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GLOBAL ENERGY ALLIANCE FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET GEAPP INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 934513851 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · energyalliance.org
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mission · from form 990

GEAPP INC will operationalize programs and activities that support and promote solutions that have the potential to accelerate the just energy transition including projects that alleviate energy poverty by expanding access to reliable, clean energy, support an equitable transition and foster inclusive growth for vulnerable individuals and communities throughout the world, thereby protecting and preserving the natural environment and improving lives and livelihoods.

profile · synthesized from sources

Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is a philanthropic organization advancing the just energy transition by expanding access to reliable, clean energy in underserved communities worldwide. It focuses on alleviating energy poverty through grid modernization, distributed renewable energy, and productive use of electricity initiatives. The organization operates globally, with programs in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia, targeting vulnerable populations in rural and low-income areas.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Grids of the Future
Partners with utilities to modernize power grids through digitalization, AI-driven analytics, and integration of distributed energy resources to improve reliability and enable clean energy transition in emerging economies.
Mission 300
Initiative to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030, supported by GEAPP in collaboration with African Development Bank, World Bank, Sustainable Energy for All, and The Rockefeller Foundation.
Productive Use of Energy in Haiti
Partners with Fonkoze Foundation to provide freezers and electrical appliances to small businesses in rural Haiti, enabling income growth and improved education access for children.
Solar-Powered Cold Storage
Deploys solar-powered mini-grids and cold storage units in rural Nigeria to reduce food waste, increase fisher incomes, and stimulate local economic activity.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 2 activities
    • Advocacy for systemic energy transition and policy solutions
      Advances global energy system transformation by advocating for cost reduction of clean energy technologies, locally owned Just Energy Transition Partnerships, coal decommissioning through carbon credits, and improved grid stability and minigrid interconnection in countries like Vietnam and Nigeria.
    • Research and technical analysis for energy system modernization
      Conducts and publishes research to inform energy policy and infrastructure development, including reports on enhancing Vietnam’s grid stability with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and unlocking scale for interconnected minigrids in Nigeria.
  • Women's Microenterprise and Livelihood Development 1 activity
    • Capacity building for entrepreneurs, communities, and government institutions
      Strengthens local capacity through technical workshops with government agencies such as Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, supports over 250 entrepreneurs (primarily women) to grow electricity-dependent businesses, and integrates energy access with training, finance, and market access to address economic challenges.
  • Solar Energy Access in Underserved Communities 1 activity
    • Direct implementation of clean energy infrastructure and solutions
      Operationalizes programs to accelerate the just energy transition by commissioning and launching clean energy infrastructure, including a 20 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Lilongwe, Malawi, the largest BESS in South Asia in New Delhi, and solar-powered cold storage in rural Nigeria to reduce food loss and improve livelihoods.
  • Climate Change Research and Advocacy Funding 1 activity
    • Funding clean energy projects in emerging economies
      Supports over 130 clean energy projects across Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean, unlocking more than $7.8 billion in public and private financing since 2021 to expand access to clean energy and advance the just energy transition.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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2 years on record · 2023–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • ALAN JOPE — DIRECTOR
  • ANNE FRANCES HUMPLICK LEAUTIER — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH SMALL — BOARD SECRETARY
  • JESSICA ANDEREN — DIRECTOR
  • KERYN LEE JAMES — DIRECTOR
  • MARIA DE LOURDES MELGAR PALACIOS — DIRECTOR
  • MARINA SHMOUKLER — BOARD TREASURER
  • RAJEEV JANARDAN SHAH — DIRECTOR
  • RAVI VENKATESAN — CHAIR OF THE BOARD
  • SIR ANDREW DAVID STEER — DIRECTOR
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Who they work with

  • African Development Bank Partner — Supports Mission 300 to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030.
  • Alliance Coalition — Collaborates as part of an alliance to change energy systems and support community investment.
  • Alliance partners Partner — Collaborative partners in driving systemic energy change and implementing projects globally.
  • Bezos Earth Fund Funder — Founding partner and funder of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet.
  • Coldbox Store Partner — Operates the 3-ton cold storage room in Kiguna, Nigeria.
  • Environmental Resources Management Partner — Board member Keryn James is former CEO of ERM (Environmental Resources Management).
  • Fonkoze Foundation Partner — Partnered to provide electricity access and business support to entrepreneurs in Haiti.
  • Government of Malawi Partner — Partnered to launch the construction of a 20 MW battery energy storage system in Lilongwe.
  • Husk Power Systems Partner — Provides the solar-powered minigrid that powers the cold storage facility in Kiguna.
  • IKEA Foundation Funder — Founding partner and funder of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet.
  • Kingdom of Norway Government — Co-chairs the Global Leadership Council through Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
  • Macquarie Capital Partner — Board member Hector E. Morales, Jr. is Managing Director and Chairman, Latin America - Infrastructure & Energy Capital at Macquarie Capital.
  • Ministry of Industry and Trade (Vietnam) Partner — Co-hosted technical workshops and collaborated on advancing battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Vietnam.
  • RMI Partner — Collaborates on delivering solar power and cold storage solutions in rural Nigeria.
  • Rural Electrification Agency Government — Collaborates on the implementation of solar-powered cold storage in Kiguna, Nigeria.
  • Sustainable Energy for All Partner — Supports Mission 300 to expand electricity access in Africa.
  • Temasek Partner — Board member Dr. Yibing Wu is President of China and Joint Head, Enterprise Development Group at Temasek.
  • The Rockefeller Foundation Funder — Founding partner and funder of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet.
  • The Rockefeller Foundation Partner — Board member Dr. Rajiv Shah is President of The Rockefeller Foundation.
  • The Rockefeller Foundation Partner — Co-chairs the Global Leadership Council through President Dr. Rajiv J. Shah
  • The Rockefeller Foundation Partner — Supports Mission 300 to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030.
  • Unilever Partner — Board member Alan Jope is former CEO of Unilever.
  • World Bank Partner — Collaborates on the program and supports Mission 300 to expand electricity access in Africa.
  • Zambian Government Partner — Collaborated on unveiling a new financial mechanism to accelerate energy access through minigrids.
  • governments in Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean Government — Collaborates and partners with national governments across Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Catalytic Finance for Investment Leverage
    methodology: catalytic_finance
    By deploying catalytic capital and technical expertise, GEAPP unlocks large-scale public and private investment because early-stage risk absorption and strategic partnerships increase investor confidence and enable bankable project pipelines.
  • Just and Inclusive Energy Transition
    methodology: just_energy_transition
    By expanding clean energy access in vulnerable communities alongside inclusive economic growth, GEAPP addresses both energy poverty and climate goals because equitable participation ensures long-term adoption and systemic resilience.
  • Locally Adapted Co-Creation with Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
    methodology: locally-adapted_co-creation
    By designing energy solutions with government priorities, community input, and cross-regional learning within multi-stakeholder alliances, GEAPP ensures relevance and scalability because local ownership and coordinated action overcome regulatory, financial, and cultural barriers.
  • Productive Use of Energy to Drive Economic Growth
    methodology: productive_use_of_energy
    By linking renewable energy access to entrepreneurship, productive tools, and market linkages, GEAPP stimulates demand and job creation because reliable energy becomes an economic enabler rather than just a service.
  • Systems-Integrated Development
    methodology: systems-integrated_development
    By integrating clean energy investments with job creation, food security, healthcare, and education, GEAPP creates systemic impact because addressing multiple development needs simultaneously amplifies social and economic outcomes beyond energy access alone.