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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$15,207,137
Total expenses
$9,214,018
Contributions and grants received
$14,600,759
Grants paid
$405,896
Program service revenue
$284,248
Investment income
$319,129
Other revenue
$3,001
Total assets, end of year
$14,548,635
Total liabilities, end of year
$409,811
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$14,138,824
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$6,817,100
Management and general expenses
$2,144,395
Fundraising expenses
$252,523
Program service expenses (Part III)
$6,817,100

Program services were 74.0% 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.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $14,600,759

  • 2a · Program service revenue: TEES EVENT ATTENDANCE

    total $284,248 · related or exempt $284,248

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $319,129 · excluded $319,129

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER INCOME

    total $3,001 · excluded $3,001

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $3,001

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $405,896 · program services $405,896

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $815,514 · program services $654,731 · management and general $133,615 · fundraising $27,168

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,624,023 · program services $2,106,685 · management and general $429,923 · fundraising $87,415

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $112,131 · program services $73,495 · management and general $36,427 · fundraising $2,209

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $154,929 · program services $101,546 · management and general $50,331 · fundraising $3,052

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $281,844 · program services $184,731 · management and general $91,561 · fundraising $5,552

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $331,485 · management and general $331,485

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $39,819 · management and general $39,819

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $2,098,931 · program services $1,590,481 · management and general $390,289 · fundraising $118,161

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $11,352 · management and general $5,232 · fundraising $6,120

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $28,227 · program services $10,341 · management and general $17,886

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $194,488 · program services $32,689 · management and general $161,799

  • 17 · Travel

    total $905,170 · program services $545,260 · management and general $357,122 · fundraising $2,788

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $18,839 · program services $11,348 · management and general $7,433 · fundraising $58

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $1,938 · program services $1,938

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $24,017 · management and general $24,017

  • 24a · Other expenses: EVENTS

    total $1,076,219 · program services $1,076,219

  • 24b · Other expenses: OTHER

    total $72,633 · program services $21,740 · management and general $50,893

  • 24c · Other expenses: GIFTS & ENTERTAINMENT

    total $10,582 · management and general $10,582

  • 24d · Other expenses: STATE REGISTRATIONS

    total $5,981 · management and general $5,981

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $2,855,517 · end of year $8,650,850

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $5,320,000 · end of year $5,825,000

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $127,683 · end of year $40,704

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $42,906 · end of year $24,396

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $10,042

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $2,357

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $5,384 · end of year $7,685

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $14,869 · end of year $73,055

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $190,916 · end of year $336,756

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $7,746,805 · end of year $4,697,888

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $398,900 · end of year $9,440,936

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

THE ALLIANCE IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OFFERING NO-COST CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT TO TRIBES THROUGH FOUR KEY PILLARS BUILT ON A STRONG FOUNDATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE AND VALUES.

Activities or mission (Part I)

THE ALLIANCE IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OFFERING NO-COST CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT TO TRIBES THROUGH FOUR KEY PILLARS - BUILT ON A STRONG FOUNDATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE AND VALUES. NO-COST CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR TRIBAL NATIONS. THE CRITICAL WORK OF THE ALLIANCE IS FULLY SUPPORTED BY PHILANTHROPY. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GENEROSITY OF OUR PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS, INCLUDING MAJOR FOUNDATIONS, FAMILY OFFICES, AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS.

  • CONVENING AND EVENTSTHE ORGANIZATION HOSTS THREE FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY:TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY FINANCE FORUM: A STRATEGIC CONVENING OF TRIBAL LEADERS, INVESTORS, LENDERS, AND CLEAN ENERGY STAKEHOLDERS FOCUSED ON ADVANCING EQUITABLE PARTNERSHIPS. THE FORUM EMPHASIZES INTERACTIVE, SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED DISCUSSIONS THAT ALIGN COMMUNITY PRIORITIES WITH INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES.TRIBAL ENERGY EVOLUTION SUMMIT (TEES): AN ANNUAL GATHERING THAT BRINGS TOGETHER TRIBAL LEADERS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM ACROSS INDIAN COUNTRY TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL COLLABORATION, FACILITATE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE, AND SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF TRIBAL ENERGY SOVEREIGNTY.TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY SYMPOSIUM AT RE+: A STRUCTURED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EDUCATE PARTICIPANTS ON BEST PRACTICES FOR ENGAGING WITH TRIBAL NATIONS IN CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT. THE SYMPOSIUM COVERS FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES, PRACTICAL TOOLS, AND REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS WITHIN THE CURRENT POLICY AND MARKET LANDSCAPE.

