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Elevate Energy

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % KATHRYN SUE THOLIN
Environment · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-4443093

About

Elevate Energy promotes and expands access to future-focused energy and water solutions. Elevate Energy designs and implements programs that reduce costs, create jobs, and ensure the benefits of efficient energy and water use reach those who need them most.

In care of Kathryn SUE Tholin

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Environment
Employees
317
Volunteers
11

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$60.9M
Expenses
$57.9M
Assets
$58.3M
Liabilities
$31.8M

Financial history

$60.9M$30.5M$0
1718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $60.9M · Avg: $35.3M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$62K
Grants Given
$3.3M
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Address

322 S Green ST STE 300
Chicago, IL, 60607-354

Governance

Voting board members12
Independent members11
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Public records
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