Northwest Power Pool
- Assets
- $6.3m
- Revenue
- $9.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 03/2000
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 93-1267672
Organization Overview
Northwest Power Pool, operating under the name Western Power Pool, is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Western Power Pool employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Power Pool 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 06/2022, Western Power Pool generated $9.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.1% per year over the past 2 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 PROVIDE RELIABILTY SERVICES TO THE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE WESTERN ELECTRIC SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WESTERN RESOURCE ADEQUACY PROGRAM ("WRAP") - THE NWPP ADMINISTERED THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL RESOURCE ADEQUACY PROGRAM FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MEMBER PARTICIPANTS IN THE WESTERN INTERCONNECTION. DURING THE PERIOD, THE NWPP COOPERATIVELY DEVELOPED TERMS AND CONDITIONS, WITH THE MEMBERS ORGANIZATIONS, FOR PARTICIPATION AND OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS DESCRIBED IN A TARIFF DOCUMENT FOR MEMBER ORGANIZATION APPROVAL TO FILE WITH THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION AFTER JUNE 30, 2022.
RESERVE SHARING GROUP - THE NWPP ADMINISTERS A PROGRAM TO OPERATE A RESERVE SHARING GROUP FOR 22 MEMBERS OPERATING 25 ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM BALANCING AUTHORITY AREAS IN THE WESTERN INTERCONNECTION. THIS PROGRAM COMPRISES: A REAL-TIME SOFTWARE APPLICATION THAT COMPUTES AND ALLOCATES THE POOLED CONTINGENCY RESERVE REQUIREMENT TO THE PARTICIPATING AUTHORITY AREAS, DOCUMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORPORATION ("NERC") BAL-002-3 - DISTURBANCE CONTROL RELIABILITY STANDARD - CONTINGENCY RESERVE FOR RECOVERY FROM A BALANCING CONTINGENCY EVENT AND BAL-002-WECC-3 - CONTINGENCY RESERVE, AND ALL ASSOCIATED AUDITS AND OTHER RELATED REGULATORY ACTIVITIES.
TRANSMISSION PLANNING SERVICES - THE NWPP PROVIDES TRANSMISSION PLANNING SERVICES TO THE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THEIR FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION AND NERC COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS. SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE PUBLISHING THE 2020-21 NORTHERNGRID REGIONAL TRANSMISSION PLAN FOR 14 MEMBERS, COORDINATION OF ELEVEN POWER FLOW BASE CASES AMONG 11 MEMBERS, AND STEADY -STATE AND DYNAMIC MODEL VALIDATION FOR 14 MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Blood Director | Trustee | 1 | $7,500 |
William Drummond Director, Chairperson | Trustee | 1 | $20,000 |
Mary Ann Pease Director, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $20,000 |
Scott Waples Director, Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $20,000 |
Eric King Director, Bpa | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Frank Afranji Corporation President | Officer | 40 | $384,000 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Sapere Consulting Inc Transmission Capacity Study | 6/29/22 | $644,615 |
Southwest Power Pool Transmission Capacity Study | 6/29/22 | $375,000 |
Mcdowell Rackner & Gibson Pc Legal Services | 6/29/22 | $370,150 |
Psc Usa Electrical Engineering | 6/29/22 | $193,438 |
Wright & Talisman Pc Legal Services | 6/29/22 | $100,593 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $3,053,533 |
| Investment income | $37,567 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $40,013 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,700,615 |
| 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. | $1,476,212 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,693,990 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $311,322 |
| Other employee benefits | $337,342 |
| Payroll taxes | $247,975 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $923,272 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $69,852 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,936 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,945,507 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $47,970 |
| Information technology | $153,804 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $144,198 |
| Travel | $70,659 |
| 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 | $19,122 |
| Insurance | $21,389 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,590,144 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,964,413 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $72,701 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,090,053 |
| 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 | $1,203,647 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $454,938 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,551,783 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,609 |
| Total assets | $6,344,144 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $579,109 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,880,327 |
| 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 | $1,734,404 |
| Total liabilities | $5,193,840 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,150,304 |
| 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 | $6,344,144 |