Midwest Renewable Energy Association Inc
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Custer, WI
- Founding
- 11/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 39-1666119
Organization Overview
Midwest Renewable Energy Association Inc is located in Custer, WI. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Midwest Renewable Energy Association Inc employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Midwest Renewable Energy Association Inc 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 06/2022, Midwest Renewable Energy Association Inc generated $2.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE RENEWABLE ENERGY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, & SUSTAINABLE LIVING THROUGH EDUCATION & DEMONSTRATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTING RENEWABLE ENERGY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING THROUGH EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION SINCE 1990 WITH PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES LIKE GROW SOLAR, SOLAR ON SCHOOLS, RISE UP MIDWEST, AND MORE. GROW SOLAR IS A MIDWEST PARTNERSHIP HELPING COMMUNITIES EXPAND ACCESS TO SOLAR THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, SOLAR GROUP BUY PROGRAMS, AND TRAINING FOR INSPECTORS AND INSTALLERS. SOLAR ON SCHOOLS PROVIDES A RANGE OF FREE RESOURCES TO WISCONSIN K-12 SCHOOLS INTERESTED IN PURSUING A SOLAR PV SYSTEM. RISE UP MIDWEST IS A MULTI-STATE COALITION WORKING IN THE MIDWEST TO ADVANCE CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ACTION AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT.
SINCE 1990 MREA HAS HOSTED THE ENERGY FAIR, THE NATION'S LONGEST-RUNNING EVENT OF ITS KIND. THE FAIR HAS BROUGHT ATTENDEES TOGETHER TO LEARN ABOUT CLEAN ENERGY, CONNECT WITH OTHERS, AND TAKE ACTION TOWARD A JUST ENERGY TRANSITION. THE EVENT OFFERS HUNDREDS OF WORKSHOPS AND EXHIBITORS, PROFESSIONAL CECS, INSPIRING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, LIVE MUSIC, FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES, LOCAL FOOD & BEVERAGE, AND MORE.
OFFERING INDUSTRY-LEADING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAICS (PV) FOR ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS. ONLINE AND IN-PERSON LEARNING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE WITH COURSES ACCREDITED BY THE INTERSTATE RENEWABLE ENERGY COUNCIL (IREC) AND MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CREDENTIALING BY THE NORTH AMERICAN BOARD OF CERTIFIED ENERGY PRACTITIONERS (NABCEP).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nick Hylla Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $81,018 |
Jack O'donohue President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Becky Soglin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Denise Abdul-Rahman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carol Fisher Financial Officer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John-Paul Jones Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $213,199 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $777,013 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,422 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $990,212 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,003,193 |
| Investment income | $211 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $370 |
| 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 | -$11,227 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,006,398 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $11,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,244 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,873 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $934,658 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $100,494 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $251,661 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,587 |
| Office expenses | $101,458 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,083 |
| Travel | $33,005 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,450 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $59,289 |
| Insurance | $30,234 |
| All other expenses | $61,828 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,872,870 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $271,701 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $284,101 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $398,523 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,694 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,909 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $842,136 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,809,064 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $299,977 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $10,303 |
| 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 | $15,593 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $325,873 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,362,892 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $120,299 |
| 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 | $1,809,064 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Midwest Renewable Energy Association Inc has recieved totaling $90,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Couillard Solar Foundation Inc Deerfield, WI PURPOSE: FOR THE PROMOTION OF A SAFE, HEALTHY AND CARING COMMUNITY | $90,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fresh Energy St Paul, MN | $9,694,051 | $8,357,521 |
Bluegreen Alliance Inc Minneapolis, MN | $7,043,049 | $4,747,864 |
Council Of Great Lakes Governors Inc Arlington Heights, IL | $4,052,982 | $3,010,451 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Ann Arbor, MI | $1,383,532 | $2,800,757 |
Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision Project Detroit, MI | $105,443 | $2,135,293 |
Michigan Environmental Council Lansing, MI | $5,088,879 | $2,310,483 |
Midwest Renewable Energy Association Inc Custer, WI | $1,809,064 | $2,006,398 |
Conservation Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | $1,572,387 | $2,368,440 |
Iowa Environmental Council Des Moines, IA | $1,400,660 | $1,341,925 |
Renew Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $1,680,828 | $912,712 |
Milwaukee Riverkeeper Milwaukee, WI | $746,382 | $919,387 |
Minnesota Environmental Partnership Saint Paul, MN | $707,336 | $776,956 |