Alliance for Green Heat
Alliance for Green Heat is a public charity based in Takoma Park, Maryland, formed in 2009. It promotes modern wood and pellet heating systems as low-carbon, sustainable, affordable energy solutions, with particular attention to cleaner and more efficient residential heating for low- and middle-income families.
Alliance for Green Heat at a glance
In short: Alliance for Green Heat gave $1.1M across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), top state Montana. 69% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,139,265
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- -50.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,125
- +146.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,874
- Total assets
- $249,835
- +497.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (29 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Montana (15% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alliance for Green Heat
- Contact
Mailing address: 512 Elm Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
Phone: (202) 365-4765
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alliance for Green Heat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wood4Good LTD ($50K). Together the top 10 received $483K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 151 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant-dollar shares were largest in Montana (15%), Arizona (12%), North Carolina (9%), Utah (7%), and Alaska (6%). Listed recipients also include organizations and tribal governments in states such as Vermont, Nevada, Colorado, Idaho, South Dakota, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alliance for Green Heat open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 29 of 42 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $378K (2023) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wood4Good LTD Jericho, VT | Firewood Bank Assistance Program | $50,000 |
| Little Woodbank Kila, MT | Firewood Bank Assistance Program | $50,000 |
| Shoshone Paiute Tribe Owyhee, NV | Firewood Bank Assistance Program | $50,000 |
| Chama Peak Land Alliance Pagosa Springs, CO | Firewood Bank Assistance Program | $49,958 |
| Nez Perce Tribe Lapwai, ID | Firewood Bank Assistance Program | $49,900 |
| Oglala Sioux Tribe Pine Ridge, SD | Firewood Bank Assistance Program | $49,541 |
| Dine Baadeiti For the People Tuba City, AZ | Firewood Bank Assistance Program | $46,675 |
| CommunityWorx Maryville, TN | Firewood Bank Assistance Program | $45,993 |
| Hinton Rural Life Center Hayesville, NC | Firewood Bank Assistance Program | $45,758 |
| Crow Tribe Crow Agency, MT | Firewood Bank Assistance Program | $45,436 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $249,835 | $1,559,982 | $1,347,655 | $1,139,265 | 42 |
| 2024 | $41,820 | $1,233,952 | $1,313,106 | $935,200 | 85 |
| 2023 | $120,974 | $1,242,394 | $1,414,647 | $377,940 | 24 |
| 2022 | $301,903 | $359,092 | $101,494 | — | — |
| 2021 | $44,305 | $62,356 | $55,045 | — | — |
| 2020 | $36,994 | $63,485 | $56,666 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to promote modern wood and pellet heating systems as a low-carbon, sustainable, and affordable energy solution, and to advance cleaner and more efficient residential heating technology, particularly for low- and middle-income families. It describes education and outreach through its website, newsletter, social media, webinars, and daily calls with stakeholders as its core purpose. It also supports firewood banks that assist low-income households with heating.
The 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. Wood4Good Ltd. says it provides firewood for heat to local residents in need. CHIP Inc. describes its work as helping neighbors keep low-income households’ homes safe, warm, and dry. Gold Country Community Services says it provides essential programs for seniors in western Nevada County, including warm homes and other basic-needs services. Chama Peak Land Alliance describes itself as a group of conservation-minded land stewards committed to responsible land, water, and wildlife stewardship.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Alliance reported 42 grants totaling $1,139,265. Grant amounts ranged from $4,120 to $50,000, with a median of $23,874. The listed leading grants were primarily for the Firewood Bank Assistance Program.
Among the largest awards were $50,000 each to Wood4Good Ltd. in Jericho, Vermont; Little Woodbank in Kila, Montana; and the Shoshone Paiute Tribe in Owyhee, Nevada. Other notable awards included $49,958 to Chama Peak Land Alliance in Pagosa Springs, Colorado; $49,900 to the Nez Perce Tribe in Lapwai, Idaho; $49,541 to the Oglala Sioux Tribe in Pine Ridge, South Dakota; and $46,675 to Dine Baadeiti For the People in Tuba City, Arizona.
Other 2025 recipients included CommunityWorx ($45,993), Hinton Rural Life Center ($45,758), Crow Tribe ($45,436), Kayenta Chapter ($42,111), and Full Circle Forestry Collective ($37,639). Firewood Bank Assistance Program grantees must submit an interim financial report within one month, accounting for 80% of grant funds, and a final report accounting for any remaining funds within a year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Ackerly as President. Listed board members are Elliott Levine, Board Treasurer; Adam Sherman; Jonathan Kays, Board Secretary; Norbert Senf, Board Chair; and Nick Salafsky.
Alliance for Green Heat is led by John Ackerly, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Ackerly
President
Board Member - President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $38K (2025)
Norbert Senf
Board Member & Board Chair
Board Member - Chair → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Board Member & Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elliott Levine
Board Member & Board Treasurer
Board Member - Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Board Member & Board Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Kays
Board Member & Board Secretary
Board Member - Secretary → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Board Member & Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Salafsky
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Sherman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Claire Hillan (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Atkins (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $38K, to John Ackerly (President).
Frequently asked questions about Alliance for Green Heat
How much does Alliance for Green Heat give each year?
Alliance for Green Heat gave $1.1M across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $935K across 85 grants.
What is Alliance for Green Heat's typical grant size?
Alliance for Green Heat's median grant in 2025 was $23,874, and its average grant was $27,125, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alliance for Green Heat that year got $25K on average.
Where does Alliance for Green Heat give grants?
Alliance for Green Heat's top state is Montana, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Arizona (12%) and North Carolina (9%).
Does Alliance for Green Heat give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Alliance for Green Heat's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Firewood Bank Assistance Program" (42 grants).
Who are Alliance for Green Heat's largest grantees?
Alliance for Green Heat's largest 2025 grantees include Wood4Good LTD ($50,000), Little Woodbank ($50,000) and Shoshone Paiute Tribe ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alliance for Green Heat?
Alliance for Green Heat reported $250K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does Alliance for Green Heat fund?
The organization states that its mission is to promote modern wood and pellet heating systems as a low-carbon, sustainable, and affordable energy solution, and to advance cleaner and more efficient residential heating technology, particularly for low- and middle-income families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alliance for Green Heat?
Alliance for Green Heat has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Alliance for Green Heat's EIN?
Alliance for Green Heat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4816955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Alliance for Green Heat funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/alliance-for-green-heat-morg_fe4b86ebde3c40a19c975cf7d25a2621
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