Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future
Conservatives for a Clean Energy is a public charity based in Lansing, Michigan. Formed in 2018, it supports efforts to promote policies for affordable, reliable, efficient, and clean energy.
Key facts about Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future
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.
- EIN
- 82-5201195
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,926,200
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $243,850
- Median grant
- $114,000
- Total assets
- $1,680,554
- Primary geography
- Texas (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- No application process or information about unsolicited requests is stated. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
+92.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+231.2% YoY
Grant Count
12
+71.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$244K
+93.2% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it works with policymakers and stakeholders nationwide to promote affordable, reliable, increasingly efficient and clean energy policies. Its program description identifies promotion of policies for affordable, reliable, increasingly efficient and renewable energy.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working on energy and policy issues. For example, Conservatives for Clean Energy Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina, received $164,000; that grantee describes its mission as educating the public and decision-makers about clean energy’s economic benefits and advocating for continued investment across the Southeast.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization gave 12 grants totaling $2,926,200. Grants ranged from $14,100 to $1,015,000, with a median of $114,000. Notable grants included $1,015,000 to Private Property Rights Institute, $991,434 to RED PAC, $180,000 to Vista Strategies, and $164,000 to Conservatives for Clean Energy Inc. The stated purpose for each was “General Mission.”
How to Apply
or information about unsolicited requests is stated.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission concerns work with policymakers and stakeholders across the nation. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, and California. The largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (41%) and Michigan (35%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Grant Insights
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%).
Giving History
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 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,680,554 | $5,007,000 | $4,199,601 | $2,926,200 |
| 2023 | $873,155 | $2,095,991 | $1,797,536 | $883,500 |
| 2022 | $574,700 | $906,849 | $530,493 | $79,250 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,680,554 | $873,155 | $574,700 |
| Revenue | $5,007,000 | $2,095,991 | $906,849 |
| Expenses | $4,199,601 | $1,797,536 | $530,493 |
Data update history
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
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry Ward as President/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).
Contact
Mailing address: 115 Allegan Suite 900, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 618-1391
Website: https://conservatives4energy.org
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 it works with policymakers and stakeholders nationwide to promote affordable, reliable, increasingly efficient and clean energy policies. Its program description identifies promotion of policies for 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?
No application process or information about unsolicited requests is stated. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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