American Council On Renewable Energy
The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is a 501 (c)(3) national nonprofit organization that unites finance, policy and technology to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy economy.
American Council On Renewable Energy at a glance
In short: American Council On Renewable Energy gave $910K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $182K), top state Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $910,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $182,000
- Median grant
- $120,000
- Total assets
- $5,086,826
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Delaware (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Council On Renewable Energy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marec Action ($325K). Together the top 5 received $910K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 6 grants of 14 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Council On Renewable Energy gives
- Giving grew 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $547K (2021) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $910K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marec Action Camden, DE | Program Service | $325,000 |
| Advanced Power Alliance Austin, TX | Program Service | $325,000 |
| Interwest Energy Alliance Albuquerque, NM | Program Service | $120,000 |
| Alliance For Clean Energy NY Albany, NY | Program Service | $90,000 |
| Renew Northeast Madison, CT | Program Service | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,086,826 | $9,245,250 | $9,307,245 | $910,000 | 5 | $75,090 |
| 2023 | $5,214,926 | $10,248,895 | $9,895,876 | — | — | $43,946 |
| 2022 | $2,997,101 | $7,697,621 | $8,181,022 | $1,120,000 | 6 | — |
| 2021 | $2,445,109 | $6,857,978 | $6,217,621 | $547,000 | 3 | $2,702 |
| 2020 | $2,000,883 | $5,137,234 | $4,557,386 | — | — | $2,305 |
About American Council On Renewable Energy
Based on IRS filings
American Council On Renewable Energy is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $910K. Net investment income was $75K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Council On Renewable Energy is led by Raymond Long, Incoming President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 7 of 33 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond Long
Incoming President & CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$257K (2023) → $675K (2024)
Kevin Gresham
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Giordano
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gaurav Raniwala
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Himanshu Saxena
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ja Kao
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mit Buchanan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mona Dajani
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Musser
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vikas Agrawal
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Beane
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristal Hansley
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Schultz
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Urvi Parekh
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Wood
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vishal Kapadia
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Conkling
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Demas
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Altenhofen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Warren
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Giamarino
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Newman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Puneet Verma
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Millican
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandhya Ganapathy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Hobson
Senior Vice President Communications
Vice President of Communications → Senior Vice President Communications, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$152K (2020) → $209K (2024)
Colleen Pickford
Executive Vice President Corporate Engagement
Executive Vice President for Corporate Engagement → Executive Vice President Corporate Engagement, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $228K (2024)
Gerald Borenstein
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $227K (2024)
Kevin ORourke
Senior Vice President Development & Public A
Vice President Strategic Pships & Public Affairs → Senior Vice President Development & Public Affairs, 2023
Senior Vice President Development & Public Affairs → Senior Vice President Development & Public A, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $226K (2024)
Lesley Hunter
Senior Vice President Policy & Engagement
Vice President of Programs → Senior Vice President Policy & Engagement, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $203K (2024)
Constance Thompson
Senior Vice President Acore Accelerate
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$180K (2024)
Shannon Kellogg
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Reiten
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Gregory Wetstone (2020–2023) — Outgoing President & CEO
- Former: Kevin Lynch (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rose McKinney-James (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Allison Nyholm (2022–2023) — Vice President Government Affairs
- Former: Jose Zayas (2022–2023) — Executive Vice President Policy & Programs
- Former: Marcus Krembs (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Francis O'Sullivan (2023) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Frangione (2023) — Director
- Former: Monique Dyers (2023) — Director
- Former: Pat Reiten (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ray Wood (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Andy Jack (2022) — Director
- Former: Anthony Oni (2022) — Director
- Former: Ben Pratt (2022) — Director
- Former: Martin Torres (2022) — Director
- Former: Will Conkling (2022) — Director
- Former: Declan Flanagan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Frank Armijo (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: George Hardie (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Murphy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Skip Grow (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Susan Nickey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William Parsons (2020–2021) — COO
- Former: Abby Watson (2021) — Director
- Former: Bobbie Hollis (2021) — Director
- Former: Bobby Hollis (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $675K, to Raymond Long (Incoming President & CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Council On Renewable Energy
How much does American Council On Renewable Energy give each year?
American Council On Renewable Energy gave $910K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is American Council On Renewable Energy's typical grant size?
American Council On Renewable Energy's median grant in 2024 was $120,000, and its average grant was $182,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Council On Renewable Energy give grants?
American Council On Renewable Energy's top state is Delaware, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (36%) and New Mexico (13%).
Does American Council On Renewable Energy give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on American Council On Renewable Energy's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Service" (5 grants).
Who are American Council On Renewable Energy's largest grantees?
American Council On Renewable Energy's largest 2024 grantees include Marec Action ($325,000), Advanced Power Alliance ($325,000) and Interwest Energy Alliance ($120,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Council On Renewable Energy?
American Council On Renewable Energy reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.2M.
What is American Council On Renewable Energy?
American Council On Renewable Energy is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Washington, DC. It holds $5.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Council On Renewable Energy's EIN?
American Council On Renewable Energy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2353661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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