Metropolitan Energy Center Inc
- Assets
- $782.7k
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 01/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 43-1297891
Organization Overview
Metropolitan Energy Center Inc is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Metropolitan Energy Center Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Metropolitan Energy Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Metropolitan Energy Center Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Metropolitan Energy Center Inc has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $2,892,861. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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METROPOLITAN ENERGY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO CREATE RESOURCE EFFICIENCY, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND ECONOMIC VITALITY IN KANSAS CITY AND BEYOND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION: THROUGH OUR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES, IN 2022 ALONE WE HELPED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE FLEETS TO DIRECTLY ELIMINATE APPROXIMATELY 11,000 TONS OF GREENHOUSE GASES BY REPLACING APPROXIMATELY 7,000,000 GALLONS OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL WITH CLEAN FUELS, ELECTRICITY, AND REDUCED VEHICLE USAGE. THESE BENEFITS ALSO DIRECTLY INCREASE HUMAN HEALTH IN AFFECTED DEPLOYMENT AREAS. OUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING DECISION-SUPPORT RESOURCES TO ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS DIRECT TECHNICAL AND FUNDING ASSISTANCE. WE ALSO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH INFORMATION CAMPAIGNS AND WITH LOCAL AND STATE POLICYMAKERS AS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS. LONG-TERM PROGRAMMATIC AREAS OF ENGAGEMENT INCLUDE KANSAS CITY REGIONAL CLEAN CITIES AND CENTRAL KANSAS CLEAN CITIES COALITIONS, BOTH OF WHICH OPERATE LOCALLY, AND ACCESS AND CONTRIBUTE TO A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF PEERS; MID-AMERICA GREEN FLEETS, PROVIDING FLEET TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND COACHING; ELECTRIFY HEARTLAND, OVERSEEING ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC; AND BIODIESEL OUTREACH AND TRAINING, PROVIDING INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES TO FLEETS AND FUEL RETAILERS AND PROVIDING TRAINING TO COLLEGE STUDENTS.
BUILDING PERFORMANCE: THROUGH OUR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES, METROPOLITAN ENERGY CENTER FACILITATES EDUCATION, RESOURCE MATCHMAKING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO VARIOUS CONSTITUENCIES, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS, RESIDENTIAL HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGERS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING UPTAKE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES AND PRACTICES, INCREASING COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CODES BY PROPERTY OWNERS AND MANAGERS, AND HELPING ALL OF THEM TO ACCESS AVAILABLE EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES. OUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS HUB ALSO PROVIDES HEALTHY HOUSING EDUCATION AND SUPPORTS RESEARCH RELATED TO UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES ON HUMAN HEALTH. WE REACH HOMEOWNERS, RENTERS AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY THROUGH PROJECT LIVING PROOF, OUR DEMONSTRATION HOME THAT TANGIBLY ILLUSTRATES SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MATERIALS, XERISCAPED LAWNS, AND HEALTHY HOMES EDUCATION. IT IS ALSO USED FOR SMALL BUSINESS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING IN THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT FIELDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelly Gilbert Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $60,743 |
Rick Maniktala President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eslun Tucker Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Parker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Goss Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Clawson Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $11,650 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,237,702 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $46,662 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,296,014 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,499 |
| Investment income | $634 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,327,232 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,375,023 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $68,911 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,544 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $511,090 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $24,927 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,937 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,107 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,223 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $160,573 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,800 |
| Office expenses | $23,886 |
| Information technology | $9,267 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,508 |
| Travel | $13,713 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,105 |
| Interest | $250 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,555 |
| Insurance | $19,812 |
| All other expenses | $615 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,334,302 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,024 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $56,121 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $363,122 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $17,380 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $316,074 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,960 |
| Total assets | $782,681 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $266,645 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $38,080 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $37,690 |
| Total liabilities | $342,415 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $437,224 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,042 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $782,681 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Metropolitan Energy Center Inc has awarded $1,373,719 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DS BUS LINES PURPOSE: Grant support defrayed purchase cost of CNG-powered school buses, which enhance public good by reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions related to transportation. | $540,000 |
UPS PURPOSE: Grant support defrayed purchase cost of CNG-powered Class 8 freight trucks, which enhance public good by reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions related to transportation. | $410,800 |
LILYPADEV PURPOSE: Grant support defrayed cost to purchase electric charging stations, which enhance public good by reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions related to transportation. | $208,738 |
CITY OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI PURPOSE: Grant support defrayed purchase cost of CNG-powered city work trucks, which enhance public good by reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions related to transportation. | $82,699 |
TRIPLETT PURPOSE: Grant support defrayed cost to purchase and install electric charging stations, which enhance public good by reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions related to transportation. | $76,219 |
ORANGE EV PURPOSE: Grant support defrayed cost to ship and monitor performance of demonstration heavy duty electric truck, which enhances public good by increasing the body of knowledge regarding advanced clean energy technologies and the economics of implementing them at scale. | $28,518 |