Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association
501(c)(12)
Growing revenue
Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association is a 501(c)(12) organization based in Hermiston, Oregon, registered in 1937, with $592,498,408 in FY2024 revenue.
750 W Elm Ave, Hermiston, OR, 97838 EIN 93-0300375 Since 1937
Revenue (FY2024)
$592.5M
▼ 1.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$588.9M
Net assets
$172.9M
Employees
142
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 Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association— 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 rating4 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 Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association: 4 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 Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association: 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 Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Umatilla electric cooperative is a member-owned electric utility that sells energy and other services to improve the quality of life in its service communities.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $63.2M (FY2013) to $592.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $394.5MNet assets $172.9M
Operating margin
0.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$567.4M
Total liabilities
$394.5M
Net assets
$172.9M
Salaries & benefits
$3.0M
1% of expenses
Board members
7
7 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $592,498,408▼1.8% | $588,883,054▼2.1% | $172,926,209▲7.8% | $567,387,067▲25.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $603,100,445▲47.3% | $601,375,054▲47.5% | $160,428,996▲3.4% | $451,407,673▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $409,332,360▲47.6% | $407,839,357▲60.6% | $155,224,923▲1.7% | $426,008,013▲23.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $277,344,342▲56.3% | $253,872,799▲43.0% | $152,597,084▲31.7% | $344,848,374▲25.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $177,489,580▲14.6% | $177,489,580▲14.6% | $115,880,009▲6.7% | $275,749,771▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $154,813,018▲19.8% | $154,813,018▲19.8% | $108,652,621▲13.8% | $241,259,688▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $129,270,989▲6.3% | $129,270,989▲6.3% | $95,486,226▲8.4% | $208,832,452▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $121,565,798▲16.2% | $121,565,798▲16.2% | $88,078,775▲14.5% | $208,674,319▲29.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $104,642,866▲17.4% | $104,642,866▲17.4% | $76,924,357▲12.6% | $161,732,122▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $89,114,988▲14.4% | $89,114,988▲15.8% | $68,297,585▲9.3% | $147,355,692▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $77,922,020▲23.3% | $76,983,457▲24.1% | $62,460,922▲9.8% | $140,701,287▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $63,200,966 | $62,034,484▲13.0% | $56,873,854▲7.7% | $123,203,739▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $54,911,571▲7.4% | $52,803,837▲2.2% | $111,664,583▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $51,145,576▲8.4% | $51,676,627▲8.6% | $105,226,518▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $47,168,569 | $47,600,376 | $98,744,377 | 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: Robert Echenrode — $824,765 (0.14% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Echenrode | Gm & Ceo | 49.48 | $824,765 |
| Joshua Lankford | Vp Engineering & Ops | 51.46 | $507,767 |
| Lisa Mcmeen | Vp Administration | 51.46 | $499,155 |
| Robert Cromwell | Vp, Power Supply | 43.71 | $359,359 |
| John Donner | Vp Finance & Rates | 44.16 | $315,119 |
| Coleman Bode | Engineer Manager | 40.1 | $276,067 |
| Kevin Knutz | Manager of Operation | 43.62 | $232,829 |
| Blake Weathers | Power Supply and Transmission Serv Manager | 40 | $216,865 |
| Marie Cain | Manager of Accounting | 42.83 | $215,192 |
| Brian Bierwirth | System Operator | 48.62 | $212,222 |
| W Bryan Wolfe | President | 12 | $31,140 |
| Phil Hamm | Director | 12 | $28,174 |
| Tom Pitzer | Director | 12 | $25,366 |
| John Otis | Director | 12 | $23,189 |
| Lee Docken | Director | 12 | $22,970 |
| Steve Platt | Secretary/treasurer | 12 | $19,652 |
| Jeff Wenholz | Vice President | 12 | $12,654 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Tice Electric Company | Construction Contractor | $91,430,475 |
| Sturgeon Electric Co | Construction Contractor | $29,013,338 |
| Chervenell Const Co | Construction Contractor | $7,679,285 |
| Toth & Associates | Engineering Contractor | $6,406,931 |
| Michels Pacific Energy | Engineering Contractor | $5,953,739 |
Grants received · $30K total
2 grants to Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association totaling $30K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association | General support | 2015 | $16,138 |
| Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association | General support | 2014 | $14,231 |
Grants made · $196K in FY2024
7 grants totaling $196K in FY2024. All grants made by Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Hermiston Community Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Farmers Ending Hunger | General support | $30,000 |
| Boardman Senior Citizens Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Sage Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | General support | $23,034 |
| Umatilla County Fair | General support | $20,147 |
| Farm-city Pro Rodeo Inc | General support | $18,160 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association is a 501(c)(12) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-0300375, based in Hermiston, Oregon.
- What is Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association's EIN?
- Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-0300375.
- How much revenue does Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association report?
- Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association reported $592,498,408 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much does Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association's latest Form 990 is $824,765, paid to Robert Echenrode (Gm & Ceo).
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Data for Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association (EIN 93-0300375) 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.