MINNESOTA CHAMBER ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY FOUNDATION

The Minnesota Chamber Environmental Sustainability Foundation (also operating programs under the Minnesota Waste Wise Foundation and Energy Smart brands) is a 501(c)(3) affiliate of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce that delivers free sustainability consulting, technical assistance, and grant/rebate support to Minnesota businesses and nonprofits. The foundation manages two primary programs: Energy Smart, which provides on-site energy assessments and support to access utility rebates and funding, and Waste Wise, which provides waste-reduction assessments, organics program support, and access to local grant funding. These services are funded primarily through contracts with utilities and local governments so eligible businesses receive assistance at no cost. The EIN (41-1834630) and organizational status were confirmed through nonprofit registries and the organization’s filings and web presence. The foundation actively publishes annual program reports (including a 2023 Energy Smart annual report and a 2022 Sustainability Impact Report) that document recent program activity and impact.