Civic Intelligence

Nrel Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 86-3498248

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Oct 12, 2023

Organization ProfileNRELFOUNDATION.ORG
601 16th Street Suite C452Golden, CO 80401

(720) 484-1867

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

10th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

8th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

20th percentile

-8.6%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

36th percentile

$90,813

Higher top officer pay than 36% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.6% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-40%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

326%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets10th percentile

Assets

Down

$816,894

Down $552,545 (-40%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$816,442

Down $552,997 (-40%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$452

Up $452 from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue8th percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Up

$5,833,953

Up $4,463,760 (+326%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$6,336,950

Up $6,336,196 (+840344%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$502,997

Down $1,872,436 (-137%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2021: $1,369,439Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,369,4392021Assets 2022: $816,894Liabilities 2022: $452Net Assets 2022: $816,4422022Assets 2023: $1,834,096Liabilities 2023: $500,474Net Assets 2023: $1,333,6222023Assets 2024: $1,236,297Liabilities 2024: $90Net Assets 2024: $1,236,2072024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$816,894
Liabilities$452
Net Assets$816,442
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2021: $1,370,193Expenses 2021: $754Net Income 2021: $1,369,4392021Revenue 2022: $5,833,953Expenses 2022: $6,336,950Net Income 2022: -$502,9972022Revenue 2023: $5,387,438Expenses 2023: $4,870,258Net Income 2023: $517,1802023Revenue 2024: $2,070,681Expenses 2024: $2,168,774Net Income 2024: -$98,0932024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$5,833,953
Expenses$6,336,950
Net Income-$502,997
Open 2022 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Oct 12, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$5,833,953
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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 serves as a bridge between the national renewable energy laboratory (nrel) and financial resources, to help accelerate the renewable energy mission.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$1,000,000--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$369,439$816,244▲ $446,805
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$650-
Total Assets$1,369,439$816,894▼ $552,545
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$452-
Total Liabilities$0$452▲ $452
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$606,159-
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,369,439$210,283▼ $1,159,156
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,369,439$816,442▼ $552,997
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,369,439$816,894▼ $552,545
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay36th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kristin GrayExecutive DirectorPT$90,813$90,813

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Alan SimonPresident
Barbara GoodmanSecretary
Mary WenzelTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Alliance For Sustainable Energy LLCRelated To Operation Of Nrel's Laborator15013 DENVER WEST PKWY NATIONAL REN, Lakewood, CO 80401-3111$5,885,987
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,639,453
Program Service Revenue
$194,500
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$5,639,453
Change in Net Assets
$-502,997

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,833,953
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,833,953
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,833,953
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$5,988,911
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$249,249
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$98,790
Total Fundraising Expense$19,758
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$239,219--$239,219
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$72,650$18,163$90,813
Other Expenses$18,237$198-$18,237
Foreign Grants$10,030--$10,030
Payroll Taxes-$6,382$1,595$7,977
Travel$4,391--$4,391
Office Expenses$65$2,322-$2,387
Insurance-$1,564-$1,564
Occupancy-$193-$193
Total Functional Expenses$6,212,914$104,278$19,758$6,336,950

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$6,336,950
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$6,336,950
Total Expenses per Form 990$6,336,950
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$0

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No
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
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
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
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 A, Line 8B

“None of the nrel foundation committees have the authority to act independently from the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 was emailed to all board members and reviewed. Any changes or edits made were to address questions/concerns.”

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

“The nrel foundation required all board members and key employees to complete an annual coi document.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The position of executive director was created and agreed to by the board of directors in 2022. No salary compensation for this position in 2022 .”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The nrel foundation made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public by request. Any individual who requested these documents were granted access.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Nrel Foundation
EIN
86-3498248
Phone
7204841867
Address
601 16TH STREET SUITE C452, GOLDEN, CO 80401

Signing Officer

Name
Kristin Gray
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7204841867
Signed
2023-10-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kristin Gray
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
1
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Erickson Brown and Kloster LLC
Address
90 S CASCADE AVE STE 200, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903
Preparer
Mitchell Downs CPA
Phone
7195310445
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“No change in process from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization's information returns are subject to examination by taxing authorities for a period of three years from the date they are filed. As of december 31, 2022, the information returns for three prior years are considered open for internal revenue service examination.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FORM 990 WAS EMAILED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND REVIEWED. ANY CHANGES OR EDITS MADE WERE TO ADDRESS QUESTIONS/CONCERNS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE NREL FOUNDATION REQUIRED ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL COI DOCUMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS CREATED AND AGREED TO BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN 2022. NO SALARY COMPENSATION FOR THIS POSITION IN 2022 .
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE NREL FOUNDATION MADE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY REQUEST. ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO REQUESTED THESE DOCUMENTS WERE GRANTED ACCESS.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$816,894
Liabilities
$452
Net assets
$816,442
Revenue
$5,833,953
Expenses
$6,336,950
Net income
-$502,997
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.00$1.24$2.07$2.17$0.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.83$0.50$1.33$5.39$4.87$0.52
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.00$0.82$5.83$6.34$0.50
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.37$0.00$1.37$1.37$0.00$1.37