Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund
LOCAL JOBS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND SUPPORTS LOCAL CLEAN ENERGY DEPLOYMENT ACROSS THE U.S. WE BUILD DATA-DRIVEN MODELS TO FIND AFFORDABLE LOCAL ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES WITH GOOD ECONOMIC BENEFITS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.7M
+611.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.5M
+349.3% YoY
Grant Count
35
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$243K
+169.6% YoY
About Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund
Based on IRS filings
Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund is a nonprofit organization, based in DOVER, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 35 grants totaling $8.5M. Net investment income was $42K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,737,113 | $1,227,389 | $1,223,194 |
| Revenue | $19,183,625 | $4,211,400 | $1,835,000 |
| Expenses | $12,142,300 | $4,304,504 | $611,806 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $41,725 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Jobs and Energy Security ($1,654,000), Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future ($1,460,000), Working Families Party Pac ($1,175,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALASKA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP INC ANCHORAGE, AR | NON-POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION; FOR EDUCATION & ANALYSIS TO PROMOTE THE BENEFITS OF AFFORDABLE LOCAL ENERGY | $150,000 |
| AMBERWAVE PAC OVERLAND PARK, KS | SUPPORTING LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CLEAN ENERGY DEPLOYMENT | $85,000 |
| AMERICAN JOBS AND ENERGY SECURITY DOVER, DE | SUPPORTING LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CLEAN ENERGY DEPLOYMENT | $1,654,000 |
| ARIZONANS FOR A CLEAN ECONOMY PHOENIX, AZ | SUPPORTING LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CLEAN ENERGY DEPLOYMENT | $87,500 |
| CLEAN UP THE RIVER ENVIRONMENT MONTEVIDEO, MN | NON-POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION; FOR EDUCATION & ANALYSIS TO PROMOTE THE BENEFITS OF AFFORDABLE LOCAL ENERGY | $250,000 |
| COLORADO VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT INC COLORADO CITY, CO | NON-POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION; FOR EDUCATION & ANALYSIS TO PROMOTE THE BENEFITS OF AFFORDABLE LOCAL ENERGY | $8,000 |
| CONSERVATION OHIO COLUMBUS, OH | SUPPORTING LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CLEAN ENERGY DEPLOYMENT | $35,000 |
| CONSERVATION VOTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA, SC | NON-POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION; FOR EDUCATION & ANALYSIS TO PROMOTE THE BENEFITS OF AFFORDABLE LOCAL ENERGY | $49,400 |
| CONSERVATIVES FOR A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE LANSING, MI | SUPPORTING LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CLEAN ENERGY DEPLOYMENT | $1,460,000 |
| CO-OP LEADERSHIP ACADEMY BAYFIELD, CO | NON-POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION; FOR EDUCATION & ANALYSIS TO PROMOTE THE BENEFITS OF AFFORDABLE LOCAL ENERGY | $42,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC HEITZ | PRESIDENT & BOARD-CHAIR (SEE SCH L) | 20 | — |
| MATTHEW EWING | BOARD MEMBER (SEE SCH L) | 20 | — |
| CATHERINE BRACY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JON CARSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMY FUERSTENAU | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAMANTHA RUSSO | TREASURER & SECRETARY | 20 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund?
As of 2024, Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund holds $8.7M in total assets with $19.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 35 grants totaling $8.5M in 2024.
Where does Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund operate?
Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund has awarded grants in Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund award?
In 2024, Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund awarded 35 grants totaling $8.5M — an average of about $243K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund's EIN?
Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0876930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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