North American Electric Reliability Corp
The North American Electric Reliability corporation (NERC) is a not-for-profit international regulatory authority whose mission is to assure the effective and efficient reduction of risks to the reliability and security of the grid.
North American Electric Reliability Corp at a glance
In short: North American Electric Reliability Corp gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $113,509,377
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who North American Electric Reliability Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ieee Operations Center ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $27K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ieee Operations Center Piscataway, NJ | 2024 ieee power and energy society general meeting silver support | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,509,377 | $112,373,473 | $114,410,950 | $12,000 | 1 | $1,923,701 |
| 2023 | $94,931,912 | $101,252,176 | $98,897,290 | $12,000 | 1 | $1,947,015 |
| 2022 | $85,601,048 | $90,454,558 | $87,215,291 | $10,000 | 1 | $447,243 |
| 2021 | $65,227,333 | $81,782,902 | $82,415,578 | $11,500 | Total only | $5,024 |
| 2020 | $68,223,689 | $81,422,506 | $76,536,101 | $27,000 | 3 | $117,717 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About North American Electric Reliability Corp
Based on IRS filings
North American Electric Reliability Corp is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $113.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $1.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North American Electric Reliability Corp is led by James B. Robb, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; all 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James B. Robb
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$869K (2020) → $1.4M (2024)
Manuel J. Cancel
Senior Vice President & CEO of the E-Isac
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$416K (2020) → $840K (2024)
Ken Defontes
Chairman
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
14 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $183K (2024)
Bob Clarke
Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $135K (2024)
Colleen Sidford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Jane Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$46K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Jim Piro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
11 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Nina H. Jenkins-Johnston
Assistant General Counsel & Director Risk Management
Senior Counsel → Assistant General Counsel, 2021
Assistant General Counsel → Assistant General Counsel & Director Risk Management, 2024
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$264K (2020) → $333K (2024)
Rob Manning
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$128K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Suzanne Keenan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Eric T. Hartung
Director of Perf Management
E-Isac Director of Performance Management → Director of Performance Management, 2022
Director of Performance Management → Director of Perf Management, 2024
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$288K (2021) → $345K (2024)
Larry Irving
Trustee
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$112K (2021) → $145K (2024)
Sue Kelly
Trustee
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$112K (2021) → $145K (2024)
Kristine Schmidt
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $135K (2024)
Andrew G. Sharp
Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$297K (2020) → $397K (2024)
George Hawkins
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Howard Gugel
Vice President & Regulatory Oversight
Vice President, Engin & Stndrds → Vice President, Engineering & Standards, 2023
Vice President, Engineering & Standards → Vice President & Regulatory Oversight, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$298K (2020) → $380K (2024)
Kelly Hanson
Senior Vice President & COO
Senior Vice President & CAO → Senior Vice President & COO, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$265K (2020) → $643K (2024)
Mark G. Lauby
Senior Vice President & Chief Engineer
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$459K (2020) → $599K (2024)
Michael A. Walker
Former Chief of E-Isac
Former Chief of Staff & E-Isac → Senior Advisor, 2021
Senior Advisor → Former Chief of E-Isac, 2022
On filings since 2020
$356K (2020) → $160K (2024)
Stan Hoptroff
Vice President & Business Technology
Vice President, CTO & Director of It → Vice President & Business Technology, 2021
On filings since 2020
54 hrs/week
$466K (2020) → $595K (2024)
Stuart Elstein
Associate General Counsel
Assistant General Counsel → Associate General Counsel, 2021
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$285K (2020) → $341K (2024)
Kimberly Mielcarek
Vice President, Corporate & Ext. Committee
Vice President & External Affairs → Vice President, Corporate & Ext. Committee, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$292K (2022) → $332K (2024)
Sonia C. Ramos Da Rocha
Senior Vice President, Gc & Corp. Secretary
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$543K (2022) → $600K (2024)
Camilo Serna
Senior Vice President, Strategy & Eng.
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$275K (2024)
Matthew Duncan
Vice President, E-Isac Security Ops & Intel
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$321K (2024)
Former officers (16)
- Former: Janet L. Sena (2020–2024) — Senior Vice President & External Affairs · Filing note: Thru 022924
- Former: Frank Hirst III (2020–2023) — Director of Legal & Reg. Affairs
- Former: Mechelle Thomas (2020–2023) — Vice President & Compliance
- Former: Roy Thilly (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Bryan Preston (2021–2023) — Vice President, People & Culture
- Former: Elizabeth Saunders (2023) — Vice President, People & Culture
- Former: Joao Moura (2023) — Director of Reliability Assessments
- Former: Soo J. Kim (2023) — Vice President, Engineering & Standards
- Former: Edwin Kichline (2022) — Senior Counsel
- Former: Jan Schori (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sonia C. Mendonca (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President, Gc & Corp. Secretary
- Former: Charles A. Berardescothru (2020) — Former Senior Vice President, Gc & Corp. Secretary
- Former: Fred Gorbet (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Janice Case (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Steven Herrinthru (2020) — Director, Ops & Strategic Ptshp
- Former: William Lawrencethru (2020) — Vice President & Director Ero Secur Initiatives
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.4M, to James B Robb (President and CEO). 27 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North American Electric Reliability Corp
How much does North American Electric Reliability Corp give each year?
North American Electric Reliability Corp gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
How large is North American Electric Reliability Corp?
North American Electric Reliability Corp reported $113.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $112.4M.
What is North American Electric Reliability Corp?
North American Electric Reliability Corp is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. It holds $113.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does North American Electric Reliability Corp operate?
North American Electric Reliability Corp has awarded grants in Georgia, Indiana, New Jersey.
What is North American Electric Reliability Corp's EIN?
North American Electric Reliability Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4821888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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