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Monadnock Institute for Community Advancement and Sustainability

EIN 34-2045322 · Keene, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Monadnock Sustainability Hub strengthens the sustainability and resilience of our region by working collaboratively to reach 100 clean energy.

Income
$80,017
Spending
$77,152
Reserves
21.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. The Monadnock Sustainability Hub strengthens the sustainability and resilience of our region by working collaboratively to reach 100% clean energy. We educate and network with individuals in the area of resource conservation, renewable energy and environmental stewardship.
  2. $8,500 spent. Outreach Hub Energy Coaching: The Monadnock Sustainability Hub through Electrify Monadnock offers free coaching to residents in the Monadnock region on reducing carbon pollution and emissions, home electrification, electric vehicles, and more. Anyone can apply, and will then be assigned an energy coach. Circuit Rider contribution: Clean Energy NH partners with the Monadnock Sustainability Hub and others to fund a Monadnock Energy Circuit Rider. Energy Circuit Riders help municipalities and small businesses plan, finance, and implement energy-saving upgrades to buildings and infrastructure, as well as clean energy technologies such as renewable energy or electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
  3. $1,500 spent. Spring Drive Electric This event is held in conjunction with the Monadnock Region Earth Festival. Event provides attendees with mini-workshops, printed education materials, and a chance to learn about a variety of electric vehicles from their owners.
  4. $5,500 spent. Clean Energy Fair This event was held at Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport in 2024, and featured: Presentations on clean energy opportunities Vendors showing heat pumps, weatherization options, electric yard tools, and other upgrades available in the region. Displays by regional non-profits all working to advance clean energy in the region and the state. A variety of Electric Vehicles (EVs) from pick-up trucks to e-bikes.
  5. $1,000 spent. Monadnock Sustainability Roundtable MSH hosts annual Roundtable events that feature sustainability initiatives and projects of local energy committees and municipalities, non-profit and grass root organizations, and small businesses.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 July 2006.

    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.

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