CITIZENS ENERGY CORPORATION

EIN: 042691955

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$2,652,163
Total Expenses
$4,804,872
Total Assets
$113,286,893
Net Assets
$112,643,503
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
PETER F SMITH
Phone
6173386300
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CITIZENS ENERGY CORPORATION, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 81% operating deficit.

Mission

CITIZENS ENERGY CORPORATION PROVIDES LOW COST ENERGY SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN THE U.S. BY DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL ENERGY PROJECTS AND USING THE PROFITS TO FUND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,544,827 Revenue: $186,279

CITIZENS PROVIDES DEEPLY DISCOUNTED ELECTRICITY CREDITS TO APPROXIMATELY 12,000 LOW-INCOME RATEPAYERS IN THE IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT (IID), FROM ITS 39-MEGAWATT LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY SOLAR...

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CITIZENS PROVIDES DEEPLY DISCOUNTED ELECTRICITY CREDITS TO APPROXIMATELY 12,000 LOW-INCOME RATEPAYERS IN THE IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT (IID), FROM ITS 39-MEGAWATT LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECT CITIZENS IMPERIAL SOLAR, LLC COMMISSIONED IN 2019. A COMBINATION OF FREE ELECTRICITY FUNDED FROM CITIZENS SUNRISE TRANSMISSION LLC (CST) AND LOW-COST WHOLESALE ELECTRICITY SOLD DIRECTLY TO IID PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY $4.2 MILLION OF ELECTRICITY SAVINGS PER YEAR TO NEEDY RATEPAYERS STRUGGLING TO STAY COOL IN THE REGION'S 115-DEGREE HEAT.

Program 2
Expenses: $832,044

IN 2019, CITIZENS BEGAN A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE INCREASED ACCESS TO THE BENEFITS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) TRANSPORTATION TO DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY BY PROVIDING FUNDING TO PURCHASE...

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IN 2019, CITIZENS BEGAN A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE INCREASED ACCESS TO THE BENEFITS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) TRANSPORTATION TO DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY BY PROVIDING FUNDING TO PURCHASE EV'S TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM COMES FROM CITIZENS SYCAMORE-PENASQUITOS TRANSMISSION, LLC (CSPT). IN 2023, THIS PROGRAM FUNDED GRANTS TO PROVIDE EV VANS AND THE ASSOCIATED CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE TO TWO CRITICALLY IMPORTANT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE ASSOCIATION (HTTPS://WWW.NEIGHBORHOODHOUSE.ORG/), AND MEALS ON WHEELS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY (WWW.MEALS-ON-WHEELS.ORG).

Program 3
Expenses: $250,000

CITIZENS ENERGY SHELTER WINTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: SINCE 1984, CITIZENS ENERGY HAS CONTRIBUTED GRANTS TO OVER 125 HOMELESS SHELTERS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND TO COVER THEIR ENERGY COSTS...

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CITIZENS ENERGY SHELTER WINTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: SINCE 1984, CITIZENS ENERGY HAS CONTRIBUTED GRANTS TO OVER 125 HOMELESS SHELTERS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND TO COVER THEIR ENERGY COSTS DURING THE WINTER SEASON.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,020,743
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $355,141
Other Revenue $276,279
TOTAL REVENUE $2,652,163

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,231,671
Salaries & Benefits $912,995
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $4,057,092
Other Expenses $660,206
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,804,872

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,652,163 $1,841,369 +0.4%
Expenses $4,804,872 $3,892,819 +0.2%
Net Income $-2,152,709 $-2,051,450 +0.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
33
Volunteers
3

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$2,216,632
Total Directors
4
$428,315
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PETER F SMITH CEO 4.00
Officer
$42,431 $147,719 $1,075,661
ERNEST J PANOS CFO 4.00
Officer
$33,901 $53,758 $683,528
JOSEPH P KENNEDY III PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer
$22,784 $38,601 $457,443
JOSEPH P KENNEDY II CHAIRMAN 1.00
Director
$0 $28,823 $422,315
TIMOTHY J MINOGUE CONTROLLER 10.00
Highest
$38,762 $49,928 $346,977
BRIAN O'CONNOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 20.00
Highest
$80,736 $43,774 $305,246
KRISTINA PEREZ DIRECTOR OF CHARITABLE PRO 40.00
Highest
$162,460 $33,954 $196,414
GINETTE TRASK EXEC. ASSIST TO CHAIR, CEO 10.00
Highest
$20,781 $31,363 $166,988
ELIZABETH KENNEDY DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, RET 0.00
$0 $0 $143,776
RANDY GREENE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$2,000 $0 $2,000
PATRICK JONES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$2,000 $0 $2,000
EVELYN MURPHY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$2,000 $0 $2,000
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,652,163 $4,804,872 $113,286,893 $-2,152,709
2022 $1,841,369 $3,892,819 $112,380,570 $-2,051,450
2021 $4,368,479 $3,572,627 $91,449,217 $795,852
2020 $2,261,973 $3,185,452 $86,943,083 $-923,479
2019 $2,479,756 $3,278,669 $101,133,782 $-798,913
2018 $2,506,231 $3,229,389 $70,932,673 $-723,158
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