    Expenses $1,480,974 · Grants $405,896 · Revenue $284,248

  • TRIBAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & PROJECT DEVELOPMENTTHE ALLIANCE TEAM OFFERS GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR ENERGY PLANNING, GRANT WRITING, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, FINANCING, LEGAL AND TAX MATTERS. THROUGH OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER PROGRAM, WE EVALUATE AND CONNECT TRIBES WITH HIGHLY QUALIFIED, ETHICAL CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE TRIBES' BEST INTERESTS ARE PROTECTED THROUGH ALL PHASES OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT.

    Expenses $1,316,667

  • ENERGY POLICY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONSTHE ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY POLICY TEAM ADVOCATES TO ENSURE TRIBAL NATIONS ARE NOT JUST STAKEHOLDERS, BUT SOVEREIGN DECISION-MAKERS IN THE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION. FOR TOO LONG, TRIBES HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO EXTRACTIVE AND EXPLOITATIVE CONTROL BY FOSSIL FUEL INDUSTRIES, OUTSIDE UTILITIES, AND NON-TRIBAL AGENCIES. THE SELF-DETERMINED DEVELOPMENT OF CLEAN ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE OFFERS A PATHWAY TO BREAK FREE FROM THIS LEGACY AND SECURE LASTING SOVEREIGNTY. AS OUR FOUNDER, CHRI SMITH, OFTEN ASKS: "HOW CAN A TRIBAL NATION BE TRULY SOVEREIGN IF IT IS NOT IN CONTROL OF ITS OWN ENERGY RESOURCES?"

    Expenses $1,045,417

  • THE INDIGENOUS POWER & LIGHT FUND (IPLF), A PROGRAM OF THE ALLIANCE, IS A TARGETED PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT INITIATIVE. IPLF AIMS TO SECURE AN INITIAL $100 MILLION IN URGENTLY NEEDED SUPPORT TO SERVE AS A JUST-IN-TIME CATALYST, UNLOCKING A PORTION OF OVER $27 BILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING CURRENTLY ALLOCATED IN RECENT LANDMARK LEGISLATION AND HELPING TO ENSURE THAT THE POTENTIAL OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY IN U.S. HISTORY IS REALIZED. ITS VISION IS TO SPARK PROFOUND CHANGE BY FOSTERING ECONOMIC GROWTHAND MITIGATING THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE, ULTIMATELY STRIVING TO EFFECT A JUST TRANSITION AND RESTORE TRUE SOVEREIGNTY.

    Expenses $2,974,042

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • David Lent

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $8,000
    From this org
    $8,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Georgette Smith

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Robin Hammond

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Cheri Smith

    PRESIDENT & CEO

    Total calculated
    $282,200
    From this org
    $246,667
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $35,533
    Hours/week
    80

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $246,667
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $9,867
    Nontaxable benefits
    $25,666
    Filer's total
    $282,200

  • Cynthia Pacheco Chief Financial

    AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $208,263
    From this org
    $199,333
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,930
    Hours/week
    80

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $199,333
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $7,973
    Nontaxable benefits
    $957
    Filer's total
    $208,263

  • Ramon Alberto Sanchez Pina

    CHIEF KNOWLEDGE & INNOVATION OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $129,818
    From this org
    $126,042
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $3,776
    Hours/week
    40

  • Wendolyn S Holland

    SR. ADVISOR TO SLT

    Total calculated
    $187,232
    From this org
    $170,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,232
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $170,000
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $7,154
    Nontaxable benefits
    $10,078
    Filer's total
    $187,232

  • Sierra Rebecca Flanigan

    SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CA

    Total calculated
    $120,344
    From this org
    $105,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,344
    Hours/week
    40

  • William Charles Saporito

    DEPUTY HEAD OF TECH ASSIST.

