Minneapolis, MN

GREAT PLAINS INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

EIN 41-1921126

Environment & Animal Welfare Climate & Clean Energy Indigenous communities

Mission

Accelerate the transition to net-zero carbon emissions for the benefit of people, the economy, and the environment.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About GREAT PLAINS INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development (GPI) is a Minneapolis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works with government, industry, communities, and research institutions to design and implement climate and clean-energy solutions across the Midwest and nationally. GPI serves as a convener, policy adviser, and technical partner, leading multi-stakeholder collaboratives on topics including clean hydrogen, renewable fuels, electric vehicle infrastructure, and community engagement for energy projects. In the last 2–3 years GPI has expanded community-focused engagement work (including EV education and Charging Smart designations), launched regional clean-hydrogen convening efforts, and partnered on federally funded renewable energy planning and outreach initiatives.

Notable achievements

Hydrogen Economy Collaborative

Launched a regional Hydrogen Economy Collaborative (2024–2025) that convenes industry, government and tribal partners to advance clean hydrogen supply chains and related work groups (including green ammonia).

EV Education & Charging Smart

Led community engagement for its Electric Vehicle Education for All initiative in the Twin Cities (2024) and supported municipalities in earning Charging Smart community designations to accelerate local EV charging deployment.

DOE-Partnered Renewable Energy Outreach

Partnered with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach and other partners on a federally funded (DOE R-STEP) renewable energy initiative to guide Iowa communities in planning large-scale renewable projects (2024).

At a glance

Total assets: $14.8M
Annual revenue: $16.5M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1921126
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: betterenergy.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Rated a high-performing charity by Charity Navigator (four-star profile; score in the 90s range).

Established, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (tax-exempt status since 2000) with consistent Form 990 filings.

Recognized partner to state and federal agencies, national laboratories, and universities on clean energy planning, outreach, and technical assistance.

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