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Potential Energy Inc

  • Emeryville, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 2011
  • EIN: 26-1321043

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security / International Development, Relief Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$311k (2024)

Expenses
$359k (2024)

Total Assets
$225k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$172k (2024)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$310,571
Expenses
$359,368
Net Income
-$48,797
Net Assets
$52,702
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,367
4.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $335,012
> 100%
Net Inventory Sales -$36,808
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $252,162
70.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $39,352
11.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $224,876
Total Liabilities $172,174
Net Assets $52,702
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica De Clerck (Managing Director) $252,162 $0 $0
Tyler Valiquette (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mikhail Sharov (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Blake (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Cheung (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Alexander (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 29, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$555,573
Expenses
$332,052
Net Income
$223,521
Net Assets
$101,714
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $554,603
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $970
0.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $116,065
35.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $119,488
36.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $278,610
Total Liabilities $176,896
Net Assets $101,714
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica De Clerck (Managing Dir.) $116,065 $0 $0
Tyler Valiquette (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Blake (Member) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on May 2, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$78,422
Expenses
$163,903
Net Income
-$85,481
Net Assets
-$121,807
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $78,572
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$150
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,593
Total Liabilities $179,400
Net Assets -$121,807
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jessica De Clerck (Managing Dir.) $118,210 $0
Tyler Valiquette (Chair) $0 $0
Mitesh Gala (Member) $0 $0
Kevin Blake (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$97,165
Expenses
$111,350
Net Income
-$14,185
Net Assets
-$36,326
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,512
32.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $65,653
67.6%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,674
Total Liabilities $45,000
Net Assets -$36,326
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jessica De Clerck (Managing Dir.) $48,543 $0
Tyler Valiquette (Chair) $0 $0
Mitesh Gala (Member) $0 $0
Kevin Blake (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$241,580
Expenses
$163,184
Net Income
$78,396
Net Assets
-$22,141
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $165,620
68.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $75,960
31.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,069
34.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,062
20.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,859
Total Liabilities $45,000
Net Assets -$22,141
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jessica De Clerck (Managing Dir.) $56,069 $0 $0
Tyler Valiquette (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mitesh Gala (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Blake (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2023

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$11,567
Expenses
$143,906
Net Income
-$132,339
Net Assets
$39,539
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,567
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,539
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $39,539
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
April Gavin (Bookkeeper) $1,963 $0
Ashok Gadgil (Director) $0 $0
Mohammed Sadki (Cfo) $0 $0
Nick Copping (Director) $0 $0
Tyson Trautmnn (Director) $0 $0
Charlie Parker (Director) $0 $0
Mitesh Gala (Director) $0 $0
Tyler Valiquette (Director) $0 $0
Michelle Kreger (Board Chair) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 14, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$352,124
Expenses
$491,125
Net Income
-$139,001
Net Assets
$171,878
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $349,152
99.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,972
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,964
16.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $53,970
11.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $177,978
Total Liabilities $6,100
Net Assets $171,878
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Kreger (Board Chair) $67,500 $0 $3,764
April Gavin (Bookkeeper) $3,654 $0 $0
Tom Meshishnek (Account. (Fmr)) $3,438 $0 $1,608
Ashok Gadgil (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mohammed Sadki (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
Nick Copping (Director) $0 $0 $0
Travis Kupp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maika Hemphill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Parker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mitesh Gala (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Valiquette (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 18, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$582,259
Expenses
$551,591
Net Income
$30,668
Net Assets
$310,879
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $575,759
98.9%
Program Services $1,500
0.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,000
0.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,456
18.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $80,623
14.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $358,503
Total Liabilities $47,624
Net Assets $310,879
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Kreger (Executive Dir.) $89,250 $0 $8,136
Tom Meshishnek (Accountant) $11,206 $0 $10,344
Ashok Gadgil (President) $0 $0 $0
Mohammed Sadki (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
Morrow Cater (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Lemelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lakshmi Karan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chevenee Reavis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alison Mauze (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$651,892
Expenses
$617,513
Net Income
$34,379
Net Assets
$280,211
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $579,696
88.9%
Program Services $69,474
10.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,722
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $121,886
19.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,535
0.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $302,052
Total Liabilities $21,841
Net Assets $280,211

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$822,076
Expenses
$565,606
Net Income
$256,470
Net Assets
$245,832
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $697,768
84.9%
Program Services $124,040
15.1%
Investment Income $21
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $247
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,664
16.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $39,001
6.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $297,135
Total Liabilities $51,303
Net Assets $245,832

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$12,113
Expenses
$10,224
Net Income
$1,889
Net Assets
$4,362
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,513
86.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,600
13.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,426
Total Liabilities $64
Net Assets $4,362

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$10,119
Expenses
$8,142
Net Income
$1,977
Net Assets
$1,977
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,596
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$477
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,777
Total Liabilities $800
Net Assets $1,977

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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