E4THEFUTURE Inc
E4THEFUTURE's mission is to promote residential clean energy and sustainable resource solutions to advance climate protection and economic fairness by influencing federal, state and local policies, and by helping to build a resilient and vibrant energy efficiency and clean energy sector.
E4THEFUTURE Inc at a glance
In short: E4THEFUTURE Inc gave $618K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $155K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $618,059
- -85.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $154,515
- -74.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $154,515
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (75% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who E4THEFUTURE Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Inc ($155K). Together the top 4 received $618K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 31 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How E4THEFUTURE Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−16%). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2022) to $4.2M (2025). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $618K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Inc Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant | $154,515 |
| Act Institute Inc Boston, MA | Unrestricted Grant | $154,515 |
| Conservation Law Foundation Inc Boston, MA | Unrestricted Grant | $154,515 |
| Environmental League of Massachusetts Inc Boston, MA | Unrestricted Grant | $154,514 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $22,934 | $953,074 | $618,059 | 4 | $21,394 |
| 2025 | $2,056,538 | $464,706 | $6,427,213 | $4,167,355 | 7 | $365,084 |
| 2024 | $7,358,149 | $675,706 | $3,807,023 | $575,000 | 6 | $307,924 |
| 2023 | $10,694,597 | $2,923,733 | $3,700,285 | $736,500 | 9 | $2,580,748 |
| 2022 | $13,637,621 | $136,236 | $3,767,749 | $89,520 | 5 | $-59,636 |
| 2021 | $19,416,406 | $1,363,963 | $4,135,467 | $772,500 | 17 | $1,245,096 |
| 2020 | $21,749,536 | $2,335,246 | $4,241,343 | $915,740 | 23 | $2,267,951 |
| 2019 | $23,683,447 | $2,063,974 | $4,423,478 | $1,345,500 | 23 | $2,057,926 |
About E4THEFUTURE Inc
Based on IRS filings
E4THEFUTURE Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Franklin, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $618K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
E4THEFUTURE Inc is led by David O'Connor, President & Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David O'Connor
President & Chair
Director → Chair & Director, 2020
Chair & Director → President & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2026)
Patricia Stanton
Executive Director
Director of Policy → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$153K (2019) → $170K (2026)
Julie Fox Gorte
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2026)
Lynn Stein
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2026)
Mark Farber
Director
Chair & Director → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2026)
Mary Beth Gentleman
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2026)
Bradley Steele
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2025
0.5 hrs/week
$4K (2025) → $0 (2026)
Paula McNulty
Deputy Director & Secretary
Deputy Director → Deputy Director, Secretary & Clerk, 2023
Deputy Director, Secretary & Clerk → Deputy Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $219K (2026)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Julie Michals (2019–2025) — Director of Valuation
- Former: Brad Steele (2019–2024) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Stephen Cowell (2019–2024) — Former President
- Former: Susan Buchan (2019–2024) — Executive Director of Good2go
- Former: Carol Harley (2024) — Communications Director
- Former: John J. Sheehan III (2019–2022) — CFO & Clerk
- Former: Nidhi Thakar (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Audrey Bragg (2022) — Senior Manager Fed. & State Policy
- Former: David Cash (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Stewart (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $219K, to Paula McNulty (Deputy Director/ Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about E4THEFUTURE Inc
How much does E4THEFUTURE Inc give each year?
E4THEFUTURE Inc gave $618K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $4.2M across 7 grants.
What is E4THEFUTURE Inc's typical grant size?
E4THEFUTURE Inc's median grant in 2026 was $154,515, and its average grant was $154,515, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does E4THEFUTURE Inc give grants?
E4THEFUTURE Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does E4THEFUTURE Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of E4THEFUTURE Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
What is E4THEFUTURE Inc?
E4THEFUTURE Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Franklin, MA.
What is E4THEFUTURE Inc's EIN?
E4THEFUTURE Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2547170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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