Utility Reform Network
- Assets
- $8.5m
- Revenue
- $6.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 02/1974
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-7351081
Organization Overview
Utility Reform Network is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (W80) the organization is classified as: Public Utilities, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Utility Reform Network employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Utility Reform Network is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Utility Reform Network generated $6.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TURN IS A STATEWIDE CONSUMER ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING UTILITY RATEPAYERS IN REGULATORY, LEGISLATIVE AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC) AND OTHER FORUMS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PERFORMS A WIDE RANGE OF CONSUMER SERVICES INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH COMPLAINTS, OUTREACH TO SENIOR AND LOW-INCOME GROUPS AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION, COMMUNITY TRAINING AND RESEARCH AND ACTS AS A LIAISON BETWEEN RATEPAYERS AND UTILITY REGULATORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL- TURN'S LEGAL TEAM REPRESENTED CONSUMERS IN IMPORTANT REGULATORYPROCEEDINGS IMPACTING THE RATES AND SERVICES RECEIVED BY CALIFORNIA UTILITYCONSUMERS. TURN CONTINUED TO ADVOCATE FOR ENHANCED CONSUMER RIGHTS AND ENHANCEDUTILITY ACCOUNTABILITY. KEY WINS RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS IN AVOIDED RATEHIKES AND IN UTILITY SHAREHOLDER COST RESPONSIBILITY. TURN WON NEW PROTECTIONS FORDISASTER VICTIMS AND MEDICAL BASELINE CUSTOMERS, AND DEMANDED IMPROVEMENTS IN CRUCIAL PHONE NETWORKS.
COMMUNICATIONS- TURN SPOKE OUT IN THE MEDIA ON BEHALF OF CONSUMERS IMPACTED BYWILDFIRES, PLANNED SHUTOFFS AND UNRELIABLE PHONE SERVICE. TURN'S MEDIA STRATEGY PUTPRESSURE ON DECISION MAKERS TO REJECT UTILITY BAILOUTS AND PROFITEERING AND PUTCONSUMERS FIRST. TURN'S MESSAGE WAS AMPLIFIED THROUGH OUR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA, ANDTURN'S MEMBERS RECEIVED IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTIVISM THROUGH OUR NEWSLETTER, WEBSITE AND MAILINGS.
OTHER - RESEARCH & LOBBYING
LEGAL- TURN'S LEGAL TEAM REPRESENTED CONSUMERS IN IMPORTANT REGULATORYPROCEEDINGS IMPACTING THE RATES AND SERVICES RECEIVED BY CALIFORNIA UTILITYCONSUMERS. TURN CONTINUED TO ADVOCATE FOR ENHANCED CONSUMER RIGHTS AND ENHANCEDUTILITY ACCOUNTABILITY. KEY WINS RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS IN AVOIDED RATEHIKES AND IN UTILITY SHAREHOLDER COST RESPONSIBILITY. TURN WON NEW PROTECTIONS FORDISASTER VICTIMS AND MEDICAL BASELINE CUSTOMERS, AND DEMANDED IMPROVEMENTS IN CRUCIAL PHONE NETWORKS.
COMMUNICATIONS- TURN SPOKE OUT IN THE MEDIA ON BEHALF OF CONSUMERS IMPACTED BYWILDFIRES, PLANNED SHUTOFFS AND UNRELIABLE PHONE SERVICE. TURN'S MEDIA STRATEGY PUTPRESSURE ON DECISION MAKERS TO REJECT UTILITY BAILOUTS AND PROFITEERING AND PUTCONSUMERS FIRST. TURN'S MESSAGE WAS AMPLIFIED THROUGH OUR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA, ANDTURN'S MEMBERS RECEIVED IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTIVISM THROUGH OUR NEWSLETTER, WEBSITE AND MAILINGS.
OTHER - RESEARCH & LOBBYING
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Toney Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $237,247 |
Thomas Long Legal Director | 40 | $215,582 | |
Robert Finkelstein General Counsel | 40 | $203,686 | |
Richard Perez CFO | Officer | 40 | $181,037 |
Christine Mailloux Sd Mnging Attorney | 40 | $155,213 | |
Matthew Freedman Staff Attorney | 40 | $155,142 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Infrasmart Energy Llc Legal Consultant | 6/29/21 | $167,483 |
Hernandez Strat Group Lobbyist Group | 6/29/21 | $149,675 |
Michel Peter Florio Legal Consultant | 6/29/21 | $156,788 |
Woodruff Expert Services Legal Consultant | 6/29/21 | $254,479 |
Infrasmart Energy Llc Legal Consultant | 6/29/21 | $167,483 |
Mark Ellis Legal Consultant | 6/29/21 | $140,250 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $1,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $407,200 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,096,329 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,504,529 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,955,282 |
| Investment income | $313,861 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,778,643 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,750 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,860 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $500,228 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $115,421 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,746,698 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $129,225 |
| Other employee benefits | $424,186 |
| Payroll taxes | $222,179 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $39,903 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $152,050 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $62,520 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,623,317 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $129,782 |
| Information technology | $27,698 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $487,859 |
| Travel | $8,774 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,274 |
| Interest | $2,472 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,616 |
| Insurance | $11,150 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,687,031 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,640 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $150,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,103,425 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $46,110 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $50,000 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,053,045 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,489,220 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,788,199 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $64,081 |
| Total liabilities | $1,852,280 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,425,273 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $211,667 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,489,220 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Utility Reform Network has awarded $66,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALLEN TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH PURPOSE: SHUT OFF PROGRAM | $20,000 |
San Diego, CA PURPOSE: SHUT OFF PROGRAM | $20,000 |
Long Beach, CA PURPOSE: SHUT OFF PROGRAM | $20,000 |
Stockton, CA PURPOSE: SHUT OFF PROGRAM | $6,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Utility Reform Network has recieved totaling $205,749.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $150,000 |
Sierra Health Foundation Center For Health Program Management Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: BROADBAND@HOME: EXPANDING VALLEY ACCESS | $50,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,749 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Calif Domestic Water Co Whittier, CA | $75,395,636 | $19,759,648 |
Douglas Electric Cooperative Inc Roseburg, OR | $72,257,465 | $22,631,556 |
Harney Electric Cooperative Inc Hines, OR | $32,154,008 | $16,091,631 |
Anza Electric Cooperative Inc Anza, CA | $42,427,529 | $15,782,046 |
Surprise Valley Electrification Corp Alturas, CA | $56,558,515 | $15,431,863 |
Blachly-Lane County Cooperative Electric Association Eugene, OR | $33,526,638 | $15,080,085 |
Graham County Electric Cooperative Inc Pima, AZ | $54,360,204 | $15,258,294 |
Wasco Electric Cooperative Inc The Dalles, OR | $33,431,100 | $13,089,823 |
Atascadero Mutual Water Co Atascadero, CA | $51,432,769 | $11,280,603 |
Beaumont Unified School District Public Facilities Corporation Beaumont, CA | $36,031,848 | $19,466,559 |
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative Inc Heppner, OR | $26,244,275 | $10,397,548 |
Hood River Electric Cooperative Odell, OR | $17,097,516 | $11,050,044 |