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United States Energy Association Inc

EIN 13-6219869 · Washington, DC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE UNITED STATES ENERGY ASSOCIATION (USEA) IS AN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENERGY-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, CORPORATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. USEA REPRESENTS THE BROAD INTEREST OF THE U.S. ENERGY SECTOR BY INCREASING THE UNDERSTANDING OF ENERGY ISSUES, BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$7.1 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 60%
Employees
26
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$623,424, coo & cfo/ secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 70% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 30 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $2.4 million spent. USEA CONDUCTS AND CONVENES NUMEROUS PUBLIC EVENTS DURING THE YEAR FEATURING POLICY MAKERS, ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY EXPERTS, AND INDUSTRY LEADERS ADDRESSING KEY ENERGY ISSUES.
  2. $1.5 million spent. USEA HAS ORGANIZED NUMEROUS "COOPERATIVE PARTNERSHIPS" BETWEEN U.S. ORGANIZATIONS AND COUNTERPARTS IN DEVELOPING AND TRANSITIONAL ECONOMIES. THESE U.S. ORGANIZATIONS HAVE CONVEYED U.S. EXPERIENCES AND BUSINESS REGULATORY PRACTICES TO THESE NATIONS. ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED IN LATIN AMERICA, AFRICA, ASIA, THE FORMER SOVIET UNION AND CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE. FOCUS AREAS HAVE INCLUDED PETROLEUM EXPLORATION, PRODUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION; NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION; AND ELECTRIC POWER PRODUCTION, TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION AND UTILIZATION. PRACTICALLY EVERY ASPECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATIONS HAS BEEN ADDRESSED IN THESE PROGRAMS.
  3. $481,985 spent. USEA, THROUGH COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, SUPPORTS DOE'S PRIMARY MISSION TO ENSURE THE NATION CAN CONTINUE TO RELY ON COAL, OIL, AND NATURAL GAS RESOURCES FOR CLEAN, SECURE, AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY WHILE ENHANCING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. THESE PROGRAMS, PROMOTING CONSENSUS ON FOSSIL ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES: INTERNATIONAL OIL AND NATURAL GAS, SUPPORTS DOE AND THE U.S. ENERGY INDUSTRY.
  4. $166,991 spent. THE INDO-PACIFIC ENERGY MARKET INVESTMENT AND MODERIZATION PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND USEA. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO STRENGTHEN THE ENERGY SECURITY OF U.S. ALLIES AND PARTNERS; CREATE OPEN, EFFICIENT, RULE-BASED, AND TRANSPARENT ENERGY MARKETS; IMPROVE FREE, FAIR, AND RECEIPRICOAL TRADING RELATIONSHIPS, AND EXPAND ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE ENERGY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1967.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: United States Golf Association (Far Hills, NJ), EIN 13-1427105. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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