Program areas at United States Energy Foundation
In 2023, United States Energy Foundation granted to organizations and institutions that, through education and analysis, made gains in the transition to a clean Energy economy in order to tackle climate change. Achievements included (but were not limited to) the adoption of stronger building codes and other Energy optimization measures, the advancement of cleaner vehicles and fuels, the advancement of renewable Energy technologies, progress in low-carbon growth planning, and government commitments to achieve 100% clean Energy by a target date. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are top organizational commitments. As we pursue the achievements described above, we assess and adjust our work and our behaviors to address societal needs with the ultimate goal of dismantling all forms of oppression, knowing we have much to learn about living our values as we strategize, partner with funders and grantees, and serve the field.
Grants made by United States Energy Foundation
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Fund for A Better Future | To Support Education and Outreach To Build A Clean Energy Future. | 2023-12 | $20,000,000 |
| Advanced Energy Institute | To Support Education and Outreach To Build A Clean Energy Future. General Operating Support. To Promote Education and Analysis on the Benefits of Clean Transportation. | 2023-12 | $2,878,000 |
| Partnership Project | To Support Education and Outreach To Build A Clean Energy Future. To Promote Education and Analysis on the Benefits of Clean Transportation. To Support Education and Outreach To Build A Clean Energy Future. To Promote Education and Analysis To Advance Clean, Affordable Energy That Protects Public Health. | 2023-12 | $2,270,000 |
| ...and 599 more grants made totalling $153,016,157 |
Who funds United States Energy Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| GS Daf (GSPF) | 2023-12 | Medical / Public Services | $42,500,000 |
| Sergey Brin Family Foundation | 2023-12 | General Operating Support | $29,000,080 |
| Climate Imperative Foundation | 2023-12 | To Support Research, Education, and Outreach About Clean and Healthy Homes | $19,573,080 |
| ...and 38 more grants received totalling $210,423,634 |
Personnel at United States Energy Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Jason Mark | Chief Executive Officer | $467,752 | 2024-11-13 |
| Christine Scruggs | Executive Assistant , Chief Operating Officer and Operations | | 2024-09-23 |
| Aminah Zaghab | Vice President , Policy | | 2024-09-23 |
| Jessica Finn Coven | Senior Vice President , Programs | $248,973 | 2024-09-23 |
| Andrew Schenkel | Managing Director , Strategic Communications | | 2024-09-23 |
| ...and 46 more key personnel |
Financials for United States Energy Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $281,306,174 | $131,930,419 | 113.2% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $4,543,622 | $1,252,862 | 262.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $2,338 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $151,194 | $127,286 | 18.8% |
| Total revenues | $286,003,328 | $133,310,567 | 114.5% |
Organizations like United States Energy Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Center for Sustainable Energy | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $502,947,923 |
| Calstart | 501(c)(3) | Pasadena, CA | $169,305,902 |
| Energy Trust of Oregon | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $222,712,591 |
| Windward Fund | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $212,371,954 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust (OSI) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $74,821,096 |
| New Venture Fund | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $669,088,461 |
| Alliance To End Plastic Waste | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $80,062,579 |
| ClimateWorks Foundation | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $266,466,761 |
| 50can | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $80,614,407 |
| Effective Ventures Foundation USA | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $74,969,377 |
Data update history
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 5, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 30 new personnel
September 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCorporate foundationsSocial advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Energy conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyOperates donor advised fundsProvides grantsLobbyingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 55 2nd St 24th Floor
- San Francisco, CA 94105
- Metro area
- San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
- County
- San Francisco County, CA
- Website URL
- ef.org/Â
- Phone
- (415) 561-6700
IRS details
- EIN
- 83-1740146
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2018
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C35: Energy Resource Conservation and Development
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0261941
- FTB Entity ID
- 4216150
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-02-05
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