Nonprofit · EIN 20-8556667
CLEAN ENERGY ACTION
Tax-exempt · BOULDER, CO 80306
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $52,186 | $46,036 | $6,150 | $42,645 | $0 | $42,645 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $23,577 | $16,253 | $7,324 | $36,495 | $0 | $36,495 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $30,873 | $13,056 | $17,817 | $29,171 | $0 | $29,171 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $52,178
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $8
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $4,615
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,966
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $36,640
- Occupancy
- $244
- Printing, publications and postage
- $121
- Other expenses
- $3,065
- Program services (functional)
- $40,701
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $36,495
- Total assets, end of year
- $42,645
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $42,645
- Cash, savings and investments
- $41,911
- Gross receipts
- $52,186
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Charbonneau | Operations Director | 3 | $4,615 |
| Leslie Glustrom | Senior Advisor | 5 | $0 |
| Alison Burchell | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Conor May | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Asprey | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Marguerite Behringer | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Charbonneau | Operations Director | 3 | $3,047 |
| Leslie Glustrom | Senior Advisor | 5 | $0 |
| Alison Burchell | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Conor May | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Asprey | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Marguerite Behringer | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Charbonneau | Operations Director | 3 | $3,638 |
| Leslie Glustrom | Senior Advisor | 10 | $0 |
| Alison Burchell | Board Member | 10 | $0 |
| Conor May | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Asprey | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Marguerite Behringer | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1399, BOULDER, CO 80306-1399
- In care of
- % R J HARRINGTON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- PO Box 1399, Boulder CO 80306
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Conor May, 3180 Wright Avenue, Boulder CO 80301
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Luke Charbonneau, Operations Director
- Phone
- (970) 302-5077
- Website
- cleanenergyaction.org
Mission
Public energy and electricity education
Program accomplishments
- Clean Energy Action implemented a community resilience education and outreach program supported by a $30,000 grant from Clean Energy Group. The program developed and distributed educational resources focused on solar energy, battery storage, resilience hubs, and funding opportunities for solar-plus-storage projects serving underserved communities. Staff and volunteers conducted webinars, office hours, public outreach events, and technical assistance activities that reached approximately 2,600 individuals and community stakeholders, educating participants about reducing utility costs, improving energy resilience, and maintaining backup power during grid outages. The program also provided information to organizations interested in developing resilience hubs capable of supporting community members during emergencies and extreme weather events. Activities included website development, educational materials, and community engagement efforts carried out in collaboration with local partners. Program expenses included staff time, outreach materials, and website-related costs. The program also helped connect participating community organizations with future resilience and clean energy funding opportunities.Expenses $28,092
- Public education and outreach: Clean Energy Action's public education and outreach program informed and engaged approximately 2,200 individuals through a series of free virtual educational events and action-oriented communications focused on clean energy, climate, utility policy, and environmental stewardship. In partnership with Empower Our Future, the organization co-hosted 11 "Empower Hour" webinars during 2025 featuring energy experts, utility leaders, policymakers, scientists, and community advocates. Topics included renewable energy, grid modernization, resilience hubs, sustainable energy utilities, legislative updates, public utility regulation, and climate and energy policy. Events included presentations, panel discussions, and public question-and-answer sessions designed to increase public understanding of energy issues and encourage civic engagement. Program expenses included staff time, volunteer coordination, and virtual meeting platform costs, including a Zoom account subscription. In addition to webinars, the program distributed educational email newsletters and action alerts 2-5 times monthly to provide the public with information on clean energy developments, regulatory proceedings, community events, and opportunities for public participation in energy and environmental decision-making processes.Expenses $8,313
- Research and reporting: Clean Energy Action's research and reporting program informed approximately 1,200-1,400 individuals through ongoing public education, analysis, and communications related to energy, electricity, climate, and utility issues. The program conducted research and provided accessible reporting on emerging developments, regulatory proceedings, and policy issues affecting Colorado's clean energy transition. Information was disseminated through monthly newsletters, social media outreach, action alerts, and website content updates designed to connect the public with relevant educational resources and opportunities for civic engagement. Program expenses included website hosting and maintenance fees, staff time, and volunteer support necessary to develop, manage, and distribute educational materials and communications. Activities were carried out in collaboration with Empower Our Future.Expenses $2,491
- Direct educational engagement: Clean Energy Action's direct educational engagement program informed and engaged approximately 1,000-1,200 individuals through public education, advocacy, and community collaboration related to clean energy and electricity policy. Volunteers and staff worked with partner organizations to educate the public and encourage civic participation on issues before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, the State Legislature, and local governments. Program activities included monitoring utility and energy proceedings, organizing citizen written and oral comments, and providing education regarding renewable energy, demand-side management, electric and gas rate increases, and utility accountability related to stranded and undepreciated coal plant costs. The organization also monitored, commented on, and provided testimony regarding clean energy and climate-related legislation and policies at the state and municipal levels. Clean Energy Action collaborated with organizations including Colorado Coalition for a Livable Climate, 350 Colorado, Empower Our Future, and Colorado Renewable Energy Society on educational outreach and policy engagement efforts. Program expenses included staff time, volunteer coordination, and organizational membership and participation fees supporting these collaborative activities.Expenses $1,805
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8556667
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $42,645
- Income (IRS master file)
- $52,186
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $52,186 | $46,036 | $42,645 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $23,577 | $16,253 | $36,495 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $30,873 | $13,056 | $29,171 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Conor May | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-8556667).
Questions about CLEAN ENERGY ACTION
- What is the EIN of CLEAN ENERGY ACTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CLEAN ENERGY ACTION is 20-8556667.
- Is CLEAN ENERGY ACTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to CLEAN ENERGY ACTION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CLEAN ENERGY ACTION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CLEAN ENERGY ACTION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CLEAN ENERGY ACTION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CLEAN ENERGY ACTION?
- The 990-N for 2019 names Conor May.
- Who are the officers and directors of CLEAN ENERGY ACTION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,615 (Luke Charbonneau, Operations Director).
- How much revenue does CLEAN ENERGY ACTION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $52,186, expenses of $46,036 and total assets of $42,645 at year end.
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