Clean Energy Economy for the Region
Accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy, increase energy independence, and reduce our contribution to climate change.
Clean Energy Economy for the Region at a glance
In short: Clean Energy Economy for the Region gave $602K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $120K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $601,807
- -66.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -54.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $120,361
- -26.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $561,197
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Clean Energy Economy for the Region
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Clean Energy Economy for the Region
Colorado Energy Office - Diesel Equipment Replacement Grant Program
Clean Energy Economy for the Region
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs (Recharge Colorado & Two Rivers Connect)
Clean Energy Economy for the Region
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
ReEnergize Program
Clean Energy Economy for the Region
Amount
$150 rebate for home energy assessments; Up to $1,500 for business efficiency projects
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Clean Energy Economy for the Region funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lineage Logistics LLC ($302K). Together the top 5 received $602K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 19 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $1.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $602K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lineage Logistics LLC Novi, MI | Emissions Reduction | $301,592 |
| Delta Airlines Atlanta, GA | Emissions Reduction | $277,715 |
| Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO | Energy Efficiency | $7,500 |
| Audi Glenwood Springs Glenwood Springs, CO | Energy Efficiency | $7,500 |
| Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Glenwood Springs, CO | Energy Efficiency | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $561,197 | $2,098,533 | $1,990,662 | $601,807 | 5 |
| 2024 | $514,603 | $3,767,063 | $3,815,537 | $1,791,508 | 11 |
| 2023 | $1,528,721 | $2,212,665 | $2,174,129 | $657,392 | 3 |
| 2022 | $502,627 | $1,059,142 | $1,065,179 | $15,613 | Total only |
| 2021 | $528,483 | $1,129,621 | $958,090 | $15,438 | Total only |
| 2020 | $312,521 | $741,548 | $755,488 | $28,542 | Total only |
| 2019 | $276,024 | $720,804 | $687,799 | $24,311 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Clean Energy Economy for the Region
Based on IRS filings
Clean Energy Economy for the Region is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Carbondale, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $561K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $602K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clean Energy Economy for the Region is led by Nancy Genova, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Genova
Chair
Chairperson → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Hubbard Laird
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$79K (2019) → $130K (2025)
Ken Olson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Trapani
Vice Chair & T
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice Chair & Treasurer, 2021
Vice Chair & Treasurer → Vice Chair & T, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Novy
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John McCarty
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Goddard
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Cochran
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Laurie Stone (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Greg Russi (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marianne Virgili (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Kinsley (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Davlyn (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $130K, to Alice Laird (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Clean Energy Economy for the Region
How much does Clean Energy Economy for the Region give each year?
Clean Energy Economy for the Region gave $602K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 11 grants.
What is Clean Energy Economy for the Region's typical grant size?
Clean Energy Economy for the Region's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $120,361, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Clean Energy Economy for the Region give grants?
Clean Energy Economy for the Region gives mostly in Michigan: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Glenwood Springs, CO (3 grants).
Does Clean Energy Economy for the Region give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Clean Energy Economy for the Region's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Energy Efficiency" (3 grants).
Who are Clean Energy Economy for the Region's largest grantees?
Clean Energy Economy for the Region's largest 2025 grantees include Lineage Logistics LLC ($301,592), Delta Airlines ($277,715) and Colorado Mountain College ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Clean Energy Economy for the Region?
Clean Energy Economy for the Region reported $561K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Clean Energy Economy for the Region?
Clean Energy Economy for the Region is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Carbondale, CO. It holds $561K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Clean Energy Economy for the Region's EIN?
Clean Energy Economy for the Region's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0563392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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