THE SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY PROMOTES RESPONSIBLE ENERGY CHOICES TO ENSURE CLEAN, SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHEAST.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.0M
+22.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$390K
+14.7% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$98K
+14.7% YoY
About Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
Based on IRS filings
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $390K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,035,469 | $9,032,437 | $6,812,180 |
| Revenue | $5,440,502 | $4,615,465 | $4,219,237 |
| Expenses | $3,703,206 | $3,270,303 | $3,402,173 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,280,509 | $660,167 | $70,778 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sace Action Fund ($300,000), Evhybridnoire ($35,000), Appalachain Voices ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SACE ACTION FUND KNOXVILLE, TN | INFLUENCE CLEAN ENER | $300,000 |
| EVHYBRIDNOIRE ATLANTA, GA | INFLUENCE CLEAN ENER | $35,000 |
| APPALACHAIN VOICES CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | INFLUENCE CLEAN ENER | $30,000 |
| SOUTHEAST SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS SANFORD, NC | INFLUENCE CLEAN ENER | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN SMITH | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $240,388 |
| GARY A DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES R BOB FREEMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN NOEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PEARL EVA WALKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| E LEON JACOBS JR | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA SAN PEDRO | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| ENID E SISSKIN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Alliance for Clean Energy?
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. It holds $11.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Southern Alliance for Clean Energy?
As of 2024, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy holds $11.0M in total assets with $5.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $390K in 2024.
Where does Southern Alliance for Clean Energy operate?
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Georgia, North Carolina, New York, Tennessee, Virginia.
What size grants does Southern Alliance for Clean Energy award?
In 2024, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy awarded 4 grants totaling $390K — an average of about $98K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's EIN?
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1620669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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