E4thefuture
85% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
E4thefuture is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Franklin, Massachusetts, registered in 1993, with $675,706 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
219, Franklin, MA, 02038 EIN 22-2547170 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$676K
▼ 76.9% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.8M
Net assets
$6.9M
Employees
14
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →B+Program efficiency40% of the rating85% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For E4thefuture: 85% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · -463% 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 E4thefuture: 22 mo reserves · -463% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For E4thefuture: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 E4thefuture: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
E4thefuture's mission is to promote residential clean energy and sustainable resource solutions to advance climate protection and economic fairness by influencing federal, state and local policies, and by helping to build a resilient and vibrant energy efficiency and clean energy sector.
What they do
Federal and state policy supportsupport selected federal and state state-level campaigns where the residential clean energy policy environment is at risk or can be significantly advanced. focus e4thefuture resources and leadership on states in which it can have a significant impact on policy.
Strengthen the industryprovide leadership to drive collaboration among industry participants. develop standards to improve the process in which utility customer-funded electricity and natural gas energy efficiency resources are assessed for cost-effectiveness and compared to other resource investments. improve efficiency screening practices throughout the united states. support the development of research to assess the health impacts of energy efficiency.
Contact & location
- Address
- 219, Franklin, MA, 02038
- City
- Franklin
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $112.3M (FY2013) to $676K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $453KNet assets $6.9M
Operating margin
-463.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.4M
Total liabilities
$453K
Net assets
$6.9M
Salaries & benefits
$1.8M
48% of expenses
Board members
6
6 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $675,706▼76.9% | $3,807,023▲2.9% | $6,905,538▼31.7% | $7,358,149▼31.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,923,733▲2046% | $3,700,285▼1.8% | $10,116,305▼19.4% | $10,694,597▼21.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $136,236▼90.0% | $3,767,749▼8.9% | $12,556,642▼31.8% | $13,637,621▼29.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,363,963▼41.6% | $4,135,467▼2.5% | $18,417,433▼11.3% | $19,416,406▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,335,246▲13.1% | $4,241,343▼4.1% | $20,760,121▼7.7% | $21,749,536▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,063,974▼17.0% | $4,423,478▼15.5% | $22,481,554 | $23,683,447▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,486,898▲105% | $5,236,518▲37.0% | $22,484,260▼20.9% | $24,066,231▼18.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,210,627▲55.7% | $3,822,246▼27.6% | $28,440,442▲4.4% | $29,356,801▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $777,702▼99.4% | $5,279,672▼95.8% | $27,236,858▼3.8% | $28,716,117▼46.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $126,687,686▲12.8% | $124,769,011▲11.5% | $28,302,228▲7.3% | $53,762,870▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $112,268,172 | $111,863,126▼4.4% | $26,383,553▲1.6% | $45,982,695▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $117,068,928▼3.4% | $25,978,507▲0.8% | $45,835,366▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $121,197,415▲23.5% | $25,762,337▲5.9% | $49,186,995▲20.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $98,109,481 | $24,332,354 | $40,833,003 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Patricia Stanton — $267,235 (7.02% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Stanton | Executive Director | 40 | $267,235 |
| Stephen Cowell | Former President | 0 | $218,476 |
| Paula Mcnulty | Deputy Director/ Secretary and Clerk | 40 | $205,719 |
| Susan Buchan | Executive Dir. of Good2go | 40 | $203,818 |
| Julie Michals | Director of Valuation | 40 | $192,753 |
| Carol Harley | Communications Director | 40 | $131,576 |
| David O'connor | President/ Chair | 1 | $7,250 |
| Mark Farber | Director | 2 | $3,250 |
| Mary Beth Gentleman | Director | 1 | $3,250 |
| Brad Steele | Treasurer/director | 1 | $2,800 |
| Julie Fox Gorte | Director | 1 | $2,800 |
| Lynn Stein | Director | 1 | $2,800 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Synapse Energy Economics Inc | Energy Research | $323,329 |
| Anndyl Policy Group LLC | Consulting Services | $153,487 |
Grants received · $80K total
1 grant to E4thefuture totaling $80K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis for energy efficiency. | 2018 | $80,000 |
Grants made · $575K in FY2024
6 grants totaling $575K in FY2024. All grants made by E4thefuture →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The National Association of State Energy Officials | This funding would help fully transition e4s successful boxes proof of concept initiative to naseo, where naseo will provide state and territory energy offices with actionable, curated information on examples of program and policy development implementation. | $325,000 |
| Home Performance Coalition Inc | Funding will be used to fully transition e4s successful annual publication of the energy efficiency jobs in america report (eeja) and its ongoing media campaign faces of ee (foee) from e4 to hpc for continuation of the publication and dissemination of these important educational resources on the scale, scope, and characteristics of the u.s. energy efficiency workforce. | $100,000 |
| Alternatives For Community and Enviroment Inc | Advocate for a more equitable and just regional greenhouse gas initiative and to address the inequity of the program as currently structured. | $100,000 |
| Bw Research | To provide detailed data on job losses in energy efficiency in the united states | $25,000 |
| Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships Inc | Funding will specifically support work targeting the acceleration of market adoption of high-efficiency residential and commercial heat pumps for space and water heating through multi-sector stakeholder collaboration | $15,000 |
| American Council For An Energy Efficient Economy | Funding to support the migration, training, and eventual maintenance of the database of state efficiency screening practices (dsp), including licensing fees. | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is E4thefuture a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. E4thefuture is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2547170, based in Franklin, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is E4thefuture's EIN?
- E4thefuture's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2547170.
- How much revenue does E4thefuture report?
- E4thefuture reported $675,706 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of E4thefuture's spending goes to programs?
- E4thefuture spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does E4thefuture have?
- CharityIndex grades E4thefuture C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does E4thefuture's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on E4thefuture's latest Form 990 is $267,235, paid to Patricia Stanton (Executive Director).
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Data for E4thefuture (EIN 22-2547170) 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.