2026-06-24T14:10:50-07:00 2024-12-31 872635810 Tovella Dowling PC 501 W Broadway Ste 1540 San Diego CA 92101 990 2024-01-01 922960330 Energy Defense Council Inc ENER 8582959990 501 W Broadway Ste 1540 San Diego CA 92101 Thomas Holm President 2026-06-24 true true Julie U Nguyen Esq P01881055 6199309332 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Thomas Holm 241426 false X energydefense.org X 2023 CA to support research, outreach, and education to advance clean energy. 3 3 0 0 0 96006 241401 0 25 96006 241426 400 0 0 0 0 149573 130405 149573 130805 -53567 110621 85726 238048 139293 180994 -53567 57054 to support research, outreach, and education to advance clean energy. false false 112195 400 241401 The organization advanced its clean energy mission by hosting the Technology, Energy, Vehicle Conference, an educational event featuring expert speakers and clean energy innovators. The event informed attendees about outreach programs, collaboration, funding and opportunities available through state and federal agencies. 112195 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 3 3 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false CA X X Brandon Holm 8582959990 501 W Broadway Ste 1540 San Diego CA 921013770 X Thomas Adam Holm President 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Maria Holm end 10-2025 Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jacqueline Holm Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Brandon Holm beg 10-2025 Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 Event Income 611710 241401 241401 241401 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cashback & Rewards 900099 25 25 25 241426 241401 25 X 400 400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3015 3015 0 0 0 0 8265 8265 27162 27162 2112 2112 0 0 0 10504 8403 2101 0 2115 2115 8090 6472 1618 0 0 365 365 event venue & equipment rental 16997 16997 event supplies & misc 16092 16092 meals & entertainment 10451 8361 2090 car & truck 9764 7811 1953 15473 10117 5356 130805 112195 18610 0 1114 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 238018 84612 238018 0 0 0 0 0 85726 238048 4711 6545 50550 13574 84032 160875 139293 180994 X -53567 57054 -53567 57054 85726 238048 110621 X false false false X 0 96006 241401 337407 0 0 0 96006 241401 337407 0 0 337407 0 0 0 25 25 96006 241426 337432 X 0.00000 0.00000 238018 238018 238018 Thomas Holm President See Part V X 50550 13574 false false false 13574 Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information Part II, Line I: In 2023, the organization received a loan from its president, Thomas Holm, to fund initial operating costs. This financial arrangement carries 0% interest and has no specific payment terms, allowing the organization to repay the loan when sufficient funding becomes available. Due to these flexible conditions, no formal agreement was established, nor was prior board approval needed. The transaction essentially functions as a reimbursement payable rather than a conventional loan. The organization remains committed to adhering to its conflict of interest policy and maintaining compliance with the criteria outlined under Treasury Regulation 53.4958-6. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Thomas and Maria Holm are husband and wife. Jacqueline Holm and Brandon Holm are their daughter and son, respectively. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A copy of the Form 990 was provided to the officers and directors for review and comment prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Upon engagement, election, or hiring, directors, officers, and key employees agree to comply with the conflict of interest policy and to disclose any conflicts of interest, which are then handled in accordance with the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 The organization's Form 1023 and Form 990 returns are accessible to the public through the California Attorney General Charities Registry. The organization can also make such documents available upon written request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Documents subject to public disclosure or inspection are accessible through the California Attorney General Charities Registry or can be made available upon written request to the organization. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e bank charges & fees: Column (A) - Total = $1254; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1254; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e dues & subscriptions: Column (A) - Total = $1376; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1376; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e event catering: Column (A) - Total = $4808; Column (B) - Program Services = $4808; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e event registration: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e event security: Column (A) - Total = $1000; Column (B) - Program Services = $1000; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e job supplies: Column (A) - Total = $1373; Column (B) - Program Services = $1098; Column (C) - Management & General = $275; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e meetings: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $218; Column (B) - Program Services = $174; Column (C) - Management & General = $44; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e repairs & maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e taxes & licenses: Column (A) - Total = $113; Column (B) - Program Services = $90; Column (C) - Management & General = $23; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e telephone & utilities: Column (A) - Total = $1647; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1647; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e website & IT: Column (A) - Total = $3684; Column (B) - Program Services = $2947; Column (C) - Management & General = $737; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 The organization failed to timely file its 2024 Form 990 due to a delay in the completion of its financial statements. Specifically, the organization's accountant was unable to reconcile the books and prepare the necessary financial statements until June 2026, which made it impossible to complete and file the return by the original due date. The delay in reconciliation was outside the organization's direct control, and upon receiving the finalized financial statements, the organization promptly moved to complete and file the return. The organization has since taken steps to ensure that its books are maintained on a more timely basis going forward to avoid similar delays in future filing cycles. The organization takes its reporting responsibilities seriously and is committed to full compliance with all IRS requirements. Given that the late filing was attributable to circumstances beyond the organization's control and not to willful neglect, the organization respectfully requests that the late filing penalties be abated.