Special Assistance Fund For Energy(Safe)
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$618K
Total Assets (2024)
$681K
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$2.0M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
66
Grants on File
$44K
Avg Grant Size
About
Dissolution for the Special Assistance Fund for Energy (SAFE) was filed with the Nevada Secretary of State. Effective July 1, 2024, United Way will take over SAFE and it will no longer be known as the Special Assistance Fund for Energy, but now the Special Assistance Fund for Emergencies or SAFE, administered by United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra. The decision for the Special Assistance Fund for Emergencies (SAFE) was made to expand utility bill assistance beyond energy only, but rather to provide support for financial hardship for all utility bills. Administered by United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS), SAFE complements state and federal energy aid programs by filling urgent financial gaps to help keep utilities on.
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
Katie Nannini
Phone
7758345741
Deadlines
None
How to Apply
No specific form necessary.
Restrictions
SAFE provides utility payment vouchers to social welfare organizations in the service area of Sierra Pacific Power Company, d/b/a NV Energy, in Nevada. The vouchers are distributed by the welfare organizations to those who need financial assistance to pay utility bills because of illness, family crisis, unemployment, or low income. SAFE will only make contributions to welfare organizations and not to individuals.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $424K | $320K | N/A |
| 2022 | $683K | $298K | $257K | 26 |
| 2023 | $740K | $618K | $708K | 26 |
| 2024 | $619K | $0 | $8K | 14 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 66 grants on record
Minimum
$184
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$6K
Average
$31K
75th Pctl
$12K
Maximum
$286K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Ross | President | — |
| Carol Marin | Secretary | — |
| Katie Nannini | Treasurer | — |
| Leslie Colbrese | Director | — |
| Brenda Costello | Director | — |
| YVONNE ENOS | SECRETARY | — |
Grants Awarded (66 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washoe County Family Resource Centers | Reno, NV | $286,485 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2022; to be Paid in 2023) | 2022 |
| Washoe County Family Resource Centers | Reno, NV | $286,485 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2022; to be Paid in 2023) | 2023 |
| Washoe County Family Resource Centers | Reno, NV | $277,527 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | 2023 |
| Washoe County Family Resource Centers | Reno, NV | $277,527 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | 2024 |
| Washoe County Family Resource Centers | Reno, NV | $256,660 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2021; to be Paid in 2022) | 2022 |
| United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra | Reno, NV | $245,000 | Complement state and federal energy aid programs | 2024 |
| Friends In Services Helping (FISH) | Carson City, NV | $33,952 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | 2024 |
| Friends In Services Helping (FISH) | Carson City, NV | $33,952 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | 2023 |
| Friends In Services Helping (FISH) | Carson City, NV | $28,957 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2022; to be Paid in 2023) | 2022 |
| Friends In Services Helping (FISH) | Carson City, NV | $28,957 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2022; to be Paid in 2023) | 2023 |
| Friends In Services Helping (FISH) | Carson City, NV | $24,625 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2021; to be Paid in 2022) | 2022 |
| Elko County Social Services Department | Elko, NV | $14,457 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | 2023 |
| Elko County Social Services Department | Elko, NV | $14,457 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | 2024 |
| Douglas County Social Services | Minden, NV | $13,678 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | 2023 |
| Douglas County Social Services | Minden, NV | $13,678 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | 2024 |
| Lyon County Human Services | Silver Springs, NV | $12,042 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | 2023 |
| Lyon County Human Services | Silver Springs, NV | $12,042 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | 2024 |
| Elko County Social Services Department | Elko, NV | $11,435 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2022; to be Paid in 2023) | 2023 |
| Elko County Social Services Department | Elko, NV | $11,435 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2022; to be Paid in 2023) | 2022 |
| Lyon County Human Services | Silver Springs, NV | $10,184 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2022; to be Paid in 2023) | 2023 |
| Lyon County Human Services | Silver Springs, NV | $10,184 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2022; to be Paid in 2023) | 2022 |
| Elko County Social Services Department | Elko, NV | $8,934 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2021; to be Paid in 2022) | 2022 |
| Indigent Services | Winnemucca, NV | $8,536 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2022; to be Paid in 2023) | 2023 |
| Indigent Services | Winnemucca, NV | $8,536 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2022; to be Paid in 2023) | 2022 |
| Indigent Services | Winnemucca, NV | $8,130 | Utility Vouchers (Accrued in 2023; to be Paid in 2024) | 2023 |