ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC

EIN: 882858979 501(c)(3) Environment

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$15,207,137
Total Expenses
$9,214,018
Total Assets
$14,548,635
Net Assets
$14,138,824
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
CHERI SMITH
Phone
2029097430
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC, founded in 2022, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $15.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 120% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $6.0M, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

THE ALLIANCE IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OFFERING NO-COST CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT TO TRIBES THROUGH FOUR KEY PILLARS BUILT ON A STRONG FOUNDATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE AND VALUES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,480,974 Revenue: $284,248

CONVENING AND EVENTSTHE ORGANIZATION HOSTS THREE FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY:TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY FINANCE FORUM: A STRATEGIC CONVENING OF TRIBAL LEADERS, INVESTORS, LENDERS, AND CLEAN ENERGY STAKEHOLDERS...

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CONVENING AND EVENTSTHE ORGANIZATION HOSTS THREE FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY:TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY FINANCE FORUM: A STRATEGIC CONVENING OF TRIBAL LEADERS, INVESTORS, LENDERS, AND CLEAN ENERGY STAKEHOLDERS FOCUSED ON ADVANCING EQUITABLE PARTNERSHIPS. THE FORUM EMPHASIZES INTERACTIVE, SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED DISCUSSIONS THAT ALIGN COMMUNITY PRIORITIES WITH INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES.TRIBAL ENERGY EVOLUTION SUMMIT (TEES): AN ANNUAL GATHERING THAT BRINGS TOGETHER TRIBAL LEADERS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM ACROSS INDIAN COUNTRY TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL COLLABORATION, FACILITATE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE, AND SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF TRIBAL ENERGY SOVEREIGNTY.TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY SYMPOSIUM AT RE+: A STRUCTURED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EDUCATE PARTICIPANTS ON BEST PRACTICES FOR ENGAGING WITH TRIBAL NATIONS IN CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT. THE SYMPOSIUM COVERS FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES, PRACTICAL TOOLS, AND REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS WITHIN THE CURRENT POLICY AND MARKET LANDSCAPE.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,316,667

TRIBAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & PROJECT DEVELOPMENTTHE ALLIANCE TEAM OFFERS GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR ENERGY PLANNING, GRANT WRITING, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, FINANCING, LEGAL AND TAX MATTERS. THROUGH OUR...

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TRIBAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & PROJECT DEVELOPMENTTHE ALLIANCE TEAM OFFERS GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR ENERGY PLANNING, GRANT WRITING, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, FINANCING, LEGAL AND TAX MATTERS. THROUGH OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER PROGRAM, WE EVALUATE AND CONNECT TRIBES WITH HIGHLY QUALIFIED, ETHICAL CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE TRIBES' BEST INTERESTS ARE PROTECTED THROUGH ALL PHASES OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,045,417

ENERGY POLICY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONSTHE ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY POLICY TEAM ADVOCATES TO ENSURE TRIBAL NATIONS ARE NOT JUST STAKEHOLDERS, BUT SOVEREIGN DECISION-MAKERS IN THE CLEAN ENERGY...

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ENERGY POLICY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONSTHE ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY POLICY TEAM ADVOCATES TO ENSURE TRIBAL NATIONS ARE NOT JUST STAKEHOLDERS, BUT SOVEREIGN DECISION-MAKERS IN THE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION. FOR TOO LONG, TRIBES HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO EXTRACTIVE AND EXPLOITATIVE CONTROL BY FOSSIL FUEL INDUSTRIES, OUTSIDE UTILITIES, AND NON-TRIBAL AGENCIES. THE SELF-DETERMINED DEVELOPMENT OF CLEAN ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE OFFERS A PATHWAY TO BREAK FREE FROM THIS LEGACY AND SECURE LASTING SOVEREIGNTY. AS OUR FOUNDER, CHRI SMITH, OFTEN ASKS: "HOW CAN A TRIBAL NATION BE TRULY SOVEREIGN IF IT IS NOT IN CONTROL OF ITS OWN ENERGY RESOURCES?"

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,600,759
Program Service Revenue $284,248
Investment Income $319,129
Other Revenue $3,001
TOTAL REVENUE $15,207,137

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $405,896
Salaries & Benefits $3,988,441
Fundraising Expenses $252,523
Program Expenses $6,817,100
Other Expenses $4,819,681
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,214,018

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $15,207,137 $6,906,936 +1.2%
Expenses $9,214,018 $4,405,050 +1.1%
Net Income $5,993,119 $2,501,886 +1.4%
Key Indicators
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
N/A
Employees
40
Volunteers
N/A

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
$620,281
Total Directors
4
$290,200
Key Employees
1
$187,232
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID LENT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$8,000 $0 $8,000
GEORGETTE SMITH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN HAMMOND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERI SMITH PRESIDENT & CEO 80.00
Officer Director
$246,667 $35,533 $282,200
CYNTHIA PACHECO CHIEF FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER 80.00
Officer
$199,333 $8,930 $208,263
RAMON ALBERTO SANCHEZ PINA CHIEF KNOWLEDGE & INNOVATION OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$126,042 $3,776 $129,818
WENDOLYN S HOLLAND SR. ADVISOR TO SLT 40.00
Key Emp
$170,000 $17,232 $187,232
SIERRA REBECCA FLANIGAN SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CA 40.00
Highest
$105,000 $15,344 $120,344
WILLIAM CHARLES SAPORITO DEPUTY HEAD OF TECH ASSIST. 40.00
Highest
$133,750 $17,871 $151,621
SHAUN TSABETSAYE HEAD OF TRIBAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROJECT DE 40.00
Highest
$135,000 $3,769 $138,769
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
2025 $15,207,137 $9,214,018 $14,548,635 $5,993,119
2024 $6,906,936 $4,405,050 $3,031,490 $2,501,886
2023 $526,035 $329,950 $196,085 $196,085
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