GridLab Inc
To provide expert capacity and thought leadership to address technical challenges and reliability questions in the implementation of clean energy policies.
GridLab Inc at a glance
In short: GridLab Inc gave $259K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $86K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $259,384
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $86,461
- Median grant
- $120,000
- Total assets
- $3,520,296
- +31.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to GridLab Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from GridLab Inc
Who GridLab Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Advanced Energy United Inc ($120K). Together the top 3 received $259K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How GridLab Inc gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2021) to $259K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Energy United Inc Washington, DC | CHARGED Initiative | $120,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute Boulder, CO | CHARGED Initiative | $120,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Duke Energy Carolinas analysis | $19,384 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,520,296 | $7,390,647 | $6,941,206 | $259,384 | 3 | $45,866 |
| 2023 | $2,673,568 | $4,336,198 | $4,151,653 | — | — | $38,698 |
| 2022 | $2,415,466 | $4,907,913 | $3,523,282 | — | — | $600 |
| 2021 | $780,147 | $2,004,474 | $3,224,460 | $135,000 | 1 | $2,338 |
| 2020 | $2,012,524 | $2,536,310 | $1,768,716 | — | — | $2,860 |
About GridLab Inc
Based on IRS filings
GridLab Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $259K. Net investment income was $46K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GridLab Inc is led by Ric O'Connell, President & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 5 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ric O'Connell
President & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$207K (2020) → $247K (2024)
Priya Sreedharan
Senior Program Director
Program Director → Senior Program Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $191K (2024)
Cassady Craighill
Technical Edu Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Casey Baker
Senior Program Manager
Senior Program Man → Senior Program Manager, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $156K (2024)
Taylor McNair
Senior Program Manager
Program Manager → Senior Program Manager, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $114K (2024)
Curtis Seymour
Sctry & Treasurer
Treasurer → Sctry & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hochschild
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ahlstrom
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Lacy
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sonia Aggarwal (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $247K, to Ric O'Connell (President & ED). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about GridLab Inc
How much does GridLab Inc give each year?
GridLab Inc gave $259K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is GridLab Inc's typical grant size?
GridLab Inc's median grant in 2024 was $120,000, and its average grant was $86,461, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does GridLab Inc give grants?
GridLab Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Colorado (46%) and North Carolina (7%).
Does GridLab Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on GridLab Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is GridLab Inc?
GridLab Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.4M.
What is GridLab Inc?
GridLab Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Berkeley, CA. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is GridLab Inc's EIN?
GridLab Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4198360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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