Clean Virginia
Promote social welfare including but not limited to engaging in advocacy to promote good governance and clean energy. Through civic education, the corporation works to ensure that virginians understand the costs of utility monopoly influence.
Clean Virginia at a glance
In short: Clean Virginia gave $100K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,160
- -61.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -72.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,387
- +40.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,168,957
- +131.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Clean Virginia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Virginia Conservation Network ($65K). Together the top 3 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 20 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $262K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $100K.
*2021: Covers 20 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Conservation Network Richmond, VA | — | $65,160 |
| Va Public Access Project Richmond, VA | — | $25,000 |
| Moneyoutva Alexandria, VA | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,168,957 | $4,387,794 | $3,183,592 | $100,160 | 3 |
| 2023 | $937,027 | $3,402,811 | $3,200,096 | $261,925 | 11 |
| 2022 | $733,893 | $2,000,000 | $2,418,530 | $183,690 | 6 |
| 2021* | $1,158,208 | $4,084,145 | $3,190,144 | — | — |
*2021: Covers 20 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Clean Virginia
Based on IRS filings
Clean Virginia is a public charity, based in Charlottesville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $100K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clean Virginia is led by Michael Bills, President on every filing since 2021; 5 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Bills
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brennan Gilmore
Treasurerexec Director
Treasurer → Treasurerexec Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$118K (2021) → $260K (2024)
Justin Jones
Political Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$168K (2023) → $145K (2024)
Kendl Kobbervig
Communications & Advocacy Director
Communications & Advocacy M → Communications & Advocacy Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$125K (2023) → $138K (2024)
Laura Gonzalez
Energy & Regulatory Pol Director
Energy Policy Manager → Energy & Regulatory Pol Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$125K (2023) → $138K (2024)
Abby Sabri
Operations & Grants Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Veronica Coleman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Cassady Craighill (2023) — Deputy Director
- Former: Dan Holmes (2023) — Legislative Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $260K, to Brennan Gilmore (Treasurerexec Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clean Virginia
How much does Clean Virginia give each year?
Clean Virginia gave $100K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $262K across 11 grants.
What is Clean Virginia's typical grant size?
Clean Virginia's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,387, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Clean Virginia give grants?
Clean Virginia gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (2 grants).
How large is Clean Virginia?
Clean Virginia reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What is Clean Virginia's EIN?
Clean Virginia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5454983. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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