Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2 N LaSalle Street 1140
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Chicago, IL606024041
D Employer identification number

36-4334358
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 75,557,885
F Name and address of principal officer:
Dennis OBrien
2 N LaSalle Street 1140
Chicago,IL606024041
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 4 ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
www.illinoiscleanenergy.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1999
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation is established to support programs & projects that improve energy efficiency, develop renewable resources, and preserve natural areas and wildlife habitats in Illinois.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 5
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 5
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 8
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........   0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 502,361 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,925,885 14,887,520
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)   0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 2,428,246 14,887,520
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 24,935,644 9,204,293
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,152,493 1,194,293
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 525,365 571,005
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 26,613,502 10,969,591
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -24,185,256 3,917,929
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 75,831,384 68,476,795
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 115,059 94,820
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 75,716,325 68,381,975
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation (The Foundation) is a 501(c)(4) not-for-profit organization established in December 1999 to support programs & projects that improve energy efficiency, develop renewable resources, and preserve natural areas and wildlife habitats in Illinois. The Foundation provides financial support and assistance to public or private entities in Illinois for programs and projects that benefit the public by supporting projects that improve Illinois environmental quality.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,288,720 including grants of $ 6,374,646 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
NATURAL AREAS - THE NATURAL AREAS PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE NATURAL HABITATS AND WILDLIFE AREAS IN ILLINOIS BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. FOUNDATION GRANTS SUPPORT LAND ACQUISITION, PLANNING EFFORTS LEADING TO LAND ACQUISITION, NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING AND HABITAT RESTORATION. During the year, we paid out 55 grants providing over $6 Million to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities and other local and state government agencies.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,783,343 including grants of $ 2,434,286 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
ENERGY EFFICIENCY -THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED TO ADVANCE THE GOAL OF MAKING ENERGY EFFICIENCY THE NORM IN PUBLIC FACILITIES OPERATED BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED A SET OF "GREEN BUILDING" PROGRAMS AND GRANT PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING UPGRADES, ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING DESIGN AND COMMISSIONING, LEADING-EDGE ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES, ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING CODES AND BUILDING PUBLIC DEMAND FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY. During the year, we paid out 5 grants providing over $2.4 Million to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities and other local and state government agencies.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 452,053 including grants of $ 395,361 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
RENEWABLE ENERGY - THE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION IN ILLINOIS BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. BY FUNDING A VARIETY OF TECHNOLOGIES OPERATING IN DIFFERENT SETTINGS, AND INCREASINGLY REQUIRING THE REPORTING AND PUBLIC SHARING OF PERFORMANCE INFORMATION, THE FOUNDATION IS PROVIDING A VALUABLE SERVICE TO THIS EMERGING AND RAPIDLY EXPANDING TECHNOLOGY FIELD. GRANT PROGRAMS SUPPORT WIND ENERGY AT BOTH THE FEASIBILITY AND INSTALLATION STAGES, SOLAR ENERGY AT BOTH THE GENERATION AND EDUCATIONAL SCALES AS WELL AS ADVANCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES. During the year, we paid out 22 grants providing over $395,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities and other local and state government agencies.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses10,524,116
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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21
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
17
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
8
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
5
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
5
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
 
No
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
IL
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
Don Ocwieja2 N LASALLE ST SUITE 1140   Chicago,IL606024041 (312) 372-5191
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Gerald Adelmann
 
Acting Chair thru Jan 2023, Vice Chair from Jan 2023
 6.0
.................
  		X   X       20,000 0 0
(2) John McDermott
 
Secretary thru April 2023, Treasurer from April 2024
 6.0
.................
  		X   X       20,000 0 0
(3) Patricia Murphy
 
Trustee thru April 2023, Secretary from April 2023
 6.0
.................
  		X   X       20,000 0 0
(4) Sean Vinck
 
Treasurer thru Jan 2023 Chairman from Jan 2023
 8.0
.................
  		X   X       24,583 0 0
(5) Rachel Bold
 
