Liabilities / Assets
20th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 20% of similar nonprofits.
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
EIN 36-4334358 • 501(c)4 • Chicago, IL
Profile
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation (The Foundation) is a 501(c)(4) not-for-profit organization established in December 1999 to support programs & projects that improve energy efficiency, develop renewable resources, and preserve natural areas and wildlife habitats in Illinois. The Foundation provides financial support and assistance to public or private entities in Illinois for programs and projects that benefit the public by supporting projects that improve Illinois environmental quality.
Siviq Scores
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Liabilities / Revenue
35th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
1st percentile
Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
45th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 45% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 8.2% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
8th percentile
Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
2nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$0
Down $68,476,795 (-100%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$0
Down $94,820 (-100%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$0
Down $68,381,975 (-100%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$1,792,425
Down $13,095,095 (-88%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$70,407,185
Up $59,437,594 (+542%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$68,614,760
Down $72,532,689 (-1851%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $0
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $0
- Revenue
- $1,792,425
- Expenses
- $70,407,185
- Net income
- -$68,614,760
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Nov 26, 2024
- Signed
- Dec 10, 2024
- Return Version
- 2023v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $93,840,762
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation (The Foundation) is a 501(c)(4) not-for-profit organization established in December 1999 to support programs & projects that improve energy efficiency, develop renewable resources, and preserve natural areas and wildlife habitats in Illinois. The Foundation PROVIDEs FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ENTITIES IN ILLINOIS FOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE PUBLIC BY SUPPORTING PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE ILLINOIS' ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation is established to support programs & projects that improve energy efficiency, develop renewable resources, and preserve natural areas and wildlife habitats in Illinois.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $52,685,800 | $0 | ▼ $52,685,800 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $9,622,074 | $0 | ▼ $9,622,074 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $5,856,995 | $0 | ▼ $5,856,995 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $24,918 | $0 | ▼ $24,918 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $19,545 | $0 | ▼ $19,545 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | - | - |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | - | - |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $68,476,795 | $0 | ▼ $68,476,795 |
| Other Assets Total | $267,463 | $0 | ▼ $267,463 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $73,645 | $0 | ▼ $73,645 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $21,175 | $0 | ▼ $21,175 |
| Total Liabilities | $94,820 | $0 | ▼ $94,820 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $68,381,975 | $0 | ▼ $68,381,975 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $68,381,975 | $0 | ▼ $68,381,975 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $68,476,795 | $0 | ▼ $68,476,795 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Executive Director | FT | $394,616 | $10,000 | $404,616 |
| - | Program Director | PT | $189,178 | $192,663 | $381,841 |
| - | Managing Director of Accounting and Operations | FT | $344,562 | $12,373 | $356,935 |
| - | Grant Administrator | FT | $98,343 | $108,572 | $206,915 |
| - | Controller | PT | $168,316 | $13,318 | $181,634 |
| - | Administrative Assistant | FT | $139,228 | $13,375 | $152,603 |
| - | Chairman | PT | $25,000 | - | $25,000 |
| - | Vice-Chairman | PT | $20,000 | - | $20,000 |
| - | Treasurer | PT | $20,000 | - | $20,000 |
| - | Secretary | PT | $20,000 | - | $20,000 |
| - | Trustee | PT | $20,000 | - | $20,000 |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $0
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $1,792,425
- Other Revenue
- $0
- Change in Net Assets
- $-68,614,760
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $1,702,346
- Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
- $90,079
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $232,785
- Other Revenue Adjustments
- $-18,121
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $1,935,131
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $1,792,425
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $67,564,520 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $2,129,968 |
| Other Expenses | $712,697 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $67,564,520 | - | - | $67,564,520 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $939,389 | $416,562 | - | $1,355,951 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $364,481 | $165,135 | - | $529,616 |
| Occupancy | $184,581 | $46,146 | - | $230,727 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | $108,200 | - | - | $108,200 |
| Payroll Taxes | $68,873 | $30,418 | - | $99,291 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $75,036 | $18,759 | - | $93,795 |
| Information Technology | $85,075 | $4,409 | - | $89,484 |
| Fees for Services Other | $63,725 | $16,373 | $0 | $80,098 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $35,346 | $35,346 | - | $70,692 |
| Insurance | $36,862 | $17,716 | - | $54,578 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $41,052 | $10,263 | - | $51,315 |
| Office Expenses | $21,047 | $5,262 | - | $26,309 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $19,796 | $5,321 | - | $25,117 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $4,281 | $1,070 | - | $5,351 |
| Travel | $4,439 | $139 | - | $4,578 |
| Other Expenses | $611 | $153 | - | $764 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $258 | - | - | $258 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $69,630,835 | $776,350 | $0 | $70,407,185 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $70,407,185 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $70,317,106 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $70,298,985 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $108,200 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $18,121 |
| Other Expense Adjustments | $0 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie State Conservation Coalition | Springfield, IL | 501(c)(3) | PSCC Final Grant | $47,147,561 |
| County of Lake | Waukegan, IL | Gov | Net Zero 911/Regional Operations & Communications Facility | $2,000,000 |
| Forest Preserve District of DuPage County | Wheaton, IL | Gov | Net Zero Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic/Visitor Center | $2,000,000 |
| Heartland Community College | Normal, IL | Gov | Heartland Community College Net Zero Energy Agriculture Complex | $2,000,000 |
| Homewood-Flossmoor CHSD #233 | Flossmoor, IL | Gov | Net Zero Energy Science Addition | $2,000,000 |
| Openlands | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | Acquisition to Connect Cores and Corridors in Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge - Phase II (375 acres) | $1,529,452 |
| The Conservation Fund | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | Tamarack Farms Acquisition for Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge (614 Acres) | $1,510,000 |
| Oak Park Residence Corporation | Oak Park, IL | 501(c)(3) | 7 Van Buren Net Zero Energy Multifamily Residence | $1,400,000 |
| Academy For Global Citizenship | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | Academy for Global Citizenship Net Positive Energy School | $1,200,000 |
| Forest Preserve District of Kane County | Geneva, IL | Gov | Acquisition of Donahue Farm (294.83 acres) | $1,074,150 |
| Severson Dells Educational Foundation | Rockford, IL | 501(c)(3) | Acquisition of Elliot Golf Course for new nature preserve and nature center (165 acres) | $833,035 |
| Academy For Global Citizenship | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | Academy for Global Citizenship Net Positive Energy School | $800,000 |
| Park District of Oak Park | Oak Park, IL | Gov | Oak Park Net Zero Energy Community Recreation Center | $711,463 |
| Nature Conservancy | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | Acquisition of the James Tract in the Hutchins/Clear Creek Valley of the Shawnee National Forest (260.8 acres) | $664,440 |
| The Conservation Fund | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | Acquisition under Illinois Working Lands, Water and Wildlife Partnership (300 acres of purchased natural areas conservation easement) | $449,075 |
| Plainfield Park District | Plainfield, IL | Gov | Bott Park Indoor Recreation Center | $400,000 |
| Lake County Forest Preserve District | Libertyville, IL | Gov | Net-Zero Energy Environmental Education Center at Ryerson Conservation Area | $307,720 |
| Community Development Corporation Of Pembroke Hopkins Park | Hopkins Park, IL | 501(c)(3) | Acquisition of Pembroke Savanna (96 acres) | $227,840 |
