Co-Op Leadership Academy

Public charity · Grantmaker Bayfield, CO EIN: 99-4006325

Co-op Leadership Academy is organized exclusively for public charity and educational purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. The corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by any organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and corresponding sections of any future federal tax code. The specific purpose of this corporation is to: a. Provide leadership development opportunities to individuals dedicated to America's rural electric cooperative future b. Share best practices and case studies concerning rural electric cooperative policymaking c. Conduct public civic education and community engagement on local energy policy topics and opportunities.

Key facts about Co-Op Leadership Academy

In short: Co-Op Leadership Academy gave $110K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $55K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
99-4006325
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$110,000
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$55,000
Median grant
$55,000
Total assets
$435,996
Primary geography
Colorado (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$436K

+82.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$110K

Grant Count

2

Avg Grant Size

$55K

About Co-Op Leadership Academy

Based on IRS filings

Co-Op Leadership Academy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bayfield, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $436K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $110K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

DurangoWest Hollywood

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants2024 2 grants2025

In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $110K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

San Juan Citizens Alliance: $85KSan Juan Citizens Alliance$85KTides Advocacy: $25KTides Advocacy$25K

The largest 2025 recipient was San Juan Citizens Alliance ($85K). Together the top 2 received $110K.

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
San Juan Citizens Alliance Durango, COElectric coop member education and engagement$85,000
Tides Advocacy West Hollywood, CAElectric coop member education and engagement$25,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2024 2025
Metric20252024
Total Assets$435,996$238,715
Revenue$630,677$247,000
Expenses$433,396$8,284

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 16, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Co-Op Leadership Academy's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Joel Dyer

    Director

    Board Chair → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    $31K (2025)

  • Ted Compton

    Director

    Board Vice Chair → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    20 hrs/week

    $7K (2024) → $81K (2025)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Ted Compton — Director: $81KTed ComptonDirector$81KJoel Dyer — Director: $31KJoel DyerDirector$31K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $81K, to Ted Compton (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Co-Op Leadership Academy

How much does Co-Op Leadership Academy give each year?

Co-Op Leadership Academy gave $110K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

How large is Co-Op Leadership Academy?

Co-Op Leadership Academy reported $436K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $631K.

What is Co-Op Leadership Academy?

Co-Op Leadership Academy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bayfield, CO. It holds $436K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Co-Op Leadership Academy operate?

Co-Op Leadership Academy has awarded grants in California, Colorado.

What is Co-Op Leadership Academy's EIN?

Co-Op Leadership Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4006325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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