Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01
Constellation Energy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. It supports charitable organizations and programs connected to climate and the environment, education and workforce development, equity, and employee giving and volunteerism.
Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01 at a glance
In short: Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01 gave $3.6M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3.6M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,585,000
- +51.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,585,000
- +51.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,585,000
- Total assets
- $50,398,515
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The E2 Energy to Educate program has a separate published annual proposal cycle.
- Review Cycle
- E2 proposals are due October 1 annually. The 2025 cycle is closed, and the Foundation’s website says to look for the 2026 application in August 2026.
- Deadline
- E2 proposals are due October 1 annually.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1310 Point St Floor 21, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: (410) 470-5624
Website: https://constellationenergy.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 11 grants of 30 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s CLEAN Awards support communities around Constellation clean energy centers in Illinois, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The 2025 filing’s single listed grant was assigned to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01 gives
- Giving grew 1334% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $250K (2022) to $3.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached See Attached, IL | General Support | $3,585,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,398,515 | $2,259,458 | $3,643,008 | $3,585,000 | 1 | $3,613,397 | $2,242,915 | $2,866,066 |
| 2024 | $51,752,139 | $11,947,153 | $2,424,292 | $2,369,450 | 1 | $2,389,456 | $1,924,883 | $2,260,972 |
| 2023 | $42,213,338 | $24,075,312 | $1,401,261 | $1,295,000 | 15 | $1,416,423 | $3,600,637 | $1,143,723 |
| 2022 | $19,948,971 | $541,157 | $382,163 | $250,000 | 2 | $419,190 | $732,179 | $1,104,033 |
| 2021 | $19,786,336 | $1,682,028 | $1,382,833 | $1,285,000 | 11 | $1,438,704 | $1,644,625 | $1,217,328 |
| 2020 | $19,512,615 | $458,543 | $1,102,910 | $1,013,500 | 18 | — | $489,769 | $1,050,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01 reported a distributable amount of $2.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation supports causes aligned with Constellation’s focus on climate and environment, equity and education, and employee giving and volunteerism. Its stated community priorities also include workforce development and education, including STEM opportunities and preparation for energy careers.
Examples of organizations supported in 2023 illustrate the range of grantees. Chicago Women in Trades says it works to increase women’s participation in skilled trades and remove barriers to entering and staying in those careers. SkillsUSA says it provides leadership development and career-focused education for teachers and students preparing for trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. The National Energy Education Development Project says it promotes an energy-conscious and educated society through energy education programs. Other 2023 grantees included organizations whose stated missions address transportation and automotive training, community improvement, and children’s relief and development.
Grantmaking
The Foundation’s 2025 filing reports one grant totaling $3,585,000. The filing identifies the recipient as “SEE ATTACHED,” in Illinois, and gives the purpose as general support. In 2023, it reported 15 grants totaling $1,295,000; examples include $260,000 to Chicago Women in Trades, $200,000 to SkillsUSA Inc, and $120,000 to the National Energy Education Development Project. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 1 grant totaling $3.6 million.
The Foundation’s CLEAN Environment Awards support community-based environmental projects. For 2025, Constellation reported nearly $1.1 million in support of 46 local projects, with 34 nonprofits receiving grants ranging from $4,000 to $125,000. Projects included habitat work, tree planting, living shorelines, and youth nature programs. The E2 Energy to Educate program offers grants for student projects that build understanding of science and technology and encourage students to think about energy challenges. Its 2025 application cycle is closed; proposals are due October 1 annually, and awardees are announced each November during American Education Week.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathleen Barron as chair; David Dardis as president; Dan Eggers as treasurer; and Joe Dominguez, Brian Andersen, Bryan Hanson, Jim McHugh, Susie Kutansky, Katie Ott, and Mike Koehler as officers.
Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01 is led by David Dardis, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Dardis
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Rader
Executive Director
Officer → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Barron
Chair
Officer → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Andersen
Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Hanson
Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Eggers
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim McHugh
Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Dominguez
Officer
President → Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Ott
Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susie Kutansky
Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Koehler
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Buck
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Laurie Brlas (2022–2023) — Chair
- Former: Mayo A. Shattuck III (2020–2021) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01
How much does Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01 give each year?
Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01 gave $3.6M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 1 grant.
How large is Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01?
Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01 reported $50.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01 fund?
The Foundation supports causes aligned with Constellation’s focus on climate and environment, equity and education, and employee giving and volunteerism. Its stated community priorities also include workforce development and education, including STEM opportunities and preparation for energy careers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01?
The Foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01 make grants?
The Foundation’s CLEAN Awards support communities around Constellation clean energy centers in Illinois, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The 2025 filing’s single listed grant was assigned to Illinois.
What is Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01's EIN?
Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1452037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Constellation Energy Foundation Inc CFND01 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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