| Lake County Forest Preserve District | Libertyville, IL | Gov | Net-Zero Energy Environmental Education Center at Ryerson Conservation Area | $205,146 |
| Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District | DeKalb, IL | Gov | Net Zero Energy CHP Project | $200,000 |
| Saint Joseph School | Downers Grove, IL | 501(c)(3) | St. Joseph School Net Zero Energy Addition | $200,000 |
| Pleasure Driveway and Park District of Peoria | Peoria, IL | Gov | Acquisition of KDB Parcel (14.75 acres) | $38,400 |
| US Green Building Council Illinois Chapter | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | 2023 Getting to Zero Illinois Summit | $31,700 |
| Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See | Manteno, IL | 501(c)(3) | Stewardship of Camp Shaw-Wah-Nas-See - Rock Creek Priority Zone | $27,000 |
| Forest Preserve Friends Foundation | Mahomet, IL | 501(c)(3) | Homer Lake Forest Preserve: Timberdoodle Woods Enhancement | $27,000 |
| Foundation for Environmental Education | Columbus, OH | 501(c)(3) | 2023-2024 Workshop/Data Support for K-12 Solar Schools Program | $26,245 |
| Friends Of The Sangamon Valley | Springfield, IL | 501(c)(3) | Boyle Woods Stewardship Project | $26,000 |
| Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation Inc | Elizabeth, IL | 501(c)(3) | Ecological Restoration at Rutherford Refuge at Twin Bridges Nature Preserve | $25,196 |
| Friends of The Forest Preserves | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | Stewardship of Spicebush Woods | $25,000 |
| Friends of The Forest Preserves | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | Stewardship of Sand Ridge Nature Center | $25,000 |
| Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards | Sleepy Hollow, IL | 501(c)(3) | Schaumburg Road Grasslands (part of the Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve)-Schaumburg Road Woodland Recovery Project | $25,000 |
| Preservation Foundation Of The Lakecounty Forest Preserves | Libertyville, IL | 501(c)(3) | Community Stewardship of Heron Creek | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Environmental Education | Columbus, OH | 501(c)(3) | 2023-2024 Workshop/Data Support for K-12 Solar Schools Program | $23,190 |
| Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves | Northbrook, IL | 501(c)(3) | Stewardship of Kishwaukee Fen Nature Preserve | $23,000 |
| Friends Of The Kankakee | Watseka, IL | 501(c)(3) | Acquisition of Connector Parcels in Kankakee Sands Bioregion, Iroquois County, IL (100 acres) | $22,500 |
| Clifftop Nfp | Maeystown, IL | 501(c)(3) | Storment Hauss Nature Preserve - Removal of invasive exotic species from the 2019 twenty acre addition, and restoration of the site to prairie/savanna | $21,000 |
| Prairie Preservation Society Of Ogle County | Oregon, IL | 501(c)(3) | Stewardship of Sand Ridge Prairie | $21,000 |
| Foundation for Environmental Education | Columbus, OH | 501(c)(3) | ICECF K-12 Schools Grant Program Field Support | $20,000 |
| Lake County Forest Preserve District | Libertyville, IL | Gov | Proposed Pollinator Meadows at Lakewood Forest Preserve | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Environmental Education | Columbus, OH | 501(c)(3) | 2023-2024 Workshop/Data Support for K-12 Solar Schools Program | $19,570 |
| Foundation for Environmental Education | Columbus, OH | 501(c)(3) | ICECF Small-Scale Solar PV for K-12 Schools Grant Program | $16,000 |
| Foundation for Environmental Education | Columbus, OH | 501(c)(3) | 2023-2024 Workshop/Data Support for K-12 Solar Schools Program | $15,795 |
| Clifftop Nfp | Maeystown, IL | 501(c)(3) | Storment Hauss Nature Preserve - Removal of invasive exotic species from the 2019 twenty acre addition, and restoration of the site to prairie/savanna | $11,000 |
| Prairie Preservation Society Of Ogle County | Oregon, IL | 501(c)(3) | Stewardship of Sand Ridge Prairie | $11,000 |
| Friends of Nachusa Grasslands | Franklin Grove, IL | 501(c)(3) | Stewardship of Nachusa Grasslands - Holland Savanna Unit & Big Jump Savanna/Prairie Unit | $9,000 |
| Foundation for Environmental Education | Columbus, OH | 501(c)(3) | ICECF Small-Scale Solar PV for K-12 Schools Grant Program | $8,000 |
| Foundation for Environmental Education | Columbus, OH | 501(c)(3) | ICECF K-12 Schools Grant Program Field Support | $8,000 |
| Foundation for Environmental Education | Columbus, OH | 501(c)(3) | ICECF Small-Scale Solar PV for K-12 Schools Grant Program | $8,000 |
| McHenry County Conservation Foundation | Richmond, IL | 501(c)(3) | Camp Lakota Pothole Wetlands Project Addition (+/- 40 acres) | $7,752 |
| Bremen Community School District #228 | Oak Forest, IL | Gov | K-12 1 kW Educational PV System | $6,400 |
| Chicago Ridge School District 1275 | Chicago Ridge, IL | Gov | K-12 1 kW Educational PV System | $6,400 |
| Chicago Ridge School District 1275 | Chicago Ridge, IL | Gov | K-12 1 kW Educational PV System | $6,400 |
