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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1155142

LOCAL ENERGY ALLIANCE PROGRAM INC

Also known as LEAP

Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTESVLE, VA 22902

Financials

$6.1M$5.8M2024$3.3M$3.5M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LOCAL ENERGY ALLIANCE PROGRAM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$3,306,123$3,483,661-$177,538$1,028,613$797,595$231,018
December 31, 2024990$6,055,491$5,805,413$250,078$1,024,829$616,273$408,556
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$759,397
of which government grants
$541,093
Program service revenue
$2,518,360
Investment income
$1,572
Net rental income
$9,200
Other revenue
$26,794

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$125,753
Other salaries and wages
$1,221,737
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,654,416
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$149
Accounting fees
$13,349
Occupancy
$106,213
Travel
$37,786
Depreciation
$60,419
Program services (functional)
$2,804,097
Management and general (functional)
$666,489
Fundraising (functional)
$13,075

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,024,829
Total assets, end of year
$1,028,613
Total liabilities, end of year
$797,595
Net assets, end of year
$231,018
Land, buildings and equipment
$151,638
Net assets without donor restrictions
$231,018
Gross receipts
$3,306,123
Employees
28
Volunteers
23
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
VA

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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kathryn VanLangenCo-Executive Director
Trustee or director
40$93,621
Wilson RatliffCo-Executive Director
Trustee or director
40$93,231
Ryan DorlandDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Ann MallekDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Michael PayneDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Bill PrindleDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Louis OBerryDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Narissa TurnerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Jesse WarrenBoard Chair
Trustee or director
2$0
Jeff DumarsDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Chris WeatherfordTreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0
Kristel RiddervoldSecretary
Trustee or director
2$0
Roy LuoDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Luke RoarkDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kathryn VanLangenCo-Executive Director
Trustee or director
40$90,014
Wilson RatliffCo-Executive Director
Trustee or director
40$89,754
Bob LazaroDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Ann MallekDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Michael PayneDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Bill PrindleDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Louis OBerryDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Narissa TurnerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Jesse WarrenBoard Chair
Trustee or director
2$0
Lance StewartBoard Vice Chair
Trustee or director
2$0
Chris WeatherfordTreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0
Kristel RiddervoldSecretary
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
300 E MAIN ST, CHARLOTTESVLE, VA 22902-5234
In care of
% CYNTHIA ADAMS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Kathryn Van Langen, 300 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Signed the 990
Kathryn VanLangen, Co-Executive Director
Phone
(434) 227-4666

Mission

LEAP was born out of a growing concern for environmental sustainability and the desire to reduce energy costs for local residents and businesses. Our vision is to create a more energy-efficient and resilient community, reducing our carbon footprint while improving the quality of life for all. LEAP's primary goal is to empower individuals and organizations to make smart energy choices that benefit both the environment and their wallets. We offer a wide range of services, from home energy assessments to solar installations, helping our community reduce energy consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Energy Efficiency Programs: LEAP provides residential energy assessments, consulting, and improvement services to both market-rate and income-qualified clients. Services include consultations and comprehensive assessments, direct install measures, market rate improvements, and community outreach and energy education in Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville. LEAP also operates an Energy Resource Hub that connects residents with energy information, referrals, and available incentives. Certain outreach and service activities are supported by local grant funding. All services are delivered in accordance with applicable program guidelines, and related documentation and reporting are maintained to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
    Expenses $659,043 · revenue $656,756
  • Solarize Campaign: Solarize Virginia is a community-based outreach initiative that simplifies and makes solar more affordable for homeowners. Through partnerships with local governments and vetted solar installers, the program provides residents with trusted information, free solar assessments, and discounted solar pricing. LEAP manages outreach, education, and customer support throughout the process, helping participants navigate decisions and move confidently toward solar adoption. Funding for Solarize Virginia comes from fees paid by participating installers for completed installations. These funds are reinvested directly into the program's operations to support outreach, homeowner education, and personalized guidance, ensuring residents are well informed and confident throughout the process. This model allows LEAP to continually improve and expand the program's reach.
    Expenses $150,329 · revenue $329,760
  • Low-Income Weatherization Program: LEAP implements low-income weatherization and home performance services on behalf of multiple utility, nonprofit, and local government funding partners. Through programs including Dominion Virginia Power's IAQHIP and EnergyShare Programs and Albemarle County's Assisted Home Performance program, LEAP provides energy assessments and energy-saving improvements at no cost to qualifying households, including low-income, elderly, and disabled residents, in both single-family and multi-family housing. Services may include direct-install measures, air sealing, insulation upgrades, duct sealing, HVAC improvements, attic insulation, and other energy-saving and health-and-safety measures. LEAP staff perform assessments and certain installations, and subcontract specialized services such as insulation and HVAC work in accordance with program and procurement requirements. Income eligibility, scope of work, project completion, and invoicing are documented and maintained in accordance with utility and local funding requirements. LEAP's service area includes the greater Charlottesville and Northern Virginia regions and surrounding communities.
    Expenses $1,554,970 · revenue $1,619,756
  • All other programs
    Expenses $439,755 · revenue $351,268

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-1155142
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 (C35)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,028,613
Income (IRS master file)
$3,306,123

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$3,306,123$3,483,661$1,028,613XML
990December 2024$6,055,491$5,805,413$1,024,829XML
990December 2023$3,423,214$3,407,103$454,662IRS
990December 2022$2,341,672$2,354,905$502,701IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 27-1155142).

Questions about LOCAL ENERGY ALLIANCE PROGRAM INC

What is the EIN of LOCAL ENERGY ALLIANCE PROGRAM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LOCAL ENERGY ALLIANCE PROGRAM INC is 27-1155142.
Is LOCAL ENERGY ALLIANCE PROGRAM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to LOCAL ENERGY ALLIANCE PROGRAM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LOCAL ENERGY ALLIANCE PROGRAM INC 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 LOCAL ENERGY ALLIANCE PROGRAM INC 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 LOCAL ENERGY ALLIANCE PROGRAM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LOCAL ENERGY ALLIANCE PROGRAM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Kathryn Van Langen.
Who are the officers and directors of LOCAL ENERGY ALLIANCE PROGRAM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $93,621 (Kathryn VanLangen, Co-Executive Director).
How much revenue does LOCAL ENERGY ALLIANCE PROGRAM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,306,123, expenses of $3,483,661 and total assets of $1,028,613 at year end.

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