Form 990 for tax year 2023

Totals

Total revenue

$238,491

Total expenses

$20,244

Contributions and grants received

$238,491

Grants paid

$0

Program service revenue

$0

Investment income

$0

Other revenue

$0

Total assets, end of year

$223,385

Total liabilities, end of year

$5,138

Net assets or fund balances, end of year

$218,247

Program services expenses (Part IX)

$12,436

Management and general expenses

$7,739

Fundraising expenses

$69

Program service expenses (Part III)

$12,436

Program services were 61.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Mission and programs · 2023

• Capacity constraints hinder energy development in Tribal Nations, making capacity-building essential for energy sovereignty. Sovereign Energy empowers Tribes through initiatives like technical support, policy guidance, and project planning to enhance their renewable energy leadership. We help Tribes overcome mistrust from historical energy exploitation, offering free assistance on everything from project development to regulatory navigation. Our goal is to enable Tribes to achieve energy independence, foster economic growth, and create healthier communities, while also increasing Indigenous representation in the broader energy sector.

  Expenses $5,556

• Sovereign Energy is dedicated to advancing education and energy literacy within Indigenous communities across the Southwest United States. We simplify complex energy issues, ensuring Tribal leaders can make informed decisions while respecting Tribal sovereignty. Our work promotes collaboration and understanding among stakeholders, ensuring that energy development aligns with Tribal values. Additionally, we support Indigenous students and professionals to increase their representation and influence in the broader energy sector.

  Expenses $3,567

• Cultural Resource Protection: Sovereign Energy advocates for expanding energy infrastructure while protecting Tribal cultural resources, traditional landscapes, and sacred sites, which are vital to Tribal identity. We emphasize the need for informed Tribal leadership in renewable energy development to ensure cultural preservation alongside progress. At the project level, we assist Tribes in navigating permitting and regulatory processes to safeguard these resources. Nationally, we advocate for policies that prioritize Tribal sovereignty and cultural protection in energy infrastructure expansion.

  Expenses $1,694

• Policy & Regulatory Advocacy: Sovereign Energy engages in federal, state, and Tribal policy efforts to support Tribal energy sovereignty, climate justice, and the protection of natural and cultural resources. We lead multi-stakeholder initiatives to advance Tribal clean energy projects, stimulate economies, reduce energy burdens, and protect sacred landscapes. Recognizing Tribes' historical exclusion from energy policy decisions, we work to increase Tribal leaders' involvement and influence in this space. By connecting Tribes with key policy updates and fostering dialogue with policymakers, we help shape a renewable energy future that prioritizes Tribal interests.

  Expenses $1,619

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type

form_990

Tax year

2023

Filed

14 November 2024

IRS schema version

2023v5.0

Source object

202403199349310115

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