Center For Energy and Environment
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Center For Energy and Environment is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, registered in 1994, with $33,658,150 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
212 3rd Ave N Ste 560, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 EIN 41-1647799 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$33.7M
▲ 37.1% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$29.8M
Net assets
$42.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Center For Energy and Environment— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · +11% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Center For Energy and Environment: 17 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Center For Energy and Environment— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Center For Energy and Environment: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 212 3rd Ave N Ste 560, Minneapolis, MN, 55401
- City
- Minneapolis
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Beautification
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $8.1M (FY2013) to $33.7M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $9.3MNet assets $42.8M
Operating margin
11.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$52.1M
Total liabilities
$9.3M
Net assets
$42.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,658,150▲37.1% | $29,798,537▲23.5% | $42,752,539▲11.8% | $52,060,163▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $24,548,360▲36.8% | $24,132,439▲19.6% | $38,225,140▲3.8% | $46,404,495▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $17,943,559▼10.3% | $20,182,749▲9.6% | $36,810,668▼6.0% | $45,180,234▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $20,004,969▲26.2% | $18,421,853▲0.8% | $39,177,982▲3.9% | $44,159,185▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $15,847,986▲1.9% | $18,277,719▲69.9% | $37,696,560▲11.6% | $44,268,004▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $15,558,216▲6.6% | $10,759,321▼5.4% | $33,768,450▲16.2% | $37,220,051▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $14,592,094▲38.4% | $11,376,843▲2.5% | $29,060,467▲12.6% | $32,599,166▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $10,543,735▲30.6% | $11,096,356▼3.5% | $25,814,840▼2.0% | $30,801,460▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $8,073,507 | $11,500,938▼0.8% | $26,348,863▼11.5% | $31,813,467▼16.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $11,588,851▼6.8% | $29,771,050▲11.2% | $38,107,154▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $12,436,678▲10.5% | $26,762,598▲9.0% | $35,760,564▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $11,259,740 | $24,543,628 | $32,608,842 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.1M total
13 grants to Center For Energy and Environment totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2024 | $242,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2023 | $175,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | General - cee energy industry workforce development program | 2022 | $15,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis to advance clean energy and energy efficiency | 2021 | $379,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2020 | $25,000 |
| The Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future | 2019 | $50,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | Env. advocacy | 2018 | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | Env. advocacy | 2017 | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | Env. advocacy | 2017 | $25,000 |
| The Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis to build markets for energy efficient buildings. | 2017 | $20,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | Env. advocacy | 2016 | $77,500 |
| The Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis to advance energy efficiency | 2016 | $50,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Energy and Environment a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Energy and Environment is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-1647799, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Energy and Environment's EIN?
- Center For Energy and Environment's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1647799.
- How much revenue does Center For Energy and Environment report?
- Center For Energy and Environment reported $33,658,150 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For Energy and Environment have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Energy and Environment B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For Energy and Environment (EIN 41-1647799) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.