ACCELERATE THE TRANSITION TO A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY, INCREASE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE, AND REDUCE OUR CONTRIBUTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE. CLEER SEEKS AND SUPPORTS COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RESOURCE EFFICIENCY PROJECTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$515K
-66.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+172.5% YoY
Grant Count
11
+266.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$163K
-25.7% YoY
About Clean Energy Economy for the Region
Based on IRS filings
Clean Energy Economy for the Region is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in CARBONDALE, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $515K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $1.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $514,603 | $1,528,721 | $502,627 |
| Revenue | $3,767,063 | $2,212,665 | $1,059,142 |
| Expenses | $3,815,537 | $2,174,129 | $1,065,179 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
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
Rolling / Open
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs (Recharge Colorado & Two Rivers Connect)
CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY FOR THE REGION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ReEnergize Program
CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY FOR THE REGION
Amount
$150 rebate for home energy assessments; Up to $1,500 for business efficiency projects
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rocky Mountain Recycling ($653,125), Mile Hi Foods ($302,052), Signature Aviation ($258,198).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF LAFAYETTE FLEETS LAFAYETTE, CO | DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT | $51,843 |
| MILE HI FOODS DENVER, CO | DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT | $302,052 |
| EVRAZ ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL PUEBLO, CO | DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT | $171,762 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN RECYCLING COMMERCE CITY, CO | DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT | $653,125 |
| ELEMENTS MOUNTAIN COMPOST SALIDA, CO | DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT | $41,211 |
| HONEY ROCK LANDING DELTA, CO | DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT | $41,702 |
| SIGNATURE AVIATION GYPSUM, CO | DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT | $258,198 |
| DELTA AIR LINES ATLANTA, GA | DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT | $233,115 |
| LONE STAR COLORADO INVESTMENTS CARBONDALE, CO | ELECTRIC COMMERCIAL REBATE | $16,000 |
| ROARING FORK DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC WEST PALM BEACH, FL | ELECTRIC COMMERCIAL REBATE | $12,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICE HUBBARD LAIRD | EXEC DIRECTOR | 40 | $122,030 |
| RALPH TRAPANI | VICE CHAIR/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| NANCY GENOVA | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| STEVE NOVY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAURIE STONE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KEN OLSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN MCCARTY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SETH GODDARD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clean Energy Economy for the Region?
Clean Energy Economy for the Region is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in CARBONDALE, CO. It holds $515K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Clean Energy Economy for the Region?
As of 2024, Clean Energy Economy for the Region holds $515K in total assets with $3.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $1.8M in 2024.
Where does Clean Energy Economy for the Region operate?
Clean Energy Economy for the Region has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas.
What size grants does Clean Energy Economy for the Region award?
In 2024, Clean Energy Economy for the Region awarded 11 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $163K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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