Trustee
 6.0
.................
  		X           20,000 0 0
(6) Dennis F O'Brien
 
Executive Director
 40.0
.................
  		    X       210,000 0 10,000
(7) Donald L Ocwieja
 
Managing Director of Accounting and Operations
 40.0
.................
  		        X   173,760 0 12,089
(8) Gabriela Martin
 
Program Director
 32.0
.................
  		        X   161,574 0 24,534


















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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 649,917 0 46,623
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 3
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 0
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue. 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 0
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 1,952,946     1,952,946
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 73,604,939  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 60,670,365  
c Gain or (loss) 7c 12,934,574 0
d Net gain or (loss)......... 12,934,574     12,934,574
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 0
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 14,887,520 0 0 14,887,520
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 9,204,293 9,204,293
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 324,583 222,979 101,604  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 726,044 505,867 220,177  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 36,539 29,231 7,308  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 43,939 35,151 8,788  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 63,188 44,222 18,966  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 19,896 15,905 3,991  
c Accounting ........... 31,734 15,867 15,867  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 133,074 133,074    
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 31,470 24,753 6,717 0
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 25,689 20,573 5,116  
14 Information technology ...... 78,785 73,995 4,790  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 192,263 153,810 38,453  
17 Travel ............ 15,474 13,145 2,329  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 2,904 2,904    
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 5,838 4,670 1,168  
23 Insurance ... 31,427 21,608 9,819  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Dues and Subscriptions 2,253 1,911 342  
b Repairs and Maintence 198 158 40  
c
d
e All other expenses 0 0 0 0
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 10,969,591 10,524,116 445,475 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 3,195,768 1 5,856,995
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 7,267,737 2 9,622,074
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 19,677 9 19,545
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 265,118
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 240,200 30,755 10c 24,918
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 65,047,844 11 52,685,800
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 269,603 15 267,463
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 75,831,384 16 68,476,795
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 42,624 17 21,175
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 72,435 25 73,645
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 115,059 26 94,820
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions ..........   27  
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 75,716,325 28 68,381,975
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 75,716,325 32 68,381,975
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 75,831,384 33 68,476,795
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
14,887,520
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
10,969,591
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
3,917,929
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
75,716,325
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-11,157,169
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-95,110
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
68,381,975
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Additional Data


Software ID: 23017437
Software Version: 2023v5.0
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
 
Employer identification number

36-4334358
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow  
b
Permanent endowment right arrow  
c
Term endowment right arrow  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements   5,400 5,400 0
d Equipment ....   149,024 130,506 18,518
e Other .....   110,694 104,294 6,400
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 24,918
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
Compensated Absences 73,645








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 73,645
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 3,502,167
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -11,157,169
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d -95,110
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -11,252,279
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 14,754,446
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 133,074
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 133,074
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 14,887,520
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 10,836,517
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 10,836,517
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 133,074
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 133,074
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 10,969,591
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote The Foundation received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service in 2001 recognizing the exemption from federal income taxes on income related to its exempt purpose under Section 50l(c)4 of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made on the financial statements. Current accounting standards require the Foundation to disclose the amount of potential benefit or obligation to be realized as a result of an examination performed by a taxing authority. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, management has determined that the Foundation does not have any tax positions that result in any uncertainties regarding the possible impact on the Foundation's financial statements.
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 CHANGE ACCURED INTEREST - -95110
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
 
