Elevate Energy
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 364443093 · Private foundation
Elevate Energy is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.5M in grants paid and $19.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 88 individual grants from this funder — $15.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.
What Elevate Energy funds
Elevate Energy's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, housing development, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Elevate Energy, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ecology Inc Non-profit technical entity helping Elevate service new markets outside of Chicago | Boston, MA | $1.6M | 2017 |
| New Ecology Sub-grantee for national market expansion | Boston, MA | $1.6M | 2022 |
| New Ecology Inc National Market Expansion | Boston, MA | $1.5M | 2023 |
| New Ecology Inc Non-profit technical entity helping Elevate service new markets outside of Chicago | Boston, MA | $1.5M | 2020 |
| Community Housing Partners Building Electrification | New York, NY | $1.1M | 2023 |
| New Ecology Inc Non-profit technical entity helping Elevate service new markets outside of Chicago | Boston, MA | $1.1M | 2019 |
| New Ecology Inc National Market Expansion | Boston, MA | $1.0M | 2024 |
| Bickerdike Redevelopment Center Program Services | Chicago, IL | $512K | 2023 |
| Goodell Place Unlimited Partnership Building Electrification | Maywood, IL | $509K | 2023 |
| Eastside Community Network Program Services | Detroit, MI | $277K | 2024 |
| Usgbc-illinois Chapter Program Services | Chicago, IL | $226K | 2024 |
| Solutions Project Inc Program Services | Oakland, CA | $200K | 2024 |
| Csi Support & Development Services (dunn) Sub-grant facilitates elimination of fossil fuel usage in buildings | Warren, MI | $200K | 2022 |
| West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency Inc Building Electrification | Glenwood City, WI | $180K | 2023 |
| Solutions Project Inc Program Services | Oakland, CA | $162K | 2023 |
Elevate Energy giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Elevate Energy
Elevate Energy's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at elevatenp.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Elevate Energy
- Does Elevate Energy accept grant applications?
- Elevate Energy's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does Elevate Energy fund?
- Elevate Energy's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include New Ecology Inc, New Ecology, New Ecology Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Elevate Energy give in grants?
- Elevate Energy reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.7M over 88 grants.
- Where is Elevate Energy located?
- Elevate Energy is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 364443093.
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