Nebraska Municipal Power Pool
Nebraska Municipal Power Pool (NMPP) is a Lincoln, Nebraska-based public charity that provides support and coordination for organizations serving municipal utilities. It is one of four organizations in the NMPP Energy coalition, which serves communities in Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wyoming.
Nebraska Municipal Power Pool at a glance
- Total assets
- $959,389
- -37.1% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $8,330,557
- +6.6% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $3,255
- -81.9% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $8,952,796
- +14.6% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nebraska Municipal Power Pool
- Contact
Mailing address: 8377 Glynoaks Drive, Lincoln, NE 68516
Phone: (402) 474-4759
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Nebraska Municipal Power Pool
APPA DEED (Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments) Program
Nebraska Municipal Power Pool
Amount
100% of APPA DEED dues
Deadline
Deadline not published
Attic Insulation Program
Nebraska Municipal Power Pool
Amount
Up to $300
Deadline
Deadline not published
Commercial LED Lighting Program
Nebraska Municipal Power Pool
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Nebraska Municipal Power Pool funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NMPP is based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its filing describes legislative and regulatory advocacy on behalf of municipal utilities in Nebraska. The NMPP Energy coalition serves communities across Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska Lincoln, NE | Local Energy Project | $18,520 |
| City of Grand Island Grand Island, NE | Local Energy Project | $18,137 |
| Hastings Utilities City of Hastings Hastings, NE | Local energy project | $12,568 |
| Lincoln Electric System Lincoln, NE | Local Energy Project | $11,759 |
| Arkansas River Power Authority Lamar, CO | Local energy project | $10,471 |
| City of North Platte North Platte, NE | Local Energy Project | $8,935 |
| Indianola Municipal Utilities Indianola, IA | Local Energy Project | $8,109 |
| City of Scottsbluff Scottsbluff, NE | Local Energy Project | $5,722 |
| City of South Sioux City South Sioux City, NE | Local Energy Project | $5,585 |
| City of Glenwood Springs Glenwood Springs, CO | Local Energy Project | $5,361 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $959,389 | $8,330,557 | $8,952,796 | — | — | $3,255 |
| 2025 | $1,524,638 | $7,811,766 | $7,812,046 | — | — | $17,949 |
| 2024 | $1,554,956 | $8,065,885 | $8,206,235 | $105,167 | 10 | $515,322 |
| 2023 | $2,220,658 | $8,539,439 | $8,439,316 | — | — | $10,454 |
| 2022 | $2,106,439 | $8,125,325 | $8,061,635 | — | — | $2,841 |
| 2021 | $2,088,261 | $8,044,498 | $7,990,554 | — | — | $5,239 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NMPP’s stated mission is to provide support to and coordination among organizations dedicated to supporting municipal utilities. Its filing describes Coalition Support Services, through which NMPP provides staff to the NMPP Energy entities, and Utility Services, which includes advocacy and assistance related to municipal utility energy, communications, and other essential services. The filing also reports that NMPP engages a lobbyist on behalf of municipal utilities in Nebraska and holds an annual education and networking conference.
The filing identifies MEAN, NPGA, and ACE as NMPP’s members. It describes the coalition as providing electric and natural gas services to member and nonmember participants while sharing facilities and personnel. The missions of individual grantees are not available in the provided information.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports 10 grants totaling $105,167, an average of approximately $10,517 per grant. The provided information does not identify recipients or individual grant amounts. The 2025 and 2026 filings report zero grants.
NMPP’s website provides information about grant opportunities for member communities and describes a webform for communities seeking assistance with a specific grant project. The site says NMPP can connect communities with other resources but cannot write applications for individual members. The cash incentives described for lighting, thermostat, and insulation upgrades are programs of the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN) for eligible utility customers, not grants for outside applicants from NMPP.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Robert Poehling as Executive Director. Other listed officers and directors are Brad Hans, Director of Wholesale Electric Operations; Michelle Lepin, General Counsel; Jamie Johnson, Director of Finance & Accounting; Sarah Jones, Director of Corporate Services; Jill Jones, Sr. Project Manager of Operations & Market Engagement; David Russell, Manager of Digital Solutions Group; Jeremy Tarr, Director; Chris Anderson, Director; and Tom Ourada, Director.
The 2025 filing states that NMPP’s Board consists of officers of MEAN, NPGA, and ACE, with each entity electing its officers annually through a vote of its own board.
Nebraska Municipal Power Pool is led by Robert Poehling, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 7 of 16 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert Poehling
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$322K (2021) → $409K (2026)
Mike Palmer
Director & President
Director & Vice President → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Hans
Director of Wholesale Electric Operations
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$196K (2021) → $262K (2026)
Jamie Johnson
Director of Finance & Accounting
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$181K (2021) → $262K (2026)
Sarah Jones
Director of Corporate Services
Director of Enterprise Business Support → Director of Corporate Services, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$152K (2021) → $203K (2026)
Andrew Devine
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Anderson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Tarr
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Woldt
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Director, Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Ourada
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Lockmon
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Desplanques
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vacant
Director & Vice President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Jones
Senior Project Manager of Operations & Market Engagement
Energy Operations & Settlements Manager → Senior Project Manager of Operations & Market Engagement, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$157K (2023) → $201K (2026)
Michelle Lepin
General Counsel
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$182K (2024) → $229K (2026)
David Russell
Manager of Digital Solutions Group
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
$187K (2026)
Former officers (18)
- Former: Tim Cerveny (2021–2025) — Manager of Assets & Utility Services
- Former: Ron Doggett (2025) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Andrew Ross (2021–2024) — Director of Retail Utility Svcs & Member Relations
- Former: Chris Dibbern (2021–2024) — General Counsel
- Former: Edward Dunn (2021–2024) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Tom Goulette (2024) — Director
- Former: Bart Brinkman (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Hinton (2021–2023) — Director, Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Darrel Wenzel (2021–2023) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Jeff Kohrs (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin Johnson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rick Rigel (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Shelley Sahling-Zart (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Tim Luchsinger (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Andrew Lee (2023) — Director
- Former: Dave Hrabanek (2023) — Director
- Former: Beth Ackland (2021–2022) — Director of Gas Operations
- Former: Chris Rodman (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $409K, to Robert Poehling (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nebraska Municipal Power Pool
How large is Nebraska Municipal Power Pool?
Nebraska Municipal Power Pool reported $959K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.3M.
What does Nebraska Municipal Power Pool fund?
NMPP’s stated mission is to provide support to and coordination among organizations dedicated to supporting municipal utilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nebraska Municipal Power Pool?
Nebraska Municipal Power Pool has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Nebraska Municipal Power Pool make grants?
NMPP is based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its filing describes legislative and regulatory advocacy on behalf of municipal utilities in Nebraska. The NMPP Energy coalition serves communities across Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wyoming.
What is Nebraska Municipal Power Pool's EIN?
Nebraska Municipal Power Pool's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0575470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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