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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: May 2026 Expires: May 2027

Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(650) 962-9876
3921 E Bayshore Rd
Palo Alto, CA, 94303
https://acterra.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"To bring people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet."

Year, State Incorporated:
1970, CA

Acterra is working to promote a healthier future for all Bay Area residents through their pillars: Beneficial Electrification for All, Food and Climate Change, Education, and Advocacy. Acterra's programs provide education and promote efficient and renewable energy, electrification of buildings and transportation, climate-friendly food, and sustainable business practices, all to equip students, residents, civic leaders, and local businesses with the ability to make informed and thoughtful decisions to create solutions for a healthy planet.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet's program expenses were:

Programs $2,244,008
Total Program Expenses $2,244,008

Chair of the Board
Laura Teksler

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Los Altos Environmental Commissioner

Board Size
15

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Government $1,200,100
Contributions $887,359
Program Fees $289,638
Contributions In Kind $112,872
Investment Income $44,113
Special Events $39,578
Total Income $2,573,660

Programs: 85% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 6%

Total Income $2,573,660
Total expenses: $2,631,423
  Program expenses $2,244,008
  Fundraising expenses $228,693
  Administrative expenses $158,722
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-57,763
Beginning Net Assets $1,197,512
Other Changes In Net Assets $150,000
Ending Net Assets $1,289,749
Total Liabilities $382,870
Total Assets $1,672,619

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