Liabilities / Assets
19th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 19% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 86-3498248 • 501(c)3 • Golden, CO
Profile
The nrel foundation seeks to support the unique talent at nrel and other organizations to accelerate the development and commercialization of modern energy technologies and solutions that promote electrification, decarbonization, and clean air.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
19th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 19% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
19th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 19% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
29th percentile
Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
27th percentile
Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
62nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$1,236,297
Down $597,799 (-33%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$90
Down $500,384 (-100%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$1,236,207
Down $97,415 (-7.3%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$2,070,681
Down $3,316,757 (-62%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$2,168,774
Down $2,701,484 (-55%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$98,093
Down $615,273 (-119%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
The NREL Foundation serves as a bridge between the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and financial resources, to help accelerate the renewable energy mission advanced by NREL (and like-minded organizations) and provide a more flexible operating platform for the NREL laboratory. By aggregating funding in the form of grants from disparate sources to support the programs of the NREL and the Department of Energy, its affiliates and similar organizations, the NREL Foundation will fill the gap in the current advanced energy, cleantech ecosystem by serving as a force multiplier for NREL's mission.
The NREL Foundation advances an affordable and secure energy future by catalyzing NREL's world-class energy research and innovation capabilities.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $1,803,253 | $1,235,646 | ▼ $567,607 |
| Accounts Receivable | $30,000 | $0 | ▼ $30,000 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $651 | $651 | → $0 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $192 | $0 | ▼ $192 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $1,834,096 | $1,236,297 | ▼ $597,799 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $500,474 | $90 | ▼ $500,384 |
| Total Liabilities | $500,474 | $90 | ▼ $500,384 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $1,333,622 | $1,236,207 | ▼ $97,415 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,333,622 | $1,236,207 | ▼ $97,415 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,834,096 | $1,236,297 | ▼ $597,799 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Clint Vince | Director |
| Doug Campbell | Director |
| Mary Wenzel | Director |
| Owen Barwell | Director |
| Wendolyn Holland | Director |
| Alan Simon | Secretary |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Sustainable Energy LLC | Related to research and | 15013 Denver W Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401 | $1,626,835 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $2,028,151 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $140,623 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $114,110 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | - | $9,099 | $113,224 | $122,323 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | $23,388 | - | $23,388 |
| Payroll Taxes | - | $10,996 | - | $10,996 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $10,416 | - | $10,416 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $8,406 | - | $8,406 |
| Other Employee Benefits | - | $7,304 | - | $7,304 |
| Fees for Services Management | - | $2,794 | - | $2,794 |
| Travel | $913 | $1,670 | - | $2,583 |
| Office Expenses | - | $1,115 | $886 | $2,001 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | $1,295 | - | $1,295 |
| Insurance | - | $1,273 | - | $1,273 |
| Other Expenses | $20,000 | $23 | - | $23 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $1,973,507 | $81,157 | $114,110 | $2,168,774 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
“Committees do not have authority to act independently.”
“Form 990 is reviewed by several Board members, including the Chair, whose signature is affirmed herein.”
“Board members and employees are required to complete an annual conflict of interest disclosure.”
“All compensation matters are subject to board review and approval and receive input from independent compensation comparable data.”
“Documents are made available upon request.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Form 990 is reviewed by several Board members, including the Chair, whose signature is affirmed herein. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Board members and employees are required to complete an annual conflict of interest disclosure. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | All compensation matters are subject to board review and approval and receive input from independent compensation comparable data. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Documents are made available upon request. |
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