Metropolitan Energy Center's mission to empower the heartland to achieve sustainable energy use and cleaner air by providing resources, outreach and training available to all who aspire to make energy efficiency and alternative fuels commonplace.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+48.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
-50.9% YoY
Grant Count
11
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$136K
-46.4% YoY
About Metropolitan Energy Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Metropolitan Energy Center Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,536,814 | $1,036,267 | $782,681 |
| Revenue | $2,925,000 | $4,721,627 | $2,327,232 |
| Expenses | $3,090,427 | $4,331,127 | $2,334,302 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,032 | $4,918 | $634 |
| 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
40 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Metropolitan Energy Center Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lazer Spot Inc ($446,093), Ups ($435,636), Grain Valley R-5 School District ($143,984).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water One Lenexa, KS | Recipient of funds to defray costs of electric-powered work vehicles for zero-emission operations. Enhance public good by reducing greenhouses gases and other emissions related to transporation. | $103,838 |
| Sun Solar Houston, MO | Contractual vendor provided engineering, construction management and installation of solar photovoltaic systems on income-eligible homes under Kansas City's Share the Sun program. Enhances public good by reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions related to power generation and use. | $79,773 |
| Lazer Spot Inc Atlanta, GA | Grant support defrayed purchase cost of electricity-powered terminal trucks and charging stations, which enhance public good by reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions related to transportation | $446,093 |
| Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | Subaward:Grant support defrayed purchase cost of electricity-powered vehicles and charging stations, which enhance public good by reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions related to transportation | $32,443 |
| Evergy Metro Kansas City, MO | Cost-shared grant subaward defrayed installation costs of electric charging stations, which enhance public good by reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions related to transportation | $102,241 |
| The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA | Subaward to provide data analysis on two projects related to vehicle electrification and charging systems. Enhances public good by increasing scientific knowledge related to transportation electrification. | $10,442 |
| Jerusalem Farm Kansas City, MO | Grant supported outreach to underserved populations within Jerusalem Farm's community and geographic scope of influence. Outreach generated interest and siting preferences for EV charging stations within the community. | $20,275 |
| UPS Atlanta, GA | Grant support defrayed purchase cost of CNG powered Class 8 and Class 5 freight trucks, which enhance public good by reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions related to transportation, both at the distribution yard and in neighborhoods | $435,636 |
| Hathmore Technologies LLC Kansas City, MO | Subaward supports training delivery to developers, engineers, construction professionals and code officials for the latest building energy codes. Enhances public good by reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions related to energy use by commercial and residential buildings | $31,606 |
| Tucker Equipment Inc Dubuque, IA | Recipient of grant funds to defray cost of electric-powered terminal truck for zero-emission distribution center operations. Enhances public good by reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions relations to transportation. | $94,999 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Gilbert | Executive Director | 40 | $70,240 |
| Rick Maniktala | President | 1 | — |
| Eslun Tucker | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Brian Parker | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Jared Williams | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Melissa Robinson | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Kim Ansari | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Christian Zirbel | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Gerald Shechter | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Manny Abarca IV | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Michael Saxton | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metropolitan Energy Center Inc?
Metropolitan Energy Center Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Metropolitan Energy Center Inc?
As of 2024, Metropolitan Energy Center Inc holds $1.5M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $1.5M in 2024.
Where does Metropolitan Energy Center Inc operate?
Metropolitan Energy Center Inc has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What size grants does Metropolitan Energy Center Inc award?
In 2024, Metropolitan Energy Center Inc awarded 11 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $136K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Metropolitan Energy Center Inc's EIN?
Metropolitan Energy Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1297891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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