Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future
Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future is a public charity based in Lansing, Michigan. It works with policymakers and stakeholders to promote policies for affordable, reliable, increasingly efficient and clean energy.
Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future at a glance
In short: Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future gave $2.9M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $244K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,926,200
- +231.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $243,850
- +93.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $114,000
- Total assets
- $1,680,554
- +92.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future
- Contact
Mailing address: 115 Allegan Suite 900, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 618-1391
Website: https://conservatives4energy.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Private Property Rights Institute ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 27 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Michigan. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (41%), Michigan (35%), North Carolina (13%), Virginia (10%), and Louisiana (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $2.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Private Property Rights Institute Holland, MI | General Mission | $1,015,000 |
| Red Pac Austin, TX | General Mission | $991,434 |
| Vista Strategies Hendersonville, NC | General Mission | $180,000 |
| Conservatives For Clean Energy Raleigh, NC | General Mission | $164,000 |
| Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation Austin, TX | General Mission | $142,500 |
| MultiState Associates LLC Arlington, VA | General Mission | $140,000 |
| North Star Opinion Research Inc Arlington, VA | General Mission | $88,000 |
| Strategic Political Management LLC Dallas, TX | General Mission | $66,166 |
| Cygnal Arlington, VA | General Mission | $50,000 |
| Pelican Institute New Orleans, LA | General Mission | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,680,554 | $5,007,000 | $4,199,601 | $2,926,200 | 12 |
| 2023 | $873,155 | $2,095,991 | $1,797,536 | $883,500 | 7 |
| 2022 | $574,700 | $906,849 | $530,493 | $79,250 | 3 |
| 2021 | $198,344 | $173,678 | $128,985 | $60,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | $153,651 | $331,122 | $197,048 | $97,143 | 3 |
| 2019 | $19,577 | $53,985 | $297,322 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that commonsense, market-driven energy policies can create local jobs, spur innovation and investment, and lower electric rates. Its program is the promotion of policies that secure affordable, reliable, increasingly efficient and renewable energy.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions cover clean-energy education and advocacy, energy-cost reduction, consumer choice, policy research, and clean-energy jobs and market development. For example, Conservatives for Clean Energy Inc. says it educates the public and decision-makers about clean energy’s economic benefits and advocates continued investment across the Southeast. Conservative Texans for Energy says it educates and activates Texans seeking to advance clean energy, lower energy costs, and expand consumer choice. The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association says it works to develop policies and markets that support clean-energy jobs, economic opportunities, and affordable energy in North Carolina. The Pelican Institute for Public Policy describes its work as research and analysis advancing policies based on free enterprise, individual liberty, and constitutionally limited government.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 12 grants totaling $2,926,200. Grant amounts ranged from $14,100 to $1,015,000, with a median of $114,000. Its largest grants included $1,015,000 to the Private Property Rights Institute and $991,434 to RED PAC, both for general mission. Other grants included $180,000 to Vista Strategies, $164,000 to Conservatives for Clean Energy, and $142,500 to Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation, each for general mission.
No application process, materials, restrictions, or deadline are stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry Ward as president and CEO, John Karakoulakis as treasurer, and Mike Franklin as secretary.
Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future is led by Larry Ward, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Ward
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $114K (2024)
John Karakoulakis
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Franklin
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mark Pischea (2019–2022) — President · Filing note: Ended
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $114K, to Larry Ward (President/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future
How much does Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future give each year?
Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future gave $2.9M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $884K across 7 grants.
What is Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future's typical grant size?
Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future's median grant in 2024 was $114,000, and its average grant was $243,850, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future give grants?
Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future's top state is Texas, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (35%) and North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, VA (3 grants), Austin, TX (2 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future's largest grantees?
Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future's largest 2024 grantees include Private Property Rights Institute ($1,015,000), Red Pac ($991,434) and Vista Strategies ($180,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future?
Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What does Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future fund?
The organization states that commonsense, market-driven energy policies can create local jobs, spur innovation and investment, and lower electric rates. Its program is the promotion of policies that secure affordable, reliable, increasingly efficient and renewable energy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future?
Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check conservatives4energy.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future's EIN?
Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5201195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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