Nonprofit · EIN 94-3040817
COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECT INC
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,104,301 | $6,684,384 | $419,917 | $3,683,237 | $2,062,179 | $1,621,058 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,683,562 | $5,495,443 | $188,119 | $2,224,586 | $1,080,419 | $1,144,167 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,133,966 | $3,273,869 | -$139,903 | $1,994,415 | $1,088,799 | $905,616 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,090,239
- of which government grants
- $4,690,675
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $14,062
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $174,169
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,849,678
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,446,275
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $102,912
- Travel
- $29,739
- Depreciation
- $6,817
- Program services (functional)
- $6,099,690
- Management and general (functional)
- $378,069
- Fundraising (functional)
- $206,625
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,224,586
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,683,237
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,062,179
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,621,058
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $23,210
- Publicly traded securities
- $539,599
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,461,058
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $160,000
- Gross receipts
- $7,104,301
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 66
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY FAIN | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $163,336 | $7,704 |
| DONOVAN JAMES | DIR OF FINANCE | 40 | $103,245 | $10,238 |
| JEFF COLE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE WISE | VP, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA HUNT | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARA OPEIFA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISA DECRISTOFORO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA LEVINE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE LOVELAND | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARITY SPIRES | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL DEROSIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TSERING SHERPA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HUDA YUSUF | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MCFALL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM LUTHI | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY LEVENDA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY FAIN | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $154,984 | $7,508 |
| JEFF COLE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES METOYER | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN LEUNG | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN BEAN | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISA DECRISTOFORO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG BRUCHS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE LOVELAND | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARITY SPIRES | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL DEROSIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TSERING SHERPA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA HUNT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MCFALL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX NOVIE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY FAIN | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $124,055 | $7,113 |
| JEFF COLE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN LEUNG | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISA DECRISTOFORO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG BRUCHS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE LOVELAND | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN BEAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX NOVIE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARITY SPIRES | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES METOYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL DEROSIA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN BLEDSOE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TSERING SHERPA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2705 E BURNSIDE ST STE 112, PORTLAND, OR 97214-1767
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHARITY FAIN, 2705 E Burnside St 112, Portland, OR 97214
- Signed the 990
- CHARITY FAIN, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (503) 284-6827
- Return prepared by
- KERN & THOMPSON LLC
Mission
COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECT BELIEVES THAT EVERYONE DESERVES A SAFE, HEALTHY, EFFICIENT HOME REGARDLESS OF INCOME. WE DO THIS THROUGH EDUCATION, HANDS-ON TRAINING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF WEATHERIZATION, AND LEAD POISONING PREVENTION MATERIALS. WE ALSO PROVIDE DIRECT WEATHERIZATION AND SAFETY REPAIRS TO SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. WE DELIVER THESE SERVICES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, UTILITIES, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
Program accomplishments
