Public Charity

Smart Electric Power Alliance

Smart Electric Power Alliance is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Washington, DC. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $19.9M, expenses of $15.2M, total assets of $39.5M. Imperigo tracks 7 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $181K.

EIN: 521794095 Washington, DC Energy Resources Conservation & Development NTEE: C35 Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$19.9M
Total Expenses$15.2M
Total Assets$39.5M
Grant Records7
Funding Total$181K
Filing Years2019–2024

Mission

The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) is an educational nonprofit working to accelerate the transition to a clean, affordable, and resilient energy system for all.SEPA collaborates with over 1,000 member organizations across the electric power sectorproviding unbiased research, education, and forums to advance decarbonization, grid modernization, and energy equity.

Where $100 goes at Smart Electric Power Alliance

How Smart Electric Power Alliance divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.

$60 Programs the work itself
$39 Management running the organization
$1 Fundraising raising the next dollar

Inside the $60 for programs

$21
Member Services
35% of program spending
$21
Education -SEPA shares this information through public and member channels, offering education programs like onsite and virtual conferences, peer-to-peer learning, workshops, webinars, utility staff training, domestic and international…
35% of program spending
$18
Research & Strategy
30% of program spending
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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Sample Grants Received

2023
TO SUPPORT EDICT (EMPOWERING DIVERSE CLIMATE TALENT) INTERN(S)
$8,800
2022
TO SUPPORT EDICT (EMPOWERING DIVERSE CLIMATE TALENT) INTERN(S)
$13,200
2021
FUNDING TO SUPPORT 10-MONTH COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM WITH SEVEN UTILITIES ACROSS THE U.S THAT WILL BRING TOGETHER UTILITIES, EV CHARGING PROVIDERS, LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME (LMI) CUSTOMERS TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY AND EQUITABILITY OF TRADITIONAL TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM DESIGN ELEMENTS
$42,000
2021
EVENT PLANNING AND FACILITATION FOR MARCH 2022 NARUC-NASEO MICROGRIDS STATE WORKING GROUP VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
$9,990
2020
FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR TWO PROJECTS, AN UPDATE TO A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO EV MANAGED CHARGING REPORT AND RESEARCH THAT WOULD IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR UTILITY AND PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENTS IN MICROGRIDS TO INCREASE RELIABILITY AND DECREASE COSTS FOR LARGE-SCALE FLEET ELECTRIFICATION, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH FAST CHARGING
$45,000

Showing up to 5 of 7 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

VP Research & Industry Strategy Aaron Smallwood
Board Member Alice Jackson
Board Member Andrew Mcallister
Chief Finance & Operations Officer Beth Eagle
Board Member Carlos Restrepo
Board Member Caroline Choi

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

General Support
$69,000 2 grants
Research & Policy
$45,000 1 grant
Human & Social Services
$35,000 1 grant
Environment & Conservation
$22,000 2 grants
Training & Professional Development
$9,990 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2024 $19.9M $15.2M $39.5M
2023 $18.4M $11.9M $33.3M
2022 $16.3M $9.9M $24.3M
2020 $6.4M $8.7M $14.0M
2019 $10.3M $10.3M $15.5M

Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $10.3M to $19.9M (+93%), with total assets most recently reported at $39.5M.

Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.

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