Power the Future Inc
Power the Future has the mission of offering facts and research to enrich the national conversation on energy, through engagement at the local level and interaction with the media. We highlight the truth about energy while unmasking agendas, exposing hypocrisy, and striving to reduce hyperbole in the debate about energy. Our work is dedicated to the men and women who "Power the Future" through their hard work, sweat, and grit. Every time we turn on a light or start up our car, whether consciously or not, we are acknowledging their labor and saying thank you.
Power the Future Inc at a glance
In short: Power the Future Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -55.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $592,769
- +85.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Power the Future Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Conservative Union ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $23K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Conservative Union Alexandria, VA | Sponsorship Opportunities | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $592,769 | $2,510,373 | $2,246,619 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $320,094 | $2,255,730 | $2,118,825 | $22,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | $198,788 | $1,809,549 | $2,042,223 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $454,363 | $1,879,669 | $2,014,120 | — | — |
| 2020 | $544,814 | $1,342,898 | $1,535,116 | — | — |
About Power the Future Inc
Based on IRS filings
Power the Future Inc is a public charity, based in Beverly, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $593K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Power the Future Inc is led by Daniel Turner, Executive Director & Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Turner
Executive Director & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $266K (2024)
Laurence Behrens
New Mexico State Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $168K (2024)
Richard Whitbeck Jr.
Ak State Director
Alaska State Director → Ak State Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Jared Leland
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Turner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Gantt
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $266K, to Daniel Turner (Executive Director/Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Power the Future Inc
How much does Power the Future Inc give each year?
Power the Future Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $23K across 2 grants.
How large is Power the Future Inc?
Power the Future Inc reported $593K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
Where does Power the Future Inc operate?
Power the Future Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Virginia.
What is Power the Future Inc's EIN?
Power the Future Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2785231. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- 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
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