- WHOLE HOME RETROFIT FUNDS CEP TO COMPLETE SUBSTANTIAL HOME REPAIRS FOR LOW INCOME AND BIPOC HOMEOWNERS. REPAIRS CAN INCLUDE HVAC, INSULATION, ROOFING, ETC. ALL FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF PORTLAND, BUREAU OF PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY, WHICH PCEF IS UNDER.Expenses $4,178,973
- OTHER PROGRAMSHOME ENERGY SCORING PROVIDES HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENTS TO LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS LIVING IN THE CITY OF PORTLAND, HILLSBORO, AND MILWAUKIE. ALL FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF PORTLAND, CITY OF HILLSBORO, CITY OF MILWAUKIE, AND INCENTIVES THROUGH ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON.HPWH INSTALLATION PROVIDES INSTALLATION OF HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO REDUCE UTILITY BILLS AND MAKE THE HOMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT. THE PROJECT IS CURRENTLY FUNDED BY THE ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON. PORTLAND WATER BUREAU LEAK REPAIR PROVIDES FUNDING TO REPAIR WATER LEAKS, PLUMBING REPAIRS, AND INCREASE WATER EFFICIENCY TO LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS. ALL PROJECTS ARE FUNDED BY THE PORTLAND WATER BUREAU.Expenses $809,560
- IN-HOME WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM FOR HOMES OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES OF SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES PROVIDES SMALL MEASURE WEATHERIZATION MEASURES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION INFORMATION AS APPROPRIATE. ALL PROJECTS ARE FUNDED BY CITY OF PORTLANDS HOUSING BUREAU.IN-HOME SAFETY REPAIR PROVIDES MINOR HOME REPAIRS TO HOMES OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, SENIORS, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. SERVICES INCLUDE: LIGHT BULB AND SMOKE DETECTOR REPLACEMENT, BATHROOM SAFETY BAR INSTALLATIONS, STAIR RAIL REPLACEMENT AND MORE. ALL PROJECTS ARE FUNDED BY THE PORTLAND HOUSING BUREAU.IN-HOME REPAIRS AND EFFICIENCY EXTENDED SERVICES TO SENIOR HOMEOWNERS AT RISK FOR LOSING THEIR HOMES DUE TO DEFERRED MAINTENANCE ISSUES. SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN THE INTERSTATE AND LENTS URBAN RENEWAL CORRIDORS. ALL PROJECTS ARE FUNDED BY THE PORTLAND HOUSING BUREAU.Expenses $642,879
- OREGON COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAM PGE AND PACIFIC POWER CUSTOMERS CAN SIGN UP TO BE CONNECTED TO LARGE OFF-SITE SOLAR ARRAYS AND RECEIVE BILL DISCOUNTS, REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OF HOME THEY LIVE IN. FUNDED BY UTILITIES BY ORDER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION, CEP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROGRAM DESIGN, POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS, RECRUITMENT, AND EDUCATION OF LOW-INCOME UTILITY CUSTOMERS AND COORDINATION WITH SOLAR DEVELOPERS.Expenses $248,741
- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WORKSHOPS DELIVERS INFORMATION ABOUT SOURCES OF LEAD, SUPPORTING CLIENTS TO DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED ACTION PLANS TO ASSESS THE RISK OF LEAD IN THE HOME. FUNDED BY THE PORTLAND WATER BUREAU, THE WORKSHOP EXPLAINS LEAD DETECTION METHODS, PROVIDES MATERIALS FOR CLEANING, AND OFFERS REFERRALS TO OTHER LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION ACTIVITIES. CEP ALSO OFFERS LEAD SAFE HOME PROJECTS WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON LEAD-SAFE SMALL-SCALE DO-IT-YOURSELF RENOVATION PROJECTS.Expenses $125,965
- DO-IT-YOURSELF WEATHERIZATION WORKSHOPS OFFERS ENERGY INFORMATION, TRAINING, AND MATERIALS TO PEOPLE INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO RESOLVE THEIR HOME ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND COMFORT CONCERNS. WINTER WORKSHOPS FOCUS ON KEEPING HOMES WARM; SUMMER WORKSHOPS FOCUS ON KEEPING HOMES COOL. FUNDED BY THE CITY OF PORTLAND HOUSING BUREAU, THE CITY OF GRESHAM, MULTNOMAH COUNTY, AND ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON, THE PROGRAM TARGETS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, BUT IS OPEN TO ALL. QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE FREE WEATHERIZATION SUPPLIES.Expenses $93,572
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
- 94-3040817
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,683,237
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,104,301
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,104,301 | $6,684,384 | $3,683,237 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,683,562 | $5,495,443 | $2,224,586 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,133,966 | $3,273,869 | $1,994,415 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,605,848 | $2,494,748 | $1,061,487 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 94-3040817).
Questions about COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECT INC is 94-3040817.
- Is COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECT 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 COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECT 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 COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECT 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 COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHARITY FAIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $163,336 (CHARITY FAIN, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,104,301, expenses of $6,684,384 and total assets of $3,683,237 at year end.
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