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Community Energy Project Inc

EIN 94-3040817 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECT BELIEVES THAT EVERYONE DESERVES A SAFE, HEALTHY, EFFICIENT HOME REGARDLESS OF INCOME. WE DO THIS THROUGH EDUCATION, HANDS-ON TRAINING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF WEATHERIZATION, AND LEAD POISONING PREVENTION MATERIALS. WE ALSO PROVIDE DIRECT WEATHERIZATION AND SAFETY REPAIRS TO SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. WE DELIVER THESE SERVICES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, UTILITIES, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$6.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
28
Volunteers
66
Highest pay
$171,040, executive dir.

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

Fair: 60 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 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 (6)
  1. $4.2 million spent. WHOLE HOME RETROFIT FUNDS CEP TO COMPLETE SUBSTANTIAL HOME REPAIRS FOR LOW INCOME AND BIPOC HOMEOWNERS. REPAIRS CAN INCLUDE HVAC, INSULATION, ROOFING, ETC. ALL FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF PORTLAND, BUREAU OF PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY, WHICH PCEF IS UNDER.
  2. $809,560 spent. OTHER PROGRAMSHOME ENERGY SCORING PROVIDES HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENTS TO LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS LIVING IN THE CITY OF PORTLAND, HILLSBORO, AND MILWAUKIE. ALL FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF PORTLAND, CITY OF HILLSBORO, CITY OF MILWAUKIE, AND INCENTIVES THROUGH ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON.HPWH INSTALLATION PROVIDES INSTALLATION OF HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO REDUCE UTILITY BILLS AND MAKE THE HOMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT. THE PROJECT IS CURRENTLY FUNDED BY THE ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON. PORTLAND WATER BUREAU LEAK REPAIR PROVIDES FUNDING TO REPAIR WATER LEAKS, PLUMBING REPAIRS, AND INCREASE WATER EFFICIENCY TO LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS. ALL PROJECTS ARE FUNDED BY THE PORTLAND WATER BUREAU.
  3. $642,879 spent. IN-HOME WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM FOR HOMES OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES OF SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES PROVIDES SMALL MEASURE WEATHERIZATION MEASURES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION INFORMATION AS APPROPRIATE. ALL PROJECTS ARE FUNDED BY CITY OF PORTLANDS HOUSING BUREAU.IN-HOME SAFETY REPAIR PROVIDES MINOR HOME REPAIRS TO HOMES OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, SENIORS, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. SERVICES INCLUDE: LIGHT BULB AND SMOKE DETECTOR REPLACEMENT, BATHROOM SAFETY BAR INSTALLATIONS, STAIR RAIL REPLACEMENT AND MORE. ALL PROJECTS ARE FUNDED BY THE PORTLAND HOUSING BUREAU.IN-HOME REPAIRS AND EFFICIENCY EXTENDED SERVICES TO SENIOR HOMEOWNERS AT RISK FOR LOSING THEIR HOMES DUE TO DEFERRED MAINTENANCE ISSUES. SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN THE INTERSTATE AND LENTS URBAN RENEWAL CORRIDORS. ALL PROJECTS ARE FUNDED BY THE PORTLAND HOUSING BUREAU.
  4. $248,741 spent. OREGON COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAM PGE AND PACIFIC POWER CUSTOMERS CAN SIGN UP TO BE CONNECTED TO LARGE OFF-SITE SOLAR ARRAYS AND RECEIVE BILL DISCOUNTS, REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OF HOME THEY LIVE IN. FUNDED BY UTILITIES BY ORDER OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION, CEP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROGRAM DESIGN, POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS, RECRUITMENT, AND EDUCATION OF LOW-INCOME UTILITY CUSTOMERS AND COORDINATION WITH SOLAR DEVELOPERS.
  5. $125,965 spent. LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WORKSHOPS DELIVERS INFORMATION ABOUT SOURCES OF LEAD, SUPPORTING CLIENTS TO DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED ACTION PLANS TO ASSESS THE RISK OF LEAD IN THE HOME. FUNDED BY THE PORTLAND WATER BUREAU, THE WORKSHOP EXPLAINS LEAD DETECTION METHODS, PROVIDES MATERIALS FOR CLEANING, AND OFFERS REFERRALS TO OTHER LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION ACTIVITIES. CEP ALSO OFFERS LEAD SAFE HOME PROJECTS WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON LEAD-SAFE SMALL-SCALE DO-IT-YOURSELF RENOVATION PROJECTS.
  6. $93,572 spent. DO-IT-YOURSELF WEATHERIZATION WORKSHOPS OFFERS ENERGY INFORMATION, TRAINING, AND MATERIALS TO PEOPLE INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO RESOLVE THEIR HOME ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND COMFORT CONCERNS. WINTER WORKSHOPS FOCUS ON KEEPING HOMES WARM; SUMMER WORKSHOPS FOCUS ON KEEPING HOMES COOL. FUNDED BY THE CITY OF PORTLAND HOUSING BUREAU, THE CITY OF GRESHAM, MULTNOMAH COUNTY, AND ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON, THE PROGRAM TARGETS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, BUT IS OPEN TO ALL. QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE FREE WEATHERIZATION SUPPLIES.

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

  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 June 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 November 1991.

    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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