EIN 54-1501306

American Gas Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The American Gas Foundation aims to provide unbiased information, research, and programs related to energy and environmental issues impacting public policy, with a specific focus on natural gas. It conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses through its studies, such as Study #1 which examines policy design and regulatory frameworks for energy system resiliency, and Study #2 which evaluates policy options for advancing low-carbon supply resources for gas distribution companies. The foundation is based in Washington, DC.
Total revenues
$335,078
2023
Total expenses
$229,944
2023
Total assets
$880,498
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at American Gas Foundation

Study #1 - assessment of mid- to long-term benefits of natural Gas energy efficiency programs: this project evaluates the broad benefits of Gas utility energy efficiency programs. This research project 1) provides a deep dive into Gas utility energy efficiency program design and implementation, 2) focuses on regulatory cost-effectiveness testing methodologies and the costs and benefits incorporated into such testing, and 3) researches and develops implications of policy, regulatory, technology, and market changes on Gas utilities and their perspective on energy efficiency.
Study #2 - making strategic use of u.s. natural Gas: the American Gas Foundation supported novel independent research to explore the strategic role of natural Gas and its infrastructure in enabling the expansion of the u.s. manufacturing base. The research examines the energy requirements of some key manufacturing sectors and their emissions implications, assesses the role of natural Gas in supporting strategic manufacturing, and analyzes the competitiveness of u.s. manufacturing from a carbon-intensity perspective.

Who funds American Gas Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
NiSource Charitable FoundationCorporate Donation$40,000
American Gas Association (AGA)Support$10,000

Personnel at American Gas Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Richard MurphyExecutive Director$0
Michael MurrayGeneral Counsel / Secretary$0
Douglas C AllenTreasurer$0
Maryam BrownChair / Trustee$0
Joseph L MartinPast Treasurer$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for American Gas Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$335,000
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$78
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$335,078

Form 990s for American Gas Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from NiSource Charitable Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Corporate foundationsSocial advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Public policy
Characteristics
Political advocacyState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
400 N Capitol St NW 450
Washington, DC 20001
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
gasfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(202) 824-7261
IRS details
EIN
54-1501306
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W03: Public and Societal Benefit Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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