Smart Electric Power Alliance
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Smart Electric Power Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2007, with $19,875,569 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1800 M St Nw Frnt 1 # 33159, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 52-1794095 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$19.9M
▲ 8.2% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$15.2M
Net assets
$32.4M
Employees
—
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 Smart Electric Power Alliance— 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 rating26 mo reserves · +23% 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 Smart Electric Power Alliance: 26 mo reserves · +23% 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 Smart Electric Power Alliance— 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 Smart Electric Power Alliance: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1800 M St Nw Frnt 1 # 33159, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.3M (FY2013) to $19.9M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7.1MNet assets $32.4M
Operating margin
23.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$39.5M
Total liabilities
$7.1M
Net assets
$32.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,875,569▲8.2% | $15,221,999▲27.6% | $32,358,471▲23.3% | $39,471,528▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $18,364,291▲12.5% | $11,926,146▲20.2% | $26,247,453▲41.2% | $33,320,181▲36.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $16,326,619▲42.9% | $9,920,411▲11.3% | $18,595,089▲30.5% | $24,338,371▲30.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $11,424,998▲78.5% | $8,912,974▲2.2% | $14,244,330▲27.0% | $18,618,602▲33.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,400,597▼37.7% | $8,717,397▼15.7% | $11,211,823▼12.8% | $13,999,790▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $10,274,753▲1.6% | $10,346,317▲2.2% | $12,856,123▲6.7% | $15,504,778▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $10,113,085▲1.3% | $10,118,751▲2.6% | $12,044,932▼5.3% | $14,732,624▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $9,980,041▲32.0% | $9,866,960▲41.5% | $12,725,458▲10.1% | $15,332,513▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,561,670▲43.6% | $6,975,262▲30.1% | $11,563,269▲11.1% | $12,936,995▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $5,266,051▲21.3% | $5,360,414▲15.2% | $10,409,438 | $11,396,214▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,341,199 | $4,654,040▼17.3% | $10,409,172▼1.2% | $11,422,304▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,630,857▼0.5% | $10,535,546▲0.5% | $11,642,114▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,658,555▲29.3% | $10,482,729▲20.4% | $11,822,886▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,374,781 | $8,706,426 | $10,022,078 | 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 · $338K total
7 grants to Smart Electric Power Alliance totaling $338K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| E4thefuture | Funding to support 10-month collaborative program with seven utilities across the u.s that will bring together utilities, ev charging providers, local community organizations, and low- and moderate-income (lmi) customers to evaluate the efficacy and equitability of traditional transportation electrification program design elements | 2021 | $42,000 |
| Electric Power Research Institute Inc | Contribution | 2021 | $37,000 |
| E4thefuture | Funds will be used for two projects, an update to a comprehensive guide to ev managed charging report and research that would identify opportunities for utility and private sector investments in microgrids to increase reliability and decrease costs for large-scale fleet electrification, particularly those with fast charging | 2020 | $45,000 |
| E4thefuture | Funds will be used to research and report on electric vehicle (ev)-specific time-varying rates that incentivize off-peak charging. this research will identify components of ev-specific rates that have yielded the highest adoption rates. this research will help hundreds of utilities across the country more quickly and effectively design ev-specific rates before large quantities of vehicles are deployed. | 2019 | $35,000 |
| Edison Electric Institute | Contribution/program support | 2019 | $27,000 |
| The Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis to advance clean electricity | 2016 | $42,000 |
| The Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis to advance renewable energy | 2015 | $110,000 |
Similar organizations in Environment
- Environment
Global Fishing Watch Inc
Washington, DC
$19.6M
Aannual revenue
Environment
350 Org
Washington, DC
$19.5M
C+annual revenue
Environment
American Forest Foundation
Washington, DC
$20.3M
Cannual revenue
Environment
Clearpath Inc
Washington, DC
$18.4M
Bannual revenue
Environment
Environmental Working Group
Washington, DC
$21.8M
Bannual revenue
Environment
International Council On Clean Transportation
Washington, DC
$22.3M
C+annual revenue
Environment
Land Trust Alliance Incorporated
Washington, DC
$22.4M
Bannual revenue
Environment
Friends of the Earth
Washington, DC
$16.9M
C+annual revenue
Environment
Resources For the Future Inc
Washington, DC
$16.9M
Bannual revenue
Environment
The Alliance For Climate Protection
Washington, DC
$23.8M
Dannual revenue
Compare Smart Electric Power Alliance
Frequently asked questions
- Is Smart Electric Power Alliance a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Smart Electric Power Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1794095, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Smart Electric Power Alliance's EIN?
- Smart Electric Power Alliance's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1794095.
- How much revenue does Smart Electric Power Alliance report?
- Smart Electric Power Alliance reported $19,875,569 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Smart Electric Power Alliance have?
- CharityIndex grades Smart Electric Power Alliance B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Washington
Explore more
Data for Smart Electric Power Alliance (EIN 52-1794095) 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.