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Energy Outreach Colorado

Foundation · Grantmaker Denver, CO EIN: 74-2543881 Website

Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) is a Denver-based nonprofit and public charity that raises funds to help income-qualified Coloradans afford home energy. It supports energy bill assistance, furnace repairs, energy-efficiency upgrades, and other energy programs for households, affordable housing, and nonprofit facilities across Colorado.

Key facts about Energy Outreach Colorado

EIN
74-2543881
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2025
Total assets
$50,648,379

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$50.6M

+30.6% YoY

Revenue

$85.0M

+13.6% YoY

Net Investment Income

$1.8M

+50.5% YoY

Expenses

$76.9M

-7.4% YoY

How Energy Outreach Colorado gives

  • 69% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

EOC’s mission is to mobilize a statewide partnership network to advocate for and deliver solutions that increase energy accessibility. Its programs include utility bill-payment assistance, emergency furnace repair and replacement, energy-efficiency improvements, community solar, and assistance for nonprofit facilities and multifamily affordable housing.

EOC also makes awards for community-based energy assistance outreach. Its 2026 outreach funding supports organizations and local partnerships that connect residents with energy assistance programs. Examples of 2021 recipients include Grand Valley Catholic Outreach, whose stated mission is to respond to human needs and provide food, clothing, and shelter; Goodwill of Colorado, which describes its work as employment and life-skills programs; and Emergency Family Assistance Association, which helps address immediate needs such as food and shelter and supports financial stability.

Grantmaking

EOC’s 2026 Energy Assistance Outreach Funding Awards total $605,000 and support community-based outreach across Colorado. Listed recipients are Cloud City Conservation, La Plata Family Center Coalition, BuCu West, Tri-County Health Network, Eagle Valley Community Foundation, and Colectiva Creando Cambios. The program centers on trusted local leaders and promotoras as ongoing connections between households and energy assistance programs.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

EOC’s programs and outreach funding are statewide in Colorado. The 2026 outreach awards list service areas across multiple Colorado counties and the Denver metro area.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

DenverColorado SpringsFort CollinsGrand JunctionDurangoGunnisonPuebloSilverthorneAlamosaAuroraBoulderBrightonCentennialConiferCripple CreekEvergreenGeorgetownGlenwood SpringsGranbyGreeley

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M$4M51 grants202039 grants20210 grants20220 grants20230 grants20240 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

39 grants across all recorded years

27<$50K1$50–100K8$100–250K3$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant count
2025 $50,648,379 $84,974,563 $76,908,828 0
2024 $38,792,732 $74,833,884 $83,042,965 0
2023 $43,720,360 $71,513,739 $65,808,335 0
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$25M$50M$75M$100M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$50,648,379$38,792,732$43,720,360
Revenue$84,974,563$74,833,884$71,513,739
Expenses$76,908,828$83,042,965$65,808,335
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$1,778,926$1,181,919$1,217,433
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Gremmert as CEO; Jonathan Ilderton as Executive DI; Michael O’Keeffe as COO; Eric Nussbaumer as VP Data Oper; Andrew Caler as Chief Prog O; Deanna Soulis as VP of HR; Moe Tabrizi as President; James Marchiori as Vice Preside; Andrew Ramsey as Treasurer; and Ashley McNamee as Secretary.

Energy Outreach Colorado is led by Jennifer Gremmert, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 27 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Jennifer Gremmert

    CEO

    Executive Director → Executive Di, 2022

    Executive Di → CEO, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $273K (2020) → $394K (2025)

  • Moe Tabrizi

    President

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jonathan Ilderton

    Executive Di

    Deputy Director → Executive Di, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $155K (2020) → $216K (2025)

  • Andrew Caler

    Chief Program O

    Chief of Programs → Chief Program O, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $120K (2021) → $148K (2025)

  • Deanna Soulis

    Vice President of Hr

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $107K (2023) → $146K (2025)

  • Eric Nussbaumer

    Vice President Data Oper

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $133K (2024) → $163K (2025)

