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Efbc Conference Inc

EIN 88-4311440 · The Woodlands, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EDUCATE ENERGY PROFESSIONALS ACROSS ALL ENERGY SECTORS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO THE BALANCING OF FOSSIL AND RENEWABLE ENERGY AND IMPLEMENTING COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS THAT BALANCE RELIABILITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND AFFORDABILITY TO MAINTAIN A RELIABLE POIWER GRID IN THE US.

Income
$403,032
Spending
$324,642
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
0

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

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 August 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 (1)
  1. $279,850 spent. THE EFBC PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND INSIGHT INTO CURRENT TRENDS AND KEY FACTORS OF THE ENERGY INDUSTRY TO LEADERS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY AND THE BROADER PUBLIC. THROUGH ITS ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE, ATTENDEES GAIN KNOWLEDGE ON: AND KEY FACTORS OF THE ENERGY INDUSTRY TO LEADERS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY. THROUGH THE CONFERENCE, ATTENDEES ARE ABLE TO LEARN ABOUT: 1) MARKET TRENDS REGARDING FUEL SUPPLY ON BOTH NATIONAL AND WORLDWIDE SCALES. 2) NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES. 3) REGULATORY MATTERS FROM BOTH CONSULTANTS AND THOSE INVOLVED DIRECTLY IN MAKING AND ENFORCING THE REGULATIONS. 4) FACTORS INFLUENCING THE AVAILABILITY AND PRICING OF FUELS. THE CONFERENCE FEATURES PRESENTATIONS LED BY SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS AND IS TERGETED FOR PROFESSIONALS AT ALL LEVELS AND OTHER INTERESTED MEMBERS OF HTE PUBLIC, WITH REDUCED FEES FOR REGISTERING EARLY. THE 2025 CONFERENCE HAD 362 REGISTERED ATTENDEES. THIS PROGRAM FURTHERS THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE BY PROMOTING INFORMED DECISION-MAKING AND BORAD PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF COMPLEX ENERGY TOPICS. THE EFBC PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND INSIGHT INTO CURRENT TRENDS AND KEY FACTORS OF THE ENERGY INDUSTRY TO LEADERS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY AND THE BROADER PUBLIC. THROUGH ITS ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE, ATTENDEES GAIN KNOWLEDGE ON: AND KEY FACTORS OF THE ENERGY INDUSTRY TO LEADERS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY. THROUGH THE CONFERENCE, ATTENDEES ARE ABLE TO LEARN ABOUT: 1) MARKET TRENDS REGARDING FUEL SUPPLY ON BOTH NATIONAL AND WORLDWIDE SCALES. 2) NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES. 3) REGULATORY MATTERS FROM BOTH CONSULTANTS AND THOSE INVOLVED DIRECTLY IN MAKING AND ENFORCING THE REGULATIONS. 4) FACTORS INFLUENCING THE AVAILABILITY AND PRICING OF FUELS. THE CONFERENCE FEATURES PRESENTATIONS LED BY SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS AND IS TERGETED FOR PROFESSIONALS AT ALL LEVELS AND OTHER INTERESTED MEMBERS OF HTE PUBLIC, WITH REDUCED FEES FOR REGISTERING EARLY. THE 2025 CONFERENCE HAD 362 REGISTERED ATTENDEES. THIS PROGRAM FURTHERS THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE BY PROMOTING INFORMED DECISION-MAKING AND BORAD PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF COMPLEX ENERGY TOPICS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 August 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 January 2025.

    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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