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ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY INC

EIN 88-2858979 WASHINGTON, DC

Revenue 2024
$15,207,137
Expenses 2024
$9,214,018

Program services were 74.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
C35
Classification
1000
Street
1629 K ST NW STE 300

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

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.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • 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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $15,207,137
    Expenses
    $9,214,018
    Contributions
    $14,600,759
    Grants paid
    $405,896
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $6,906,936
    Expenses
    $4,405,050
    Contributions
    $6,811,259
    Grants paid
    $182,308
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $526,035
    Expenses
    $329,950
    Contributions
    $526,034
    Grants paid
    $416

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Form 990-N e-Postcard, tax year 2021

Tax period
1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022
Principal officer
CYNTHIA PACHECO
Mailing address
1629 K STREET 300WASHINGTON DC 20006

As filed, from the IRS e-Postcard file of 19 October 2026. The IRS publishes only each organization's most recent postcard, so earlier years are not shown. A 990-N carries no financial detail. The postcard also gives the principal officer's address, which is not shown here.

Grants made

  • KWIGILLINGOK (KWIG)

    $256,515

    2024 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

    2024 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

    2024 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

    2024 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

    2024 ALLIANCE FOR TRIBAL CLEAN ENERGY & IPLF SUPPORT WAS THEREFORE TIME-CRITICAL THE FUNDS WERE USED TO COVER IMMEDIATE PROJECT COSTS.

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Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 26 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.