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Elevate Energy

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 36-4443093

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 07, 2022

322 S Green Street 300Chicago, IL 60607

(773) 269-4037

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.57x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

40th percentile

7.9%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

53rd percentile

$258,716

Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.7% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

86th percentile

33%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

35%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Up

$26,024,460

Up $6,512,809 (+33%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$11,097,612

Up $3,000,162 (+37%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$14,926,848

Up $3,512,647 (+31%) from 2020

Revenue

Up

$38,178,610

Up $9,903,280 (+35%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$35,178,448

Up $8,284,266 (+31%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$3,000,162

Up $1,619,014 (+117%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$60M$40M$20M$0Assets 2010: $3,586,313Liabilities 2010: $2,307,609Net Assets 2010: $1,278,7042010Assets 2011: $3,470,251Liabilities 2011: $2,090,758Net Assets 2011: $1,379,4932011Assets 2012: $3,667,877Liabilities 2012: $1,695,975Net Assets 2012: $1,971,9022012Assets 2013: $6,844,568Liabilities 2013: $4,531,782Net Assets 2013: $2,312,7862013Assets 2014: $6,702,385Liabilities 2014: $4,348,908Net Assets 2014: $2,353,4772014Assets 2015: $5,579,717Liabilities 2015: $3,560,287Net Assets 2015: $2,019,4302015Assets 2016: $6,825,555Liabilities 2016: $4,730,392Net Assets 2016: $2,095,1632016Assets 2017: $10,389,799Liabilities 2017: $6,561,592Net Assets 2017: $3,828,2072017Assets 2018: $14,289,966Liabilities 2018: $9,781,051Net Assets 2018: $4,508,9152018Assets 2019: $16,081,418Liabilities 2019: $9,365,116Net Assets 2019: $6,716,3022019Assets 2020: $19,511,651Liabilities 2020: $11,414,201Net Assets 2020: $8,097,4502020Assets 2021: $26,024,460Liabilities 2021: $14,926,848Net Assets 2021: $11,097,6122021Assets 2022: $34,326,769Liabilities 2022: $15,804,000Net Assets 2022: $18,522,7692022Assets 2023: $42,389,474Liabilities 2023: $19,233,091Net Assets 2023: $23,156,3832023Assets 2024: $58,343,027Liabilities 2024: $31,794,960Net Assets 2024: $26,548,0672024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$26,024,460
Liabilities$14,926,848
Net Assets$11,097,612

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$80M$60M$40M$20M$0-$20MExpenses 2010: $5,345,4632010Expenses 2011: $9,141,2082011Expenses 2012: $6,559,6002012Revenue 2013: $10,339,882Expenses 2013: $9,998,994Net Income 2013: $340,8882013Revenue 2014: $13,431,661Expenses 2014: $13,390,970Net Income 2014: $40,6912014Revenue 2015: $13,484,647Expenses 2015: $13,818,694Net Income 2015: -$334,0472015Revenue 2016: $12,385,373Expenses 2016: $12,309,640Net Income 2016: $75,7332016Revenue 2017: $19,003,383Expenses 2017: $17,270,339Net Income 2017: $1,733,0442017Revenue 2018: $24,828,806Expenses 2018: $24,148,098Net Income 2018: $680,7082018Revenue 2019: $31,215,942Expenses 2019: $29,008,555Net Income 2019: $2,207,3872019Revenue 2020: $28,275,330Expenses 2020: $26,894,182Net Income 2020: $1,381,1482020Revenue 2021: $38,178,610Expenses 2021: $35,178,448Net Income 2021: $3,000,1622021Revenue 2022: $40,435,759Expenses 2022: $33,010,602Net Income 2022: $7,425,1572022Revenue 2023: $50,880,463Expenses 2023: $46,548,460Net Income 2023: $4,332,0032023Revenue 2024: $60,915,201Expenses 2024: $57,878,205Net Income 2024: $3,036,9962024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$38,178,610
Expenses$35,178,448
Net Income$3,000,162
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 7, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$38,178,610
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Elevate Energy's mission is to design and implement efficiency programs that lower costs, protect the environment, and ensure the benefits of energy efficiency reach those who need them most. Elevate provides economic and environmental benefits to households, building owners, and communities through energy efficiency and conservation and by engaging them in public education efforts to reduce their energy usage. Specifically, Elevate Energy administers residential hourly electricity pricing programs, delivers energy efficiency retrofits in residential and commercial buildings, provides energy planning and data analysis services, and conducts research and makes its results available to the public and governmental agencies to advance knowledge about current energy use and ways that society may benefit through reductions in energy consumption.

