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Energy Innovation Reform Project

  • Washington, DC
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2015
  • EIN: 46-1491204

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: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Energy Resources Conservation and Development (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$932k (2022)

Expenses
$1.01M (2022)

Total Assets
$1.47M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$9.71k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2014 to 2022

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.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$931,766
Expenses
$1,009,271
Net Income
-$77,505
Net Assets
$1,459,232
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $944,069
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $15,968
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$28,271
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $607,924
60.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $29,292
2.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,468,940
Total Liabilities $9,708
Net Assets $1,459,232
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Samuel Thernstrom (Director & Ceo) $308,033 $0 $35,000
Paul Saunders (Director & President) $299,891 $0 $35,000
Joseph Chaisson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paula Dobriansky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven F Hayward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Martella (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$397,855
Expenses
$1,385,896
Net Income
-$988,041
Net Assets
$1,616,097
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $392,400
98.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,170
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $285
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $580,048
41.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,046
0.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,660,299
Total Liabilities $44,202
Net Assets $1,616,097
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Samuel Thernstrom (Director & Ceo) $293,960 $0 $35,000
Paul Saunders (Director & President) $286,088 $0 $35,000
Joseph Chaisson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paula Dobriansky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven F Hayward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Martella (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,231,745
Expenses
$1,378,665
Net Income
$853,080
Net Assets
$2,596,650
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,229,927
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,818
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $549,603
39.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,667
1.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,643,016
Total Liabilities $46,366
Net Assets $2,596,650
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Samuel Thernstrom (Director & Ceo) $278,615 $0 $35,000
Paul Saunders (Director & President) $270,988 $0 $35,000
Joseph Chaisson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paula Dobriansky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven F Hayward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Martella (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,144,011
Expenses
$1,727,424
Net Income
-$583,413
Net Assets
$1,743,570
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,143,400
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $611
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $486,125
28.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,769,959
Total Liabilities $26,389
Net Assets $1,743,570
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Samuel Thernstrom (Director & Ceo) $263,333 $0 $35,000
Paul Saunders (Director & President) $231,558 $0 $35,000
Ellen Baum (Employee) $111,340 $0 $0
Joseph Chaisson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paula Dobriansky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven F Hayward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Martella (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,519,550
Expenses
$1,382,212
Net Income
$137,338
Net Assets
$2,326,983
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,462,000
96.2%
Program Services $57,233
3.8%
Investment Income $317
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $347,531
25.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $28,624
2.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,374,521
Total Liabilities $47,538
Net Assets $2,326,983
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Samuel Thernstrom (Director & Exec. Dir.) $223,960 $0 $38,166
Paul Saunders (President) $36,000 $0 $0
Joseph Chaisson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paula Dobriansky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven F Hayward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Martella (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,277,129
Expenses
$1,153,418
Net Income
$1,123,711
Net Assets
$2,189,646
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,232,025
98.0%
Program Services $44,811
2.0%
Investment Income $293
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $350,049
30.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,368,347
Total Liabilities $178,701
Net Assets $2,189,646
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Samuel Thernstrom (Director & Exec. Dir.) $195,049 $0 $35,000
Irfan Ali (Employee) $155,000 $0 $25,000
Joseph Chaisson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paula Dobriansky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven F Hayward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Martella (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Saunders (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,249,274
Expenses
$1,160,326
Net Income
$88,948
Net Assets
$1,065,935
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,210,000
96.9%
Program Services $38,656
3.1%
Investment Income $618
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $230,817
19.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $96,986
8.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,229,847
Total Liabilities $163,912
Net Assets $1,065,935

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,157,509
Expenses
$573,547
Net Income
$583,962
Net Assets
$976,986
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,110,500
95.9%
Program Services $46,802
4.0%
Investment Income $207
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $185,038
32.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,035,532
Total Liabilities $58,546
Net Assets $976,986

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$670,722
Expenses
$526,496
Net Income
$144,226
Net Assets
$393,025
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $670,500
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $222
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $193,763
36.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,292
1.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $422,289
Total Liabilities $29,264
Net Assets $393,025

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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