N W Electric Power Cooperative Inc
501(c)(12)
Strong reserves Growing revenue
N W Electric Power Cooperative Inc is a 501(c)(12) organization based in Cameron, Missouri, registered in 1959, with $126,449,964 in FY2024 revenue.
1001 W Grand Ave, Cameron, MO, 64429 EIN 44-0542209 Since 1959
Revenue (FY2024)
$126.4M
▲ 7.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$126.4M
Net assets
$101.2M
Employees
81
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 N W Electric Power Cooperative Inc— 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 · +0% 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 N W Electric Power Cooperative Inc: 10 mo reserves · +0% 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 N W Electric Power Cooperative Inc: 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 N W Electric Power Cooperative Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
N.w. electric power cooperative was formed by its member cooperatives to provide electric energy as described in irc section 501(c)(12)(b)
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $104.5M (FY2013) to $126.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $221.2MNet assets $101.2M
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$322.4M
Total liabilities
$221.2M
Net assets
$101.2M
Salaries & benefits
$4.0M
3% of expenses
Board members
14
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,449,964▲7.9% | $126,449,964▲7.9% | $101,166,605▲1.4% | $322,406,167▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $117,187,744▲3.3% | $117,187,744▲3.3% | $99,802,167▲1.3% | $290,005,561▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $113,398,837▲5.1% | $113,398,837▲7.9% | $98,493,614▲3.6% | $279,045,403▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $107,924,696▼0.4% | $105,107,688▲3.0% | $95,057,013▲2.3% | $276,321,789▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $108,378,080▼3.6% | $102,008,007▼6.2% | $92,961,355▲2.0% | $257,501,649▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $112,417,822▼4.2% | $108,743,296▼6.1% | $91,103,677▲4.1% | $244,005,640▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $117,334,007▲7.1% | $115,759,289▲8.9% | $87,547,694▲1.9% | $245,555,803▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $109,553,097▼0.1% | $106,322,766▼0.9% | $85,950,142▲6.2% | $234,694,202▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $109,610,355▲5.1% | $107,274,006▲5.9% | $80,946,611▼1.0% | $234,856,690▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $104,341,070▲0.9% | $101,295,738▲0.9% | $81,766,762▲4.2% | $219,893,043▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $103,404,175▼1.0% | $100,411,590▼0.6% | $78,499,230▲3.5% | $211,360,933▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $104,474,656 | $101,024,649 | $75,877,045▲6.3% | $209,386,313▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $101,055,081▼5.7% | $71,380,238▲5.5% | $198,841,698▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $107,123,542▲7.8% | $67,690,076▲5.6% | $182,175,402▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $99,390,808 | $64,104,320 | $167,615,509 | 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: David Mcdowell — $643,306 (0.51% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Mcdowell | Ceo General Manager | 40 | $643,306 |
| Kent Brown | Cfo 2nd Assistant Secretary | 55 | $334,415 |
| John Stickley | Coo | 50 | $324,171 |
| Ashley Leazenby | Vp of Human Resources & Info System | 40 | $276,477 |
| Bryon Roach | Vp Public Relations & Special Proje | 45 | $257,872 |
| Mark Ramsey | Manager of Operations | 55 | $200,600 |
| Brannon Bischoff | Manager of Substation Engineering | 40 | $188,014 |
| Chris Koch | Manager of Planning & Operations | 40 | $162,442 |
| John Kaiser | Manager of Transmission Engineering | 50 | $162,222 |
| Duane Klute | Vice President | 42 | $28,500 |
| James Bagley | Assistant Secretary | 34 | $27,750 |
| Robert Simmons | Director | 32 | $27,000 |
| Loren Haines | Secretary | 21 | $25,500 |
| Scott Wilson | Director | 24 | $25,500 |
| Dave Deihl | President | 35 | $24,750 |
| Michael Newland | Director | 25 | $24,750 |
| Toni Cox | Director | 22 | $24,000 |
| Larry Leachman | Director | 20 | $21,750 |
| Richard Moore | Treasurer | 48 | $21,000 |
| Melvin Scott | Director | 24 | $19,500 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Re-con Company | Contractor | $4,208,291 |
| Valmont Newmark Inc | Pole Supplier | $3,358,543 |
| Allgeier Martin & Assoc | Engineering | $3,333,496 |
| Capital Electric Line | Line Substation | $2,958,746 |
| Stella Jones | Pole Supplier | $2,575,605 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is N W Electric Power Cooperative Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. N W Electric Power Cooperative Inc is a 501(c)(12) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 44-0542209, based in Cameron, Missouri.
- What is N W Electric Power Cooperative Inc's EIN?
- N W Electric Power Cooperative Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 44-0542209.
- How much revenue does N W Electric Power Cooperative Inc report?
- N W Electric Power Cooperative Inc reported $126,449,964 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much does N W Electric Power Cooperative Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on N W Electric Power Cooperative Inc's latest Form 990 is $643,306, paid to David Mcdowell (Ceo General Manager).
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Data for N W Electric Power Cooperative Inc (EIN 44-0542209) 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.