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Nonprofit · EIN 99-2182505

WESTERN ENERGY FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, CO 80215

Financials

$770K$712K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WESTERN ENERGY FREEDOM ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$770,000$712,448$57,552$271,248$213,696$57,552
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$770,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$164,500
Other salaries and wages
$14,993
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$187,311
Professional fundraising fees
$32,400
Legal fees
$12,066
Accounting fees
$5,520
Travel
$23,596
Program services (functional)
$605,583
Management and general (functional)
$38,712
Fundraising (functional)
$68,153

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$271,248
Total liabilities, end of year
$213,696
Net assets, end of year
$57,552
Net assets without donor restrictions
$57,552
Gross receipts
$770,000
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
CO

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
KATHLEEN STAKSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$275,000
ANDREW SANDDEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
20$0$215,000
SARAH DERDOWSKIBOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$30,012
KARI WHITEBOARD MEMBER/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$17,500$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 150666, LAKEWOOD, CO 80215-0666
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KATHLEEN STAKS, PO BOX 150666, LAKEWOOD, CO 80215
Signed the 990
KATHLEEN STAKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(720) 989-9745
Return prepared by
GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE AN EFFICIENT AND INTEGRATED GRID SYSTEM THROUGH EDUCATING UTILITY REGULATORS, UTILITIES, AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS ON THE MERITS OF WESTERN GRID COLLABORATION THROUGH THE FORMATION OF A WESTERN REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WESTERN ENERGY FREEDOM ASSOCIATION CONVENES LARGE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS TO ENSURE THE VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER IS REPRESENTED IN WHOLESALE ELECTRICITY MARKET DEVELOPMENTS IN THE WEST.
    Expenses $605,583

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Check at the IRS
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-2182505
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$362,920
Income (IRS master file)
$1,520,000

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$770,000$712,448$271,248XML

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 99-2182505).

Questions about WESTERN ENERGY FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of WESTERN ENERGY FREEDOM ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTERN ENERGY FREEDOM ASSOCIATION is 99-2182505.
Is WESTERN ENERGY FREEDOM ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to WESTERN ENERGY FREEDOM ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WESTERN ENERGY FREEDOM ASSOCIATION 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 WESTERN ENERGY FREEDOM ASSOCIATION 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 WESTERN ENERGY FREEDOM ASSOCIATION 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 WESTERN ENERGY FREEDOM ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KATHLEEN STAKS.
Who are the officers and directors of WESTERN ENERGY FREEDOM ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WESTERN ENERGY FREEDOM ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $770,000, expenses of $712,448 and total assets of $271,248 at year end.

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