We work to ensure equal access to clean and affordable heat, power, and water for everyone.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$12,840,951$14,799,604▲ $1,958,653
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,764,742$4,227,167▲ $2,462,425
Accounts Receivable$3,799,481$3,591,922▼ $207,559
Pledges and Grants Receivable$370,700$2,391,515▲ $2,020,815
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$208,308$388,730▲ $180,422
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$188,899$136,608▼ $52,291
Total Assets$19,511,651$26,024,460▲ $6,512,809
Other Assets Total$338,570$488,914▲ $150,344
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$7,777,879$11,161,064▲ $3,383,185
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,607,402$3,654,284▲ $46,882
Deferred Revenue$28,920$111,500▲ $82,580
Total Liabilities$11,414,201$14,926,848▲ $3,512,647
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$8,097,450$9,715,013▲ $1,617,563
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$1,382,599-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$8,097,450$11,097,612▲ $3,000,162
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$19,511,651$26,024,460▲ $6,512,809

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$132,291$570,450$702,741
Other Land Buildings$-1$670,752$670,751
Leasehold Improvements$4,318$389,399$393,717
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Anne EvensCEO & PresidentFT$211,027$47,689$258,716
Delmar GillusChief Operating OfficerFT$167,482$41,772$209,254
Abigail CorsoChief Strategy OfficerFT$146,962$31,803$178,765
Lindy LoyetChief Financial OfficerFT$152,089$26,111$178,200
Antonia OrnelasChief Program OfficerFT$141,142$36,680$177,822

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John ClevelandChair
David ShryockTreasurer & Vice Chair
Denise FairchildDirector
Edgar RamirezDirector
Jennifer TescherDirector
Kimberly LewisDirector
Margaret O'DellDirector
Robert WeissbourdDirector
Scott BernsteinDirector
Sharonda Williams-TackDirector
Susan EstesDirector
Mindy MercaldoDirector (resigned 09/21)
Leah TrumbullDirector (started 09/21)

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Greenlink Energy Solutions LLCEnergy efficiency measures3020 Forest View Road, Rockford, IL 61109$1,166,585
Minnich Insulation IncEnergy efficiency measures22349 Boulder Ridge Drive, Mokena, IL 60448$1,150,943
CIC Energy ConsultingEnergy efficiency measures150 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606$826,202
University of Illinois at ChicagoTechnical services28395 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673$819,825
Franklin Energy ServicesEnergy efficiency measures102 N Franklin St, Port Washington, WI 53074$591,837
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$18,890,494
Program Service Revenue
$19,185,732
Investment Income
$4,380
Other Revenue
$98,004
All Other Contributions
$12,429,718
Change in Net Assets
$3,000,162

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$38,178,610
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$35,464
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$38,214,074
Total Revenue per Form 990
$38,178,610
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$17,616,538
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$15,177,391
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,384,519
Total Fundraising Expense$340,362
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$14,267,185$261,534$1,509$14,530,228
Other Salaries and Wages$8,816,530$3,351,104$159,155$12,326,789
Grants to Domestic Orgs$2,384,519--$2,384,519
Other Employee Benefits$980,381$364,841$20,867$1,366,089
Payroll Taxes$646,238$250,368$18,605$915,211
Office Expenses$379,415$106,059$4,172$489,646
Occupancy$346,896$99,239$9,091$455,226
Information Technology$318,564$75,179$1,371$395,114
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$102,063$48,069$108,583$258,715
Pension Plan Contributions$117,769$43,851$1,585$163,205
Comp Disqual Persons$52,483$94,899-$147,382
Depreciation Depletion$114,807$28,905$3,239$146,951
Other Expenses$70,841$54,668$579$126,088
Fees for Services Accounting-$123,570-$123,570
Advertising$24,875$73,926-$98,801
Insurance$69,118$24,222$1,992$95,332
Fees for Services Lobbying$60,000--$60,000
All Other Expenses-$57,020-$57,020
Travel$35,165$17,204$36$52,405
Fees for Services Legal-$3,670-$3,670
Interest-$612-$612
Total Functional Expenses$29,446,792$5,391,294$340,362$35,178,448

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$35,213,912
Expenses per Audited Statements$35,178,448
Total Expenses per Form 990$35,178,448
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$35,464
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
New Ecology IncBoston, MA501(c)(3)Subgrantee for national market expansion$1,568,898
Madison Community CapitalMadison, WICo-operativeSubgrantee for Building Electrification Program retrofit program$288,000
Solutions ProjectOakland, CA501(c)(3)Subgrantee for Justice 40 initiative$250,000
BickerdikeChicago, IL501(c)(3)Subgrantee for Building Electrification Program retrofit program$27,621
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Leslie HendrenSister of CFO, Lindy LoyetLeslie Hendren, sister of CFO Lindy Loyet, is the Organization's HR generalist. She is a salaried employee and was paid $94,899 including benefits during 2021.No$94,899
Mark DunnHusband of CEO, Anne EvensMark Dunn, husband of CEO Anne Evens, is the Organization's Chief of Construction. He is a salaried employee and was paid $52,483 including benefits during 2021.No$52,483
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Refundable advances$11,161,064
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
Yes
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
Yes
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, Section B, line 11B

