Citizens Energy Corporation
Citizens Energy Corporation provides low cost energy services to low-income families in the U.S. by developing successful energy projects and using the profits to fund assistance programs.
Citizens Energy Corporation at a glance
In short: Citizens Energy Corporation gave $848K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $94K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $848,176
- -28.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $94,242
- -36.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $121,876,306
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Citizens Energy Corporation
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Citizens Energy Corporation
EV Grant Program
Citizens Energy Corporation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Fuel Assistance Grants (Native American Tribes)
Citizens Energy Corporation
Amount
$200,000+
Deadline
Deadline not published
Imperial Valley Solar Homes Program
Citizens Energy Corporation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Citizens Energy Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Diego Canyonlands ($262K). Together the top 9 received $848K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 33 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Citizens Energy Corporation gives
- Giving grew 159% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $1.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $848K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Canyonlands San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $262,261 |
| Vineyard Power Development Fund West Tisbury, MA | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Mashpee, MA | Unrestricted | $135,915 |
| Imperial Valley Wellness Fund Imperial, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Robert F Kennedy Center Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| John F Kennedy Library Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| RFK Community Alliance Lancaster, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| St Raphael Catholic Church San Rafael, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Valarie Fund Maplewood, NJ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $121,876,306 | $2,987,263 | $4,274,630 | $848,176 | 9 | $296,346 |
| 2023 | $113,286,893 | $2,652,163 | $4,804,872 | $1,182,001 | 8 | $355,141 |
| 2022 | $112,380,570 | $1,841,369 | $3,892,819 | $707,010 | 4 | $-172,988 |
| 2021 | $91,449,217 | $4,368,479 | $3,572,627 | $328,063 | 6 | $1,015,733 |
| 2020 | $86,943,083 | $2,261,973 | $3,185,452 | $45,000 | 6 | $652,517 |
About Citizens Energy Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Citizens Energy Corporation is a public charity, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $121.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $848K. Net investment income was $296K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Citizens Energy Corporation is led by Ginette Trask, Executive Assistant to Chair, CEO & CFO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 10 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ginette Trask
Executive Assistant to Chair, CEO & CFO
Executive Assistant to Chair, CEO & CFO → Executive Assistant to Chair & CEO, 2021
Executive Assistant to Chair & CEO → Executive Assistant to Chair, CEO & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $23K (2024)
Peter F. Smith
CEO
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $42K (2024)
Joseph P. Kennedy III
President
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$23K (2023) → $23K (2024)
Joseph P. Kennedy II
Chairman
Chairman → Chairman & President, 2021
Chairman & President → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Murphy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Kristina Perez
Director of Charitable Programs
Director of Charitable Programs → Director of Charitable Program, 2021
Director of Charitable Program → Director of Charitable Programs, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $170K (2024)
Patrick Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Randy Greene
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Nicole Malone
Director of Communications
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$75K (2024)
Ernest J. Panos
CFO
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$68K (2020) → $32K (2024)
Timothy J. Minogue
Controller
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $41K (2024)
Elizabeth Kennedy
Former Director of Marketing
Director of Marketing & Retired → Director of Marketing & Ret, 2021
Director of Marketing & Ret → Former Director of Marketing, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brian O'Connor (2020–2023) — Director of Communications
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 $170K, to Kristina Perez (Director of Charitable Programs). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Citizens Energy Corporation
How much does Citizens Energy Corporation give each year?
Citizens Energy Corporation gave $848K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 8 grants.
What is Citizens Energy Corporation's typical grant size?
Citizens Energy Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $94,242, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Citizens Energy Corporation give grants?
Citizens Energy Corporation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (44%).
Does Citizens Energy Corporation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Citizens Energy Corporation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Citizens Energy Corporation's largest grantees?
Citizens Energy Corporation's largest 2024 grantees include San Diego Canyonlands ($262,261), Vineyard Power Development Fund ($250,000) and Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe ($135,915), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Citizens Energy Corporation?
Citizens Energy Corporation reported $121.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is Citizens Energy Corporation's EIN?
Citizens Energy Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2691955. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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