Employer identification number
36-4334358
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Ballard Family Nature Center Inc
5253 E US Hwy 40
Altamont,IL62411 		37-1389458 501(c)(3) 5,696       Stewardship of Ballard Nature Center
(2) Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
506 S Wright Street
Urbana,IL618013620 		37-6000511 501(c)(3) 75,000       RENU-House Solar Decathlon
(3) Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
506 S Wright Street
Urbana,IL618013620 		37-6000511 501(c)(3) 15,000       RENU-House Solar Decathlon
(4) Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
506 S Wright Street
Urbana,IL618013620 		37-6000511 501(c)(3) 60,000       RENU-House Solar Decathlon
(5) Bremen Community School District #228
15233 Pulaski Road
Midlothian,IL60445 		36-6008136 GOV 6,400       K-12 1 kW Educational PV System
(6) Bremen Community School District #228
17401 S Pulaski Rd
Country Club Hills,IL60478 		36-6008136 GOV 6,400       K-12 1 kW Educational PV System
(7) Bremen Community School District #228
6111 W 175 St
Tinley Park,IL60477 		36-6008136 GOV 6,400       K-12 1 kW Educational PV System
(8) Buffalo Grove Park District
530 Bernard Dr
Buffalo Grove,IL60089 		36-2697723 GOV 13,319       Pollinator Meadow Habitats at the Buffalo Grove Park District
(9) Burr Ridge Community Consolidated School District 180
15W451 91st Street
Burr Ridge,IL60527 		36-6004535 GOV 6,400       K-12 1 kW Educational PV System
(10) Campton Township
4N498 Town Hall Road
St Charles,IL60175 		36-6007836 GOV 1,608,979       Goldenstein Farm Land Acquisition of Campton Township, Kane County (124.5 acres)
(11) Campton Township Open Space Foundation
902 S Randall Rd Suite C-340
St Charles,IL60174 		82-2174280 501(c)(3) 5,121       Public Amenities and Event at Poynor Dog Park. Project would include preparation of site, drilling of a non-potable well, and installation of a sealed pump at the dog park.
(12) Citizens For Conservation Inc
459 W Hwy 22
Lake Barrington,IL600107505 		23-7106675 501(c)(3) 195,500       Acquisition of Hill 'N Dale Preserve - Advancing Wetlands Conservation (232.56 acres)
(13) Clifftop Nfp
PO Box 121
Maeystown,IL622560131 		26-1882018 501(c)(3) 5,205       Public Amenities and Events at Stormant-Hauss Nature Preserve
(14) College of DuPage Foundation
425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn,IL60137 		23-7011835 501(c)(3) 5,000       Public Amenities and Events at College of DuPage Natural Areas
(15) Community College District 535
1600 E Golf Road
Des Plaines,IL60016 		36-2681999 GOV 12,601       People and Pollinators: Raising Awareness by Increasing Pollinator Habitat in our Communities
(16) Community Development Corporation Of Pembroke Hopkins Park
PO Box 253
Hopkins Park,IL60944 		82-4485492 501(c)(3) 279,392       Pembroke Land & Heritage Trails (41 acres)
(17) Community High School District 218
12700 S Sacramento Ave
Blue Island,IL60406 		36-6004409 GOV 6,400       K-12 1 kW Educational PV System
(18) Forest Preserve District of Cook County
536 N Harlem Avenue
River Forest,IL60305 		36-6006543 GOV 2,474,000       Acquisition of Old Sutton Parcel to link Spring Lake and Horizon Farm Forest Preserves (44 acres)
(19) Forest Preserve District of Cook County
536 N Harlem Avenue
River Forest,IL60305 		36-6006543 GOV 10,324       Trailside Nature Center/Thatcher Woods Pollinator Garden
(20) Forest Preserve Friends Foundation
PO Box 1040
Mahomet,IL618531040 		37-1111088 501(c)(3) 6,758       Lake of the Woods Pollinator Meadows
(21) Foundation for Environmental Education
PO Box 340581
Columbus,OH432340581 		31-1426752 501(c)(3) 5,250       2020-2021 Workshop/Data Support for K-12 Solar Schools Program
(22) Foundation for Environmental Education
PO Box 340581
