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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 411,299,186 | 493,545,097 | 546,285,329 | 602,878,882 | 671,912,744 | 2,725,921,238 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 411,299,186 | 493,545,097 | 546,285,329 | 602,878,882 | 671,912,744 | 2,725,921,238 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 2,725,921,238 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 411,299,186 | 493,545,097 | 546,285,329 | 602,878,882 | 671,912,744 | 2,725,921,238 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 1,633 | 4,483 | 31,888 | 67,531 | 169,355 | 274,890 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 0 | |||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 2,726,196,128 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2021 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021: | ||||
| a From 2016....... | ||||
| b From 2017....... | ||||
| c From 2018....... | ||||
| d From 2019....... | ||||
| e From 2020....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2021. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2021..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A | DESCRIPTION IN DIFFERENCE OF VOTING RIGHTS: ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY HAS 15 BOARD MEMBERS 5 ARE ELECTED BY MRIGLOBAL, 5 BY BATTELLE & 5 CORE UNIVERSITY MEMBERS. ALL BOARD MEMBERS CAN VOTE ON GENERAL BUSINESS AND POLICY MATTERS. MRIGLOBAL AND BATTELLE BOARD MEMBERS ARE THE ONLY MEMBERS THAT CAN VOTE ON ECONOMIC AND OTHER INTERESTS IN THE COMPANY AND OR THE MEMBERS' BUSINESS REPUTATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | DESCRIBE CIRCUMSTANCES FOR HAVING MEMBERS: ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINBLE ENERGY HAS TWO MEMBERS: - MRIGLOBAL - BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | MEMBERS WHO CAN ELECT MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY: EACH MEMBER HAS THE RIGHT TO NOMINATE AND ELECT 5 MEMBER DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | DECISIONS OF GOVERNING BODY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS: THE MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO AMEND AND APPROVE THE OPERATING AGREEMENT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS FOR REVIEWING 990: 1. CONTROLLER REVIEWS THE DRAFT 990 AND SENDS TO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITEE (FAC) MEMBERS FOR REVIEW. 2. FAC REVIEW THE DRAFT 990 AND EACH APPROVES THE 990 FOR FILING. 3. THE DRAFT 990 IS POSTED ON THE BOARD SITE FOR THREE BUSINESS DAYS. IF NO COMMENTS OR EDITS ARE RECEIVED, THE 990 IS FILED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS FOR MONITORING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: ALL ALLIANCE EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ETHICS TRAINING WHICH PERIODICALLY INCLUDES THE PROCESS FOR IDENTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO FILE A WRITTEN DISCLOSURE STATEMENT CONCERNING OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES AND/OR ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE'S WORK AND PERSONAL, FINANCIAL, OR ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, LLC 26-1939342 BUSINESS INTERESTS. THE EMPLOYEE'S COGNIZANT LINE MANAGEMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE REQUESTS FOR APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE OF CONCERN TO ALLIANCE. EMPLOYEES WHOSE REGULAR RESPONSIBILITIES INVOLVE MANAGING OR EXECUTING LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OR THE PREPARATION OR EXECUTION OF COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS (CRADAS) OR OTHER TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OR TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP ARRANGEMENTS MUST ANNUALLY OR UPON CHANGES IN RELEVANT PERSONAL OR FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES OR THE NATURE OF WORK ASSIGNED, COMPLETE AN EMPLOYEE'S STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST. IF AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE EMPLOYEE CONSULTS WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL OR DESIGNEE TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT MITIGATION OR AVOIDANCE ACTIONS, OR RECUSES SELF IF AN APPROPRIATE MITIGATION OR AVOIDANCE ACTION CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. ALL ALLIANCE OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE UPON APPOINTMENT, AND AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE AND RECEIVE ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TRAINING. THE ALLIANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USES DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS TO DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF SO, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IMPLEMENTS AVOIDANCE OR MITIGATION ACTIONS AND ANY DIRECTOR OR OFFICER MAY NOT TAKE PART IN DISCUSSION OR VOTING ON MATTERS RELATED TO A DISCLOSED INTEREST. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A & 15B | DESCRIPTION OF PRESIDENT AND OTHER OFFICER COMPENSATION PROCESS: GOVERNANCE OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS CHARTERED THROUGH THE ALLIANCE HUMAN RESOURCES COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. EXTERNAL THIRD PARTY RESOURCES ARE RETAINED ON A BIENNIAL BASIS TO REVIEW ALL ELEMENTS OF EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION (BASE SALARY, ANNUAL INCENTIVES, RETIREMENT BENEFITS, HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS, AND EXECUTIVE PREREQUISITES) TO INSURE COMPETITIVENESS OF ALL THE ELEMENTS OF CASH COMPENSATION RELATIVE TO THE MARKET FOR BOTH BASE COMPENSATION AND TOTAL COMPENSATION. THERE ARE NO PERSONS SERVING ON THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS ARE RETAINED. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 BY MERCER. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | DESCRIPTION OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC: ALLIANCE MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. ALLIANCE DOES NOT PROVIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC. AS A FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, LLC ONLY PROVIDES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE FEDERAL AGENCY FUNDING THE PROJECT. |
| Form 990, PART XI, LINE 9, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS | DESCRIPTION OF OTHER CHANGE IN NET ASSETS: (5,695,688) - DISTRIBUTION TO MEMBERS |
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