    Total calculated
    $151,621
    From this org
    $133,750
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,871
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $133,750
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $6,000
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,871
    Filer's total
    $151,621

  • Shaun Tsabetsaye

    HEAD OF TRIBAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROJECT DE

    Total calculated
    $138,769
    From this org
    $135,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $3,769
    Hours/week
    40

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. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 3
OUR APPROACH TO OFFICER COMPENSATION REFLECTS THE VALUES OF EQUITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP. WE STRIVE TO OFFER COMPETITIVE SALARIES THAT ATTRACT AND RETAIN HIGHLY QUALIFIED LEADERSHIP WHILE MAINTAINING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY IN SERVICE OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES. TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION LEVELS, WE CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE MARKET ANALYSIS OF SIMILARLY SIZED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE SERVING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AND OPERATING ON A NATIONAL, REMOTE BASIS. THIS INCLUDES REVIEWING: - INDUSTRY-STANDARD SALARY SURVEYS (E.G., GUIDESTAR, NONPROFIT TIMES, INDIGENOUS-SPECIFIC REPORTS) - IRS FORM 990 DATA FROM PEER ORGANIZATIONS - GEOGRAPHIC COST-OF-LIVING CONSIDERATIONS, GIVEN THE REMOTE NATURE OF OUR WORKFORCE

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

  • KWIGILLINGOK (KWIG)

    $256,515

    THIS GRANT IS INTENDED TO COVER IMMEDIATE PROJECT COSTS, INCLUDING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE BLADE SETS. UPON RECEIVING THE AEA REIMBURSEMENT, KWIGILLINGOK IS REQUIRED TO REPAY THE GRANT AMOUNT TO THE INDIGENOUS POWER AND LIGHT FUND WITHIN 30 DAYS.

  • METLAKATLA POWER AND LIGHT

    $250,000

    MP&L IS RECEIVING SUPPORT TO COVER A $250,000 EXPENSE DUE TO WESTPARK ELECTRIC LTD. THIS ADVANCE DOES NOT FULY COVER FUL PROJECT COSTS IT IS A NECESSARY COST TO ACCESS ADDITIONAL CAPITAL FOR THE $8,190,165 PROJECT. THEREFORE, TO BRIDGE THE GAP, THE INDIGENOUS POWER AND LIGHT FUND WI L PROVIDE A RECOVERABLE GRANT OF $250,000.

  • POSITIVE ENERGY SOLAR

    $68,749

    ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY & IPLF SUPPORT WAS THEREFORE TIME-CRITICAL AND FUNCTIONED AS A BRIDGE PAYMENT TO UNLOCK FEDERAL FUNDS ALREADY AWARDED. THE SUPPORT DID NOT CREATE NEW PROJECT SCOPE, EXPAND PRIVATE BENEFIT, OR SUBSIDIZE BUSINESS OPERATIONS.

  • ANRI TYONEK COMMUNITY CHANGE GRANT INVOICE AK PAID TO ALASKA NATIVE RENEWA

    $29,318

    ATCE SHALL PROVIDE TO THE ENTITY THE FOLLOWING SERVICES DESCRIBED BELOW: 1. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSMISSION, INTERCONNECTION, AND INTEGRATION STUDIES 2. GRANT WRITING AND APPLICATION REVIEW 3. LEGAL COUNSEL

  • CONTINENTAL DIVIDE

    $5,417

    ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY & IPLF SUPPORT WAS THEREFORE TIME-CRITICAL THE FUNDS WERE USED TO COVER IMMEDIATE PROJECT COSTS.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
15 May 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202611359349313541

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