Responsible Energy Council 501(c)(3) Nonprofit EIN 88-2596927
Est. 2022
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Help us build an energy-educated society.

Your tax-deductible gift funds programs that inform, educate, and preserve. The Responsible Energy Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation, EIN 88-2596927. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

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$50
Student Sponsor
Covers materials and preparation for one in-classroom RECHARGE presentation.
$250
Content Sponsor
Funds one month of REC newsletter research and production.
$500
Episode Supporter
Supports one segment of a PowerON News episode: research, travel, production, editing.
$1,500
Episode Sponsor
Fully sponsors a PowerON News episode, with optional on-screen recognition.
$3,000
Archive Sponsor
Funds a dedicated RECHARGE archival project: digitization, oral histories, or artifacts.
$5,500
KnowOil.org Sustainer
Keeps KnowOil.org running and expanding for six months.
$15,000
Annual Program Sponsor
Sustains an entire REC program for one year, with named recognition. Contact us to discuss.
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Make checks payable to Responsible Energy Council, Inc. Mail to 1746-F South Victoria Avenue, Suite 245, Ventura, CA 93003.

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Gifts of appreciated stock may earn a deduction at full fair market value while avoiding capital gains tax.

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Designate your DAF grant to Responsible Energy Council, Inc., EIN 88-2596927, Ventura, CA.

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The Responsible Energy Council is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity. We hold ourselves to clear standards of financial transparency and accountability.

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Responsible Energy Council, Inc. · EIN 88-2596927 · Ventura, CA

Your gift is safe and accountable

  • The REC is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 88-2596927).
  • All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
  • We file annual Form 990 information returns with the IRS and California Attorney General.
  • We are governed by an independent board of directors with adopted conflict-of-interest and financial transparency policies.
  • We do not sell or share donor information.
Interested in a larger impact?

For gifts of $15,000 or more, named sponsorships, legacy bequests, or foundation grants, we welcome a direct conversation. Contact Olivia Simonson, President, at engage@responsibleenergy.com.