Elevate Energy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, with headquarters at 322 S Green St Ste 300. Founded in 2000 and tax-exempt since June 2013, Elevate Energy designs and implements programs focused on energy efficiency, solar, water, and workforce development services. The organization works to ensure that everyone has access to clean and affordable heat, power, cooling, and water in their homes and communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$58.3M
+37.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
-42.4% YoY
Grant Count
46
+70.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$71K
-66.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Elevate Energy designs and implements programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy use reach those who need them most. The organization seeks to create a world in which everyone has clean and affordable heat, power, and water in their homes and communities no matter who they are or where they live. Making the benefits and services of the clean energy economy accessible to everyone is how Elevate fights climate change while supporting equity.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Energy Resources Conservation and Development
- Community and Neighborhood Development
- Employment Procurement Assistance and Job Training
- Education and Philanthropy
Grantmaking
Elevate Energy engages in grantmaking activities with total giving of $3,277,344 according to their most recent IRS Form 990 filing. The organization's grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Elevate Energy's grantmaking priorities include Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois. The organization maintains a presence in Ecuador and the United Kingdom in addition to its primary U.S. operations.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Annual Revenue: $50.9 million
- Annual Expenses: $46.5 million
- Total Assets: $42.4 million
- Total Liabilities: $19.2 million
Additional Financial Information:
- Total Assets (2024): $58,343,027
- Total Giving (2024): $3,277,344
- Annual Revenue: $38.2 million
- Employees: 201
Funding Received:
- Grant from US Department of Energy (August 2023)
- Grant from Citi Foundation: $500,000 (December 2021)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $58,343,027 | $42,389,474 | $34,326,769 |
| Revenue | $60,915,201 | $50,880,463 | $40,435,759 |
| Expenses | $57,878,205 | $46,548,460 | $33,010,602 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $798,224 | $698,092 | $156,630 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Chief Executive Officer: Anne Evens
Key Staff Members:
- Bethany Glass-nunez, Senior Director, Philanthropic Partnerships
- Dao N, Senior Director, Finance
- Elizabeth Wallace, Associate Director, Michigan Community Programs - Detroit
- Margo Melton Mshrm, Human Resource Business Partner
- Lawrence Kotewa, Chief Engineer
- Jenna Grygier, Associate Director
- Michelle Thoma-culver, General Counsel
- Jelene Britten, Senior Director, Marketing
- Jennifer W Brown, Associate Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Evens | CEO & President | 50 | $265,570 |
| David Shryock | Treasurer & Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| John Cleveland | Chair | 5 | — |
| Chinwe Onyeagoro | Director | 1 | — |
| Edgar Ramirez | Director (end 7/12/24) | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Tescher | Director | 1 | — |
| Kimberly Lewis | Director | 1 | — |
| Leah Turnbull | Director | 1 | — |
| Margaret O'Dell | Director | 1 | — |
| Scott Bernstein | Director | 1 | — |
| Susan Estes | Director | 1 | — |
| Denise Fairchild | Director (end 12/9/24) | 1 | — |
| Robert Weissbourd | Director | 1 | — |
| Carlos Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Abigail Corso | Chief Strategy Officer | 40 | $211,119 |
| Antonia Ornelas | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $206,315 |
| Delmar Gillus | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $201,250 |
| Lindy Loyet | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $211,892 |
| Rebecca Turner Buckland | Chief People Officer | 40 | $212,112 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Elevate Energy, in partnership with ComEd and Illinois Green Alliance, won a $4.5 million federal infrastructure grant to support building decarbonization in Illinois. The organization also received $20 million in federal funds as part of a partnership initiative to support energy-efficient and resilient buildings.
ComEd, Elevate, Illinois Green Alliance Win $4.5 Million Federal InfrastructureSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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