2025-04-26T10:12:18-07:00 2024-06-30 460796445 Shining Star Consulting LLC 1831 Solano Ave Unit 8058 Berkeley CA 94707 990 2023-07-01 237064937 Acterra Action for a Healthy Planet ACTE 6509629876 3921 E Bayshore Blvd 210 Palo Alto CA 94303 Lauren Weston Executive Director 2025-04-26 true true Suzanne Pon P03097587 5109996712 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lauren Weston 3921 E Bayshore Blvd 210 Palo Alto CA 94303 2047726 false X www.acterra.org X 1970 CA To bring people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet. 18 18 30 218 0 2088493 1936300 92881 81810 8375 7333 17934 4966 2207683 2030409 328735 401333 0 1492985 1175079 0 192656 854798 643073 2676518 2219485 -468835 -189076 1487346 1420772 127494 223260 1359852 1197512 X To bring people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet. false false 636500 Electrification of energy end-uses in homes and buildings is a major strategy for combating climate change. Beneficial electrification must meet three criteria: reduction of long-term costs; improvement of grid reliability or reduction in grid instability; and avoidance of negative environmental impacts. Switching from fossil energy sources-such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas-offers many tangible benefits: less pollution, improved human health, customer savings, and less atmospheric warming. The Organization's Beneficial Electrification program prioritizes and accelerates the adoption of all-electric appliances, buildings, and vehicles that operate on clean energy instead of fossil fuels. Beneficial Electrification program supports the general public, small businesses, industry, municipalities, counties, regional authorities, the state, utilities and NGOs toward meeting the climate goals of the entire region. The Organization plays a role in advocating for the move away from fossil fuel devices. The Organization develops and shares materials and strategies to encourage the wider adoption of fossil-free devices and technologies in both the commercial and residential sectors. Specifically, the Organization facilitates outreach to residents and professionals on the benefits of fossil-free devices in construction and educates residents on the benefits of fossil-free devices in homes. 479042 400958 36929 Sponsored Programs: Climate Resilient Communities: The mission of Climate Resilient Communities is anchoring communities in resiliency, empowering community action, and building community-led solutions for climate change. The program is dedicated to lifting the Peninsula's underrepresented communities and centering and unifying local voice. Bioma: The Bioma Project is a nonprofit organization aimed to change how environmental education is taught by providing hands-on interactive lessons plans to students. The Organization makes sure its curriculums are based around real world applications and projects and are localized for students. The Organization makes use of a variety of new technologies such as Virtual Reality and aquaculture labs, to enhance the learning experience for students. The Bay Area Climate Adaptation Network (BayCAN) is a collaborative network of local government staff and partnering organizations working to help the Bay Area region to respond effectively and equitably to the impacts of climate change. Developed by local government, for local government and the communities they serve, BayCAN focuses on adaptation challenges in water supply, sea level rise, wastewater and stormwater management, wildfires, ecosystems, and public health. We collaborate with current initiatives in these sectors to maximize impact and build on existing knowledge. 269459 375 44881 A key goal is to compel the wider public to recognize the urgency of the climate crisis and to increase people's willingness to take appropriate actions. The Organization's main tool for encouraging behavior change is education. The Organization Education Program includes the Public Lecture Series, which invites leading voices from academia, business, and policy to discuss global change issues; and the You(th) Be the Change climate-based education and leadership program. 292649 1677650 true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 18 0 true 30 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 18 18 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CA X X X Kori Nuerge 4083206376 3921 E Bayshore Blvd 210 Palo Alto CA 94303 Lauren Weston Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 143449 0 36318 Katie Excoffier President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Laura Teksler President-Elect 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jonathan Taylor Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Geoff Nicholls Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Phillip Brosterhous Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rex Northen Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eddie Cha Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Josue Ramirez Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ajay Chawla Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Maria Saltz Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jiadong Chen Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Josh Schein Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Grove Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Hitesh Soneji Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mohan Gurunathn Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Weihl Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KJ Janowski Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nishank Kanungo Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 143449 36318 1 false true false 0 1247352 688948 1936300 Program Fees 561499 44881 44881 Services Revenue 561499 36929 36929 81810 7333 7333 0 0 0 0 15290 17317 -2027 0 0 Miscellaneous Revenue 6993 6993 6993 2030409 81810 14326 X 401333 401333 0 0 0 180228 108137 18023 54068 0 838827 554178 187013 97636 0 74477 63447 5249 5781 81547 58809 13685 9053 0 0 0 0 0 0 357573 276076 74193 7304 17218 13249 2635 1334 41752 15925 19526 6301 27674 3791 17973 5910 0 11409 8058 2211 1140 0 0 179525 169143 7110 3272 0 0 0 7922 5504 1561 857 0 2219485 1677650 349179 192656 146534 403452 320998 0 325000 165000 234355 281935 0 0 0 0 2993 20850 0 457466 549535 0 0 0 0 1487346 1420772 94884 176475 32610 36000 10785 127494 223260 X 471383 454038 888469 743474 1359852 1197512 1487346 1420772 -189076 26736 X true X false true false X 891318 640781 1630300 1927309 2013205 7102913 0 0 891318 640781 1630300 1927309 2013205 7102913 309290 6793623 16574 16469 9404 12405 7333 62185 0 58518 588 299 6993 66398 7231496 539442 0.93940 0.92330 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 457466 34069 21288 470247 447041 35360 24935 457466 549810 -78419 24350 447041 491472 85198 26860 549810 499542 25050 33120 491472 0.60460 0.39540 false false false Refundable Advances 10785 10785 X 2136077 26736 61615 17317 105668 2030409 2030409 2298417 61615 17317 78932 2219485 2219485 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization is a not-for-profit organization that is exempt from federal income tax on income under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and from state franchise tax under California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23701 (d). However, income from activities not directly related to its tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. There was no tax on unrelated business income for year ended June 30, 2024. The Organization has evaluated its current tax positions and has concluded that as of June 30, 2024, the Organization does not have any significant tax positions for which a provision would be necessary. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Fundraising exp shown net of revenue $17317 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Fundraising exp shown net of revenue $17317 false Promise to Our Planet 15290 15290 845 7764 1550 7158 15290 15290 845 7764 1550 7158 17317 -2027 X X X false false false false false false false false false Lauren Weston Executive Dir. 143449 19309 17009 179767 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The Organization's advocacy work is a more inclusive and community-centered climate action movement that creates systemic change toward sustainable and equitable practices and policies for the benefit of all. The Organization brings together individuals, communities and organizations to create a powerful collective voice that advocates for change focusing on actively involving communities that have been historically excluded or unheard. By implementing base building strategies in the programming ensures that these communities unique experiences, needs and challenges are central in the agenda and decision-making processes. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Sponsored Programs: Climate Resilient Communities: The mission of Climate Resilient Communities is anchoring communities in resiliency, empowering community action, and building community-led solutions for climate change. The program is dedicated to lifting the Peninsula's underrepresented communities and centering and unifying local voice. Bioma: The Bioma Project is a nonprofit organization aimed to change how environmental education is taught by providing hands-on interactive lessons plans to students. The Organization makes sure its curriculums are based around real world applications and projects and are localized for students. The Organization makes use of a variety of new technologies such as Virtual Reality and aquaculture labs, to enhance the learning experience for students. The Bay Area Climate Adaptation Network (BayCAN) is a collaborative network of local government staff and partnering organizations working to help the Bay Area region to respond effectively and equitably to the impacts of climate change. Developed by local government, for local government and the communities they serve, BayCAN focuses on adaptation challenges in water supply, sea level rise, wastewater and stormwater management, wildfires, ecosystems, and public health. We collaborate with current initiatives in these sectors to maximize impact and build on existing knowledge. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Board of Directors reviews the 990 and any questions are answered before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with its policy by holding periodic Board meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Board of Directors review the Executive Director by taking into consideration KPIs and staff feedback. Compensation is weighed using survey data gathered from Northern California Nonprofits. No other Officers or Key Employees exist in organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The governing board provides its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements to anyone making a reasonable request. Furthermore, the California Attorney General maintains a publicly viewable website with scanned copies of the organization's 990 information returns.