Energy Foundation
The Energy Foundation (EF) is dedicated to securing a “clean and equitable energy future” as organizations around the nation and world tackle the globe’s ever-expanding climate crisis. The Foundation says that it envisions “a healthy, safe, equitable economy,” powered they advocate, by sustainable operations, innovation, and projects that protect our climate for today as well as future generations.
Founded nearly 30 years ago, the Energy Foundation works to educate policymakers and the general public on the benefits of a clean energy economy. The Foundation originally started as a private foundation but converted over to a 501 (c) (3) public charity effective January 1, 2006.
Major Energy Foundation offices are located in San Francisco (headquarters), Washington DC, Chicago, Raleigh, and Las Vegas.
2018 Contributions Received
$140,302,153
2018 Net Assets
$81,940,531
Solar, wind, and other alternative energy sources are the Energy Foundation’s strongest pursuits. Grantees, who received more than $79 million in 2018, include business, health, environmental, labor, equity, community, faith, and consumer groups. Four hundred grants were made to 275 groups in calendar 2017. The Energy Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or letters of inquiry.
2018 Salaries
$12,658,969 for 77 employees
(approximately 9% of funds raised annually)
2018 Non-Salary, Non-Grant Expenses
$30,122,285
(approximately 21% of funds raised annually)
The Foundation’s current focus is on: 1) executing a strategy refresh for their future endeavors; 2) promoting a greater commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges; and, 3) more rapid expansion geographically. Priority is placed by the leadership team on power, transportation, and building projects.
Current Board & Volunteers
14 Board Members - 13 Independent of the Organization
0 Volunteers
CEO
Jason Mark since 2019
(previously EF Senior Vice President Programs)
The obvious immediate challenge for the Energy Foundation:
Lack of significant domestic acceptance by a major political party of
climate change as a legitimate challenge for the nation
Generosity Assessment: The Energy Foundation is a strong, viable charitable organization with substantial public support for its mission, which is growing according to its most recent 990 postings. Given its broad geographic reach, essential public need, and available professional staff, we believe the Energy Foundation is a great candidate for support from:
Principal Gifts
Program Related Investments
Social Impact Funds
Public-Private-Philanthropic Partnerships
For more information on the Energy Foundation or to make a donation, please visit their web site at: