Mahalo
Houston, TX

ENERGY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

EIN 76-0280571
Education & Youth Development STEM & Technology Education Children & youth
Mission

The Energy Education Foundation cultivates the next generation of energy professionals through education in the community, advocacy, and professional and technical engagement in the energy sector.

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

About ENERGY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The Energy Education Foundation (EEF) is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs public-facing energy education programs, a hands-on museum, and industry-facing awards and convenings to connect students, educators, and energy professionals.

EEF operates the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum & Education Center and delivers curriculum and outreach (including EnergyXP and mobile learning units) to K–12 students and teachers, partnering with major energy companies and local school systems to expand STEM access and workforce pathways.

Notable achievements

Operates Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum

Maintains and programs the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum & Education Center (a retired drilling rig converted to a museum), which serves large numbers of public visitors and school groups and functions as a center for hands-on energy learning.

K–12 STEM curriculum and outreach (EnergyXP & MOLU)

Developed EnergyXP (16 hands-on and digital STEM activities) and a Mobile Oilfield Learning Unit (MOLU) that together deliver in-class and field-trip programming, reaching tens of thousands of students annually through school visits, teacher workshops, traveling trunks, and other outreach.

Industry partnerships and flagship events

Sustains long-term partnerships with major energy companies and industry foundations and hosts annual convenings and awards (including a high-profile gala) to raise funds and create networking and professional-development opportunities that support education programming.

At a glance

Total assets
$5.0M
Annual revenue
$1.9M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
76-0280571
Location
Houston, TX
On Mahalo since
September 2026

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

Recognition

Recognized as an active 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 76-0280571) and eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Established industry partnerships and supporters including major energy-sector corporates and foundations that sponsor programs and events.
Widely cited in museum and energy-education listings for operating the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum & Education Center and related outreach programs.

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