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GREENLIGHT SOLUTIONS FOUNDATION
TEMPE, AZ · EIN 474803779 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE B90 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · glsolutions.org
revenue
$51K
expenses
$58K
net assets
$-3K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Creating educational opportunities for university students as well as community and business organizations by engaging them in applied projects based upon leading sustainability research and practices to create strategic solutions

profile · synthesized from sources

GreenLight Solutions Foundation educates and empowers university students by engaging them in applied sustainability projects for businesses and communities. The organization provides students with hands-on experience in sustainability project management while helping businesses achieve their environmental, social, and economic goals. Founded in 2013 at Arizona State University, GreenLight Solutions operates internationally.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Green Events Services
A new program currently in development, focusing on sustainable event management.
GreenLight Bootcamps
Educational programs focused on sustainability, mentioned as one of the three current programs.
GreenLight GuideLines
E-learning modules that teach students sustainability project management to support and enhance project outcomes.
Student-Led Sustainability Projects
Connects teams of university students with businesses and organizations to work on sustainability initiatives, providing 300+ hours of support over a 6-month project cycle. Includes professional mentorship and e-learning modules for students.
Sustainability Reporting Dashboard
A new program currently in development, likely a tool for tracking and reporting sustainability metrics.
Sustainability Seminars
Educational programs focused on sustainability, mentioned as one of the three current programs.
The Sustainability Success Source
A new program currently in development, likely a resource or platform for sustainability information.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Youth-Led Environmental Stewardship Projects 6 activities
    • Global Sustainability Program Operations
      Operates sustainability programs in Arizona, Malawi, and Japan, running annual project cycles for student-led sustainability projects from October through April.
    • Student-Led Sustainability Project Implementation
      Implements sustainability plans and projects for partner organizations through student-led teams, delivering over 350 hours of support over a six-month period. These projects create measurable metrics and KPIs aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
    • Student-led sustainability consulting projects
      Implements seven-month, student-led sustainability projects that deliver over 350 hours of support to organizations, helping them solve sustainability challenges in areas such as resource management, climate resilience, and marketing for sustainability initiatives. Projects occur annually from October to April, with an optional December start.
    • Sustainability Education and Workforce Training
      Delivers sustainability education through Student-Led Sustainability Projects, GreenLight Bootcamps, and Sustainability Seminars. The organization also offers a 10-15 workshop program for workforce training in sustainability and trains student project teams through weekly e-learning modules on sustainability project management.
    • Sustainability education and workforce training programs
      Offers structured training through weekly e-learning modules, GreenLight Bootcamps, Sustainability Seminars, and a 10–15 workshop program to build student capacity in sustainability project management and workforce readiness.
    • Sustainability program implementation in multiple countries
      Operates sustainability programs in Arizona, Malawi, and Japan, delivering field-based project opportunities for students and direct support to local organizations.
  • Zero Waste Event & Market Operations 1 activity
    • Event Waste Diversion Management
      Organizes volunteer efforts to maximize waste diversion at events and assists with communicating sustainability goals to event attendees.
  • Community Health Fair & Festival 1 activity
    • Public advocacy and thought leadership in sustainability
      Engages in public education and advocacy through media appearances, podcasts, and articles on sustainability topics, including participation by staff in discussions on sustainability, health, wellness, and benefit corporation status.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Alumni career development support
      Prepares students for careers in sustainability, with 90% of alumni reporting that participation in GreenLight programs is their primary talking point in job interviews, and the program recognized as a career-starting opportunity for college students.
    • Sustainability Consulting and Support for Organizations
      Provides sustainability consulting services to various organizations, including developing marketing plans for solar initiatives, improving resource management, creating communication materials, and analyzing climate change impacts on infrastructure. This includes specific projects for Phoenix Solar Co-op, Arcosanti, WormLab, and Valley Metro.
    • Waste diversion and event sustainability support
      Organizes volunteer efforts and provides consulting to maximize waste diversion at events and improve sustainability communication with attendees, including support for Arcosanti and Green Living Magazine.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$51K
Contributions & grants$31K61%
Program service revenue$20K39%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-3K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Ashley Weisman Executive Director 40 $42K
Hannah Lazere Program Contractor 4 $3K
board members · 8
  • Christine Cioffe — Board Member
  • Keith Jones — Board Member
  • Kena Fedorschak — Board Member
  • Masrur Huq — Board Member
  • Maximilian Christman — Board Member
  • Maxwell Scott — Board Member
  • Nathan Gassmann — Board Member
  • Ryan Mores — Board Member
relationships · 20

who they work with

  • AZ Green Chamber of Commerce Partner — Board Member Ryan Johnson provided a testimonial.
  • Arcosanti Partner — Partnered on sustainability improvements for resource yard management and public communication of sustainability goals.
  • Arcosanti Partner — Partnered to manage their resource yard and communicate sustainability goals.
  • B-Corp Partner — Chairman of the Board featured in B-Corp article discussing Benefit Corporation status.
  • Colleges Partner — Partners with colleges to deliver GreenLight programs on campus or online to students across all majors.
  • Green Living Magazine Partner — Hired a "Solutioneer" from GreenLight Solutions to assist with administrative tasks, digital marketing, and waste diversion efforts.
  • Kimberly Minder Podcast Partner — Staff member featured on podcast discussing sustainability, health, and wellness.
  • Orcutt Winslow Partner — Helped develop its sustainability initiative.
  • Orcutt Winslow Partner — Partner organization that worked with GreenLight Solutions to develop a sustainability initiative while allowing staff to focus on other office priorities.
  • Shape Up Us Partner — Executive Director Jyl Steinbeck provided a testimonial.
  • Solar United Neighbors Partner — Collaborated to promote the Phoenix Solar Co-op through public outreach and marketing.
  • Solar United Neighbors Partner — Partnered to promote the Phoenix Solar Co-op.
  • Stardust Building Supplies Partner — Business Development Manager Chelsea Pickett provided a testimonial, noting GreenLight helps solve sustainability challenges.
  • Stardust Building Supplies Partner — Received support from GreenLight Solutions to address sustainability challenges beyond internal capacity.
  • Sustainable Career Pathways Partner — Featured in article highlighting student sustainability career opportunities.
  • Tennis Legacy Fund Partner — Partner organization that has collaborated with GreenLight Solutions on sustainability initiatives including research, writing, and development of standards for sustainable facility design.
  • TigerMountain Foundation Partner — CEO Darren Chapman provided a testimonial.
  • Valley Metro Partner — Helped them understand climate change impacts on infrastructure.
  • Valley Metro Partner — Worked with GreenLight Solutions to assess climate change impacts on infrastructure.
  • WormLab Partner — Collaborated on development of communication materials including a pitch deck and product video.