| Proviso Township High Schools | Forest Park, IL | Gov | K-12 1 kW Educational PV System | $6,400 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Church | Winfield, IL | 501(c)(3) | K-12 1 kW Educational PV System | $6,400 |
| Zion-Benton Township High School District #126 | Zion, IL | Gov | K-12 1 kW Educational PV System | $6,400 |
| Zion-Benton Township High School District #126 | Zion, IL | Gov | K-12 1 kW Educational PV System | $6,400 |
| Illinois Audubon Society | Springfield, IL | 501(c)(3) | Stewardship of Gremel Nature Preserve: A Legacy Project of Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation - INAI Sedge Meadow | $6,394 |
| Forest Preserve Friends Foundation | Mahomet, IL | 501(c)(3) | Bridge Renovations at Lake of the Woods | $5,500 |
| Forest Preserve Friends Foundation | Mahomet, IL | 501(c)(3) | Pollinator Shelter at Homer Lake Forest Preserve | $5,500 |
| Natural Land Institute | Rockford, IL | 501(c)(3) | Public Amenities and Events at Lind McGeachie Preserve (54 acres) | $5,500 |
| Lake Bluff Open Lands Association | Lake Bluff, IL | 501(c)(3) | Public Amenities and Events at the Goetz Wetland Preserve | $5,482 |
| Landmark Elementary School | McHenry, IL | Gov | Landmark School Garden | $5,145 |
| Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See | Manteno, IL | 501(c)(3) | Stewardship of Camp Shaw-Wah-Nas-See - Rock Creek Priority Zone | $5,000 |
| Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation Inc | Elizabeth, IL | 501(c)(3) | Footbridge and Event at Rutherford Refuge at Twin Bridges Nature Preserve (24 acres) | $5,000 |
| Middle Rock Conservation Partners | Franklin Grove, IL | 501(c)(3) | Restoration of the Samuel & Edna Hill Preservation Site | $5,000 |
| Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation Inc | Elizabeth, IL | 501(c)(3) | Ecological Restoration at Rutherford Refuge at Twin Bridges Nature Preserve | $4,804 |
| NeighborSpace | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | Public Amenities and Events at King Drive Community Garden (.52 acres) | $4,699 |
| Gateway To The Great Outdoors | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | Pollinator Garden at John Fiske Elementary School | $4,096 |
| Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves | Northbrook, IL | 501(c)(3) | Stewardship of Kishwaukee Fen Nature Preserve | $4,000 |
| Friends of The Forest Preserves | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | Stewardship of Little Red School House Oak Woodland (#8280) | $4,000 |
| Friends of The Forest Preserves | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | Stewardship of Forest Glen Woods (#8279) | $4,000 |
| Lake Bluff Open Lands Association | Lake Bluff, IL | 501(c)(3) | Stewardship of the Skokie River Prairie Land and Water Reserve | $4,000 |
| Gateway To The Great Outdoors | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | Pollinator Garden at John B. Drake Elementary School | $3,979 |
| Foundation for Environmental Education | Columbus, OH | 501(c)(3) | 2020-2021 Workshop/Data Support for K-12 Solar Schools Program | $3,845 |
| Friends of the Chicago River | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(3) | Stewardship of Harms Woods | $2,000 |
| Lake Bluff Open Lands Association | Lake Bluff, IL | 501(c)(3) | Stewardship of the Skokie River Prairie Land and Water Reserve | $2,000 |
| Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards | Sleepy Hollow, IL | 501(c)(3) | Schaumburg Road Grasslands (part of the Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve)-Schaumburg Road Woodland Recovery Project | $2,000 |
| Peoria Wilds N F P | Peoria, IL | 501(c)(3) | Creation of Land Trust in Central Illinois | $1,546 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Compensated Absences | - |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES
“In setting the compensation for the foundation's other officers or key employees, the Exec Director relies on recent compensation studies that provide compensation data for similarly qualified persons in comparable organizations to support its decision-making process. The process for reviewing compensation for the organization's other officers is completed on an annual basis.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders
“The corporation shall have six classes of members, designated Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, and Class F. Class A members shall consist of one member, the incumbent Governor of the State of Illinois. Class B members shall consist of one member, the incumbent President of the Illinois Senate. Class C members shall consist of one member, the incumbent Minority Leader of the Illinois Senate. Class D members shall consist of one member, the incumbent Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. Class E members shall consist of one member, the incumbent Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives. Class F members shall consist of one member, Commonwealth Edison Company (or its corporate successor).”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7A Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
