Program areas at Calcef Ventures
Continuous program delivery of the California sustainable Energy entrepreneur development (calseed) program with the goal of awarding up to $66m in grants to a diverse pool of sustainable Energy entrepreneurs. The program was launched in 2016 and is expected to continue through at least 2027. Although the program is open to all who qualify, women and people of color are especially encouraged to apply. The program is led by the California Clean Energy Fund (under newenergy nexus branding)in partnership with program partners to provide not only grant funds provided by the California Energy commission but also business coaching and introductions to Clean Energy investors and commercialization partners.
Provided curriculum and program operations expertise to 3rd derivative, a collaboration with rocky mountain institute. 3rd derivative is an integrated program for innovative start-ups positioned to be part of the solution for the climate crisis challenge. The program combines a virtual accelerator, committed venture capital, a curated ecosystem of global corporations, and market, regulatory and policy insights.
Solicited and contracted the second program cohort of 16 entrepreneurs into the caltestbed program, while providing technology testing services for the first cohort of 25 entrepreneurs through lab partners. Caltestbed provides vouchers to California Clean Energy entrepreneurs ready to test their innovations in testbed facilities across the state. The program, funded through a grant by the California Energy commission, endeavors to expedite Clean Energy innovators' pathway to commercialization. In addition to testing vouchers the program provides strong network connections to pilot customers and investors.
Grants made by Calcef Ventures
Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
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Calcef Catalyst | Forgiveness on Loan | 2022-12 | $1,462,125 |
Personnel at Calcef Ventures
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Christina Borsum | Chief Financial Officer | $176,460 | 2022-12-31 |
Danny Kennedy | Executive Director | $213,208 | 2023-11-15 |
Sarah Chester | Director of Grants Management and Compliance | $119,653 | 2022-12-31 |
Joy Larson | Program Director / Program Manager | $103,392 | 2022-12-31 |
Ryan Kushner | Program Manager | $129,470 | 2022-12-31 |
...and 5 more key personnel |
Financials for Calcef Ventures
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,101,561 | $1,748,188 | 20.2% |
Program services | $651,813 | $603,000 | 8.1% |
Investment income and dividends | $36 | $51 | -29.4% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $4,800 | $1,800 | 166.7% |
Total revenues | $2,758,210 | $2,353,039 | 17.2% |
Organizations like Calcef Ventures
Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
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The Fuels Institute | 501(c)(4) | Alexandria, VA | $1,413,652 |
Clean Energy For America | 501(c)(4) | Washington, DC | $1,376,498 |
Southface Energy Institute | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $7,479,990 |
Alliance for Water Efficiency | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $1,157,382 |
Midwest Renewable Energy Tracking System (M-RETS) | 501(c)(4) | Minneapolis, MN | $5,848,672 |
Green Building Initiative (GBI) | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $6,415,077 |
Emergent Forest Finance Accelerator | 501(c)(4) | New York, NY | $9,701,957 |
Local Motion | 501(c)(3) | Burlington, VT | $1,254,817 |
Clean Energy Economy for the Region | 501(c)(3) | Carbondale, CO | $1,059,142 |
Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) | 501(c)(3) | Charlottesville, VA | $2,341,672 |
Data update history
December 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Energy conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Operates internationallyState / local levelReceives government funding
General information
- Address
- 436 14th St 1220
- Oakland, CA 94612
- Metro area
- San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
- Website URL
- newenergynexus.com/Â
- Phone
- (415) 957-0167
IRS details
- EIN
- 77-0640000
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2004
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C35: Energy Resource Conservation and Development
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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