Mission
Potential Energy is a non-profit organization based out of Kampala, Uganda, focusing on protecting the environment and improving the lives of refugees and displaced people by providing cleaner, more efficient cookstoves. The organization is dedicated to helping communities reduce indoor air pollution, save money on fuel costs, and contribute to environmental preservation.
Basic Information
Founded in
2009
EIN
26-1321043
Total Assets
$57.59 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance
Meet Alana
Alana, a refugee in Uganda, benefits from a fuel-efficient cookstove provided by Potential Energy, allowing her to allocate more income towards food for her family.

The Berkeley-Darfur Stove
An innovative cookstove that reduces fuel usage by 66% and smoke emissions by 77%, enhancing cooking practices for displaced individuals.

Current Projects in Uganda
Focused on empowering communities in Uganda through the distribution of efficient stoves and eco-friendly practices.
Impact Stats
Cookstoves Distributed
Improved Cookstove Distribution
Distributed more than 61,534 efficient cookstoves in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
Total Savings
Financial Savings
Saved a collective $86 million USD in fuel costs for households using the stoves.
CO2 Reduced
Global Carbon Emissions Reduction
Reduced global carbon emissions by 1 million tons of CO2.
Beneficiaries Improved
Improved Beneficiary Health
Improved the health and financial wellbeing of 366,000 beneficiaries.
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
41
18
/100
Program Expense Ratio
76.97%
10
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
1.969
2
/20
Working Capital Ratio
-0.1357
2
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2020
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 165.6K | 68.56% |
Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 241.6K | 100.00% |
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