Foundation for Energy Security
The Foundation for Energy Security and innovation (FESI) partners with the us department of energy (DOE) to accelerate innovative solutions in support of American energy security, prosperity, and leadership. The foundation serves as a conduit between the private sector, energy researchers, and funders to help accelerate the commercialization of energy technologies.
Foundation for Energy Security at a glance
In short: Foundation for Energy Security gave $40K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,473,970
- +301.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for Energy Security funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Infinion Technology Inc ($10K). Together the top 4 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Infinion Technology Inc Palo Alto, CA | Epic Pitch Award | $10,000 |
| Anactisis LLC Pittsburgh, PA | Epic Pitch Award | $10,000 |
| Dig Energy Inc Manchester, NH | Epic Pitch Award | $10,000 |
| Advanced Technology International Summerville, SC | Epic Pitch Award | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,473,970 | $10,629,764 | $2,215,864 | $40,000 | 4 | $33,764 |
| 2024 | $2,859,699 | $2,922,001 | $352,707 | — | — | — |
About Foundation for Energy Security
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Energy Security is a public charity, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $34K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Energy Security is led by Richard Stockburger, Chief Executive Officer on the 2025 filing; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Stockburger
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$332K (2025)
Miranda Ballentine
Chair
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Walsh
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Boots
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mung Chiang
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noel Bakhtian
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noelle Laing
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rita Baranwal
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rudolph Wynter
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tomeka McLeod
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie McGinty
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Pfund
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Pearse
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicky Bailey
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathleen McGinty (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $332K, to Richard Stockburger (Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Energy Security
How much does Foundation for Energy Security give each year?
Foundation for Energy Security gave $40K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Foundation for Energy Security's typical grant size?
Foundation for Energy Security's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Foundation for Energy Security give grants?
Foundation for Energy Security's top state is California, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (25%) and New Hampshire (25%).
Does Foundation for Energy Security give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for Energy Security's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Epic Pitch Award" (4 grants).
How large is Foundation for Energy Security?
Foundation for Energy Security reported $11.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.6M.
What is Foundation for Energy Security's EIN?
Foundation for Energy Security's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4197957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
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