Nonprofit · EIN 82-1112859
ELEMENTAL EXCELERATOR INC
Tax-exempt · HONOLULU, HI 96813
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $34,110,366 | $27,161,787 | $6,948,579 | $55,178,934 | $1,987,619 | $53,191,315 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $35,742,100 | $19,978,849 | $15,763,251 | $47,432,534 | $1,303,399 | $46,129,135 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $31,610,627
- of which government grants
- $8,131,050
- Membership dues
- $269,500
- Program service revenue
- $239,910
- Investment income
- $2,259,829
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$51,026
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $856,425
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,765,907
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,827,808
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,135,283
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $415,675
- Accounting fees
- $132,366
- Occupancy
- $315,512
- Travel
- $154,617
- Depreciation
- $70,951
- Program services (functional)
- $21,204,167
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,942,944
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,014,676
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $47,432,534
- Total assets, end of year
- $55,178,934
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,987,619
- Net assets, end of year
- $53,191,315
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $113,838
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $46,624,848
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,566,467
- Gross receipts
- $36,273,558
- Employees
- 77
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVRA CELINE VAN DER ZEE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $384,847 | $54,773 |
| DAWN LIPPERT | DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $335,248 | $23,000 |
| CHRISTINA ANGELIDES | VP OF POLICY & DEPLOYMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $255,894 | $37,287 |
| MARK CALVIN CHAMBERS | VP OF PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $280,625 | $10,200 |
| DANYA KATHLEEN HAKEEM | VP OF PORTFOLIO & INVESTMENTS Key employee | 40 | $227,486 | $57,969 |
| AMIR CHIREH MEHR | HEAD OF PROJECT FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $216,901 | $55,413 |
| MICHAEL R CURTIS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $244,176 | $23,548 |
| APARNA REDDY | GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $244,301 | $13,254 |
| KIMBERLY KARRIS | VP OF GROWTH Key employee | 40 | $213,230 | $11,280 |
| MELISSA UHL | CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER Officer | 32 | $190,348 | $0 |
| LAURENE POWELL JOBS | CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELVIN TAKETA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAVEEN SIKKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIAN YASUNAGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVRA VAN DER ZEE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $379,765 | $43,779 |
| DAWN LIPPERT | DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $343,976 | $15,464 |
| CHRISTINA ANGELIDES | MANAGING DIRECTOR, POLICY LAB Highest-paid employee | 40 | $285,693 | $25,241 |
| MICHAEL CURTIS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $229,732 | $21,763 |
| DANYA HAKEEM | VICE PRESIDENT OF PORTFOLIO Key employee | 40 | $213,428 | $33,961 |
| SARITHA KADERALI | HEAD OF CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $231,114 | $12,230 |
| THERESA GARNER | MANAGING DIRECTOR, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Key employee | 40 | $218,456 | $21,876 |
| SARA CHANDLER | MANAGING DIRECTOR, EQUITY & ACCESS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $221,595 | $15,567 |
| MELISSA UHL | CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER Key employee | 32 | $230,104 | $1,033 |
| APARNA REDDY | GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $204,034 | $13,439 |
| LAUREN TONOKAWA | MANAGING DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $198,768 | $18,495 |
| KELVIN TAKETA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $10,000 | $0 |
| CHERYL MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $10,000 | $0 |
| NAVEEN SIKKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $10,000 | $0 |
| VIVIAN YASUNAGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $10,000 | $0 |
| LAURENE POWELL JOBS | CHAIR OF THE BOARD Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1099 ALAKEA ST STE 1250, HONOLULU, HI 96813-4517
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAWN LIPPERT, 1099 ALAKEA ST 1250, HONOLULU, HI 96813
- Signed the 990
- DAWN LIPPERT, CEO
- Phone
- (808) 237-5050
- Website
- WWW.ELEMENTALIMPACT.COM
- Return prepared by
- CW ASSOCIATES CPAS
Mission
ELEMENTAL EXCELERATOR (ORGANIZATION) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO SCALE TECHNOLOGIES WITH DEEP ENVIRONMENTAL AND LOCAL IMPACT.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS A TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION PROGRAM THAT SERVES TO CONNECT, COACH AND SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS BUILDING AND DEPLOYING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS ACROSS THE AREAS OF ENERGY, WATER, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD AND AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRY. ADDITIONALLY, IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CATALYTIC FUNDING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES TO THE STARTUPS SELECTED FOR ITS PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT COMMERCIAL PILOTS AND PROJECTS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND GLOBALLY.Expenses $21,204,167 · grants $856,425 · revenue $239,910
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-1112859
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $55,178,934
- Income (IRS master file)
- $36,273,558
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $34,110,366 | $27,161,787 | $55,178,934 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $35,742,100 | $19,978,849 | $47,432,534 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $26,054,295 | $18,932,620 | $32,065,270 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 82-1112859).
Questions about ELEMENTAL EXCELERATOR INC
- What is the EIN of ELEMENTAL EXCELERATOR INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ELEMENTAL EXCELERATOR INC is 82-1112859.
- Is ELEMENTAL EXCELERATOR INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to ELEMENTAL EXCELERATOR INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ELEMENTAL EXCELERATOR 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 ELEMENTAL EXCELERATOR INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ELEMENTAL EXCELERATOR INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ELEMENTAL EXCELERATOR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAWN LIPPERT.
- Who are the officers and directors of ELEMENTAL EXCELERATOR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $384,847 (AVRA CELINE VAN DER ZEE, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER).
- How much revenue does ELEMENTAL EXCELERATOR INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $34,110,366, expenses of $27,161,787 and total assets of $55,178,934 at year end.
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