Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
- Assets
- $107.7m
- Revenue
- $11.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 12/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-4334358
Organization Overview
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation generated $11.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation has awarded 805 individual grants totaling $54,566,960. 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
ILLINOIS CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS & PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, DEVELOP RENEWABLE RESOURCES, AND PRESERVE NATURAL AREAS AND WILDLIFE HABITATS IN ILLINOIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NATURAL AREAS - THE NATURAL AREAS PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE NATURAL HABITATS AND WILDLIFE AREAS IN ILLINOIS BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. FOUNDATION GRANTS SUPPORT LAND ACQUISITION, PLANNING EFFORTS LEADING TO LAND ACQUISITION, NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING AND HABITAT RESTORATION. DURING THE YEAR, WE AWARDED 52 GRANTS PROVIDING OVER $12 MILLION TO ILLINOIS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, MUNICIPALITIES AND OTHER LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY -THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED TO ADVANCE THE GOAL OF MAKING ENERGY EFFICIENCY THE NORM IN PUBLIC FACILITIES OPERATED BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED A SET OF "GREEN BUILDING" PROGRAMS AND GRANT PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING UPGRADES, ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING DESIGN AND COMMISSIONING, LEADING-EDGE ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES, ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING CODES AND BUILDING PUBLIC DEMAND FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY. DURING THE YEAR, WE AWARDED 4 GRANTS PROVIDING OVER $4 MILLION TO ILLINOIS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, MUNICIPALITIES AND OTHER LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
RENEWABLE ENERGY - THE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION IN ILLINOIS BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. BY FUNDING A VARIETY OF TECHNOLOGIES OPERATING IN DIFFERENT SETTINGS, AND INCREASINGLY REQUIRING THE REPORTING AND PUBLIC SHARING OF PERFORMANCE INFORMATION, THE FOUNDATION IS PROVIDING A VALUABLE SERVICE TO THIS EMERGING AND RAPIDLY EXPANDING TECHNOLOGY FIELD. GRANT PROGRAMS SUPPORT WIND ENERGY AT BOTH THE FEASIBILITY AND INSTALLATION STAGES, SOLAR ENERGY AT BOTH THE GENERATION AND EDUCATIONAL SCALES AS WELL AS ADVANCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES. DURING THE YEAR, WE AWARDED 24 GRANTS PROVIDING OVER $300,000 TO ILLINOIS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, MUNICIPALITIES AND OTHER LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Trustee & Chair - Finance & Management Committee (until Feb 2021) | Trustee | 8 | $3,333 |
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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,615,294 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,393,358 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,008,652 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,195,905 |
| 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. | $305,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,250 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $681,060 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $46,614 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,846 |
| Payroll taxes | $58,936 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,026 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,810 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $193,283 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,640 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $24,350 |
| Information technology | $69,734 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $169,244 |
| Travel | $2,200 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,231 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,262 |
| Insurance | $30,720 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,860,574 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,214,441 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,031,140 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $19,406 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,569 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $88,031,296 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $367,651 |
| Total assets | $107,689,503 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,259 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $71,422 |
| Total liabilities | $139,681 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $107,549,822 |
| 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 | $107,689,503 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation has awarded $6,195,905 in support to 98 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Rockford, IL PURPOSE: Acquisition of Rumage Farm to expand the Lost Flora Fen Preserve along Raccoon Creek (~346 acres plus ~11 acres NON grant) | $1,278,000 |
Springfield, IL PURPOSE: Acquisition of Zellhofer Properties (133 acres) | $670,062 |
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: Acquisition of the Hill Tract (115 Acres) at Nachusa Grasslands | $603,750 |
NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT PURPOSE: Site Net Zero Energy Activities Center at Techny Prairie Park | $533,031 |
Richmond, IL PURPOSE: Camp Lakota Parcel Acquisition (+/- 160 acres) (120 acres fee simple purchase, 40 acres via private conservation easement) | $483,720 |
Urbana, IL PURPOSE: Acquisition to expand Edna Edwards Burnett Land and Water Reserve (purchase of 60 contiguous acres, resulting in 80-acre preserve) | $459,600 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Chicago, IL | $107,689,503 | $11,008,652 |
Solarbron Pointe Inc Bloomington, IN | $33,791,935 | $3,926,791 |
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Chicago, IL | $4,224,945 | $3,338,954 |
Center For Neighborhood Technology Chicago, IL | $2,493,900 | $2,988,936 |
Evergreen Climate Innovations Chicago, IL | $8,886,958 | $4,384,622 |
Cleantech Partners Inc Middleton, WI | $8,263,187 | $1,764,935 |
Couillard Solar Foundation Inc Deerfield, WI | $4,556,095 | $768,093 |
Geo Exchange Information Bureau Inc Springfield, IL | $21,640 | $866,120 |
Renew Missouri Advocates Columbia, MO | $201,705 | $795,097 |
One Earth Collective Oak Park, IL | $99,648 | $296,592 |
Missouri Energy Initiative Jefferson City, MO | $280,719 | $301,596 |
Winneshiek Energy District Decorah, IA | $180,858 | $327,220 |