The Alliance for Energy Security
The Alliance for Energy Security is advocating on behalf of lower utility rates for the people of North Carolina and others. Our goal is to advance the energy industry by lowering consumer rates for all.
The Alliance for Energy Security at a glance
In short: The Alliance for Energy Security gave $333K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $333K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $332,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $332,500
- Median grant
- $332,500
- Total assets
- $2,273
- -81.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Alliance for Energy Security funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Conservation Voters of SC ($333K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
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 $10K (2022) to $333K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $333K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Voters of SC Columbia, SC | Policy Education | $332,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,273 | $405,125 | $412,534 | $332,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $12,307 | $35,000 | $74,288 | — | — |
| 2022 | $50,120 | — | $39,669 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $89,918 | $141,500 | $77,740 | — | — |
| 2020 | $24,879 | $123,000 | $123,720 | $50,000 | 1 |
About The Alliance for Energy Security
Based on IRS filings
The Alliance for Energy Security is a public charity, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $333K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alliance for Energy Security is led by Richard Harkrader, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Harkrader
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Carmody
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Richter
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Wallace (2020–2023) — Vice President
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 The Alliance for Energy Security
How much does The Alliance for Energy Security give each year?
The Alliance for Energy Security gave $333K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Alliance for Energy Security?
The Alliance for Energy Security reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $405K.
Where does The Alliance for Energy Security operate?
The Alliance for Energy Security has awarded grants in North Carolina, South Carolina.
What is The Alliance for Energy Security's EIN?
The Alliance for Energy Security's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3477991. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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