Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC
To ensure a healthy, equitable and low carbon future by promoting energy efficiency, electrification, and clean transportation in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Wyoming by working on policy/program development,analysis and advocacy, evaluation of energy savings measures and efficiency potential, and documentation/analysis of ongoing projects.
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC at a glance
In short: Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC reported $3K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $2,800 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $2,822,942
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,439,301
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $16,114
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,457,494
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $10K (2022). In 2024 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Efficiency Business Coalition Lakewood, CO | To Enable Engagement on Xcel Docket | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,822,942 | $2,439,301 | $2,457,494 | $2,800 | Total only | $16,114 |
| 2023 | $2,891,339 | $2,380,987 | $2,377,274 | $2,800 | Total only | $16,276 |
| 2022 | $2,943,173 | $2,393,201 | $2,351,070 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,927 |
| 2021 | $2,606,117 | $1,800,030 | $1,934,424 | — | — | $201 |
| 2020 | $2,692,744 | $1,402,063 | $1,859,758 | $2,800 | Total only | $6,203 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC
Based on IRS filings
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Boulder, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $3K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC is led by Elise Jones, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elise Jones
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$147K (2021) → $155K (2024)
Sue Reilly
Chairman
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Geller
Board Member
Former Executive Director → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$180K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Ellen Zuckerman
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$40K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Brody Wilson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Sperling
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Caulkins
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Orton
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Rodriguez
Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Schaffhauser
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roderick Jackson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary L House
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mayane Chavez Barudin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devra Wang
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ron Binz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Brent Rice (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bruce Ray (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Cynthia Zwick (2020–2021) — Director
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 $155K, to Elise Jones (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC
How much does Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC give each year?
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC reported $3K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $3K in grants paid.
How large is Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC?
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC?
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Boulder, CO. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC operate?
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC's EIN?
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project LLC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1593046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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