Columbus,OH432340581 		31-1426752 501(c)(3) 8,000       ICECF Small-Scale Solar PV for K-12 Schools Grant Program
(23) Foundation for Environmental Education
PO Box 340581
Columbus,OH432340581 		31-1426752 501(c)(3) 20,000       ICECF K-12 Schools Grant Program Field Support
(24) Foundation for Environmental Education
PO Box 340581
Columbus,OH432340581 		31-1426752 501(c)(3) 12,000       ICECF Small-Scale Solar PV for K-12 Schools Grant Program
(25) Foundation for Environmental Education
PO Box 340581
Columbus,OH432340581 		31-1426752 501(c)(3) 10,950       2020-2021 Workshop/Data Support for K-12 Solar Schools Program
(26) Foundation for Environmental Education
PO Box 340581
Columbus,OH432340581 		31-1426752 501(c)(3) 8,470       2020-2021 Workshop/Data Support for K-12 Solar Schools Program
(27) Foundation for Environmental Education
PO Box 340581
Columbus,OH432340581 		31-1426752 501(c)(3) 8,000       ICECF K-12 Schools Grant Program Field Support
(28) Foundation for Environmental Education
PO Box 340581
Columbus,OH432340581 		31-1426752 501(c)(3) 8,000       ICECF Small-Scale Solar PV for K-12 Schools Grant Program
(29) Foundation for Environmental Education
PO Box 340581
Columbus,OH432340581 		31-1426752 501(c)(3) 10,855       2020-2021 Workshop/Data Support for K-12 Solar Schools Program
(30) Foundation for Environmental Education
PO Box 340581
Columbus,OH432340581 		31-1426752 501(c)(3) 8,000       ICECF K-12 Schools Grant Program Field Support
(31) Franklin Creek Conservation Association
1893 Twist Rd
Franklin Grove,IL610319315 		36-3168007 501(c)(3) 12,137       Stewardship of Franklin Creek State Natural Area
(32) Friends of Nachusa Grasslands
8772 South Lowden Road
Franklin Grove,IL610319617 		26-3303031 501(c)(3) 21,000       Stewardship of Nachusa Grasslands - Holland Savanna Unit & Big Jump Savanna/Prairie Unit
(33) Friends of Nachusa Grasslands
8772 South Lowden Road
Franklin Grove,IL610319617 		26-3303031 501(c)(3) 9,000       Stewardship of Stone Barn Savanna - West Holland Savanna
(34) Friends of the Chicago River
411 S Wells Suite 800
Chicago,IL60607 		36-3559764 501(c)(3) 25,000       Stewardship of Harms Woods
(35) Friends of The Forest Preserves
411 S Wells Street Suite 300
Chicago,IL606073901 		36-4519273 501(c)(3) 21,000       Stewardship of Little Red School House Oak Woodland (#8280)
(36) Friends of The Forest Preserves
411 S Wells Street Suite 300
Chicago,IL606073901 		36-4519273 501(c)(3) 21,000       Stewardship of Forest Glen Woods (#8279)
(37) Friends of The Forest Preserves
411 S Wells Street Suite 300
Chicago,IL606073901 		36-4519273 501(c)(3) 6,000       Stewardship of the Spring Creek Forest Preserve Complex and Grassy Lake Forest Preserve (#8203)
(38) Grand Prairie Friends
Po Box 36
Urbana,IL618030036 		37-1159051 501(c)(3) 5,371       Parking and Trails at Edna Edwards Burnett Land & Water Reserve (80 acres)
(39) Granite City Housing Authority
2517 Nameoki Road
Granite City,IL62040 		37-6001425 GOV 104,592       Net Zero Energy PHIUS Certified Affordable Housing Residence
(40) Heartlands Conservancy
29 E Main St
Belleville,IL62220 		37-1273869 501(c)(3) 252,200       Acquisition of Illinois Chorus Frog Habitat in the Poag SandTerrace INAI site (40 acres)
(41) Hinsdale Adventist Academy
630 E Hickory
Hinsdale,IL60521 		36-4090219 501(c)(3) 6,400       K-12 1 kW Educational PV System
(42) Illinois Audubon Society
Po Box 2547
Springfield,IL627082547 		36-6065870 501(c)(3) 27,300       Acquisition of Zellhofer Properties (133 acres)
(43) Illinois Audubon Society
Po Box 2547
Springfield,IL627082547 		36-6065870 501(c)(3) 24,744       Stewardship of Gremel Nature Preserve: A Legacy Project of Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation - INAI Sedge Meadow
(44) Illinois Audubon Society
Po Box 2547