The 990 was reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer along with the Chief Executive Officer/Board Member. The 990 was then provided to the full Board for a final review and their approval.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

The Board reaffirms the Organization's conflict of interest policy annually when each member completes a conflict of interest disclosure form.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

An annual review of the Chief Executive Officer is performed by the independent officers of the board. The chairperson of the board provides a report to the Executive Committee to substantiate compensation, duties and goals for the coming year. The Chief Executive Officer conducts the annual performance review for all other officers and key employees.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Elevate Energy
EIN
36-4443093
Phone
7732694037
Address
322 S Green Street 300, Chicago, IL 60607

Signing Officer

Name
Anne Evens
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
7732694037
Signed
2022-11-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Anne Evens
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
171
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Desmond & Ahern Ltd
Address
10827 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Preparer
Jason L Gierhahn
Phone
7737794720
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

Professional services: Program service expenses 3,773,182. Management and general expenses 261,534. Fundraising expenses 1,509. Total expenses 4,036,225. Construction services: Program service expenses 10,494,003. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,494,003.

Form 990, Part XII, line 2C:

The process has not changed from the prior year.

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

FIN 48 note from Audited Financial Statements Elevate Energy maintains an exemption from federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under Section 509(a)(1). The tax-exempt purpose of the Organization and the nature in which it operates is described above. The Organization continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. The Organization's annual information and income tax returns filed with the federal and state governments are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after they have been filed. The Organization has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that the Organization was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.

Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

Debt recovery

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

Debt recovery

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt1416803
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt1521772
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt1621680
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt1711111
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0Anne Evens
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1John Cleveland
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2David Shryock
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3Robert Weissbourd
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4Scott Bernstein
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5Susan Estes
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6Leah Trumbull
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7Denise Fairchild
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8Mindy Mercaldo
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm9Kimberly Lewis
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm10Margaret O'Dell
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm11Jennifer Tescher
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm12Sharonda Williams-Tack
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm13Edgar Ramirez
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm14Abigail Corso
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm15Delmar Gillus
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm16Antonia Ornelas
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm17Lindy Loyet
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt130
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt16156142
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt17167089
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt140
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt150
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt160
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt170
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0CEO & President
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Chair
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Treasurer & Vice Chair
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Director (started 09/21)
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8Director (resigned 09/21)
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt13Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt14Chief Strategy Officer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt15Chief Operating Officer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt16Chief Program Officer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt17Chief Financial Officer
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd01
IRS990/FormationYr02001
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd00
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd01
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt013
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IRS990/GrantAmt02384519
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02384519
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt02384519
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd01
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd00
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt038178610
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd00
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd01
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd01
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt012
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt035
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd00
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt01371
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt075179
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0318564
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt0395114
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt01992
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt024222
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt069118
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt095332
IRS990/InterestGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0612
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt0612
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IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt04380
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd00
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt07
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt01630601
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt0188899
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt0136608
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt01767209
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0IL
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd01
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0Elevate promotes equity through climate action. Elevate designs and implements programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy use reach those who need them most.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
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IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
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IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt09715013
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
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IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt099239
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0346896
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt0455226
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt04172
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0106059
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0379415
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0489646
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt0338570
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt0488914
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
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IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0364841
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0980381
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt01366089
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Dues and subscriptions
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Program expense
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2Bad debt
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3Staff development
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt09578
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt1579
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0110105
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt1202249
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt254668
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0284166
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt1375777
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt270841
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0403849
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt1375777
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt2202249
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt3126088
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt07777879
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt011161064
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IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd1900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0Debt recovery
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc1Miscellaneous
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IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt112288
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt085716
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt112288
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt098004
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt0159155
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03351104
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt08816530
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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0250368
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0646238
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt0915211
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt01585
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt043851
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0117769
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt0163205
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0370700
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt02391515
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt0208308
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt0388730
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Anne Evens
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Fee for service
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt019185732
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt011891428
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt01519073
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt021185
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt011427556

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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$58.3$31.8$26.5$60.9$57.9$3.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$42.4$19.2$23.2$50.9$46.5$4.33
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$34.3$15.8$18.5$40.4$33.0$7.43
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.0$14.9$11.1$38.2$35.2$3.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.5$11.4$8.10$28.3$26.9$1.38
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.1$9.37$6.72$31.2$29.0$2.21
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.3$9.78$4.51$24.8$24.1$0.68
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.4$6.56$3.83$19.0$17.3$1.73
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.83$4.73$2.10$12.4$12.3$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.58$3.56$2.02$13.5$13.8$0.33
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.70$4.35$2.35$13.4$13.4$0.04
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.84$4.53$2.31$10.3$10.00$0.34
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.67$1.70$1.97$6.56
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.47$2.09$1.38$9.14
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.59$2.31$1.28$5.35