High Sierra Energy Foundation
To promote the widespread use of renewable energy resources and to increase energy efficiency through education, planning, promotion and facilitation of demonstration projects and public policy. To disseminate educational material to the public including but not limited to material related to preserving the natural qualities of the eastern sierra through publications, lectures and otherwise.
High Sierra Energy Foundation at a glance
In short: High Sierra Energy Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- +78.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $267,316
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to High Sierra Energy Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from High Sierra Energy Foundation
Who High Sierra Energy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Org ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $10K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Org Fresno, CA | Clean Energy Program | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $267,316 | $304,140 | $272,096 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $227,854 | $318,690 | $247,885 | $5,600 | Total only |
| 2022 | $146,830 | $199,373 | $211,658 | — | — |
| 2021 | $162,463 | $191,928 | $142,292 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About High Sierra Energy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
High Sierra Energy Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Mammoth Lakes, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $267K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
High Sierra Energy Foundation is led by Richard Phelps, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Phelps
Chair
President → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Condon
Director
Director → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Kleinbard
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Creasy
Vice Chair
President → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naomi M. Jensen
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Naomi Garcia (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Pam Bold (2021–2022) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 High Sierra Energy Foundation
How much does High Sierra Energy Foundation give each year?
High Sierra Energy Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $6K in grants paid.
How large is High Sierra Energy Foundation?
High Sierra Energy Foundation reported $267K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $304K.
What is High Sierra Energy Foundation?
High Sierra Energy Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Mammoth Lakes, CA. It holds $267K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does High Sierra Energy Foundation operate?
High Sierra Energy Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is High Sierra Energy Foundation's EIN?
High Sierra Energy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0528296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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