Springfield,IL627082547 		36-6065870 501(c)(3) 5,000       Stewardship of 770 Westleigh
(45) Irons Oaks Foundation
20000 Western Ave
Olympia Flds,IL604611207 		36-3028756 501(c)(3) 5,500       Public Amenities and Events at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center
(46) Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation Inc
Po Box 216
Elizabeth,IL610280216 		36-3913497 501(c)(3) 20,000       Preserving More Natural Areas and Native American Cultural Heritage in the Driftless Region of NW Illinois
(47) Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden Inc
2715 S Main St
Rockford,IL61102 		36-3676875 501(c)(3) 43,436       Klehm Arboretum Visitor Center - 29.5kW PV System
(48) Lake Bluff Open Lands Association
PO Box 449
Lake Bluff,IL60044 		36-3111442 501(c)(3) 21,000       Stewardship of the Skokie River Prairie Land and Water Reserve
(49) Lake County Forest Preserve District
1899 West Winchester Road
Libertyville,IL60048 		36-6009339 GOV 233,600       Acquisition to Increase Wadsworth Savanna Forest Preserve (18.62 acres)
(50) Land Conservancy Of Mchenry County
Po Box 352
Woodstock,IL600980352 		36-3727476 501(c)(3) 6,286       Restoration of Crowley Road Oaks - Remnant Oak Woodland
(51) Lincolnwood School District 74
6855 N Crawford Avenue
Lincolnwood,IL60712 		36-6004292 GOV 6,400       K-12 1 kW Educational PV System
(52) McHenry County Conservation Foundation
Lost Valley Visitor Center
7210 Keystone Rd
Richmond,IL600981108 		36-4340160 501(c)(3) 190,152       Camp Lakota Pothole Wetlands Project Addition (+/- 40 acres)
(53) Middle Rock Conservation Partners
8772 S Lowden Rd
Franklin Grove,IL61031 		82-1530110 501(c)(3) 21,000       Restoration of the Samuel & Edna Hill Preservation Site
(54) Natural Land Institute
320 S Third St
Rockford,IL61104 		36-2478025 501(c)(3) 154,000       Clay Woods Addition to Lind-McGeachie Woods Preserve (20.09 acres)
(55) Natural Land Institute
320 S Third St
Rockford,IL61104 		36-2478025 501(c)(3) 9,010       Acquisition of Kenney Woods Addition to Lind-McGeachie Preserve (36 acres)
(56) Natural Land Institute
320 S Third St
Rockford,IL61104 		36-2478025 501(c)(3) 11,000       Pollinator Meadow Conversion at Lind-McGeachie Woods Preserve
(57) Natural Land Institute
320 S Third St
Rockford,IL61104 		36-2478025 501(c)(3) 221,010       Acquisition of Kenney Woods Addition to Lind-McGeachie Preserve (36 acres)
(58) Natural Land Institute
320 S Third St
Rockford,IL61104 		36-2478025 501(c)(3) 10,000       NLI Strategic Land & Water Conservation Plan
(59) North Elementary School
9500 Gage Avenue
Franklin Park,IL60131 		36-6004302 GOV 10,302       North Elementary School Pollinator Garden
(60) Ogle Natural Areas Alliance
7993 N River Rd
Byron,IL61010 		87-3611741 501(c)(3) 97,980       Acquisition of River Dr. Property - Byron, IL (14 acres)
(61) Park District of Oak Park
218 Madison St
Oak Park,IL60302 		36-6006028 GOV 1,067,194       Oak Park Net Zero Energy Community Recreation Center
(62) Parklands Foundation
Po Box 12
Normal,IL617610012 		37-6075466 501(c)(3) 5,226       Public Amenities for Hayes Woods Preserve
(63) Parklands Foundation
Po Box 12
Normal,IL617610012 		37-6075466 501(c)(3) 5,500       Public Amenities and Events at Lexington Preserve
(64) Prairie State Conservation Coalition
PO Box 2547
Springfield,IL62708 		20-2692546 501(c)(3) 18,000       PSCC - Growing Leadership, Diversifying Membership, and Completing the Strategic Plan
(65) River Trails School District 26
1211 N Wheeling Rd
Mount Prospect,IL60056 		36-6003301 GOV 800,000       Park View School Net Zero Energy Renovation
(66) Saint Joseph School
4824 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove,IL60515 		36-2272363 501(c)(3) 200,000       St. Joseph School Net Zero Energy Addition
