Clean Economy Project Inc
Cleanecon works to advance economic growth, shared proserity, and a safe climate through groundbreaking policy change. Policy and regulatory frameworks must change to accelerate buiding, innovating, and investing in clean technologies.
Clean Economy Project Inc at a glance
In short: Clean Economy Project Inc gave $1.2M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $195K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,170,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $195,000
- Median grant
- $237,500
- Total assets
- $7,948,707
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Clean Economy Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Built for America ($265K). Together the top 6 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Built for America Washington, DC | General Support | $265,000 |
| Clean Economy Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $250,000 |
| Center for Climate and Energy Solutions Washington, DC | Mobilizing Clean Energy Businesses to Defend Tax Credits | $250,000 |
| Clean Energy Business Network Washington, DC | Small business engagement in federal policy education and advocacy | $225,000 |
| Clean Energy for America Washington, DC | Mobilizing Clean Energy Businesses to Defend Tax Credits | $160,000 |
| National Academy of Sciences Washington, DC | Energy Systems Transformation and Decarbonization Forum | $20,000 |
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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 | $7,948,707 | $15,254,434 | $7,447,354 | $1,170,000 | 6 | $78,520 |
About Clean Economy Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
Clean Economy Project Inc is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $79K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clean Economy Project Inc is led by Aliya Haq, President on the 2025 filing; 5 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aliya Haq
President
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$131K (2025)
Adria Wilson
Director & Innovation Initiative
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$85K (2025)
Farah Benhamed
Director & Innovation Initiative
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$76K (2025)
Sophie Brougham
Director & Philanthropic Operations
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$83K (2025)
Amber Jones
COO & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$85K (2025)
Kate Mikesell
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leandra English
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Powell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 $131K, to Aliya HAQ (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clean Economy Project Inc
How much does Clean Economy Project Inc give each year?
Clean Economy Project Inc gave $1.2M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Clean Economy Project Inc's typical grant size?
Clean Economy Project Inc's median grant in 2025 was $237,500, and its average grant was $195,000, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Clean Economy Project Inc give grants?
Clean Economy Project Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants).
Does Clean Economy Project Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Clean Economy Project Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Clean Economy Project Inc's largest grantees?
Clean Economy Project Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Built for America ($265,000), Clean Economy Fund ($250,000) and Center for Climate and Energy Solutions ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Clean Economy Project Inc?
Clean Economy Project Inc reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.3M.
What is Clean Economy Project Inc's EIN?
Clean Economy Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-4863976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
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