNEIDER DOWNS & CO INC
Mission
GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE (GBA) ADVANCES INNOVATION IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO CREATE ENVIRONMENTALLY, ECONOMICALLY, AND SOCIALLY VIBRANT PLACES.
Program accomplishments
- KNOWLEDGE NETWORK: THE KNOWLEDGE NETWORK IS THE FORWARD-FACING VEHICLE THAT CONNECTS GBA TO THE PUBLIC AND ITS VARIETY OF STAKEHOLDERS BY SHARING INFORMATION, EDUCATIONAL CONTENT, MENTORSHIP, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS PLATORMS AND EXPERIENCES AND PROVIDING ENGAGING EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS ACROSS TOPICS AND SECTORS. **SEE SCHEDULE 'O' FOR CONTINUATION**THE KNOWLEDGE NETWORK ENSURES STAKEHOLDERS ARE UP-TO-DATE ON THE EVOLVING FIELD OF GREEN BUILDING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; CONNECTS THE DOTS AMONG SEEMINGLY DISPIRATE TOPICS OF CLIMATE, EQUITY, HEALTH, AND THE ECONOMY; GENERATES PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS FOR CONSTITUENTS' EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING NEEDS; AND PROVIDES RESOURCES TO INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES AND PROJECTS. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE FROM BEGINNER'S LEVEL TO ADVANCED TRAINING, INCLUDING GREEN BUILDING TOURS, WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, AND WORKFORCE TRAININGS WITH ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS. THE KNOWLEDGE NETWORK PROVIDES LIFELONG LEARNING, COLLABORATING WITH THE GREEN & HEALTHY SCHOOLS ACADEMY TO EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT CAREERS IN SUSTAINABILITY, AND TRAINING PROFESSIONALS OF ALL LEVELS. IN ADDITION TO PRORAMMING, THE KNOWLEDGE NETWORK OVERSEES GBA'S COMMUNICATIONS AND STORYTELLING.Expenses $824,611
- 2030 DISTRICT: A PLACE-BASED INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF EXISTING AND NEW BUILDINGS WITH ASSOCIATED ECONOMIC AND HUMAN HEALTH BENEFITS THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING, PROJECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION, DATA-DRIVEN INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, AND SHARED BEST PRACTICES BETWEEN INDUSTRY CLUSTERS AND PRIVATE/PUBLIC SECTOR BUILDING OWNERS. THE PITTSBURGH & ERIE 2030 DISTRICT INITIATIVE (INCLUDING WESTERN PA AFFILIATES) SETS NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING.**SEE SCHEDULE 'O' FOR CONTINUATION**LOCAL PROPERTIES COMMIT TO THE 2030 CHALLENGE GOALS: 50-65% REDUCTIONS IN CARBON EMISSIONS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS AND ZERO CARBON FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND MAJOR RENOVATIONS BY THE YEAR 2030, WHILE REDUCING WATER CONSUMPTION AND IMPROVING INDOOR AIR QUALITY. THE 2030 DISTRICT MODEL DEVELOPS A COLLABORATIVE OF COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES, HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND K-12 SCHOOLS COMMITTED TO EFFICIENT BUILDINGS, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS, CLEAN ENERGY, AND INNOVATIVE ECONOMIES.Expenses $632,474 · revenue $195,029
- GREEN & HEALTHY SCHOOLS ACADEMY: GBA AND ITS STAKEHOLDERS ARE COMMITTED TO THE VISION THAT ALL STUDENTS AND ALL SCHOOLS ARE HEALTHY AND HIGH PERFORMING WITHIN A GENERATION. TO THAT END, GBA ASSISTS SCHOOLS WITH INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY INTO THEIR BUILDINGS, CURRICULUM, AND CULTURE THROUGH INSPIRATIONAL, COMPREHENSIVE, AND DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION. **SEE SCHEDULE 'O' FOR CONTINUATION**THE GREEN & HEALTHY SCHOOLS ACADEMY PROGRAMMING ALIGNS WITH THE NATIONAL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S GREEN RIBBON SCHOOLS PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES THREE PILLARS FOR SUSTAINABLE, HEALTHY, AND 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS: REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND OPERATIONAL COSTS; HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF STUDENTS AND STAFF; AND PROVIDING EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION TO PROMOTE CIVIC SKILLS, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR CAREER AND COLLEGE PATHWAYS. SCHOOLS CAN HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON STUDENT AND TEACHER HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE, AS WELL AS THE HEALTH, VITALITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.Expenses $255,969 · revenue $20,033
- SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES: THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM IS A ROBUST INITIATIVE THAT WORKS TO CREATE PLACES WHERE ALL PEOPLE CAN THRIVE. GBA SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND PARTNERS IN CREATING HEALTHY, RESILIENT, AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH STRONG COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, CAPACITY BUILDING FOR FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, CROSS-GENERATIONAL EDUCATION, PROJECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND COMMUNITY-SCALE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING.Expenses $376,422
- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: GBA STAFF PROVIDES EXPERT COUNSEL TO STRATEGIC BUILDING PROJECTS, LARGE-SCALE DEVELOPMENTS, COMPANIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS ON VARIOUS TOPICS TO ADVANCE GREEN BUILDINGS, CREATE THRIVING COMMUNITIES, AND SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PRODUCTS. WE SUPPORT ENTREPRUENUERS AND MANUFACTURERS DEVELOPING HEALTHIER, LOW CARBON, GREEN PRODUCTS THROUGH CODE REVIEWS, INDUSTRY DISCCUSIONS, ON-SITE DEPLOYMENT TESTING, AND CONNECTION TO THE GREEN BUILDING MARKET. WE CONVENE CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT NEIGHBORHOOD AND REGIONAL SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND DECARBONIZED CLEAN ENERGY STRATEGIES AND ASSIST IN GRANT WRITING TO BRING THESE PROJECTS TO FRUITION.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-1832931
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C013)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $982,384
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,802,465
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,829,116 | $1,867,927 | $1,336,431 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,144,191 | $1,763,071 | $1,098,544 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE is 25-1832931.
- Is GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JENNA CRAMER.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $206,975 (JENNA CRAMER, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,734,803, expenses of $2,316,246 and total assets of $982,384 at year end.
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