Metropolitan Energy Center Inc

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 12/2021, Metropolitan Energy Center Inc employed 14 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 12/2021, Metropolitan Energy Center Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.5% 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 2019, Metropolitan Energy Center Inc has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $1,519,142. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

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 2021 ALONE WE HELPED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE FLEETS TO DIRECTLY ELIMINATE 11,223 TONS OF GREENHOUSE GASES BY REPLACING 5.7 MILLION 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 ENERGY SOLUTIONS HUB, METRO 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 ENERGY CODES BY PROPERTY OWNERS AND MANAGERS, AND HELPING ALL OF THEM TO ACCESS AVAILABLE EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES. 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 TRAININGS IN THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT FIELDS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kelly Gilbert
Executive Director
$61,066
Greg Goss
Treasurer
$0
Rick Maniktala
Vice President
$0
Eslun Tucker
Secretary
$0
Kevin Pinkowski
President
$0
Karen Clawson
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$3,500
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,269,122
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$40,121
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,438
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,312,743
Total Program Service Revenue$31,956
Investment income $385
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $100
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,345,317

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Metropolitan Energy Center Inc has awarded $662,353 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

KANSAS CITY AVIATION DEPARTMENT

PURPOSE: Grant support defrayed purchase cost of electricity- and CNG-powered buses, which enhance public good by reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions related to transportation.

$212,783

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.

$208,643

CITY OF OLATHE KANSAS

PURPOSE: Grant support defrayed purchase cost of electricity-powered vehicles and charging stations, which enhance public good by reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions related to transportation.

$198,330

CITY OF GARDEN CITY KANSAS

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.

$37,246

GRAIN VALLEY R-5 SCHOOL DISTRICT

PURPOSE: Grant support defrayed purchase cost of propane-powered school buses, which enhance public good by reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions related to transportation.

$5,351
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Metropolitan Energy Center Inc has recieved totaling $49,549.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
National Association Of Regional Councils

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: special projects

$49,549
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