Allies in Energy
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Allies in Energy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing energy and climate literacy through education community engagement and strategic investment. We work in partnership with business leaders investors and philanthropists to support practical solution-oriented approaches for a resilient future. By advancing educational programs and public outreach we empower communities to be innovative informed and productive in addressing energy and climate challenges with a both and mindset.
- Income
- $67,380
- Spending
- $49,821
- Reserves
- 9.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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)
- $11,235 spent. The Houston Energy and Climate Week Opening Ceremony held on September 15 2025 at the University of Houston continued Allies in Energys flagship program to increase energy and climate literacy. The event convened over 200 attendees including students educators industry leaders and advocates and kicked off a week featuring 60 self-organized events across Houston. The program highlighted the connection to Houstons ecosystem with a keynote address from Dr. David Sandberg on his book Brain and Heart and discussions from Center for Houstons Future with David Gow.
- $7,348 spent. The Houston Energy and Climate Week Closing Ceremony reflected on a week of dialogue ideas and connections honoring innovators educators industries and communities driving Houston forward. The day included a fireside chat with Dr. Dan Cohan from Rice University on Confronting Climate Gridlock. Speakers Radha Balani Kyla Gaganam Cath Conlon James Rees and Juli Allen Rush discussed climate energy and the Power of AND. Angela Blanchard and Francisco Sanchez also shared insights.
- $5,236 spent. Hack the Heat Hack-a-thon: Hands on innovation even within Houston Energy and Climate Week designed to turn energy and climate conversations into actual solutions. Industry mentors were paired with high school and college student teams to focus on projects and solutions that reduced peak electricity demand shifted energy usage to off-peak hours or provided accessibility and understanding to the community on how best to utilize energy. Data was provided by Octopus Energy and industry judges reviewed projects for an final awards recognition.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 December 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 February 2025.
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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