“Each member is entitled to appoint one trustee to sit on the board of directors.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 8B Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body
“The foundation did not have any committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B Review of form 990 by governing body
“The foundation's independent paid tax preparers review the prepared form 990 with the Foundation staff. Subsequent to this review, the Chair of the Foundation's Audit Committee and another Board member review the Form 990. They discuss and resolve any questions or clarifications with Foundation staff. The foundation staff works with its tax preparers to resolve any questions or issues the Audit Committee Chair and the other Board members discover before filing the return. Copies of the final form 990 are distributed to all members of the Foundation's governing body prior to filing with the IRS.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C Conflict of interest policy
“The foundation's conflict of interest policy covers all Trustees, Officers, members of a Committee and all employees. Annually, conflict of interest questionnaires are completed by the foundation's interested persons and reviewed by the Executive Director. Any interested person of the Foundation who has a conflict of interest, described in the Foundation's Conflict-of-Interest Policy, must fully disclose such interest to the Foundation's Board of Trustees or appropriate Committee before any discussion or negotiation of such transaction or arrangement. Any person covered by this policy may seek a determination by the Board of Trustees as to whether his or her disclosure shows that a conflict of interest exists or can reasonably be construed to exist. A majority vote of the Trustees present at a Board meeting at which a quorum is present must then determine whether an interest exists or can reasonably be construed to exist after deliberation without the presence of the person requesting the determination. Any Interested person of the Foundation who has either disclosed and declared a conflict of interest, or been determined to have a conflict of interest (or reasonably construed to have an interest) by the Board of Trustees, shall not be present for any discussion or deliberation or vote on such transaction or arrangement; and shall not otherwise use his or her personal influence in connection with such matter.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A Process to establish compensation of top management official
“THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE OF THE FOUNDATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DENNIS O'BRIEN, IS OUTLINED IN A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. THE MOST RECENT CONTRACT WAS ENTERED INTO DURING July 2019 and reviewed January 2023. IN SETTING THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION, THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD RELIES ON RECENT COMPENSATION STUDIES THAT PROVIDE COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION HIS JOB PERFORMANCE TO SUPPORT ITS DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE INDEPENDENT BOARD'S REVIEW AND APPROVAL, AND NO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT PARTICIPATE IN THE DELIBERATIONS. THE BOARD ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTS ITS COMPENSATION DETERMINATIONS AND DELIBERATIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION IN THE BOARD PROCEEDINGS ON A TIMELY BASIS.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public
“Financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policies are not required disclosures pursuant to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 6104. These documents are not available to the public at this time.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
- EIN
- 36-4334358
- Phone
- 3123725191
- Address
- 2 N LaSalle Street 1140, Chicago, IL 60602-4041
Signing Officer
- Name
- Dennis OBrien
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 3123725191
- Signed
- 2024-12-10
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Formed
- 1999
- Legal Domicile
- Il
- Voting Board Members
- 6
- Independent Board Members
- 6
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 1
Preparer
- Firm
- Crowe Llp
- Address
- 225 West Wacker Drive Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60606-1224
- Preparer
- Mallory Fairless
- Phone
- 3128997000
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part III, Line 3 Significant changes in program services
“The Foundation ceased operations and dissolved on November 26, 2024.”
