Nonprofit · EIN 91-1678969
NORTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98144
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,565,661 | $2,337,243 | $228,418 | $3,315,739 | $8,799 | $3,306,940 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,415,487 | $2,272,497 | $142,990 | $3,078,187 | $37,639 | $3,040,548 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,386,665 | $2,099,896 | $286,769 | $2,895,175 | $37,399 | $2,857,776 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $198,743
- of which government grants
- $176,943
- Membership dues
- $21,800
- Program service revenue
- $2,281,536
- Investment income
- $85,382
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $372,417
- Other salaries and wages
- $875,945
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,484,350
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,247
- Travel
- $46,680
- Depreciation
- $17,133
- Program services (functional)
- $1,706,291
- Management and general (functional)
- $630,952
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,078,187
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,315,739
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,799
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,306,940
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $50,612
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,181,831
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,306,940
- Gross receipts
- $2,565,661
- Employees
- 11
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Meade | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $208,682 |
| Melanie Danuser | Chief Program Officer Key employee | 40 | $163,735 |
| Rebecca Sheppard | Senior Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,658 |
| Julie Brown | Senior Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,608 |
| Shino Severson | Senior Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,003 |
| Perry England | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Poppy Storm | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Golden | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Hail | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Reddy | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pete Segall | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Nichols | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Meade | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $185,455 | $26,536 |
| Melanie Danuser | Chief Program Officer Officer | 40 | $143,636 | $0 |
| Rebecca Sheppard | Senior Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,389 | $0 |
| Britton Rife | Senior Project Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,888 | $0 |
| Martin Goldstein | Staff Accountant Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,637 | $0 |
| Matt Golden | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Milligan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Reddy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pete Segall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Nichols | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Hail | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Perry England | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Poppy Storm | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Meade | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $176,944 |
| Melanie Danuser | Director of Education & Train Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,769 |
| Matt Golden | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pete Segall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Christianson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Perry England | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Poppy Storm | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1200 12TH AVE S STE 110, SEATTLE, WA 98144-2778
- In care of
- % KERRY MEADE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Kerry Meade, 1200 12th Ave S Ste 110, Seattle, WA 981442778
- Signed the 990
- KERRY MEADE, Executive Director
- Phone
- (206) 588-4985
- Website
- neec.net
- Return prepared by
- Landon Accounting
Mission
To eliminate carbon emissions from building energy use through market based thought leadership, education, and advocacy.
Program accomplishments
- Training and credentialing program efforts for operations staff of commercial buildings to make them more efficient. Over 10,000 building operators are trained and certified. Smart Buildings Center is a program to create a learning center, provide digital resources and events, and provide tool lending library for commercial building operators to learn about energy efficient smart building technologies. Education and awareness building of energy efficiency business opportunities through member newsletters, website, forums, webinars and conferences.Expenses $1,706,291
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 | 990 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
- 91-1678969
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,315,739
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,565,661
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,565,661 | $2,337,243 | $3,315,739 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,415,487 | $2,272,497 | $3,078,187 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,386,665 | $2,099,896 | $2,895,175 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,262,525 | $1,903,080 | $2,529,340 | 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 91-1678969).
Questions about NORTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL is 91-1678969.
- Is NORTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1996.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL 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 NORTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Kerry Meade.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $208,682 (Kerry Meade, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,565,661, expenses of $2,337,243 and total assets of $3,315,739 at year end.
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