Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc
Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund is a public charity based in Dover, Delaware, formed in 2022. It supports local clean energy deployment across the United States and describes its vision as bringing jobs, economic opportunity, and new investment to rural America.
Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc gave $8.5M across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $243K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,493,700
- +349.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $242,677
- +169.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $85,000
- Total assets
- $8,737,113
- +611.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (20% 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 Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 8 The Green 14251, Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 295-2183
Website: https://localjobs.fund
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Jobs and Energy Security ($1.7M). Together the top 10 received $7.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 60 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund describes its vision as supporting rural communities in America. Its 2024 grant dollars were distributed across recipient states, with the largest reported shares going to Michigan (20%), Delaware (19%), New York (14%), Washington, DC (9%), and Minnesota (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc gives
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2022) to $8.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $8.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jobs and Energy Security Dover, DE | Supporting Local Economic Development Through Clean Energy Deployment | $1,654,000 |
| Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future Lansing, MI | Supporting Local Economic Development Through Clean Energy Deployment | $1,460,000 |
| Working Families Party Pac Brooklyn, NY | Supporting Local Economic Development Through Clean Energy Deployment | $1,175,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc Washington, DC | Supporting Local Economic Development Through Clean Energy Deployment | $700,000 |
| Nebraska Conservation Voters Lincoln, NE | Supporting Local Economic Development Through Clean Energy Deployment | $527,000 |
| Farm to Power Inc Grand Rapids, MN | Non-political contribution; for education & analysis to promote the benefits of affordable local energy | $500,000 |
| TCE Votecleanorg Pac Austin, TX | Supporting Local Economic Development Through Clean Energy Deployment | $377,500 |
| Clean up the River Environment Montevideo, MN | Non-political contribution; for education & analysis to promote the benefits of affordable local energy | $250,000 |
| Kansans for an Affordable Future Topeka, KS | Supporting Local Economic Development Through Clean Energy Deployment | $185,000 |
| Michigan Democratic State Central Committee Lansing, MI | Supporting Local Economic Development Through Clean Energy Deployment | $175,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,737,113 | $19,183,625 | $12,142,300 | $8,493,700 | 35 | $41,725 |
| 2023 | $1,227,389 | $4,211,400 | $4,304,504 | $1,890,581 | 21 | — |
| 2022 | $1,223,194 | $1,835,000 | $611,806 | $124,398 | 4 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is to support local clean energy deployment across the United States by building data-driven models to identify affordable local energy opportunities with good economic benefits. Its filing describes a program to model the distribution of clean and non-renewable energy sources across the country, as well as grants to organizations supporting affordable local energy solutions.
The 2024 grant purposes included support for local economic development through clean energy deployment and non-political education and analysis about the benefits of affordable local energy. The fund also reported support for independent expenditures and PACs, and for voter issue education, subject to applicable rules.
Its 2024 grantees included organizations with varied stated missions. For example, the League of Conservation Voters says it works to turn environmental values into national, state, and local priorities. Nebraska Conservation Voters says it educates voters, advocates for sound policies, and elects conservation champions. Clean Up the River Environment says it protects and restores resilient communities and landscapes. Accelerate Action says it develops and tests models for citizen organizing, particularly in communities of color. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 35 grants totaling $8,493,700. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $1,654,000, with a median of $85,000.
The largest reported grants included $1,654,000 to American Jobs and Energy Security, $1,460,000 to Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future, $1,175,000 to Working Families Party PAC, $700,000 to League of Conservation Voters Inc., and $527,000 to Nebraska Conservation Voters. The stated purpose for the first five was supporting local economic development through clean energy deployment.
Other 2024 grants included $500,000 to Farm to Power Inc. for education and analysis promoting the benefits of affordable local energy, and $250,000 to Clean Up the River Environment for the same stated purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eric Heitz as president and board chair; Matthew Ewing, Catherine Bracy, Jon Carson, and Amy Fuerstenau as board members; and Samantha Russo as treasurer and secretary.
The filing also reports that Down Ballot Climate Partners provided the fund with consulting and staffing services in 2024 for a total fee of $1,780,000. It identifies Eric Heitz, the fund’s president and board chair, as a part owner of Down Ballot Climate Partners, and states that the transaction was at fair market value based on comparable data.
Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc is led by Eric Heitz, President & Board-Chair on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Heitz
President & Board-Chair
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Fuerstenau
Board Member
Board Member to → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Bracy
Board Member
Board Member to → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Carson
Board Member
Board Member to → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Ewing
Board Member
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Russo
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc
How much does Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc give each year?
Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc gave $8.5M across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 21 grants.
What is Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $85,000, and its average grant was $242,677, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc give grants?
Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc's top state is Michigan, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Delaware (19%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lansing, MI (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Jobs and Energy Security ($1,654,000), Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future ($1,460,000) and Working Families Party Pac ($1,175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc?
Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.2M.
What does Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc fund?
The fund’s stated mission is to support local clean energy deployment across the United States by building data-driven models to identify affordable local energy opportunities with good economic benefits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc?
Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check localjobs.fund for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc's EIN?
Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0876930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/local-jobs-and-economic-development-fund-inc-morg_14a3a458db714f2ea67f6dac47777913
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