Nonprofit · EIN 82-1765854
AMERICANS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY GRID
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,407,109 | $2,885,401 | -$478,292 | $1,532,382 | $1,296,740 | $235,642 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,777,021 | $1,775,500 | $1,521 | $1,674,033 | $1,837,192 | -$163,159 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,350,678
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $56,431
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $324,741
- Other salaries and wages
- $528,530
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $946,247
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $28,881
- Occupancy
- $100,392
- Travel
- $27,128
- Depreciation
- $7,850
- Program services (functional)
- $2,649,218
- Management and general (functional)
- $211,184
- Fundraising (functional)
- $24,999
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,674,033
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,532,382
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,296,740
- Net assets, end of year
- $235,642
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,537
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,176,404
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $235,642
- Gross receipts
- $4,692,109
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- VA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA HAYES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $308,700 | $16,041 |
| BILL PARSONS | CHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,259 | $4,739 |
| KYLE DAVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK HUGHES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA FOGELSONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HEWETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MINDHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN VETULA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTY WALSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE LUCKEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY GASTEIGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA HAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $297,710 |
| MAX FRANKEL | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $105,117 |
| LARRY GASTEIGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE LUCKEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT DEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTY WALSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN VETULA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRYN BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESICA ECKDISH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBIN MILLICAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK HUGHES | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE DAVIS | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10 G STREET NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002-4213
- In care of
- % JOHN W JIMISON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTINA HAYES, 10 G STREET NE SUITE 440, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTINA HAYES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (703) 717-5592
- Website
- CLEANENERGYGRID.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GROSS MENDELSOHN & ASSOCIATES PA
Mission
ACEG'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE STAKEHOLDERS AND THE PUBLIC TO SUPPORT POLICIES AND REGULATIONS FAVORING THE EXPANSION, MODERNIZATION, AND INTEGRATION OF THE HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION GRID TO ACHIEVE A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY - ONE THAT ATTAINS THE SCIENTIFICALLY-VALIDATED GLOBAL OBJECTIVE OF REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS BY 80%.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION AND AWARENESS: ACEG RAISED AWARENESS ON THE NEED FOR A ROBUST TRANSMISSION GRID THROUGH ITS COMMUNICATIONS AND EDUCATION EFFORTS. IN 2024, ACEG HOSTED 10 WEBINARS FOCUSED ON TRANSMISSION TOPICS, WITH NEARLY 250 REGISTRATIONS PER WEBINAR. ACEG WAS MENTIONED IN NEARLY 100 ARTICLES IN 2024, WAS A GUEST ON THREE PODCASTS REACHING AN AUDIENCE OF OVER 150,000 LISTENERS, PUBLISHED MORE THAN 10 OP-EDS AROUND THE COUNTRY, AND HELD ITS FIRST TRANSMISSION CHAMPIONS RECEPTION. ACEG WORKED ON A LARGE TRANSMISSION COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN TO RAISE URGENCY AND AWARENESS AROUND THE NEED FOR MEANINGFUL ACTION AROUND TRANSMISSION REFORM. THIS PROJECT INCLUDED A MESSAGE RESEARCH PHASE, DEVELOPMENT OF A CREATIVE BRIEF AND CAMPAIGN MATERIALS, AND A MESSAGE CAMPAIGN STRATEGY.Expenses $287,000
- POLICY ENGAGEMENT: ACEG WORKED TO ADVANCE TRANSMISSION SITING AND PERMITTING REFORMS BY ANALYZING STATE AND FEDERAL TRANSMISSION PERMITTING POLICIES TO FIND OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT, HELPING STAKEHOLDERS UNDERSTAND DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY TRANSMISSION PERMITTING POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FEDERAL BACKSTOP TRANSMISSION SITING PROVISIONS IN THE INVESTMENT INFRASTRUCTURE AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) AT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) AND FERC, COORDINATING THE WORK OF A SITING AND PERMITTING COMMITTEE, AND HELPING STAKEHOLDERS UNDERSTAND TRANSMISSION PLANNING AND PERMITTING FUNCTIONS. ACEG SUBMITTED COMMENTS ON MULTIPLE DOE PROGRAMS AIMED AT FACILITATING SITING AND PERMITTING TRANSMISSION LINES. ACEG HELD MEETINGS WITH FERC COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF TO DISCUSS ACEG'S RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT HOW THE COMMISSION CAN ADVANCE TRANSMISSION. ACEG SUBMITTED COMMENTS ON FERC'S BACKSTOP SITING RULE, DOE'S COORDINATED INTERAGENCY TRANSMISSION AUTHORIZATIONS AND PERMITS PROGRAM, DOE'S NATIONAL INTEREST ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION CORRIDOR DESIGNATION PROCESS, DOE'S CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION AND COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT PHASE 2, RULEMAKINGS, AND DOE TRANSMISSION FINANCING PROGRAMS.Expenses $948,116
- REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT: ACEG COORDINATED NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ADVOCATES AND ENGAGE IN KEY REGIONS. ACEG CONDUCTED ANALYSIS ON HOW FERC ORDER NO. 1920 SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED IN REGIONS, AND PUBLISHED A REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS ON BEST PRACTICES PJM CAN ADOPT TO FURTHER PROGRESS ITS LONG-TERM TRANSMISSION PLANNING, PARTICULARLY WITH INCREASED DEMAND. ACEG ENGAGED AND COORDINATED WITH OTHER TRANSMISSION ADVOCATES AND KEY UTILITIES TO BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN UTILITIES AND TRANSMISSION ADVOCATES ON FERC ORDER NO. 1920 COMPLIANCE. ACEG ATTENDED AND HELD EVENTS AT ALL FIVE REGIONAL NARUC CONFERENCES. EACH GATHERING FEATURED A PANEL OF EXPERTS DISCUSSING FERC ORDER NO. 1920 AND HOW COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULE WILL SPECIFICALLY WORK IN THE REGION AT HAND.Expenses $240,682
- OTHERExpenses $1,173,420
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-1765854
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C35)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,532,382
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,692,109
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,407,109 | $2,885,401 | $1,532,382 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,777,021 | $1,775,500 | $1,674,033 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,193,774 | $1,218,299 | $1,564,195 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 82-1765854).
Questions about AMERICANS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY GRID
- What is the EIN of AMERICANS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY GRID?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICANS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY GRID is 82-1765854.
- Is AMERICANS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY GRID tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to AMERICANS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY GRID tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICANS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY GRID file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AMERICANS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY GRID due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICANS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY GRID last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICANS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY GRID?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHRISTINA HAYES.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICANS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY GRID?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $308,700 (CHRISTINA HAYES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does AMERICANS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY GRID have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,407,109, expenses of $2,885,401 and total assets of $1,532,382 at year end.
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