Co-Op Leadership Academy
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.
Co-Op Leadership Academy at a glance
In short: Co-Op Leadership Academy gave $110K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $55K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $55,000
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Total assets
- $435,996
- +82.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Co-Op Leadership Academy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan Citizens Alliance Durango, CO | Electric coop member education and engagement | $85,000 |
| Tides Advocacy West Hollywood, CA | Electric coop member education and engagement | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $435,996 | $630,677 | $433,396 | $110,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $238,715 | $247,000 | $8,284 | — | — |
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.
Focus Areas
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
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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 16, 2026)
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