Groundswell Inc
Groundswell builds community power by enabling neighbors to work together to share power through community solar. We connect solar power to economic empowerment by developing equitable community solar projects and delivering subscriber management programs. Our community solar projects deliver energy savings to low income households, build community wealth, and support local jobs.
Groundswell Inc at a glance
In short: Groundswell Inc gave $105K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $105K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $104,505
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $104,505
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $104,505
- Total assets
- $6,061,141
- +63.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Groundswell Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was US Doe ($105K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 12 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Groundswell Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2022) to $281K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Doe Washington, DC | Support Racer Proj. | $104,505 |
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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 | $6,061,141 | $8,552,781 | $6,257,011 | $104,505 | 1 | $993 |
| 2023 | $3,708,591 | $7,309,534 | $6,091,061 | $99,007 | 1 | $964 |
| 2022 | $2,571,899 | $3,736,520 | $3,721,886 | $89,798 | 1 | $175 |
| 2021 | $2,597,628 | $3,324,609 | $2,940,906 | $127,650 | 4 | $51 |
| 2020 | $2,254,057 | $2,507,773 | $2,414,900 | $281,446 | 5 | $212 |
About Groundswell Inc
Based on IRS filings
Groundswell Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $105K. Net investment income was $993.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Groundswell Inc is led by Lori Michelle Moore, Chief Executive since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Michelle Moore
Chief Executive
Chief Executive Officer → Chief Executive, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$185K (2020) → $299K (2024)
Charles Imohiosen
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marina Sargsyan
Director of Comptroller
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$155K (2024)
Annie Donovan
Director
Director → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marisa Uchin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raj Krishnamurthy
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Reyneri
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold Mithcell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Elvis Moleka
Vice President Labs & Dat
Vice President, Labs & Data Science → Vice President Labs & Dat, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$113K (2022) → $130K (2024)
Kristal Virgil
Vice President Finance I
Vice President, Finance, It & Development → Vice President Finance I, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$134K (2022) → $160K (2024)
Dan Limbago
Senior Vice President Market
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$150K (2024)
David Abrams
Chief Operat
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$242K (2024)
David Wright
Vice President Tech Serv
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2024)
Bryce Schonberger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: David Abrams Cae (2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Harold Mitchell Jr. (2023) — Director
- Former: Rashad Williams (2023) — Director of Subscriber Services
- Former: Kimberly Lewis (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Paula Glover (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Holdsclaw (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Emily Robichaux (2020–2021) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Lenwood Coleman (2020–2021) — Chief Program Officer
- Former: Zach Lyman (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 $299K, to Lori Michelle Moore (Chief Execut). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Groundswell Inc
How much does Groundswell Inc give each year?
Groundswell Inc gave $105K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $99K across 1 grant.
How large is Groundswell Inc?
Groundswell Inc reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.6M.
What is Groundswell Inc?
Groundswell Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $6.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Groundswell Inc operate?
Groundswell Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois.
What is Groundswell Inc's EIN?
Groundswell Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0201126. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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