Clean Fuels Ohio
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 06/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 04-3595329
Organization Overview
Clean Fuels Ohio is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Clean Fuels Ohio employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Clean Fuels Ohio 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, Clean Fuels Ohio generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.2% per year over the past 7 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 2015, Clean Fuels Ohio has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $789,585. 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
CLEAN FUELS OHIO IS A STATEWIDE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE USE OF CLEANER, DOMESTIC FUELS AND EFFICIENT VEHICLES TO THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE PROVIDE HANDS ON TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO TRANSPORTATION PROFESSIONALS, CONDUCT OUTREACH ON SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION ENERGY POLICIES, AND SERVE AS AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CLEARINGHOUSE FOR FLEETS, POLICYMAKERS, AND THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSULTING: CLEAN FUELS OHIO PROVIDES FEE FOR SERVICE WORK FOR FLEETS AND ORGANIZATIONS LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE IN EVALUATING THEIR FUEL AND TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS TO REDUCE THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT AND ECONOMIC BURDEN. CLEAN FUELS OHIO ASSISTS IN DEVELOPING FLEET PLANNING, SUSTAINABILITY PLANTS, AND GRANT WRITING FOR PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE LONG TERM COST SAVINGS AND FUEL REDUCTIONS FOR VEHICLE FLEETS.
EDUCATION & OUTREACH: AS UNBIASED SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS AROUND ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES, CLEAN FUELS OHIO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FLEETS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, WEBINARS,MONTHLY NEWSLETIERS, AND VARIOUS REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS, CLEAN FUELS OHIO KEEPS ALL STAKEHOLDERS UP TO DATE ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE ALTERNATIVE FUELS INDUSTRY, PROVIDING A FUEL-NEUTRAL PERSPECTIVE. CLEAN FUELS OHIO REGULARLY MEETS WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO PROVIDE EXPERTANALYSIS AND OPINION, AND PERFORMS OUTREACH THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, TRADITIONAL MEDIA, AND REGULAR EVENTS HELD ACROSS THE STATE.
GREEN FLEETS: THE OHIO GREEN FLEETS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES AND ASSISTS OHIO FLEETS IN TAKING STEPS TOWARDS REDUCING THEIR PETROLEUM USAGE AND VEHICLE EMISSIONS. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, TRAININGS, EVENTS, AND CONNECTIONS WITH STAKEHOLDERS, CLEAN FUELS OHIO GUIDES FLEETS THROUGH THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF VARIOUS TECHNOLOGIES AND FUELS. AFTER IMPLEMENTATION, THE OHIO GREEN FLEETS PROGRAM CERTIFIES AND RECOGNIZES FLEETS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS, FUEL USAGE REDUCTIONS, AND COST SAVINGS THROUGH USE OF SUCH TECHNOLOGIES. EACH YEAR CLEAN FUELS OHIO HOSTS THE OHIO GREEN FLEETS AWARDS, RECOGNIZING THE ANNUAL CLASS FOR THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC ACHIEVEMENTS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED ON A PERFORMANCE-BASED METRIC, AND ENCOMPASSES ALL FUEL AND TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS INCLUDINGBIODIESEL, NATURAL GAS, PROPANE, ELECTRIC, CLEAN DIESEL, IDLE-REDUCTION AND FUEL ECONOMY STRATEGIES.
POLICY: AS A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT AND UNBIASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, CLEAN FUELS OHIO WORKS TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO THE ADOPTION OF ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION FUEL BY WORKING DIRECTLY WITH THE LEGISLATURE TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES. CLEAN FUELS OHIO REGULARLY MEETS WITH LEGISLATORS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND STAKEHOLDERS TO EDUCATE AROUND ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND TO IDENTIFY ANY POLICY RELATED CHALLENGES THAT MAY NEED TO BE ADDRESSED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sam Spofforth Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $85,095 |
Dale Arnold Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Shanahan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thea Ewing President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew B Allison Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Smucker Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $191,250 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,795,667 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,986,917 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $71,817 |
| Investment income | $291 |
| 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 | $2,189,876 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $773,398 |
| 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. | $85,095 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,764 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $670,448 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,171 |
| Other employee benefits | $46,078 |
| Payroll taxes | $68,720 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $201,284 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $33,354 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $36,094 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,963 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,794 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $899 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,945,298 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $970,035 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $292,917 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,825 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,212 |
| Total assets | $1,270,989 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $204,489 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $446,373 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $650,862 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $620,127 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,270,989 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Clean Fuels Ohio has awarded $773,398 in support to 18 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DHL2 PURPOSE: PASS-THRU SUBRECIPIENT | $200,000 |
LIGHTNING SYSTEMS INC PURPOSE: PASS-THRU SUBRECIPIENT | $91,999 |
TRANSPORTATION ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PURPOSE: PASS-THRU SUBRECIPIENT | $57,000 |
MOBIKIT INC PURPOSE: PASS-THRU SUBRECIPIENT | $50,000 |
VIRGINIA CLEAN CITIES PURPOSE: PASS-THRU SUBRECIPIENT | $39,000 |
AKIMEKA LLC PURPOSE: PASS-THRU SUBRECIPIENT | $36,995 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Clean Fuels Ohio has recieved totaling $421,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $215,000 |
George Gund Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT. | $80,000 |
Joyce Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $80,000 |
Joyce Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $40,000 |
Energy Action Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES. | $6,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Institute For Energy Economics And Financial Analysis Inc Lakewood, OH | $13,305,538 | $13,260,731 |
Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School Philadelphia, PA | $2,355,125 | $6,700,901 |
Cincinnati Nature Center Association Milford, OH | $46,378,150 | $9,446,687 |
Louisville Water Foundation Louisville, KY | $1,355,242 | $4,579,865 |
Conservancy For Cuyahoga Valley National Park Peninsula, OH | $13,776,563 | $7,516,986 |
Kalamazoo Nature Center Inc Kalamazoo, MI | $33,728,033 | $3,370,674 |
Joy Outdoor Education Center Foundation Inc Clarksville, OH | $10,764,640 | $3,173,386 |
The Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education Philadelphia, PA | $10,822,315 | $3,090,919 |
Oglebay Institute Wheeling, WV | $22,985,672 | $2,941,395 |
Chippewa Nature Center Inc Midland, MI | $40,016,871 | $3,706,610 |
Michigan Energy Options Fka Urban Options East Lansing, MI | $1,227,478 | $2,384,619 |
Ecology Center Inc Ann Arbor, MI | $2,635,770 | $1,909,276 |