Nevada Clean Energy Fund
The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is a non-profit organization that supports a thriving, affordable, and accessible clean energy economy by providing financial and technical resources to nevadans.
Nevada Clean Energy Fund at a glance
In short: Nevada Clean Energy Fund gave $311K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $104K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $311,456
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $103,819
- Median grant
- $85,943
- Total assets
- $14,098,169
- +872.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Nevada Clean Energy Fund
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Nevada Clean Energy Fund
Invest in Our Future Philanthropic Grant
Nevada Clean Energy Fund
Amount
$550,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
NV Energy Foundation Tribal Clean Energy Program Grant
Nevada Clean Energy Fund
Amount
$100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Residential Energy Upgrade Program (RE-UP)
Nevada Clean Energy Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Nevada Clean Energy Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Walker River Paiute Tribe ($181K). Together the top 3 received $311K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $311K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walker River Paiute Tribe Schurz, NV | Charitable | $180,560 |
| Mineral County Hawthorne, NV | — | $85,943 |
| City of Wells Wells, NV | — | $44,953 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,098,169 | $3,633,493 | $3,420,826 | $311,456 | 3 | $239,865 |
| 2024 | $1,450,186 | $1,956,185 | $652,387 | — | — | $35,113 |
| 2023 | $28,458 | $75,435 | $335,093 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $288,116 | $360,000 | $71,884 | — | — | — |
About Nevada Clean Energy Fund
Based on IRS filings
Nevada Clean Energy Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $311K. Net investment income was $240K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nevada Clean Energy Fund is led by Kirsten Stasio, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 4 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kirsten Stasio
CEO
Executive Di → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$127K (2023) → $166K (2025)
Dwayne McClinton
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Guy Snow
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy O'Laughlin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharath Chandra
Director
Chairperson → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris King
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nate Bouvet
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raphaela Heussen
CFO
COO & CFO → CFO, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$88K (2025)
Asheesh Bhalla
General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2025)
Gregory Zegas
Investments
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$116K (2025)
Les Lazareck
Vice Chairperson
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Johnston
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Benner
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Leanndra Diossa (2024) — Director
- Former: Chris Wile (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jason Geddes (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: James Humm (2023) — Director
- Former: David Bobzien (2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Brown (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $166K, to Kirsten Stasio (CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nevada Clean Energy Fund
How much does Nevada Clean Energy Fund give each year?
Nevada Clean Energy Fund gave $311K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Nevada Clean Energy Fund's typical grant size?
Nevada Clean Energy Fund's median grant in 2025 was $85,943, and its average grant was $103,819, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Nevada Clean Energy Fund give grants?
Nevada Clean Energy Fund gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
How large is Nevada Clean Energy Fund?
Nevada Clean Energy Fund reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What is Nevada Clean Energy Fund?
Nevada Clean Energy Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Reno, NV. It holds $14.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Nevada Clean Energy Fund's EIN?
Nevada Clean Energy Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4784502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS December 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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