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Center for Sustainable Energy

One simple mission-DECARBONIZE

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Center for Sustainable Energy

We're a nonprofit with a simple mission: decarbonize. Our vision is a future with sustainable, equitable and resilient transportation, buildings and communities.

Founded
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C350
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

One simple mission-DECARBONIZE

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C350
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.11%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Center for Sustainable Energy is a registered environment nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 330936366. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $503M in annual revenue. 84 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Center for Sustainable Energy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Center for Sustainable Energy is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Based on official tax filings, Center for Sustainable Energy has $503M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Center for Sustainable Energy is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $503M in annual revenue. The organization has 84 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Center for Sustainable Energy. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Center for Sustainable Energy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Center for Sustainable Energy profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We're a nonprofit with a simple mission: decarbonize. Our vision is a future with sustainable, equitable and resilient transportation, buildings and communities. Center for Sustainable Energy is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Center for Sustainable Energy's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $503M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Center for Sustainable Energy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center for Sustainable Energy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 330936366, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

LA
Lawrence E Goldenhersh
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Andrea L•••••••
Director
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Andrea M•••• L•••••••
Director
AN
Anthony W••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR
BR
Brett W•••••••
SR PRINCIPAL ADV
BR
Bryan G•••••
CHAIRPERSON
BU
Buck E•••••••
Secretary
CH
Charles T•••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR
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Doug S•••
MEMBER
DR
Drew W••••
MEMBER
ER
Erika G••••
Member
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Jeff R••••••
MEMBER
JI
Jimmy J••
VICE CHAIR
JO
John G••••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR
JO
Jonathan C••••••
Director
JU
Justin M••••
SR DIR FIN/ACCT
KA
Karen G••••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR
KA
Karen W••••••
MEMBER
KA
Karin C•••••
MEMBER
LA
Lawrence E G••••••••••
President
LE
Lee D••••
Chairperson
MA
Mark F•••••• B•••••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR
MA
Mark P•••••• F••••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR
OL
Olivia M•••
MEMBER
SE
Serena I••••
MEMBER
SH
Shaun H••••
Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

PROJECT PROFILE: Fraunhofer USA, Center for Sustainable Energy Systems CSE (SHINES) - Department of Energy (.gov)
May 2026
www.energy.gov
Form filed
$335.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy to join the Sustainability Accelerator - Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
Jun 2024
sustainability.stanford.edu
Form filed
$502.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$274.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$246.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$219.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Meet The Saudi Female Powerhouse in Solar Energy At Aramco - abouther.com
Jun 2020
www.abouther.com
Form filed
$305.3M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$239.2M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$179.7M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
PROJECT PROFILE: Fraunhofer USA, Center for Sustainable Energy Systems CSE (SHINES) - Department of Energy (.gov)
Nov 2017
www.energy.gov
Form filed
$168.5M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$172.2M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA
Luskin Center Receives California Energy Commission Grants for Clean Transportation and Energy Planning - UCLA Luskin
Jan 2015
luskin.ucla.edu

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Center for Sustainable Energy This page 77 $502.9 million -
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 84 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Center for Sustainable Energy

What is Center for Sustainable Energy?
Center for Sustainable Energy is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Diego, United States. We're a nonprofit with a simple mission: decarbonize. Our vision is a future with sustainable, equitable and resilient transportation, buildings and communities.
When was Center for Sustainable Energy founded?
Center for Sustainable Energy was founded in 2000.
Who leads Center for Sustainable Energy?
Lawrence E Goldenhersh serves as President.
Where is Center for Sustainable Energy located?
Headquartered in San Diego, United States.
What is Center for Sustainable Energy's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Center for Sustainable Energy trustworthy?
Center for Sustainable Energy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Center for Sustainable Energy's registration number?
IRS EIN: 330936366.
What is Center for Sustainable Energy's website?
http://www.energycenter.org