(67) The Conservation Foundation
10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd
Naperville,IL605655447 		23-7221206 501(c)(3) 50,000       Acquisition of Aux Sable Creek Addition- Trotter/Schuneman Parcel (20 acres)
(68) The Conservation Foundation
10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd
Naperville,IL605655447 		23-7221206 501(c)(3) 9,611       Acquisition of Harper's Farm in Ottawa along Illinois River (92 acres)
(69) The Conservation Fund
550 West Washington Street
Suite 201
Chicago,IL60606 		52-1388917 501(c)(3) 150,925       Acquisition under Illinois Working Lands, Water and Wildlife Partnership (300 acres of purchased natural areas conservation easement)
(70) The French International School of Chicago Inc
1929 West Wilson Ave
Chicago,IL60640 		36-4002001 GOV 6,400       K-12 1 kW Educational PV System
(71) The Friends Of The Forest Preserve District Of Dupage County
3S580 Naperville Rd
Wheaton,IL601898761 		45-2343580 501(c)(3) 25,000       Stewardship of Churchill Woods - Babcock Grove
(72) The Wetlands Initiative
53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1015
Chicago,IL606043658 		36-3942451 501(c)(3) 9,000       Stewardship of the Dixon Waterfowl Refuge - Violet Meadow Tract
(73) Village of Buffalo Grove
46 Raupp Blvd
Buffalo Grove,IL600892199 		36-2525051 GOV 7,074       Native Area Restoration and Pollinator Project
(74) Village of Port Byron Illinois
120 S Main St P O Box 438
Port Byron,IL61275 		36-6006053 GOV 262,500       Port Byron Waste Water Treatment Facility - Net Zero Energy
(75) Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21
1001 W Dundee Road
Wheeling,IL60090 		36-6005681 GOV 6,400       K-12 1 kW Educational PV System
(76) Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21
1050 Plum Grove Circle
Buffalo Grove,IL60089 		36-6005681 GOV 6,400       K-12 1 kW Educational PV System
(77) Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21
221 South Wolf Road
Wheeling,IL60090 		36-6005681 GOV 6,400       K-12 1 kW Educational PV System
(78) Wilmette Public School District 39
649 Prairie Avenue
Wilmette,IL60091 		36-6004267 GOV 6,400       K-12 1 kW Educational PV System (#8265)
(79) Wilmette Public School District 39
910 Central Avenue
Wilmette,IL60091 		36-6004267 GOV 6,400       K-12 1 kW Educational PV System (#8267)
(80) Wilmette Public School District 39
1101 Dartmouth Street
Wilmette,IL60091 		36-6004267 GOV 6,400       K-12 1 kW Educational PV System (#8266)
(81) Wilmette Public School District 39
600 Romona Road
Wilmette,IL60091 		36-6004267 GOV 6,400       K-12 1 kW Educational PV System (#8264)
(82) Wilmette Public School District 39
620 Locust Road
Wilmette,IL60091 		36-6004267 GOV 6,400       K-12 1 kW Educational PV System (#8263)
2
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51
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2023
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. The Foundation assures its grant funds are used for their intended purpose primarily through making payments only after the grant requirements have been accomplished and documented. The preponderance of grants covers the installation of clean energy technologies or the acquisition of land that lend themselves to this monitoring approach. Where this approach does not apply, performance and related payments are tied to reaching a specific performance benchmark, as noted in the grant agreement, and providing documentation of having attained this benchmark and the use of grant funds to date. In addition, a final report is required from grantees reporting on the outcomes of the project against those anticipated and a detailed report on the use of Foundation funds in support of those outcomes.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
 
