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We're a nonprofit with a simple mission: decarbonize. Our vision is a future with sustainable, equitable and resilient transportation, buildings and communities.
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One simple mission-DECARBONIZE
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCenter 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.
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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NeutralPROJECT PROFILE: Fraunhofer USA, Center for Sustainable Energy Systems CSE (SHINES) - Department of Energy (.gov)
TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy to join the Sustainability Accelerator - Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
Meet The Saudi Female Powerhouse in Solar Energy At Aramco - abouther.com
PROJECT PROFILE: Fraunhofer USA, Center for Sustainable Energy Systems CSE (SHINES) - Department of Energy (.gov)
Luskin Center Receives California Energy Commission Grants for Clean Transportation and Energy Planning - UCLA Luskin
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 84 disclosed in the public registry.
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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