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The organization develops programs to educate the community with respect to the benefits of developing and using advanced energy. The organization develops educational programs including conferences and seminars …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council

Develop and present educational programs designed to educatethe community with respect to the benefits of thedevelopment and use of advanced energy.

Founded
Headquarters
Knoxville, TN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C35
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

The organization develops programs to educate the community with respect to the benefits of developing and using advanced energy. The organization develops educational programs including conferences and seminars as well as creates and distributes newsletters to its members and interested members of the community to further the organizations educational goals. The organization also commissions reports on topics related to the development of and use of advanced energy. The organization also engages in outreach activities including media outreach, attendance at community meetings and conferences through which the organization promotes the benefits of advanced energy.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.53%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.99
Program$0.99
99% to programs beats the peer average (72%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council is a registered environment nonprofit based in Knoxville, TN, 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 371703200. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $378K in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 371703200. 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.

Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council 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. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council is located in Knoxville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Based on official tax filings, Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council has $378K in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $378K in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council 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 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.

Develop and present educational programs designed to educatethe community with respect to the benefits of thedevelopment and use of advanced energy. Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $378K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 371703200, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
99% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

CO
Cortney P••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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6 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

West Tennessee leader elected to statewide council - The Business Journals
Mar 2026
www.bizjournals.com
Nuclear energy companies flock to 'Opportunities in Energy' conference - WBIR
Nov 2025
www.wbir.com
Tennessee citizens and companies are benefiting from new energy investments | Opinion - The Tennessean
Mar 2025
www.tennessean.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Bold investments in advanced energy will drive our future | Opinion - Knoxville News Sentinel
Dec 2024
www.knoxnews.com
Powered by nuclear and tech, advanced energy fuels an incredible 1 in 6 Knoxville jobs - Knoxville News Sentinel
Nov 2024
www.knoxnews.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Tennessee owns the advanced energy economy - Knoxville News Sentinel
Aug 2021
www.knoxnews.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 36 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2012
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council

What is Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council?
Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Knoxville, United States. Develop and present educational programs designed to educatethe community with respect to the benefits of thedevelopment and use of advanced energy.
When was Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council founded?
Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council was founded in 2012.
Who leads Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council?
Cortney Piper serves as Executive Director.
Where is Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council located?
Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, United States.
What is Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council trustworthy?
Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council 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 Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council's registration number?
IRS EIN: 371703200.
What is Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council's website?
http://www.tnadvancedenergy.com