Employer identification number

36-4334358
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1Dennis F O'Brien
 
Executive Director 		(i)

(ii)		 210,000
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		10,000
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0 		0
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0 		220,000
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0 		0
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0
2Donald L Ocwieja
 
Managing Director of Accounting and Operations 		(i)

(ii)		 173,340
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0 		0
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3Gabriela Martin
 
Program Director 		(i)

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
 
Employer identification number

36-4334358
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES In setting the compensation for the foundation's other officers or key employees, the Exec Director relies on recent compensation studies that provide compensation data for similarly qualified persons in comparable organizations to support its decision-making process. The process for reviewing compensation for the organization's other officers is completed on an annual basis.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders The corporation shall have six classes of members, designated Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, and Class F. Class A members shall consist of one member, the incumbent Governor of the State of Illinois. Class B members shall consist of one member, the incumbent President of the Illinois Senate. Class C members shall consist of one member, the incumbent Minority Leader of the Illinois Senate. Class D members shall consist of one member, the incumbent Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. Class E members shall consist of one member, the incumbent Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives. Class F members shall consist of one member, Commonwealth Edison Company (or its corporate successor).
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body Each member is entitled to appoint one trustee to sit on the board of directors.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body The foundation did not have any committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The foundation's independent paid tax preparers review the prepared form 990 with the Foundation staff. Subsequent to this review, the Chair of the Foundation's Audit Committee and another Board member review the Form 990. They discuss and resolve any questions or clarifications with Foundation staff. The foundation staff works with its tax preparers to resolve any questions or issues the Audit Committee Chair and the other Board members discover before filing the return. Copies of the final form 990 are distributed to all members of the Foundation's governing body prior to filing with the IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy The foundation's conflict of interest policy covers all Trustees, Officers, members of a Committee and all employees. Annually, conflict of interest questionnaires are completed by the foundation's interested persons and reviewed by the Executive Director. Any interested person of the Foundation who has a conflict of interest, described in the Foundation's Conflict-of-Interest Policy, must fully disclose such interest to the Foundation's Board of Trustees or appropriate Committee before any discussion or negotiation of such transaction or arrangement. Any person covered by this policy may seek a determination by the Board of Trustees as to whether his or her disclosure shows that a conflict of interest exists or can reasonably be construed to exist. A majority vote of the Trustees present at a Board meeting at which a quorum is present must then determine whether an interest exists or can reasonably be construed to exist after deliberation without the presence of the person requesting the determination. Any Interested person of the Foundation who has either disclosed and declared a conflict of interest, or been determined to have a conflict of interest (or reasonably construed to have an interest) by the Board of Trustees, shall not be present for any discussion or deliberation or vote on such transaction or arrangement; and shall not otherwise use his or her personal influence in connection with such matter.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE OF THE FOUNDATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DENNIS O'BRIEN, IS OUTLINED IN A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. THE MOST RECENT CONTRACT WAS ENTERED INTO DURING July 2019, WITH A TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 2023. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS FIXED FOR THE CONTRACT TERM, WHICH BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2019. PRIOR TO THIS, THERE WAS A SIMILAR CONTRACT IN PLACE FROM JAN 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 2019. IN SETTING THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION, THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD RELIES ON RECENT COMPENSATION STUDIES THAT PROVIDE COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION HIS JOB PERFORMANCE TO SUPPORT ITS DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE INDEPENDENT BOARD'S REVIEW AND APPROVAL, AND NO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT PARTICIPATE IN THE DELIBERATIONS. THE BOARD ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTS ITS COMPENSATION DETERMINATIONS AND DELIBERATIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION IN THE BOARD PROCEEDINGS ON A TIMELY BASIS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public Financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policies are not required disclosures pursuant to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 6104. These documents are not available to the public at this time.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances CHANGE IN ACCRUED INTEREST - -95110;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990) 2023


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