irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $22KCONFERENCES AND EVENTS: NAPHN ORGANIZES SPECIALIZED ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONFERENCES ANNUALLY, AS WELL AS SMALLER WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND EVENTS. THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE IS REGIONALLY HOSTED BY OUR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS AND BRINGS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND RECOGNITION TO ALL PARTS OF OUR NETWORK. FUNDS GENERATED BY THESE CONFERENCES ARE RETAINED LOCALLY TO BOOST THE REGIONAL ORGANIZATION.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Certified Passive House Designer Course
Training program for design and construction professionals to become certified in Passive House standards and practices
International Passive House Days
Public open house events showcasing certified Passive House buildings across North America
National Conference
Annual event hosted in rotation by regional member organizations, featuring education, networking, and recognition of high-performance building projects
PHribbon
Energy modeling plug-in that integrates embodied carbon calculations into Passive House design processes
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 2 activities
- Deliver Passive House professional certification trainingOffers comprehensive Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD) and Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT) training programs through hybrid, on-demand, live online, and in-person formats, preparing professionals for certification exams with structured curricula, mentorship, and continuing education credits. Over 2,100 professionals have been trained through the CPHD program, and CPHT training has achieved a pass rate exceeding 96%.
- Provide introductory and specialized Passive House educationOffers free and discounted introductory courses, including one-hour online trainings on Passive House principles and methodology, as well as specialized technical courses in thermal bridging, high-performance windows, EnerPHit retrofits, wildfire resilience, and energy modeling tools like designPH, easyPH, PHPP, FLIXO, and THERM. Courses are available in live, on-demand, and in-house customizable formats, many offering AIA and PHI continuing education credits.
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Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
- Offer financial accessibility programs for Passive House trainingProvides targeted discounts, cost reimbursements, and full tuition coverage for CPHD/CPHT training to increase access for underrepresented groups and those impacted by climate disasters or working on affordable housing. Includes $500 discounts for students and veterans, $250–$500 rebates for residents of California and Vermont, full coverage for NYC affordable housing project teams, and tiered bulk enrollment discounts for firms.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Support regional chapters and peer-to-peer learning networksOperates 11 regional chapters across the United States that facilitate monthly online meetings, educational content, networking, and skill-sharing among members to strengthen local Passive House communities and support knowledge exchange.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Host national and regional Passive House events and conferencesOrganizes the annual national Passive House Conference, regionally hosted by member organizations, along with building tours, webinars, and recurring educational events such as PHN Presents, International Passive House Days, and office hours with education staff. The 2026 conference is scheduled for June 4–5 in New Haven, CT, including tours of Hotel Marcel, North America’s only Passive House hotel.
- Produce research and technical resources for high-performance buildingsDevelops and publishes case studies, cost reports, policy recommendations, and open-access educational materials on Passive House performance across U.S. climates. Also creates and maintains PHribbon, a design tool for calculating and reducing embodied carbon emissions during building design.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$756K
Contributions & grants$74K10%
Program service revenue$585K77%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$97K
expenses
Total expenses$560K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$206K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$175K
Cash$41K
Investments$0
Liabilities$115K
Net assets$60K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE K LEVENSON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $55K |
board members · 11
- BRONWYN BARRY — DIRECTOR
- BRUCE BECKER — DIRECTOR
- CARLOS CARDOSO — DIRECTOR
- CRAIG STEVENSON — DIRECTOR
- DARREN MACRI — VICE CHAIR
- EDDY VOLTAIRE — TREASURER
- JOYA COHEN — SECRETARY
- KAREN SPIEGEL — DIRECTOR
- KATELYN MEEHAN — CHAIR
- LINDSAY SCHACK — DIRECTOR
- LOIS ARENA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 47
Who they work with
- 3C-REN Partner — Provides financial incentives that reduce CPHD course registration costs to $150 for individuals in its service area.
- AIA Chapters Network — Recognizes AIA Chapters as providers of continuing education relevant to passive house professionals.
- AUROS Group Partner — Collaborates with the AUROS Group through Matt Bowers, Director of Building Science and PHI Certifier, who serves as course trainer.
- Australian Passivhaus Association Network — Recognizes Australian Passivhaus Association as a provider of PHI-affiliated continuing education courses.