  • Michael O'Keeffe

    COO

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $171K (2025)

  • Adam Goldman

    Member

    Treasurer → Member, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew Ramsey

    Treasurer

    Member → Treasurer, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ashley McNamee

    Secretary

    Member → Secretary, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cec Ortiz

    Member

    Past President → Member, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris S. Lopez

    Member

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Daniel Schnee

    Member

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jack Weixel

    Member

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Marchiori

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Cloud

    Member

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Webster

    Member

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katie Schroder

    Member

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Sexton

    Member

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paula Sandoval

    Member

    Secretary & Member → Secretary, 2024

    Secretary → Member, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brad Davids

    Member

    On filings since 2022

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Saskia Young

    Member

    On filings since 2022

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Guia Ellerby

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rachael Moreland

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Connor Larr

    Member

    On filings since 2024

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ivo Steklac

    Member

    On filings since 2024

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Rains

    Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (15)
  • Former: Denise Stepto (2020–2024) — Chief Committee
  • Former: Andrew Bennett (2022–2024) — Vice President of Advoca
  • Former: Micahel O'Keeffe (2022–2024) — COO
  • Former: Ashley Feiertag (2023–2024) — Director of Program
  • Former: Sebastian Dieme (2023–2024) — Director of
  • Former: Joel Johnson (2020–2023) — Member
  • Former: Troy L Whitmore (2020–2023) — Member
  • Former: Rosalie Reed (2021–2023) — Director of Oper
  • Former: Kaite Schroder (2023) — Member
  • Former: Howard Boigon (2020–2022) — Member
  • Former: Jaime Benmimoun (2020–2021) — Member
  • Former: Lauren McClanahan (2020–2021) — COO
  • Former: Marna Steuart (2020–2021) — CFO
  • Former: John Johnson (2020) — Member
  • Former: Patricia Limerick (2020) — Member

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Jennifer Gremmert — CEO: $394KJennifer GremmertCEO$394KJonathan Ilderton — Executive Di: $216KJonathan IldertonExecutive Di$216KMichael O'Keeffe — COO: $171KMichael O'KeeffeCOO$171KEric Nussbaumer — VP Data Oper: $163KEric NussbaumerVP Data Oper$163KAndrew Caler — Chief Prog O: $148KAndrew CalerChief Prog O$148KDeanna Soulis — VP of HR: $146KDeanna SoulisVP of HR$146K

Contact

Mailing address: 303 E 17Th Avenue Suite 405, Denver, CO 80203-1612
Phone: (303) 825-8750
Website: https://energyoutreach.org

Frequently asked questions about Energy Outreach Colorado

How large is Energy Outreach Colorado?

Energy Outreach Colorado reported $50.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $85.0M.

What does Energy Outreach Colorado fund?

EOC’s mission is to mobilize a statewide partnership network to advocate for and deliver solutions that increase energy accessibility. Its programs include utility bill-payment assistance, emergency furnace repair and replacement, energy-efficiency improvements, community solar, and assistance for nonprofit facilities and multifamily affordable housing. EOC also makes awards for community-based energy assistance outreach. Its 2026 outreach funding supports organizations and local partnerships t…

How do I apply for a grant from Energy Outreach Colorado?

EOC’s 2026 Energy Assistance Outreach Funding Awards total $605,000 and support community-based outreach across Colorado. Listed recipients are Cloud City Conservation, La Plata Family Center Coalition, BuCu West, Tri-County Health Network, Eagle Valley Community Foundation, and Colectiva Creando Cambios. The program centers on trusted local leaders and promotoras as ongoing connections between households and energy assistance programs. EOC’s Colorado Energy Navigators: Promotoras for Energy As…

Where does Energy Outreach Colorado make grants?

EOC’s programs and outreach funding are statewide in Colorado. The 2026 outreach awards list service areas across multiple Colorado counties and the Denver metro area.

What is Energy Outreach Colorado's EIN?

Energy Outreach Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2543881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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