Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) is a public charity based in Valley City, Ohio. Its website describes it as a global, independent think tank that analyzes energy markets, trends, and policies, with a mission to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable, and profitable energy economy.
Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc at a glance
In short: Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc reported $2.2M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $2,183,114 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $11,132,859
- +38.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $15,100,200
- +31.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $178,305
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $12,172,709
- -8.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 472, Valley City, OH 44280
Phone: (216) 353-7344
Website: https://ieefa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
IEEFA describes its staff as globally based, including in Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South Asia. Its website also identifies Africa, Latin and South America, and the Middle East as areas of wider regional coverage.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2020) to $2.2M (2025). In 2025 it reported $2.2M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Global Energy Monitor San Francisco, CA | Private Equity Fossil Asset Research and Engagement | $150,000 |
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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 | $11,132,859 | $15,100,200 | $12,172,709 | $2,183,114 | Total only | $178,305 |
| 2024 | $8,067,452 | $11,502,239 | $13,341,578 | $2,140,401 | Total only | $177,914 |
| 2023 | $9,946,978 | $8,811,723 | $13,194,638 | $1,943,774 | Total only | $167,861 |
| 2022 | $14,825,834 | $11,713,002 | $10,641,520 | $150,000 | 1 | $1,956 |
| 2021 | $13,305,538 | $13,260,731 | $7,575,742 | $137,520 | 1 | $1,509 |
| 2020 | $6,519,776 | $7,748,814 | $5,537,533 | $67,000 | 1 | $11,018 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
IEEFA’s stated mission is to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable, and profitable energy economy. Its filing describes research and publications on energy issues, resource planning, power-plant economics and financing, the financial and economic risks of energy alternatives, water and energy, and coal and oil reserves, exports, and prices. It also describes educational and outreach activities.
A listed recipient, Global Energy Monitor, received $150,000 in 2022. The grantee describes its mission as developing and analyzing data on energy infrastructure, resources, and uses, and providing open access to information it considers essential to building a sustainable energy future.
Grantmaking
The filing reports no grants in 2023, 2024, or 2025. Separately, a listed grant to Global Energy Monitor was $150,000 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sergio Knaebel as president, Ingrid Vila-Biaggi as vice president, Dana Omran as treasurer, and Alexandra Buchanan as CEO/board secretary. Directors listed are Sarah Jane Ahmed, Al Armendariz, Sarah Brennan, Chris Meyer, Larry Shapiro, and Kartikeya Singh.
Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc is led by Alexandra Buchanan, CEO & Board Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexandra Buchanan
CEO & Board Secretary
Executive Director & Secretary → CEO & Board Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
33 hrs/week
$197K (2020) → $232K (2025)
Sergio Knaebel
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Meyer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Shapiro
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Brennan
Director
Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Al Armendariz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kartikeya Singh
Director
Director - → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Jane Ahmed
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Weeks
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Finance & Administration → Director of Finance & Administrator, 2021
Director of Finance & Administrator → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $213K (2025)
Seth Feaster
Energy Data Analyst
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$124K (2021) → $159K (2025)
Abhishek Sinha
Petrochemical Energy Finance Analyst
Energy Finance Analyst & Petchems → Energy Finance Analyst & Petrochemical, 2024
Energy Finance Analyst & Petrochemical → Petrochemical Energy Finance Analyst, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$154K (2022) → $167K (2025)
Dennis Wamsted
Energy Finance Analyst
Energy Analyst & Team Facilitator → Energy Finance Analyst, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$162K (2024) → $166K (2025)
John Hauber Jr.
Strategic Energy Finance Advisor
Strategic Energy Finance Advisor & Asia → Strategic Energy Finance Advisor, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$156K (2024) → $161K (2025)
Paul Williams-Derry
Energy Finance Analyst
On filings since 2024
36.9 hrs/week
$172K (2024) → $158K (2025)
Ingrid Vila-Biaggi
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Omran
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Eric Schaeffer (2020–2023) — Treasurer -
- Former: Vivienne Heston (2020–2023) — Donor Communications Manager
- Former: Dana Omran Director - (2023)
- Former: Lea Glaze (2023) — Hr Director
- Former: Sam Reynolds (2023) — Research Lead, Lng, Gas & Asia
- Former: Ingrid Vila (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Samuel Reynolds (2022) — Energy Finance Analyst
- Former: Sarah Johnston (2022) — It Manager
- Former: Mark Colon (2020–2021) — Director
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $232K, to Alexandra Buchanan (CEO/Board Secretary). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc
How much does Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc give each year?
Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc reported $2.2M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $2.1M in grants paid.
How large is Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc?
Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.1M.
What does Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc fund?
IEEFA’s stated mission is to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable, and profitable energy economy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc?
Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ieefa.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc make grants?
IEEFA describes its staff as globally based, including in Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South Asia. Its website also identifies Africa, Latin and South America, and the Middle East as areas of wider regional coverage.
What is Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc's EIN?
Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4244605. 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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