Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc
To promote responsible energy solutions for our nation's energy needs.
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc at a glance
In short: Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc gave $460K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $115K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $460,000
- +133.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $115,000
- +133.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $6,193,076
- +36.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clearpath Action ($250K). Together the top 4 received $460K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 21 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2020) to $2.4M (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $460K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clearpath Action Charlotte, NC | General Support | $250,000 |
| Chamber of Commerce of the USA Washington, DC | General Support | $150,000 |
| Centerline Action Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Keystone Policy Center Washington, DC | Annual Leadership Awards | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,193,076 | $6,522,526 | $5,200,003 | $460,000 | 4 | $61 |
| 2024 | $4,531,406 | $3,949,377 | $4,312,865 | $197,000 | 4 | — |
| 2023 | $3,492,927 | $3,449,107 | $5,254,973 | $120,000 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $4,862,721 | $8,114,658 | $8,006,386 | $375,000 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $4,760,375 | $5,691,548 | $7,521,939 | $2,355,000 | 7 | — |
| 2020 | $6,550,722 | $6,805,365 | $3,295,171 | $110,000 | 2 | — |
About Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc
Based on IRS filings
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $460K. Net investment income was $61.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc is led by Heather Reams, President on every filing since 2023; all 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Reams
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$143K (2023) → $519K (2025)
James Dozier
Chair
President & Director → Chairperson, 2023
Chairperson → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Ashlee Stephenson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Sharon Waldman
Director, Grants & Contracts
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$152K (2025)
Jason Kauppi
Treasurer
Secretary & Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Micah Yousefi
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Shawn Affolter
Vice President of Government Relations
Vice President of Governor & Public Affairs → Vice President of Government Relations, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$145K (2023) → $196K (2025)
Evan Dixon
Vice President of Communications
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$168K (2024) → $187K (2025)
Jon Lobeck
Chief Human Resources Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$191K (2024) → $199K (2025)
Tamara Kalandiya
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$237K (2024) → $299K (2025)
Tiffany Koch
Chief of Staff
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$137K (2025)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Ross Gillfillan (2022–2024) — Former Vice President of Communications
- Former: Christine Harbin (2024) — Vice President of External Affairs
- Former: Richard Campbell (2024) — Vice President of Policy
- Former: Elizabeth Feld (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Louie Kerbici (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lori Pickford (2021–2022) — Vice President of Federal Affiars
- Former: Brandon Audap (2020) — Government Relations Vice President
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 $519K, to Heather Reams (President). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc
How much does Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc give each year?
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc gave $460K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $197K across 4 grants.
What is Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc's typical grant size?
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $115,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc give grants?
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc?
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.5M.
What is Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc?
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $6.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc's EIN?
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0558330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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