Nonprofit · EIN 88-2858979
ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC
Also known as IEI
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,207,137 | $9,214,018 | $5,993,119 | $14,548,635 | $409,811 | $14,138,824 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,906,936 | $4,405,050 | $2,501,886 | $3,031,490 | $205,785 | $2,825,705 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $526,035 | $329,950 | $196,085 | $196,085 | $0 | $196,085 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,600,759
- Program service revenue
- $284,248
- Investment income
- $319,129
- Other revenue
- $3,001
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $405,896
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $815,514
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,624,023
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,988,441
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $331,485
- Accounting fees
- $39,819
- Travel
- $905,170
- Depreciation
- $1,938
- Program services (functional)
- $6,817,100
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,144,395
- Fundraising (functional)
- $252,523
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,351,490
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,548,635
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $409,811
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,138,824
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,685
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,697,888
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,440,936
- Gross receipts
- $15,207,137
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERI SMITH | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 80 | $246,667 | $35,533 |
| CYNTHIA PACHECO CHIEF FINANCIAL | AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER Officer | 80 | $199,333 | $8,930 |
| WENDOLYN S HOLLAND | SR. ADVISOR TO SLT Key employee | 40 | $170,000 | $17,232 |
| WILLIAM CHARLES SAPORITO | DEPUTY HEAD OF TECH ASSIST. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,750 | $17,871 |
| SHAUN TSABETSAYE | HEAD OF TRIBAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROJECT DE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,000 | $3,769 |
| RAMON ALBERTO SANCHEZ PINA | CHIEF KNOWLEDGE & INNOVATION OFFICER Officer | 40 | $126,042 | $3,776 |
| SIERRA REBECCA FLANIGAN | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,000 | $15,344 |
| DAVID LENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $8,000 | $0 |
| GEORGETTE SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN HAMMOND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERI SMITH | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 80 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA PACHECO CHIEF | CFO & COO Officer | 80 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERI SMITH | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 80 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA PACHECO CHIEF | FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER Officer | 80 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1629 K ST NW STE 300, WASHINGTON, DC 20006-1631
- In care of
- % IEI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 1629 K STREET 300, WASHINGTON DC 20006
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHERI SMITH, 1629 K STREET 300, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- CYNTHIA PACHECO, 1629 K STREET 300, WASHINGTON DC 20006
- Signed the 990
- CYNTHIA PACHECO, CHIEF FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE OFFI
- Phone
- (202) 909-7430
- Website
- WWW.TRIBALCLEANENERGY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
THE ALLIANCE IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OFFERING NO-COST CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT TO TRIBES THROUGH FOUR KEY PILLARS BUILT ON A STRONG FOUNDATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE AND VALUES.
Program accomplishments
- CONVENING AND EVENTSTHE ORGANIZATION HOSTS THREE FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY:TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY FINANCE FORUM: A STRATEGIC CONVENING OF TRIBAL LEADERS, INVESTORS, LENDERS, AND CLEAN ENERGY STAKEHOLDERS FOCUSED ON ADVANCING EQUITABLE PARTNERSHIPS. THE FORUM EMPHASIZES INTERACTIVE, SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED DISCUSSIONS THAT ALIGN COMMUNITY PRIORITIES WITH INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES.TRIBAL ENERGY EVOLUTION SUMMIT (TEES): AN ANNUAL GATHERING THAT BRINGS TOGETHER TRIBAL LEADERS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM ACROSS INDIAN COUNTRY TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL COLLABORATION, FACILITATE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE, AND SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF TRIBAL ENERGY SOVEREIGNTY.TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY SYMPOSIUM AT RE+: A STRUCTURED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EDUCATE PARTICIPANTS ON BEST PRACTICES FOR ENGAGING WITH TRIBAL NATIONS IN CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT. THE SYMPOSIUM COVERS FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES, PRACTICAL TOOLS, AND REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS WITHIN THE CURRENT POLICY AND MARKET LANDSCAPE.Expenses $1,480,974 · grants $405,896 · revenue $284,248
- TRIBAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & PROJECT DEVELOPMENTTHE ALLIANCE TEAM OFFERS GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR ENERGY PLANNING, GRANT WRITING, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, FINANCING, LEGAL AND TAX MATTERS. THROUGH OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER PROGRAM, WE EVALUATE AND CONNECT TRIBES WITH HIGHLY QUALIFIED, ETHICAL CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE TRIBES' BEST INTERESTS ARE PROTECTED THROUGH ALL PHASES OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $1,316,667
- ENERGY POLICY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONSTHE ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY POLICY TEAM ADVOCATES TO ENSURE TRIBAL NATIONS ARE NOT JUST STAKEHOLDERS, BUT SOVEREIGN DECISION-MAKERS IN THE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION. FOR TOO LONG, TRIBES HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO EXTRACTIVE AND EXPLOITATIVE CONTROL BY FOSSIL FUEL INDUSTRIES, OUTSIDE UTILITIES, AND NON-TRIBAL AGENCIES. THE SELF-DETERMINED DEVELOPMENT OF CLEAN ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE OFFERS A PATHWAY TO BREAK FREE FROM THIS LEGACY AND SECURE LASTING SOVEREIGNTY. AS OUR FOUNDER, CHRI SMITH, OFTEN ASKS: "HOW CAN A TRIBAL NATION BE TRULY SOVEREIGN IF IT IS NOT IN CONTROL OF ITS OWN ENERGY RESOURCES?"Expenses $1,045,417
- THE INDIGENOUS POWER & LIGHT FUND (IPLF), A PROGRAM OF THE ALLIANCE, IS A TARGETED PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT INITIATIVE. IPLF AIMS TO SECURE AN INITIAL $100 MILLION IN URGENTLY NEEDED SUPPORT TO SERVE AS A JUST-IN-TIME CATALYST, UNLOCKING A PORTION OF OVER $27 BILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING CURRENTLY ALLOCATED IN RECENT LANDMARK LEGISLATION AND HELPING TO ENSURE THAT THE POTENTIAL OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY IN U.S. HISTORY IS REALIZED. ITS VISION IS TO SPARK PROFOUND CHANGE BY FOSTERING ECONOMIC GROWTHAND MITIGATING THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE, ULTIMATELY STRIVING TO EFFECT A JUST TRANSITION AND RESTORE TRUE SOVEREIGNTY.Expenses $2,974,042
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2858979
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C35)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,548,635
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,207,137
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $15,207,137 | $9,214,018 | $14,548,635 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,906,936 | $4,405,050 | $3,031,490 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $526,035 | $329,950 | $196,085 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: CYNTHIA PACHECO | June 30, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 88-2858979).
Questions about ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC
- What is the EIN of ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC is 88-2858979.
- Is ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC 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 ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHERI SMITH.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $246,667 (CHERI SMITH, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,207,137, expenses of $9,214,018 and total assets of $14,548,635 at year end.
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