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Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation

501(c)(4) organization Far Hills, NJ EIN: 81-0892356 Website

Rethink energy nj informs and empowers New Jersey citizens and decision makers about the need to transition to clean energy. Rethink energy nj exists to promote environmentally sound planning and siting for renewable energy infrastructure.

Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation at a glance

In short: Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation gave $79K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$79,000
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$39,500
Median grant
$39,500
Total assets
$95,108
-15.8% vs 2023
Primary geography
New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Sierra Club New Jersey Chapter: $49KSierra Club New Jersey Chapter$49KNJ League of Conservation Voters: $30KNJ League of ConservationVoters$30K

The largest 2024 recipient was Sierra Club New Jersey Chapter ($49K). Together the top 2 received $79K.

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Hamilton

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 2 grants2024

In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $79K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sierra Club New Jersey Chapter Hamilton, NJBuilding Decarbonization Campaign$49,000
NJ League of Conservation Voters Hamilton, NJBuilding Decarbonization Campaign$30,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2024$95,108$626,050$635,702$79,0002
2023$112,969$547,948$473,702——
2022$30,688$421,549$438,886——
2021$28,977$568,060$569,604——
2020$36,357$618,507$692,658——

About Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation

Based on IRS filings

Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Far Hills, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $95K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $79K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation is led by Michele Byers, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Michele Byers

    President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim Waltman

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Roger Byrom

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patty Cronheim

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Gilbert

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carleton Montgomery

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rosina Dixon

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • William Knox

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alison Mitchell

    Assistant Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/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.

Frequently asked questions about Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation

How much does Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation give each year?

Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation gave $79K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How large is Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation?

Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation reported $95K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $626K.

What is Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation?

Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Far Hills, NJ. It holds $95K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation operate?

Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation has awarded grants in New Jersey.

What is Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation's EIN?

Rethink Energy NJ a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0892356. 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

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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