Dairyland Power Cooperative
501(c)(12)
Strong reserves
Dairyland Power Cooperative is a 501(c)(12) organization based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, registered in 1942, with $485,754,764 in FY2024 revenue.
3200 East Ave S, La Crosse, WI, 54601 EIN 39-0233059 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$485.8M
▼ 1.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$481.0M
Net assets
$397.4M
Employees
579
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Dairyland Power Cooperative— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Dairyland Power Cooperative: 10 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Dairyland Power Cooperative: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Dairyland Power Cooperative: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Dairyland power cooperative is an electric generation and transmission cooperative organized under the laws of wi & mn. the cooperative, whose principal offices are located in wi, provides wholesale electric service to class a members engaged in retail sale of electricity to member consumers located in wi, mn, ia and il, and provides electric and other services to class c, d, e and special services members, all on a cooperative, not-for-profit basis.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $448.0M (FY2013) to $485.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.2BNet assets $397.4M
Operating margin
1.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6B
Total liabilities
$1.2B
Net assets
$397.4M
Salaries & benefits
$87.6M
18% of expenses
Board members
24
24 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $485,754,764▼1.8% | $480,951,186▼1.7% | $397,448,912▲5.4% | $1,567,424,114▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $494,461,937▼7.4% | $489,311,333▼7.8% | $377,006,068▲5.5% | $1,585,303,722▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $533,755,056▲14.4% | $530,932,528▲14.5% | $357,432,720▲4.2% | $1,527,963,858▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $466,517,279▲5.0% | $463,676,063▲4.8% | $343,180,312▲4.6% | $1,543,973,952▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $444,423,602▼6.4% | $442,431,296▼6.0% | $327,976,161▲1.1% | $1,309,582,779▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $474,866,334▼1.5% | $470,644,055▼0.5% | $324,371,271▲4.3% | $1,363,201,775▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $482,316,255▲6.9% | $472,833,916▲7.1% | $311,027,207▲4.1% | $1,390,261,619▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $451,134,605▲6.4% | $441,386,481▲6.4% | $298,786,704▲8.3% | $1,439,290,888▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $424,108,590▼1.1% | $414,831,775▼0.8% | $275,791,149▲7.4% | $1,503,244,187▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $428,690,585▼5.7% | $418,323,862▼6.6% | $256,680,692▲9.7% | $1,531,765,395▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $454,743,911▲1.5% | $447,663,512▲1.0% | $233,916,098▲8.9% | $1,457,174,446▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $448,031,719 | $443,095,131▲5.5% | $214,854,796▲12.3% | $1,423,123,539▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $420,141,088▲2.1% | $191,294,883▲10.6% | $1,366,477,876▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $411,371,169▲1.4% | $173,034,584▲9.9% | $1,350,402,714▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $405,778,693 | $157,443,350 | $1,321,189,101 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Brent Ridge — $1,073,891 (0.22% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Ridge | President and Chief Executive Officer | 45 | $1,073,891 |
| Benjamin L Porath | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | 50 | $408,251 |
| Amanda Hoefling | Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer | 45 | $388,073 |
| April Wehling | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | 50 | $342,186 |
| Joyce Peppin | Executive Vice President and Deputy General Counsel | 50 | $331,537 |
| Kevin Nordt | Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer | 50 | $325,326 |
| John P Carr | Vice President Strategic Growth (retired Q1 2025) | 0 | $323,053 |
| Jeremy Browning | Vice President Generation | 40 | $313,402 |
| Andy Black | Dir Organizational Effectiveness | 40 | $293,886 |
| Jason Herbert | Vice President External Affairs | 50 | $291,857 |
| John B Young | Vice President and Chief Risk Officer | 47 | $281,462 |
| Nathaniel Melby | Vice President and Chief Information Officer | 45 | $274,017 |
| Kathleen Galioto | Vice President and Deputy General Counsel | 55 | $240,371 |
| Greg Flege | Vice President Transmission | 60 | $234,321 |
| Matt Lewis | Dir Business Development and Pmo | 45 | $232,455 |
| Elizabeth Ressie | Sr. Dir Safety and Human Resources | 50 | $223,753 |
| Ron Franz | Sr. Dir Resource and Energy Planning | 45 | $206,325 |
| Ken Schlimgen | Mgr Mkt Opr Trading & Wholesale Power (retired Q1 2025) | 0 | $204,175 |
| William L Berg | Former President and Ceo | 0 | $144,706 |
| Jenny Scharmer | Current Director | 11 | $58,137 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Sargent & Lundy LLC | Engineering & Design Support | $1,312,637 |
| Kulig Contracting LLC | Erosion Control | $1,206,929 |
| Infinity Transportation 2022 LLC | Railcar Leasing | $982,551 |
| Matrix Business Concepts | Electric Utility Consultant | $597,925 |
| Beacon Hill Solutions Group LLC | It Business Consultant | $466,845 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dairyland Power Cooperative a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dairyland Power Cooperative is a 501(c)(12) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-0233059, based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
- What is Dairyland Power Cooperative's EIN?
- Dairyland Power Cooperative's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-0233059.
- How much revenue does Dairyland Power Cooperative report?
- Dairyland Power Cooperative reported $485,754,764 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much does Dairyland Power Cooperative's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Dairyland Power Cooperative's latest Form 990 is $1,073,891, paid to Brent Ridge (President and Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Dairyland Power Cooperative (EIN 39-0233059) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.