Clean Future Action Fund Inc
To educate, lobby and advocate for policies that advance clean energy development and deployment.
Clean Future Action Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Clean Future Action Fund Inc gave $15.4M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $1.9M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,444,000
- +231.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,930,500
- +24.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,469,500
- Total assets
- $6,697,496
- +134.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Clean Future Action Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Energy American Jobs Inc ($4.8M). Together the top 8 received $15.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 10 grants of 28 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Clean Future Action Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 47% 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 $2.2M (2020) to $15.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $15.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Energy American Jobs Inc Washington, DC | To provide policymakers with thoughtful educational resources and opportunities for dialogue in support of solutions to address climate and clean energy development and other public policies that will accelerate energy innovation in America. | $4,850,000 |
| Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Washington, DC | To provide policymakers with thoughtful educational resources and opportunities for dialogue in support of solutions to address climate and clean energy development and other public policies that will accelerate energy innovation in America. | $3,670,000 |
| Clearpath Action for Conservative Clean Energy Inc Charlotte, NC | To provide policymakers with thoughtful educational resources and opportunities for dialogue in support of solutions to address climate and clean energy development and other public policies that will accelerate energy innovation in America. | $3,550,000 |
| Centerline Action Washington, DC | To provide policymakers with thoughtful educational resources and opportunities for dialogue in support of solutions to address climate and clean energy development and other public policies that will accelerate energy innovation in America. | $2,689,000 |
| Bipartisan Policy Center Action Washington, DC | To provide policymakers with thoughtful educational resources and opportunities for dialogue in support of solutions to address climate and clean energy development and other public policies that will accelerate energy innovation in America. | $250,000 |
| Climate Solutions Foundation Action Washington, DC | To provide policymakers with thoughtful educational resources and opportunities for dialogue in support of solutions to address climate and clean energy development and other public policies that will accelerate energy innovation in America. | $200,000 |
| American Conservation Coalition Washington, DC | To provide policymakers with thoughtful educational resources and opportunities for dialogue in support of solutions to address climate and clean energy development and other public policies that will accelerate energy innovation in America. | $150,000 |
| Securing America's Future Energy Alliance Inc Washington, DC | To provide policymakers with thoughtful educational resources and opportunities for dialogue in support of solutions to address climate and clean energy development and other public policies that will accelerate energy innovation in America. | $85,000 |
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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 | $6,697,496 | $20,195,548 | $16,867,582 | $15,444,000 | 8 | $145,548 |
| 2024 | $2,854,478 | $5,575,571 | $5,763,940 | $4,661,493 | 3 | $46,650 |
| 2023 | $3,437,330 | $7,589,427 | $6,167,593 | $4,738,550 | 5 | $8,036 |
| 2022 | $1,524,728 | $9,000,609 | $12,726,349 | $10,513,934 | 5 | $607 |
| 2021 | $4,072,581 | $11,501,444 | $7,887,001 | $6,180,500 | 7 | $442 |
| 2020 | $1,712,278 | $3,249,148 | $2,850,291 | $2,190,500 | 3 | $148 |
About Clean Future Action Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Clean Future Action Fund 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 $6.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $15.4M. Net investment income was $146K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clean Future Action Fund Inc is led by Mark Ventola, Director & Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Ventola
Director & Chairman
Director & President → Director & Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $13K (2025)
Jason Kauppi
Director
Director, Treasurer & Secretary → Director & Treasurer, 2022
Director & Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $13K (2025)
Michael Napolitano
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
$34K (2025)
James Dozier
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $34K, to Michael Napolitano (Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clean Future Action Fund Inc
How much does Clean Future Action Fund Inc give each year?
Clean Future Action Fund Inc gave $15.4M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.7M across 3 grants.
What is Clean Future Action Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Clean Future Action Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,469,500, and its average grant was $1,930,500, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Clean Future Action Fund Inc give grants?
Clean Future Action Fund Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants).
Does Clean Future Action Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Clean Future Action Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Clean Future Action Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Clean Future Action Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Energy American Jobs Inc ($4,850,000), Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions ($3,670,000) and Clearpath Action for Conservative Clean Energy Inc ($3,550,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Clean Future Action Fund Inc?
Clean Future Action Fund Inc reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.2M.
What is Clean Future Action Fund Inc?
Clean Future Action Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $6.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Clean Future Action Fund Inc's EIN?
Clean Future Action Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3858739. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- 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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