ILLINOIS CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

ILLINOIS CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

EIN 36-4334358 · Energy Resources Conservation & Development (C35)

What they do

Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation (The Foundation) is A 501(c)(4) Not-for-profit Organization Established In December 1999 to Support Programs & Projects That Improve Energy Efficiency, Develop Renewable Resources, and Preserve Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats In Illinois. The Foundation Provides Financial Support and Assistance to Public or Private Entities In Illinois for Programs and Projects That Benefit The Public By Supporting Projects That Improve Illinois Environmental Quality.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $98.90 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders13 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

3,884.73%of revenue went to mission work98.9% of expenses · Program services

$3,928.04spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

43.31%of revenue went to management and office costs1.1% of expenses

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $68,614,760 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $404,616 for DENNIS F OBRIEN (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,792,425

Mission workProgram services$69,630,8353,884.73% of revenue98.9% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$776,35043.31% of revenue1.1% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$70,407,1853,928.04% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2023CurrentExpense mix: 98.9% mission · 1.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 3,928.04% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 98.5% mission · 1.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 1,096.00% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 95.6% mission · 4.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 71.40% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 97.2% mission · 2.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 222.31% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 97.7% mission · 2.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 471.04% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 96.6% mission · 3.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 385.80% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 96.7% mission · 3.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 375.51% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 97.9% mission · 2.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 122.64% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,792,425

Expenses$70,407,185

Annual shortfall $68,614,760 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$69,630,835 · 98.9% of expenses

Management and office costs$776,350 · 1.1% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,792,425

Expenses$70,407,185

Mission work (program services)$69,630,835

Grants given$164,445,071

Average grant$138,073

Management and general$776,350

Stocks and bonds$52,685,800

Accounting fees$70,692

Investing fees$108,200

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DENNIS F OBRIENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $404,616Base $394,616 · Other $10,000

GABRIELA MARTINPROGRAM DIRECTOR · 32 hrs/week $381,841Base $354,974 · Other $26,867

DONALD L OCWIEJAMANAGING DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING AND OPERATIONS · 40 hrs/week $356,935Base $344,562 · Other $12,373

KRISTA DIMBERGGRANT ADMINISTRATOR · 40 hrs/week $206,915Base $185,808 · Other $21,107

ALICE SARMIENTOCONTROLLER · 16 hrs/week $181,634Base $168,316 · Other $13,318

MIKEI JACKSONADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT · 40 hrs/week $152,603Base $139,228 · Other $13,375

JULIANA PINOCHAIRMAN · 8 hrs/week $25,000

SEAN VINCKTREASURER THRU JAN 2023 CHAIRMAN FROM JAN 2023 · 8 hrs/week $24,583

ANTON SEALSTRUSTEE · 6 hrs/week $20,000

GERALD ADELMANNVICE-CHAIRMAN · 6 hrs/week $20,000

JOHN MCDERMOTTTREASURER · 6 hrs/week $20,000

PATRICIA MURPHYSECRETARY · 6 hrs/week $20,000

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (13)

DENNIS F OBRIENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

GABRIELA MARTINPROGRAM DIRECTOR

DONALD L OCWIEJAMANAGING DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING AND OPERATIONS

KRISTA DIMBERGGRANT ADMINISTRATOR

ALICE SARMIENTOCONTROLLER

MIKEI JACKSONADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

JULIANA PINOCHAIRMAN

SEAN VINCKTREASURER THRU JAN 2023 CHAIRMAN FROM JAN 2023

ANTON SEALSTRUSTEE

GERALD ADELMANNVICE-CHAIRMAN

JOHN MCDERMOTTTREASURER

PATRICIA MURPHYSECRETARY

RACHEL BOLDTRUSTEE

About this charity

Recognized since: December 2001
Location: 2 N LaSalle Street 1140, Chicago, IL 606024041
County: Cook
In care of: Dennis OBrien
Primary officer: Dennis OBrien, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(312) 372-5191

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2023
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CROWE LLP
NTEE classification: Energy Resources Conservation & Development (C35)
IRS tax category: Energy Resources Conservation & Development
Grant-giving organization: Yes