Utility Information Alliance
Utility Information Alliance is a Seattle, Washington-based public charity focused on research and public education related to utilities, climate policy, and the transition to clean energy. The organization says it works to promote transparency and accountability in the utility sector and help the public and decision-makers make informed choices.
Utility Information Alliance at a glance
In short: Utility Information Alliance gave $2.1M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $160K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,078,000
- +196.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +333.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $159,846
- -31.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,330,317
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Utility Information Alliance
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 21961, Seattle, WA 98111
Phone: (206) 382-5552
Website: https://utilityinfoalliance.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Utility Information Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sustainable Markets Foundation ($515K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 16 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (30%), New York (26%), Virginia (19%), Michigan (17%), and California (7%). Listed grants also include recipients in Washington, DC, and Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $700K (2024) to $2.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Markets Foundation New York, NY | Organization Support | $515,000 |
| Community Climate Collaborative Inc Charlottsville, VA | Organization Support | $400,000 |
| CUB Consumer Education Chicago, IL | Organization Support | $300,000 |
| Citizens Utility Board of Michigan Lansing, MI | Organization Support | $250,000 |
| Illinois PIRG Education Fund Chicago, IL | Organization Support | $228,000 |
| Tides CenterDetroit Action Education Fund San Francicso, CA | Organization Support | $125,000 |
| Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund Ann Arbor, MI | Organization Support | $100,000 |
| Faith in Place Chicago, IL | Organization Support | $90,000 |
| American Council for an Energy-Efficient Washington, DC | Organization Support | $15,000 |
| Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota St. Paul, MN | Organization Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,330,317 | $3,662,832 | $3,889,776 | $2,078,000 | 13 | $27,832 |
| 2024 | $1,533,540 | $2,401,525 | $1,817,476 | $700,000 | 3 | $1,525 |
| 2023 | $939,491 | $953,000 | $13,509 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it works to drive innovation and excellence in the utility sector, promote transparency and accountability, and help ensure utilities meet communities’ needs. Its stated activities include research and public education about public utilities and the effects of utility policies on climate change. Its 2025 filing also reports that it conducted public-opinion research and advertising campaigns.
The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including environmental protection and energy efficiency, community-level climate action, utility affordability and consumer advocacy, public-interest research and education, environmental justice, and clean energy. These are descriptions of grantees’ missions: Sustainable Markets Foundation says it promotes environmental protection, energy efficiency, consumer protection, health and safety, and good government; Community Climate Collaborative says it catalyzes community climate action in Virginia; and Citizens Utility Board of Michigan says it works to ensure affordable utilities for residential customers through information and advocacy. Faith in Place describes its mission as building a multifaith movement for environmental justice through connection, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Utility Information Alliance reported 13 grants totaling $2,078,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $515,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest reported awards included $515,000 to Sustainable Markets Foundation, $400,000 to Community Climate Collaborative, $300,000 to CUB Consumer Education, $250,000 to Citizens Utility Board of Michigan, and $228,000 to Illinois PIRG Education Fund. The filing lists the grants’ purpose as organization support.
Other reported awards included $125,000 to Tides CenterDetroit Action Education Fund, $100,000 to Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, $90,000 to Faith in Place, and $15,000 each to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient, Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota, National Resources Defense Council, and Vote Solar.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Corey Platt as chair, Aisling Kerins as secretary, and Philip Lloyd as treasurer.
Utility Information Alliance is led by Corey Platt, Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Corey Platt
Chair
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Lloyd
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$7K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Aisling Kerins
Secretary
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $7K, to Philip Lloyd (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Utility Information Alliance
How much does Utility Information Alliance give each year?
Utility Information Alliance gave $2.1M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $700K across 3 grants.
What is Utility Information Alliance's typical grant size?
Utility Information Alliance's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $159,846, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Utility Information Alliance give grants?
Utility Information Alliance's top state is Illinois, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Virginia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Utility Information Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Utility Information Alliance's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organization Support" (13 grants).
Who are Utility Information Alliance's largest grantees?
Utility Information Alliance's largest 2025 grantees include Sustainable Markets Foundation ($515,000), Community Climate Collaborative Inc ($400,000) and CUB Consumer Education ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Utility Information Alliance?
Utility Information Alliance reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What does Utility Information Alliance fund?
The organization states that it works to drive innovation and excellence in the utility sector, promote transparency and accountability, and help ensure utilities meet communities’ needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Utility Information Alliance?
Utility Information Alliance has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check utilityinfoalliance.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Utility Information Alliance's EIN?
Utility Information Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3626174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Utility Information Alliance funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/utility-information-alliance-morg_36e76cbaf3754f9087141f72c54c09bf
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