Citizens for Local Power Inc
To help communities in the mid-hudson region transition to a locally-based, clean energy economy. Combining research, education, advocacy, and project coordination, clp supports community and municiapal engagement in …
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Community Energy / EmPower Kingston engages community leaders and service organizations in working with the City of Kingston to move Kingston to 100% clean energy. In the first phase, CLP met with 38 individuals to discuss key themes (housing, education & outreach, job training, funding) and potential solution strategies. Next steps included a showcase video, educational community events, a canvassing program, and continued consultation with city leaders. The Green Jobs Internship Program connects individuals with local contractors in a 4-week rotating internship of hands-on building training including solar panel installation, home sealing, weatherization, electrical maintenance, and energy audits. In its initial run, the program connected eight interns with six contractors for hands-on training and career readiness advisement. CCA - For …
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Mission
To help communities in the mid-hudson region transition to a locally-based, clean energy economy. Combining research, education, advocacy, and project coordination, clp supports community and municiapal engagement in energy decision-making, transforming energy policy and practice to stregthen local economies, mitigate climate change and increase resilience.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Citizens for Local Power Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 10% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCitizens for Local Power Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Kingston, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 473531432. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $435K in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Citizens for Local Power Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 473531432. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Citizens for Local Power Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Citizens for Local Power Inc is located in Kingston, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Citizens for Local Power Inc has $435K in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Citizens for Local Power Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $435K in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Citizens for Local Power Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Citizens for Local Power Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Community Energy / EmPower Kingston engages community leaders and service organizations in working with the City of Kingston to move Kingston to 100% clean energy. In the first phase, CLP met with 38 individuals to discuss key themes (housing, education & outreach, job training, funding) and potential solution strategies. Next steps included a showcase video, educational community events, a canvassing program, and continued consultation with city leaders. The Green Jobs Internship Program connects individuals with local contractors in a 4-week rotating internship of hands-on building training including solar panel installation, home sealing, weatherization, electrical maintenance, and energy audits. In its initial run, the program connected eight interns with six contractors... Citizens for Local Power Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $435K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Citizens for Local Power Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Citizens for Local Power Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 473531432, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CITIZENS FOR LOCAL POWER INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (14)
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 40 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2012
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Citizens for Local Power Inc
- What is Citizens for Local Power Inc?
- Citizens for Local Power Inc is a advocacy & civil rights supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Kingston, United States. Community Energy / EmPower Kingston engages community leaders and service organizations in working with the City of Kingston to move Kingston to 100% clean energy. In the first phase, CLP met with 38 individuals to discuss key themes (housing, education & outreach, job training, funding) and potential solution strategies. Next steps included a showcase video, educational community events, a canvassing program, and continued consultation with city leaders. The Green Jobs Internship Program connects individuals with local contractors in a 4-week rotating internship of hands-on building training including solar panel installation, home sealing, weatherization, electrical maintenance, and energy audits. In its initial run, the program connected eight interns with six contractors for hands-on training and career readiness advisement. CCA - For several years CLP has been engaged in extensive education and outreach to inform the general public, interested community organizations and NGOs, and state and local policymakers about a model of Community Choice Aggregation referred to as "CCA 2.0" which allows communities not only to aggregate supply but also develop programs and services that support local clean energy development, energy efficiency, and other forms of distributed energy resources. CLP continues to educate about the ever-changing policies surrounding CCA in New York.
- When was Citizens for Local Power Inc founded?
- Citizens for Local Power Inc was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Citizens for Local Power Inc?
- Anna Markowitz serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is Citizens for Local Power Inc located?
- Headquartered in Kingston, NY, United States.
- What is Citizens for Local Power Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Citizens for Local Power Inc trustworthy?
- Citizens for Local Power Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Citizens for Local Power Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 473531432.
- What is Citizens for Local Power Inc's website?
- http://communitiesforlocalpower.org