Nonprofit · EIN 20-4821888
NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORP
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $112,373,473 | $114,410,950 | -$2,037,477 | $113,509,377 | $84,724,097 | $28,785,280 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $101,252,176 | $98,897,290 | $2,354,886 | $94,931,912 | $64,613,138 | $30,318,774 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $109,663,367
- Investment income
- $1,923,701
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $35,548
- Other revenue
- $786,405
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,300
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $9,511,693
- Other salaries and wages
- $42,387,897
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $66,090,500
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $172,016
- Accounting fees
- $113,890
- Occupancy
- $3,084,831
- Travel
- $2,633,714
- Depreciation
- $5,051,970
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $94,931,912
- Total assets, end of year
- $113,509,377
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $84,724,097
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,785,280
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,707,753
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $28,785,280
- Gross receipts
- $113,891,716
- Employees
- 292
- Volunteers
- 2,300
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES B ROBB | PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $1,414,558 | $317,859 |
| MANUEL J CANCEL | SVP & CEO OF THE E-ISAC Officer | 50 | $840,349 | $228,010 |
| JANET L SENA THRU 022924 | SVP, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Officer | 50 | $847,885 | $29,231 |
| KELLY HANSON | SVP AND COO Officer | 50 | $642,879 | $143,138 |
| MARK G LAUBY | SVP AND CHIEF ENGINEER Officer | 50 | $598,831 | $132,926 |
| SONIA C RAMOS DA ROCHA | SVP, GC & CORP. SEC. Officer | 50 | $600,199 | $107,048 |
| STAN HOPTROFF | VP, BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Key employee | 54 | $594,655 | $97,225 |
| ANDREW G SHARP | VP, CFO Officer | 50 | $396,570 | $97,937 |
| HOWARD GUGEL | VP, REGULATORY OVERSIGHT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $380,216 | $103,620 |
| NINA JENKINS-JOHNSTON | ASST GEN COUN & DIR RISK MGMT Highest-paid employee | 55 | $333,394 | $89,368 |
| MATTHEW DUNCAN | VP, E-ISAC SECURITY OPS & INTEL Key employee | 50 | $320,793 | $84,164 |
| STUART ELSTEIN | ASSOC GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 45 | $340,818 | $61,243 |
| KIMBERLY MIELCAREK | VP, CORP. & EXT. COMM. Highest-paid employee | 50 | $331,965 | $63,790 |
| ERIC T HARTUNG | DIR OF PERF MGMT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $344,688 | $36,802 |
| CAMILO SERNA | SVP, STRATEGY & ENG. (BEG 05/01/24) Officer | 50 | $274,504 | $89,079 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEN DEFONTES | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 14 | $182,500 |
| MICHAEL WALKER | FORMER CHIEF OF E-ISAC Former | 0 | $160,389 |
| ROB MANNING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $145,000 |
| GEORGE HAWKINS | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $145,000 |
| COLLEEN SIDFORD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 12 | $145,000 |
| SUZANNE KEENAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 12 | $145,000 |
| JIM PIRO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 11 | $145,000 |
| JANE ALLEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $145,000 |
| LARRY IRVING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $145,000 |
| SUE KELLY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 15 | $145,000 |
| KRISTINE SCHMIDT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $135,000 |
| BOB CLARKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 6 | $135,000 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES B ROBB | PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $1,257,007 | $355,541 |
| MANUEL J CANCEL | SVP & CEO OF THE E-ISAC Officer | 50 | $761,922 | $144,717 |
| MARK G LAUBY | SVP AND CHIEF ENGINEER Officer | 57 | $609,648 | $109,989 |
| SONIA C RAMOS DA ROCHA | SVP, GC & CORP. SEC. Officer | 50 | $584,550 | $97,290 |
| KELLY HANSON | SVP AND CAO Officer | 50 | $552,407 | $109,646 |
| STAN HOPTROFF | VP, BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Officer | 54 | $580,639 | $73,864 |
| JANET L SENA | SVP, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Officer | 50 | $514,679 | $91,335 |
| HOWARD GUGEL | VP, ENGINEERING & STANDARDS Officer | 50 | $374,061 | $81,363 |
| ANDREW G SHARP | VP AND CFO Officer | 50 | $359,904 | $73,852 |
| STUART ELSTEIN | ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $326,021 | $61,932 |
| BRYAN PRESTON | VP, PEOPLE AND CULTURE (THRU 7/14/23) Officer | 50 | $342,439 | $44,061 |
| ERIC T HARTUNG | DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $333,720 | $52,034 |
| NINA JENKINS-JOHNSTON | ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 45 | $314,579 | $63,298 |
| KIMBERLY MIELCAREK | VP, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Officer | 50 | $319,512 | $50,545 |
| JOAO MOURA | DIRECTOR OF RELIABILITY ASSESSMENTS Highest-paid employee | 55 | $278,466 | $68,311 |
| FRANK HIRST III | DIRECTOR OF LEG. AND REG. AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 48 | $287,512 | $34,642 |
| SOO J KIM | VP, ENGINEERING & STANDARDS Officer | 40 | $251,707 | $36,477 |
| ELIZABETH SAUNDERS | VP, PEOPLE AND CULTURE Officer | 50 | $246,173 | $35,623 |
