Iowa Business for Clean Energy
To educate the general public, the business community and policymakers on clean energy, and in particular on how the electric grid is currently managed, and issues that will impact the availability of clean energy, energy efficiency and demand management in the future.
Iowa Business for Clean Energy at a glance
In short: Iowa Business for Clean Energy gave $67K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,272
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $67,272
- Median grant
- $67,272
- Total assets
- $419,160
- +286.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Iowa Business for Clean Energy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Iowa Energy Fund ($67K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Energy Fund West Des Moines, IA | Support Clean Energy | $67,272 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $419,160 | $526,784 | $216,170 | $67,272 | 1 | $1,784 |
| 2023 | $108,546 | $111,473 | $88,867 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $85,940 | $91,664 | $91,724 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $86,000 | $75,020 | $52,811 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $63,791 | $80,000 | $16,209 | — | — | — |
About Iowa Business for Clean Energy
Based on IRS filings
Iowa Business for Clean Energy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in West Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $419K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $67K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iowa Business for Clean Energy is led by Delia Meier, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Delia Meier
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Lozier
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geri Huser
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Rafferty
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $82K (2024)
Bryan Sievers
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrell Hanson
Secretary
Treasurer & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dwight Schumm
Treasurer
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kelly Needles (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $82K, to Robert L Rafferty (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Iowa Business for Clean Energy
How much does Iowa Business for Clean Energy give each year?
Iowa Business for Clean Energy gave $67K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Iowa Business for Clean Energy?
Iowa Business for Clean Energy reported $419K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $527K.
What is Iowa Business for Clean Energy?
Iowa Business for Clean Energy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in West Des Moines, IA. It holds $419K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Iowa Business for Clean Energy operate?
Iowa Business for Clean Energy has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Iowa Business for Clean Energy's EIN?
Iowa Business for Clean Energy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4539341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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