Sharing the Power Foundation
Sharing the Power Foundation is a Washington, DC-based private foundation that supports organizations and causes addressing environmental injustice, clean energy access, and workforce pathways in underserved urban and rural communities. Its grantmaking includes support for educational scholarships and for nonprofit organizations working on environmental and clean-energy issues.
Sharing the Power Foundation at a glance
In short: Sharing the Power Foundation gave $210K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,000
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,012,123
- +178.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sharing the Power Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2001 L Street Nw Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 729-8150
Website: https://www.sharingthepower.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sharing the Power Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Howard University ($50K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($40,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as serving urban and rural communities. In 2024, grant dollars were reported across several recipient states: DC received 24%, an individual recipient 14%, Texas 14%, Georgia 14%, and Maryland 10%. These figures describe the locations of recipients, not a stated limit on geographic eligibility.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sharing the Power Foundation gives
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 331% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $210K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | Educational Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | Educational Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Madsion Madison, WI | Educational Scholarship | $10,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $40,000 |
| Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | Educational Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Texas Southern University Houston, TX | Educational Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | Educational Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Howard University Washington, DC | Educational Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | Educational Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Texas Southern University Houston, TX | Educational Scholarship | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,012,123 | $3,038,557 | $468,823 | $210,000 | 21 | $275,750 | $83,397 |
| 2023 | $1,442,389 | $1,727,707 | $288,782 | $188,000 | 24 | $288,782 | $3,647 |
| 2022 | $3,464 | $336,400 | $332,936 | $50,000 | 5 | $332,936 | $2,572 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sharing the Power Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote the distribution of benefits produced by the clean-energy economy. Its stated priorities include equal access to renewable energy, clean air and water, energy assistance, and clean-energy workforce training. Its website also describes support for environmental health and justice, climate resilience, affordable clean-energy infrastructure, food and transportation access, energy-efficient housing, and zero-waste solutions.
The foundation says it funds nonprofit organizations serving urban and rural communities and invests in the next generation of environmental leaders. Examples of supported educational institutions include Clark Atlanta University, whose stated purpose is to prepare learners to become responsible, productive, and innovative citizen leaders, and Tuskegee University, which says it provides postsecondary education and contributes to society through research and development. Norfolk State University describes its mission as promoting applied research and technological innovation that contribute to the Hampton Roads region and Virginia.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $210,000. Each grant was $10,000. The filing lists educational scholarships among the grant purposes, with awards to institutions including the University of Maryland–College Park, University of Wisconsin–Madison, an individual recipient A&T State University, Tuskegee University, Texas Southern University, Morehouse College, an individual recipient A&M University, Howard University, and Clark Atlanta University. Clark Atlanta University also received a $10,000 sponsorship for an environmental justice and sustainability summit, reported as direct charitable activity.
The foundation’s website describes grants to organizations addressing environmental justice, renewable energy, and workforce development. Its student fellowship is invitation-only and includes paid summer internships; this is a participant program, not an open grant application.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gilbert Campbell as board chair and Lauren Strickland as senior program manager. It lists Eli Hopson, Erik Lensch, Dr. Pamela Carpenter, Nedra Dickson, Paula Glover, Dr. Aisha Dickerson, Dr. Janelle Burke, and Dr. Olubemiga Olatidoye as board members.
Sharing the Power Foundation is led by Gilbert Campbell, Board Chair on every filing since 2022; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gilbert Campbell
Board Chair
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Strickland
Senior Program Manager
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$165K (2024)
Aisha Dickerson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eli Hopson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Grant
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Lensch
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Burke
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nedra Dickson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olubemiga Olatidoye
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Carpenter
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Glover
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Laura Miller (2022–2023) — Acting Vice President of Operations
- Former: Reagan Russell (2022–2023) — Fellow & Intern
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $165K, to Lauren Strickland (Senior Program Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Sharing the Power Foundation
How much does Sharing the Power Foundation give each year?
Sharing the Power Foundation gave $210K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $188K across 24 grants.
What is Sharing the Power Foundation's typical grant size?
Sharing the Power Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sharing the Power Foundation give grants?
Sharing the Power Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (14%) and Texas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Atlanta, GA (3 grants), College Park, MD (2 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Sharing the Power Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Sharing the Power Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarship" (21 grants).
Who are Sharing the Power Foundation's largest grantees?
Sharing the Power Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Howard University ($50,000 across 5 grants), University of Maryland-College Park ($20,000 across 2 grants) and Texas Southern University ($20,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($40,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sharing the Power Foundation?
Sharing the Power Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $276K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sharing the Power Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote the distribution of benefits produced by the clean-energy economy. Its stated priorities include equal access to renewable energy, clean air and water, energy assistance, and clean-energy workforce training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sharing the Power Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sharing the Power Foundation's EIN?
Sharing the Power Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2175444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Sharing the Power Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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