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances
“Change in accrued interest - 108029;”
FORM 990, General Information, Box A Tax Year
“The foundation ceased operations and dissolved on november 26, 2024. The period covered by the final, short period form 990 is january 1, 2024 - november 26, 2024.”
Financial Statement Notes
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote
“The Foundation received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service in 2001 recognizing the exemption from federal income taxes on income related to its exempt purpose under Section 501(c)4 of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made on the financial statements. Current accounting standards require the Foundation to disclose the amount of potential benefit or obligation to be realized as a result of an examination performed by a taxing authority. For the periods ended November 26, 2024, and December 31, 2023, management has determined that the Foundation does not have any tax positions that result in any uncertainties regarding the possible impact on the Foundation's financial statements.”
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(D) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990
“Change in accured interest - 108029”
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(B) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements
“Loss on asset disposition - -18121”
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(D) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990
“Loss on asset disposition - 18121”
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | NATURAL AREAS - THE NATURAL AREAS PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE NATURAL HABITATS AND WILDLIFE AREAS IN ILLINOIS BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. FOUNDATION GRANTS SUPPORT LAND ACQUISITION, PLANNING EFFORTS LEADING TO LAND ACQUISITION, NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING AND HABITAT RESTORATION. During the year, we paid out 46 grants providing over $53.9 Million to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities and other local and state government agencies. |
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| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation (The Foundation) is a 501(c)(4) not-for-profit organization established in December 1999 to support programs & projects that improve energy efficiency, develop renewable resources, and preserve natural areas and wildlife habitats in Illinois. The Foundation provides financial support and assistance to public or private entities in Illinois for programs and projects that benefit the public by supporting projects that improve Illinois environmental quality. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | ENERGY EFFICIENCY -THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED TO ADVANCE THE GOAL OF MAKING ENERGY EFFICIENCY THE NORM IN PUBLIC FACILITIES OPERATED BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED A SET OF "GREEN BUILDING" PROGRAMS AND GRANT PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING UPGRADES, ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING DESIGN AND COMMISSIONING, LEADING-EDGE ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES, ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING CODES AND BUILDING PUBLIC DEMAND FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY. During the year, we paid out 11 grants providing over $12.2 Million to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities and other local and state government agencies. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | RENEWABLE ENERGY - THE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION IN ILLINOIS BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. BY FUNDING A VARIETY OF TECHNOLOGIES OPERATING IN DIFFERENT SETTINGS, AND INCREASINGLY REQUIRING THE REPORTING AND PUBLIC SHARING OF PERFORMANCE INFORMATION, THE FOUNDATION IS PROVIDING A VALUABLE SERVICE TO THIS EMERGING AND RAPIDLY EXPANDING TECHNOLOGY FIELD. GRANT PROGRAMS SUPPORT WIND ENERGY AT BOTH THE FEASIBILITY AND INSTALLATION STAGES, SOLAR ENERGY AT BOTH THE GENERATION AND EDUCATIONAL SCALES AS WELL AS ADVANCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES. During the year, we paid out 18 grants providing over $1.4 million to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities and other local and state government agencies. |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The Foundation received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service in 2001 recognizing the exemption from federal income taxes on income related to its exempt purpose under Section 501(c)4 of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made on the financial statements. Current accounting standards require the Foundation to disclose the amount of potential benefit or obligation to be realized as a result of an examination performed by a taxing authority. For the periods ended November 26, 2024, and December 31, 2023, management has determined that the Foundation does not have any tax positions that result in any uncertainties regarding the possible impact on the Foundation's financial statements. |
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