Western Electricity Coordinating Council is located in Salt Lake City, UT. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Western Electricity Coordinating Council employed 189 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Electricity Coordinating Council is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Western Electricity Coordinating Council generated $47.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $32.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY MITIGATE RISKS TO THE RELIABILITY AND SECURITY OF (CONT'D SCH. O) THE WESTERN INTERCONNECTION'S BULK POWER SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MONITORED AND ENFORCED STANDARDS FOR THE RELIABILITY OF THE BULK ELECTRIC SYSTEM (BES) IN THE WESTERN INTERCONNECTION AND CONDUCTED A VARIETY OF STUDIES AND ASSESSMENTS ESSENTIAL TO THE RELIABLE PLANNING AND OPERATION OF THE BES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Melanie Frye President/ceo, Director  | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $601,631 | 
Gary Leidich Director  | Trustee | 4 | $101,500 | 
Ian Mckay Director  | Trustee | 6 | $114,000 | 
James Avery Director  | Trustee | 4 | $101,500 | 
Joe Mcarthur Director  | Trustee | 4 | $94,000 | 
Kris Hafner Director  | Trustee | 4 | $101,500 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
Slalom Dba Slalom Consulting Consulting  | 12/30/22 | $393,380 | 
Kingchapman Inc Consulting  | 12/30/22 | $280,897 | 
Muchlike Consulting Llc Consulting  | 12/30/22 | $110,963 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $46,738,594 | 
| Investment income | $602,311 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$23,995 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $47,316,910 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,267,922 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,421,845 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $17,282,101 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,530,888 | 
| Other employee benefits | $2,144,494 | 
| Payroll taxes | $1,458,197 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $76,113 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,090 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $1,997,404 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $421,966 | 
| Information technology | $2,399,680 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $1,313,227 | 
| Travel | $445,253 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $409,674 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $315,112 | 
| Insurance | $144,829 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $32,394,251 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $47,163,170 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,438,745 | 
| 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 | $791,301 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,549,772 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,519,764 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $8,639,767 | 
| Total assets | $73,102,519 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,189,785 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $10,136,029 | 
| 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 | $9,762,502 | 
| Total liabilities | $30,088,316 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $43,014,203 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | $73,102,519 |