North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association
Ncsea is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to drive policy and market development to create clean energy jobs, economic opportunities, and affordable energy that benefits all of North Carolina.
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association at a glance
In short: North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association gave $509K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $170K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $508,892
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $169,631
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $2,816,684
- +42.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (61% 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 North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association
Who North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Footprint Project ($309K). Together the top 3 received $509K.
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.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $509K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Footprint Project New Orleans, LA | Western North Carolina Disaster Relief | $308,942 |
| Land of Sky Regional Council Asheville, NC | Western North Carolina Disaster Relief | $150,000 |
| Solsolutions LLC Boston, MA | Western North Carolina Disaster Relief | $49,950 |
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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 | $2,816,684 | $3,720,338 | $3,071,702 | $508,892 | 3 | $13,134 |
| 2024 | $1,972,639 | $2,297,191 | $2,147,948 | — | — | $18,436 |
| 2023 | $2,076,362 | $2,485,158 | $3,190,114 | — | — | $11,167 |
| 2022 | $2,468,744 | $2,840,629 | $2,774,884 | — | — | $2,195 |
| 2021 | $2,370,897 | $3,429,820 | $2,422,276 | — | — | $1,616 |
About North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association
Based on IRS filings
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $509K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association is led by Matt Abele, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 4 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matt Abele
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$100K (2024) → $87K (2025)
Julio Rovi
Chair of Development Strategy Oversight Committee
Board Member → Chair of Fundraising Committee, 2023
Chair of Fundraising Committee → Chair of Development Strategy Oversight Committee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rogelio Sullivan
Chair of Nominating & Governance Committee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hayes Framme
Chair of Industry & Policy Alignment Committee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Riza Redd Jenkins
Chair
Chair of Executive Director & I Committee → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Lennon
Chair of Finance & Audit Committee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassie Gavin
Director of Policy
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$137K (2025)
Justin Somelofske
Director of Core Services
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Ethan Blumenthal
Policy Strategist
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Chase Counts
Co-Chair
Board Member → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clint Lloyd
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kalland
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa King
Board Member
Board Chair → Chair, 2024
Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Dulaney
Co-Chair
Secretary → Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Tina Clossick
Co-Chair of Development Strategy Oversight Committee
Board Member → Co-Chair of Development Strategy Oversight Committee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Combs
Co-Chair of Development Strategy Oversight Committee
Board Member → Co-Chair of Development Strategy Oversight Committee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Usman Noor
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Graham Lewis
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mozine Lowe
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tarek Abdel-Salam
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Sara Telano (2021–2024) — Chair of Finance & Audit Committee Throug
- Former: Ward Lenz (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Rubenka Bandyopadhyay (2023–2024) — Board Member Left the Board · Filing note: Thru 022023
- Former: Ben Prochazka - Thur (2024) — Board Member Left the Board
- Former: Cassie Gavin - Highly Compensated (2024) — Director of Policy
- Former: Ethan Blumenthal - Highly Compensat (2024) — Policy Strategist
- Former: Karen Gardner - Highly Compensated (2024) — Director of Core Services
- Former: Ben Prochazka (2021–2023) — Chair of Finance & Accounting
- Former: Ivan Urlaub (2021–2023) — Former Chief Strategy
- Former: Laura Langham (2021–2023) — Director of Eds
- Former: Tarek Abdel Salem (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kristi Matthews (2022–2023) — Director of Development
- Former: Beth Clark (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cathy Scott (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cullen Morris (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: James Ortega (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Owen Smith (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Ledford (2021–2022) — Director of Policy
- Former: Ron Difelice (2021–2022) — Chair of Finance & Accounting
- Former: Cris Masselle (2021) — Chair
- Former: Cyrus Bhedwar (2021) — Chair of Finance & Accounting
- Former: Riza Redd (2021) — Chair of Executive Director & I Committee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $137K, to Cassie Gavin (Director of Policy). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association
How much does North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association give each year?
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association gave $509K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association's typical grant size?
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association's median grant in 2025 was $150,000, and its average grant was $169,631, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association give grants?
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association gives mostly in Louisiana: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (29%) and Massachusetts (10%).
Does North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Western North Carolina Disaster Relief" (3 grants).
How large is North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association?
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association?
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association's EIN?
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1342588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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