Energy Outreach Colorado is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 1989, with $84,974,563 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$85.0M
▲ 13.6% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$76.9M
Net assets
$41.5M
Employees
56
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 Energy Outreach Colorado: 95% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Energy Outreach Colorado: 6 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Energy Outreach Colorado: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Energy Outreach Colorado: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Provide energy assistance and energy efficiency programs to income- qualified coloradans.
The energy efficiency program's goals are to provide long-term solutions and energy efficiency upgrades in affordable housing to help income- qualified coloradans reduce energy use and lower their bills. current contracts with xcel energy, atmos energy, black hills energy, colorado natural gas (cng), city and county of denver, holy cross energy, san miguiel power authority (smpa), platte river power authority (prpa), la plata electric, city of gunnison, and gunnison county electric.
The objective of the weatherization assistance for low-income persons (wap) program is to increase the energy efficiency of dwellings owned or occupied by income-qualified persons, reduce the total expenditures on energy, and improve their health and safety. through funding received from the colorado governor's energy office, energy outreach colorado provides assistance to income-qualified multi-family dwellings for energy efficiency upgrades.
The crisis internvention program is funded by the colorado low-income energy assistance program and provides eligible households with emergency furnace repair and replacement services to ensure families have adequate access to heat. the nonprofit energy assistance program (neep) provides long term solutions and energy efficiency upgrades in nonprofit facilities to reduce energy use and lower energy bills. current funders include the city of denver, state of colorado, and xcel energy; funds are restricted. advocacy and commission is setup to advocate for the energy needs of low- income colorado residents. low income energy assistance payments were made to the colorado department of human services to be used in their leap program that provides benefits to low-income individuals to pay energy bills. energy outreach colorado conducts education and outreach programs to the public. specifically, the nffn/nliec program targes low-income advocacy nationally and through the national fuel funds network (nffn)and the national low income energy consortium (nliec). the objective of the central 70 program is to reduce noice and dust related to the i70 construction project. 251 homes received services from energy outreach. addtionally, energy outreach completed emergency safety repairs on one-third of the homes immediately during the home assessments. each participating home received an energy assessment, complete installation of every home improvement, and a final inspection all at no cost to residents.
Revenue grew from $24.6M (FY2014) to $85.0M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
9.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$50.6M
Total liabilities
$9.1M
Net assets
$41.5M
Salaries & benefits
$6.5M
8% of expenses
Board members
17
17 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,974,563▲13.6% | $76,908,828▼7.4% | $41,548,169▲26.2% | $50,648,379▲30.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $74,833,884▲4.6% | $83,042,965▲26.2% | $32,919,965▼15.4% | $38,792,732▼11.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $71,513,739▲30.1% | $65,808,335▲60.9% | $38,913,380▲20.4% | $43,720,360▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $54,969,083▲54.9% | $40,899,975▲13.0% | $32,307,809▲48.7% | $35,593,343▲43.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $35,487,658▲19.5% | $36,179,685▲14.2% | $21,726,194▲7.4% | $24,798,285▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $29,691,675▲7.3% | $31,687,019▲12.7% | $20,233,962▼6.8% | $26,580,425▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $27,683,282▼1.5% | $28,117,069▼0.2% | $21,704,850▼4.1% | $27,017,517▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $28,101,369▲18.5% | $28,161,921▲12.5% | $22,627,116▼2.4% | $23,186,608▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $23,708,071▼2.7% | $25,022,578▼5.7% | $23,194,794▲0.8% | $24,407,937▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $24,354,038▼0.9% | $26,528,431▲5.8% | $23,014,673▼5.7% | $23,803,910▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $24,572,575 | $25,067,205 | $24,413,888 | $24,941,742 | 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.
Highest-paid: Jennifer Gremmert — $393,572 (0.51% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Gremmert | Ceo | 40 | $393,572 |
| Jonathan Ilderton | Executive Di | 40 | $216,494 |
| Michael O'keeffe | Coo | 40 | $171,489 |
| Eric Nussbaumer | Vp Data Oper | 40 | $163,456 |
| Andrew Caler | Chief Prog O | 40 | $148,361 |
| Deanna Soulis | Vp of Hr | 40 | $146,207 |
| Adam Goldman | Member Thru | 3 | — |
| Andrew Ramsey | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Ashley Mcnamee | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Brad Davids | Member | 3 | — |
| Cec Ortiz | Member Thru | 3 | — |
| Chris Lopez | Member | 3 | — |
| Connor Larr | Member | 3 | — |
| Daniel Schnee | Member | 3 | — |
| David Rains | Member | 3 | — |
| Guia Ellerby | Member | 3 | — |
| Ivo Steklac | Member | 3 | — |
| Jack Weixel | Member | 3 | — |
| James Marchiori | Vice Preside | 3 | — |
| Jennifer Cloud | Member | 3 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Arus Consulting LLC | Efficiency Svcs | $1,913,715 |
| Northwest Colorado Council of | Care Partner | $1,725,515 |
| Elevation Lighting Services Co | Lighting Svcs | $1,519,137 |
| Peylan Energy Efficiency Services | Efficiency Svcs | $1,450,730 |
| Quihaus Solutions LLC | Efficiency Svcs | $1,147,482 |
110 grants to Energy Outreach Colorado totaling $4.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $215,629 |
| Denver Foundation | Emergency assistance | 2024 | $94,000 |
| San Isabel Electric Association Inc | Donate leap program | 2024 | $22,048 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2024 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $19,783 |
| Delta-montrose Electric Association | General support | 2024 | $18,365 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Emergency assistance | 2023 | $233,095 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $232,014 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $113,820 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $42,503 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $26,000 |
| San Isabel Electric Association Inc | Donate leap program | 2023 | $21,893 |
| Yampa Valley Electric Association Inc | Low income energy assistance program contributions | 2023 | $21,219 |
| Delta-montrose Electric Association | Energy assistance | 2023 | $18,146 |
115 grants totaling $38.2M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Energy Outreach Colorado →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy | Energy assistance | $17,225,615 |
| Colorado Energy Office | Hb-1105 leap funding | $10,964,030 |
| Colorado Department of Human | Hb-1105 leap funding | $5,028,772 |
| Black Hills Energy | Energy assistance | $920,143 |
| Atmos Energy | Energy assistance | $242,493 |
| Northwest Colorado Council of Gover | Neep | $226,891 |
| Goodwill of Colorado | Energy assistance | $223,612 |
| Human Services Network of Colorado | Development | $215,235 |
| Colorado Springs Utilities | Energy assistance | $149,237 |
| United Power Inc | Energy assistance | $108,633 |
| Gunnison Valley Regional Housing Au | Education | $98,232 |
| Family Tree Inc | Energy assistance | $90,689 |
| Denver Public Schools Foundation | Energy assistance | $85,965 |
| City of Fort Collins | Energy assistance | $84,794 |
| Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Den | Energy assistance | $84,550 |
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Data for Energy Outreach Colorado (EIN 74-2543881) 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.