| MECHELLE THOMAS | VP, COMPLIANCE (THRU 2/22/23) Officer | 40 | $261,882 | $12,528 |
| KEN DEFONTES | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 14 | $178,500 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WALKER | FORMER CHIEF OF E-ISAC Former | 0 | $162,939 | $0 |
| ROB MANNING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $146,000 | $0 |
| BOB CLARKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 9 | $141,000 | $0 |
| GEORGE HAWKINS | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $141,000 | $0 |
| COLLEEN SIDFORD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 14 | $141,000 | $0 |
| SUZANNE KEENAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $141,000 | $0 |
| JIM PIRO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $141,000 | $0 |
| JANE ALLEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 8 | $141,000 | $0 |
| SUE KELLY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 14 | $136,000 | $0 |
| LARRY IRVING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 9 | $131,000 | $0 |
| KRISTINE SCHMIDT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $114,625 | $0 |
| ROY THILLY | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/15/23) Trustee or director | 13 | $16,375 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1401 H STREET NW STE 410, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-2110
- In care of
- % PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMES B ROBB, 1401 H STREET NW STE 410, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
- Signed the 990
- ANDREW G SHARP, VP AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (202) 400-3000
- Website
- WWW.NERC.COM
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
THE NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORPORATION (NERC) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY AUTHORITY WHOSE MISSION IS TO ASSURE THE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT REDUCTION OF RISKS TO THE RELIABILITY AND SECURITY OF THE GRID.
Program accomplishments
- SITUATION AWARENESS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY: THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDES MONITORING THE CONDITIONS OF THE BULK POWER SYSTEM AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP COORDINATION, TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, AND ASSISTANCE TO THE INDUSTRY IN RESPONDING TO EVENTS AS NECESSARY. THIS ACTIVITY ALSO INCLUDES ASSISTING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF RELIABILITY COORDINATORS AND OTHER SYSTEM OPERATORS TO ENHANCE RELIABILITY, OPERATIONS, AND PLANNING. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE COORDINATION OF ELECTRIC INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION OF THE BULK POWER SYSTEM IN NORTH AMERICA BY TAKING A LEADERSHIP ROLE SO AS TO REDUCE VULNERABILITY AND IMPROVE MITIGATION AND PROTECTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SECTOR'S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
- COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT: THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDES THE PROCESS USED TO ASSESS, INVESTIGATE, EVALUATE, AND AUDIT IN ORDER TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITH NERC RELIABILITY STANDARDS THAT ARE DEVELOPED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED THROUGH THE RELIABILITY STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND PLACED INTO EFFECT PURSUANT TO FERC ORDERS OR TO APPLICABLE AUTHORITIES IN OTHER NORTH AMERICAN JURISDICTIONS.
- RELIABILITY ASSESSMENT AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS: THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDES THE ANALYSIS AND REPORTING ON THE RELIABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF THE NORTH AMERICAN BULK POWER SYSTEM, ANALYSIS OF OFF-NORMAL EVENTS, IDENTIFICATION OF ROOT CAUSES OF EVENTS, ASSESSMENT OF PAST RELIABILITY PERFORMANCE FOR LESSONS LEARNED, DISSEMINATION OF FINDINGS AND LESSONS LEARNED TO THE ELECTRIC INDUSTRY TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY PERFORMANCE, AND DEVELOPMENT OF RELIABILITY PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-4821888
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $113,509,377
- Income (IRS master file)
- $113,891,716
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $112,373,473 | $114,410,950 | $113,509,377 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $101,252,176 | $98,897,290 | $94,931,912 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $90,454,558 | $87,215,291 | $85,601,048 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-4821888).
Questions about NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORP
- What is the EIN of NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORP is 20-4821888.
- Is NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2006.
- Are donations to NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORP tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORP file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORP due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JAMES B ROBB.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 27 people; 27 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,414,558 (JAMES B ROBB, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $112,373,473, expenses of $114,410,950 and total assets of $113,509,377 at year end.
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