Native Sun Community Power Development
As a native-led organization, Native Sun Community Power Development promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and equitable energy transition through k-12 and public education, workforce training, and demonstration projects. Our vision is to install sustainable energy systems on native lands, train and deploy a native renewable energy workforce, educate tribal youth about climate change and environmental stewardship, and build civic capacity among native people to lead a just transition to energy sovereignty.
Native Sun Community Power Development at a glance
In short: Native Sun Community Power Development gave $377K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $377K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $376,962
- -24.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $376,962
- -24.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $376,962
- Total assets
- $2,125,761
- +91.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Native Sun Community Power Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Lung Association ($377K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 2 (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
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $377K (2024) to $498K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $377K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Lung Association St. Paul, MN | Ev Project | $376,962 |
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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 | $2,125,761 | $4,194,904 | $3,457,191 | $376,962 | 1 | $2,511 |
| 2023 | $1,112,606 | $1,452,908 | $1,146,953 | $498,051 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $565,506 | $930,572 | $593,566 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $356,856 | $548,090 | $245,545 | — | — | $10 |
| 2020 | $53,674 | $65,700 | $12,526 | — | — | — |
About Native Sun Community Power Development
Based on IRS filings
Native Sun Community Power Development is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $377K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Native Sun Community Power Development is led by Robert Blake, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Blake
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $142K (2024)
Brian Seki
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Frost Nerbonne
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Manning
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Kidd
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonee Kulman Bringham
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roopali Phadke
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Leann Littlewolf (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Ralph Jacobson (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Howesta Means (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Randy Gresczyk (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 $142K, to Robert Blake (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Native Sun Community Power Development
How much does Native Sun Community Power Development give each year?
Native Sun Community Power Development gave $377K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $498K across 1 grant.
How large is Native Sun Community Power Development?
Native Sun Community Power Development reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What is Native Sun Community Power Development?
Native Sun Community Power Development is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Native Sun Community Power Development operate?
Native Sun Community Power Development has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Native Sun Community Power Development's EIN?
Native Sun Community Power Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4052420. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Native Sun Community Power Development funds
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