United States Energy Foundation
- Assets
- $173.2m
- Revenue
- $181.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 97
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 04/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-1740146
Organization Overview
United States Energy Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, United States Energy Foundation employed 97 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United States Energy Foundation 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 12/2021, United States Energy Foundation generated $181.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 2 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $141.9m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, United States Energy Foundation has awarded 947 individual grants totaling $177,926,559. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SECURE A CLEAN AND EQUITABLE ENERGY FUTURE TO TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, 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.
IN 2021, UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION PROMOTED DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Mark CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $484,743 |
Jane Breyer Svp, Strategic Partnerships | Officer | 40 | $375,197 |
Brian Stanley Coo/secretary & Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $339,453 |
Susan Frank Vp, Strategic Partnerships | 40 | $293,880 | |
Mary Skelton Roberts Svp, Programs | Officer | 40 | $282,918 |
Ryan Werder Vp, Programs | 40 | $246,476 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Resource Media Communication Support | 12/30/21 | $2,683,340 |
Spake Media House Inc Communication Support | 12/30/21 | $975,183 |
Hilltop Public Solutions Llc Coalition Support | 12/30/21 | $539,710 |
Sunstone Strategies Llc Communication Support | 12/30/21 | $751,967 |
Dewey Square Group Coalition Support | 12/30/21 | $495,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $180,961,954 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,330,355 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $180,961,954 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $24,992 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $799,228 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $181,891,970 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $98,822,113 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $150,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,840,942 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $308,162 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,596,150 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $632,579 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,940,294 |
| Payroll taxes | $760,175 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $82,984 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,617 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,809,854 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $245,530 |
| Information technology | $360,338 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,434,160 |
| Travel | $359,703 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,581 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,774 |
| Insurance | $46,481 |
| All other expenses | $23,795,096 |
| Total functional expenses | $141,941,371 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,170,165 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $128,460,935 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $36,027,035 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $560,782 |
| 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 | $1,910,495 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $75,759 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $173,205,171 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,108,738 |
| Grants payable | $2,792,500 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $1,254,987 |
| Total liabilities | $6,156,225 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $56,217,113 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $110,831,833 |
| 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 | $173,205,171 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United States Energy Foundation has awarded $98,717,113 in support to 503 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Lansing, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $2,233,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND ANALYSIS ON THE BENEFITS OF CLEAN TRANSPORTATION. | $2,063,500 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND ANALYSIS ON THE BENEFITS OF CLEAN TRANSPORTATION. TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND ANALYSIS TO ADVANCE CLEAN, AFFORDABLE ENERGY THAT PROTECTS PUBLIC HEALTH. | $1,915,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD AN EQUITABLE CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S UNANTICIPATED NEEDS. TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND ANALYSIS ON THE BENEFITS OF CLEAN TRANSPORTATION. | $1,715,000 |
Boulder, CO PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $1,316,500 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: 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. | $1,255,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 36 grants that United States Energy Foundation has recieved totaling $141,440,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: ACCELERATE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY | $19,075,000 |
Sea Change Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATE PUBLIC ABOUT CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY | $13,000,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO EQUITABLY DECARBONIZE THE MIDWEST POWER, TRANSPORTATION, AND BUILDING SECTORS | $9,600,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO EQUITABLY DECARBONIZE THE MIDWEST POWER, TRANSPORTATION, AND BUILDING SECTORS | $9,600,000 |
Sea Change Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATE PUBLIC ABOUT CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY | $9,000,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $8,000,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | $1,232,210,451 | $863,481,509 |
San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA | $1,529,601,920 | $341,484,551 |
The Clear Fund Oakland, CA | $165,963,654 | $206,158,416 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA | $173,205,171 | $181,891,970 |
Fh Association Phoenix, AZ | $26,443,045 | $107,705,615 |
City Fund Beaverton, OR | $118,722,969 | $115,823,271 |
The Albertsons Companies Foundation Pleasanton, CA | $69,606,007 | $81,616,776 |
Second Harvest Of The Greater Valley Manteca, CA | $10,454,227 | $51,004,614 |
Community Initiatives Oakland, CA | $48,904,163 | $57,867,676 |
Tipping Point Community San Francisco, CA | $69,097,467 | $55,633,961 |
Dagmar Dolby Fund Novato, CA | $39,191,926 | $8,168,589 |
California Health Foundation And Trust Sacramento, CA | $115,138,512 | $36,749,563 |