Northwest Public Power Association is located in Vancouver, WA. The organization was established in 1948. 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 12/2023, Northwest Public Power Association employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest Public Power Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Northwest Public Power Association generated $6.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AN ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING AND SERVING CONSUMER-OWNED, LOCALLY CONTROLLED ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN THE WESTERN US AND CANADA. ITS PURPOSE IS TO ENHANCE THE SUCCESS OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, PUBLIC INFO, GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS & VALUE ADDED SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR MEMBER UTILITIES.
HOST CONFERENCES AND EXHIBITS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY AND ASSOCIATED MEMBER PERSONNEL.
PUBLISH A MONTHLY INDUSTRY NEWS MAGAZINE AND AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY, MAINTAIN AN INFORMATION WEBSITE, AND PUBLISH A WEEKLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Corwin Executive Dir. | Officer | 55 | $251,275 | 
| H Brent Lay Director Of Financ | 55 | $162,955 | |
| Brenda Dunn Communications Dir | 55 | $143,795 | |
| Jenny Keesey Dir Of Learning | 55 | $143,211 | |
| William Keenan Solution Architect | 55 | $118,144 | |
| Gail Patterson Meeting Manager | 55 | $132,226 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Boise Centre | 12/30/18 | $105,563 | 
| The Ken Blanchard Co Inc | 12/30/18 | $131,503 | 
| Meguire Whitney Llc | 12/30/18 | $108,706 | 
| 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 | $6,559,711 | 
| Investment income | $145,184 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | -$55,073 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,203 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $6,651,610 | 
| 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. | $495,249 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $1,424,923 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $376,183 | 
| Other employee benefits | $339,743 | 
| Payroll taxes | $149,078 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,740 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $144,000 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $61,045 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $63,167 | 
| Office expenses | $144,408 | 
| Information technology | $233,385 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $85,004 | 
| Travel | $91,747 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $40,678 | 
| Insurance | $23,938 | 
| All other expenses | $95,979 | 
| Total functional expenses | $6,391,745 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,112,573 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,122,738 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $290,578 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $29,950 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $219,548 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $548,140 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $156,884 | 
| Total assets | $6,480,411 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $251,817 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $1,858,349 | 
| 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 | $119,807 | 
| Total liabilities | $2,229,973 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,250,438 | 
| 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 | $6,480,411 |