- Built Environment Plus Partner — Administers Express Grant funding through the Commonwealth Corporation’s Workforce Training Express Program to provide up to $1,400 toward CPHD training for employees of Massachusetts companies.
- CertiPHIers Cooperative Partner — Lists CertiPHIers Cooperative as an active CPHD/C Assessor in the US for project documentation approval.
- City of Fort Collins Utilities Partner — Offers scholarships of up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for businesses toward Certified Passive House Designer training for building industry workforce members completing at least 50% of their projects in Fort Collins.
- Colorado Green Building Guild Network — Recognizes Colorado Green Building Guild as a provider of continuing education relevant to passive house professionals.
- Colorado Green Building Guild Partner — Collaborates to offer an advanced training scholarship program that covers up to 75% of CPHD training costs, up to $1,250.
- Connecticut Passive House/BuildGreenCT Network — Recognizes Connecticut Passive House/BuildGreenCT as a provider of PHI-affiliated continuing education courses.
- Emu Partner — Collaborates with Emu on the delivery of Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT) training.
- Emu Partner — Delivers the CPHT course on behalf of the North American Passive House Network.
- Emu Passive Network — Recognizes Emu Passive as a provider of PHI-affiliated continuing education courses.
- Emu Passive Partner — Cocourses and delivers CPHT training with Emu Passive.
- Emu Passive Partner — Provides CPHT Training on behalf of PHN.
- I-Ren Partner — Provides financial incentives that reduce CPHD course registration costs to $100 for individuals in its service area.
- Instituto Latinoamericano Passivhaus Network — Recognizes Instituto Latinoamericano Passivhaus as a provider of PHI-affiliated continuing education courses.
- International Passive House Association Network — Membership in the Passive House Network includes membership in the International Passive House Association, with access to its resources and event discounts.
- International Passive House Association Network — Works with the International Passive House Association (iPHA) on continuing education offerings and webinars.
- International Passive House Association Partner — Works in partnership to provide a global knowledge community and scale Passive House efforts.
- LBNL THERM Partner — Software tool used in training for thermal bridge simulation and analysis.
- MassSave Partner — Offers 50% reimbursement for up to two professionals per company per cohort upon successful completion of CPHD training.
- MassSave Partner — Provides financial incentives for certified Passive House buildings.
- NJ Clean Energy Program Partner — Offers Workforce Development Reimbursements of up to 75% per person per course toward CPHD and CPHT courses.
- NYSERDA Government — Collaborates on the Buildings of Excellence Program promoting Passive House standards.
- NYSERDA Partner — Provides financial incentives for certified Passive House buildings.
- National Organization of Minority Architects Partner — Collaborates to advance education, equity, professional development, and high-performance building practices.
- New York City Housing Preservation and Development Partner — Collaborates with HPD to deliver free Passive House certification training for professionals working on HPD-financed affordable housing projects.
- New York Passive House Network — Recognizes New York Passive House as a provider of PHI-affiliated continuing education courses.
- Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Network — Recognizes Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) as a provider of continuing education relevant to passive house professionals.
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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.
- Building Performance Literacy Through Trainingmethodology: building_performance_literacyBy providing high-quality education grounded in scientific research and real-world case studies, the organization shifts professional practice and industry culture because it demystifies the impact of design and construction decisions on building performance.
- Decentralized Network for Regional Capacity Buildingmethodology: decentralized_network_hostingBy enabling member organizations to host regional conferences and retain locally generated funds, the organization strengthens regional capacity and spreads national expertise because local autonomy incentivizes investment and sustainability while maintaining network cohesion.
- Equity Through Targeted Fellowship Programsmethodology: equity_inclusion_initiativeBy offering financial support and mentorship specifically to BIPOC architects and engineers, the organization increases diversity in the Passive House field because structural barriers to access are reduced and underrepresented professionals are empowered to participate fully.
- Flexible Yet Structured Learning Pathwaysmethodology: flexible_learning_deliveryBy offering multiple delivery formats—on-demand, in-person, hybrid—and balancing flexibility with structured preparation, the organization increases accessibility and completion rates because learners can engage according to their schedules while remaining on track for certification and practical application.
- Performance-Based Design Educationmethodology: performance-based_design_educationBy teaching design and construction choices through scientific performance targets for comfort, health, and efficiency, the organization produces better building outcomes because professionals learn how their decisions directly impact energy use, indoor air quality, and occupant well-being.