Elevate Energy
82% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Elevate Energy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2013, with $60,915,201 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
322 S Green St Ste 300, Chicago, IL, 60607 EIN 36-4443093 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$60.9M
▲ 19.7% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$57.9M
Net assets
$26.5M
Employees
317
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating82% to programs · $3 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 Elevate Energy: 82% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +5% 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 Elevate Energy: 6 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A 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 Elevate Energy: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Elevate Energy: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
We work to create access to clean and affordable heat, cooling, power, and water for everyone.
Contact & location
- Address
- 322 S Green St Ste 300, Chicago, IL, 60607
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $10.3M (FY2013) to $60.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $31.8MNet assets $26.5M
Operating margin
5.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$58.3M
Total liabilities
$31.8M
Net assets
$26.5M
Salaries & benefits
$29.8M
52% of expenses
Board members
12
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,915,201▲19.7% | $57,878,205▲24.3% | $26,548,067▲14.6% | $58,343,027▲37.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $50,880,463▲25.8% | $46,548,460▲41.0% | $23,156,383▲25.0% | $42,389,474▲23.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $40,435,759▲5.9% | $33,010,602▼6.2% | $18,522,769▲66.9% | $34,326,769▲31.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $38,178,610▲35.0% | $35,178,448▲30.8% | $11,097,612▲37.1% | $26,024,460▲33.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $28,275,330▼9.4% | $26,894,182▼7.3% | $8,097,450▲20.6% | $19,511,651▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $31,215,942▲25.7% | $29,008,555▲20.1% | $6,716,302▲49.0% | $16,081,418▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $24,828,806▲30.7% | $24,148,098▲39.8% | $4,508,915▲17.8% | $14,289,966▲37.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $19,003,383▲53.4% | $17,270,339▲40.3% | $3,828,207▲82.7% | $10,389,799▲52.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $12,385,373▼8.2% | $12,309,640▼10.9% | $2,095,163▲3.8% | $6,825,555▲22.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $13,484,647▲0.4% | $13,818,694▲3.2% | $2,019,430▼14.2% | $5,579,717▼16.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $13,431,661▲29.9% | $13,390,970▲33.9% | $2,353,477▲1.8% | $6,702,385▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $10,339,882 | $9,998,994▲52.4% | $2,312,786▲17.3% | $6,844,568▲86.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $6,559,600▼28.2% | $1,971,902▲42.9% | $3,667,877▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $9,141,208▲71.0% | $1,379,493▲7.9% | $3,470,251▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $5,345,463 | $1,278,704 | $3,586,313 | 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: Anne Evens — $265,570 (0.46% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Evens | Ceo & President | 50 | $265,570 |
| Rebecca Turner Buckland | Chief People Officer | 40 | $212,112 |
| Lindy Loyet | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $211,892 |
| Abigail Corso | Chief Strategy Officer | 40 | $211,119 |
| Antonia Ornelas | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $206,315 |
| Delmar Gillus | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $201,250 |
| Carlos Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Chinwe Onyeagoro | Director | 1 | — |
| David Shryock | Treasurer & Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Denise Fairchild | Director (end 12/9/24) | 1 | — |
| Edgar Ramirez | Director (end 7/12/24) | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Tescher | Director | 1 | — |
| John Cleveland | Chair | 5 | — |
| Kimberly Lewis | Director | 1 | — |
| Leah Turnbull | Director | 1 | — |
| Margaret O'dell | Director | 1 | — |
| Robert Weissbourd | Director | 1 | — |
| Scott Bernstein | Director | 1 | — |
| Susan Estes | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Nick & Eddie Construction | Construction Services | $2,972,957 |
| Primera Engineers Ltd | Consulting Services | $1,575,462 |
| Ed Weathersby and Sons Plumbing | Construction Services | $930,674 |
| America Environmental Construction | Construction Services | $911,275 |
| My Green House Hvac | Construction Services | $789,323 |
Grants received · $12.6M total
51 grants to Elevate Energy totaling $12.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2024 | $925,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Increase access to green jobs | 2024 | $750,000 |
| Rf Catalytic Capital Inc | To provide technical assistance | 2024 | $700,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $433,333 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $170,000 |
| Rf Catalytic Capital Inc | To support capacity building | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $35,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Environmental programs | 2023 | $1,457,500 |
| Rf Catalytic Capital Inc | Build capacity of bipoc communities to implement climate solutions | 2023 | $1,000,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. to promote education and analysis to advance energy optimization. to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2023 | $487,500 |
| Climate Imperative Foundation | To support education and technical assistance about clean and healthy homes | 2023 | $416,727 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $395,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $35,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $9,000 |
Grants made · $3.3M in FY2024
46 grants totaling $3.3M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Elevate Energy →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Ecology Inc | National market expansion | $1,021,335 |
| Warren-conner Development Coalition Inc | Program services | $277,200 |
| U S Green Building Council-illinois Chapter | Program services | $226,197 |
| Solutions Project Inc | Program services | $200,000 |
| Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation | Program services | $160,000 |
| Community Health Nfp | Program services | $155,499 |
| Slipstream Group Inc | Energy planning | $90,000 |
| Business Services Collective Nfp | Program services | $85,000 |
| Polar Bear Sustainable Energy Co-op | Program services | $75,000 |
| Walnut Way Conservation Corp Charitable Org | Building electrification | $65,000 |
| Sustainable Options For Urban Living Inc | Program services | $55,000 |
| Common Wealth Development Inc | Building electrification | $48,532 |
| Four County Community Foundation | Program services | $25,000 |
| Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance Inc | Program services | $25,000 |
| Detroit Revival Engaging American Muslims | Program services | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Elevate Energy a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Elevate Energy is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4443093, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Elevate Energy's EIN?
- Elevate Energy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4443093.
- How much revenue does Elevate Energy report?
- Elevate Energy reported $60,915,201 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Elevate Energy's spending goes to programs?
- Elevate Energy spends about 82% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Elevate Energy have?
- CharityIndex grades Elevate Energy A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Elevate Energy's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Elevate Energy's latest Form 990 is $265,570, paid to Anne Evens (Ceo & President).
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Data for Elevate Energy (EIN 36-4443093) 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.