Alliance for Affordable Energy
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To advocate for fair, affordable and environmentally responsible energy policies.
- Income
- $1.6 million
- Spending
- $1.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 20.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $104,700, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 20.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 54% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (3)
- $350,749 spent. Energy Efficiency: The Alliance advocates for energy efficiency programs and policies that help reduce energy cost, improve comfort, safety, and health outcomes. Energy efficiency programs are a win-win because they help families and businesses lower their energy bills while reducing harmful pollution for everyone. We also work to improve our states energy code so that new buildings are built for the extreme heat and cold Louisianans experience. Energy effiency is at the intersection of affordable housing, health, comfort and resilience.
- $444,281 spent. Clean Energy: The Alliance for Affordable Energy is working to develope policy solutions that will decrease global warming pollution. We also know that Louisiana has the opportunity to transition from an energy state to a clean energy leader and transform our energy sector. Clean energy is also the lowest-cost power around. Renewable energy is also a stabilizing factor when the cost of fossil fuels become volatile on a local or global scale. By demanding clean energy, we can prevent the worst impacts of global warming, get electric costs under control, and secure our future.
- $374,131 spent. Consumer Protection: The Alliance is the only dedicated consumer advocate in Louisiana for energy utility customers. We monitor regulatory proceedings at both of Louisianas utility regulatory bodies: New Orleans City Council and the Louisiana Public Service Commission and intervene on behalf of residential ratepayers. The Alliance holds electric and gas utilities, and their regulators accountable. We work to limit unfair costs that would otherwise be passed along to ratepayers on their energy bills. Through organizing, education, and research, The Alliance looks for regulatory and policy solutions to Louisianas biggest problems. We also aim to educate consumers on their rights and the true cost of energy.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2020.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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