NOPEC INC (Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization based in Solon, Ohio. Operating as Ohio's largest governmental energy aggregator, NOPEC leverages the bulk buying power of over 240 member communities to negotiate exclusive electric and natural gas rates. The organization procures electricity and natural gas, along with related products and services, for sale to customers in participating political subdivisions that are members of the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.1M
-5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.5M
-13.2% YoY
Grant Count
143
-0.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
-12.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Procuring electricity and natural gas and related products and services for sale to electric and natural gas customers in those political subdivisions that are members of the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council.
Primary Activities: NOPEC operates through three core components:
- Aggregate: Negotiating lower energy rates and better terms and conditions for member communities
- Educate: Educating residents and customers in member communities on energy conservation and ways to reduce energy bills
- Advocate: Advocating for consumer-friendly energy legislation at both the state and federal level
The organization also develops and administers a grant program for eligible municipalities and political subdivisions in Northeast Ohio to encourage and support energy efficiencies in communities, as well as related proprietary market matters and other commercial municipal assistance.
Grantmaking
NOPEC makes grants focused on energy efficiency initiatives within its member communities. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NOPEC serves Northeast Ohio, with member communities throughout the region. The organization's grant program specifically targets eligible municipalities and political subdivisions in Northeast Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $15,137,921
- Total Revenues: $5,706,420
- Total Expenses: $6,312,411
- Total Giving: $4,708,223
Related Entity – Nopec Foundation: The Nopec Foundation is a corporate foundation of NOPEC INC established in 2019.
- Total Assets (2024): $6,353,215
- Total Revenues (2024): $1,480,645
- Total Expenses (2024): $886,646
- 2024 Grant to The Cleveland Foundation: $875,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,137,921 | $15,971,972 | $13,321,289 |
| Revenue | $5,706,420 | $11,761,921 | $7,719,618 |
| Expenses | $6,312,411 | $6,910,539 | $6,265,857 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $632,896 | $453,348 | $38,034 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Nopec Foundation ($362,850), Parma ($184,991), Western Reseve Land Conserv ($179,792).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NOPEC FOUNDATION SOLON, OH | ENERGY EFFICIENCIES AND OTHER | $362,850 |
| PARMA PARMA, OH | ENERGY EFFICIENCIES AND OTHER | $184,991 |
| WESTERN RESEVE LAND CONSERV MORELAND HILLS, OH | ENERGY EFFICIENCIES AND OTHER | $179,792 |
| LAKEWOOD LAKEWOOD, OH | ENERGY EFFICIENCIES AND OTHER | $146,966 |
| CLEVELAND HEIGHTS CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH | ENERGY EFFICIENCIES AND OTHER | $111,247 |
| STRONGSVILLE STRONGSVILLE, OH | ENERGY EFFICIENCIES AND OTHER | $109,743 |
| MENTOR MENTOR, OH | ENERGY EFFICIENCIES AND OTHER | $104,729 |
| ELYRIA ELYRIA, OH | ENERGY EFFICIENCIES AND OTHER | $98,033 |
| NORTH ROYALTON NORTH ROYALTON, OH | ENERGY EFFICIENCIES AND OTHER | $81,331 |
| BRUNSWICK BRUNSWICK, OH | ENERGY EFFICIENCIES AND OTHER | $80,991 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Thomas Chema – Chair
- Charles Keiper – President
- Leigh Herington – Secretary
- Jan Tully – Board Member
- Alan Shreiber – Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN SCHRIBER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $10,000 |
| JAN TULLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $10,000 |
| THOMAS CHEMA | CHAIR | 2 | $14,000 |
| LEIGH HERINGTON | SECRETARY | 2 | $10,000 |
| CHARLES KEIPER | PRESIDENT | 6 | $10,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grant announcements demonstrate ongoing commitment to energy efficiency initiatives:
Elyria accepts nearly $99,000 NOPEC grant; mayor eyes emergency energy-assistanceMadison Township received a 2026 NOPEC Energized Community Grant
Madison Township prepares to receive 2026 NOPEC Energized Community GrantElyria accepted a grant of nearly $99,000 to fund a new emergency repair program for residents' home heating and cooling systems
Elyria accepts nearly $99,000 NOPEC grant; mayor eyes emergency energy-assistanceNOPEC has earmarked $308,000 in energy grants for community initiatives
Madison Township prepares to receive 2026 NOPEC Energized Community GrantSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Nopec Inc fund?
**Mission:** Procuring electricity and natural gas and related products and services for sale to electric and natural gas customers in those political subdivisions that are members of the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council. **Primary Activities:** NOPEC operates through three core components: • **Aggregate:** Negotiating lower energy rates and better terms and conditions for member communities • **Educate:** Educating residents and customers in member communities on energy conservation and wa…
How do I apply for a grant from Nopec Inc?
NOPEC makes grants focused on energy efficiency initiatives within its member communities. Recent grant activity includes: **2024 Grants:** • The Cleveland Foundation: $875,000 (general support) • Parma Academy: $184,991 (energy efficiencies) • Cleveland Heights Youth Hockey: $111,247 (energy efficiencies) • Additional 27 grants totaling $1,083,150 **Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $5,048–$368,777 • Focus areas include renewable energy, community and school gardens, environmenta…
Where does Nopec Inc make grants?
NOPEC serves Northeast Ohio, with member communities throughout the region. The organization's grant program specifically targets eligible municipalities and political subdivisions in Northeast Ohio.
What size grants does Nopec Inc award?
In 2024, Nopec Inc awarded 143 grants totaling $4.5M — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Nopec Inc's EIN?
Nopec Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1476549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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