North West Rural Electric Cooperative
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North West Rural Electric Cooperative at a glance
In short: North West Rural Electric Cooperative gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $157,482,544
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to North West Rural Electric Cooperative
- Next open deadline
- February 13, 2027 (North West REC Scholarship Program)
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from North West Rural Electric Cooperative
North West REC Scholarship Program
North West Rural Electric Cooperative
Amount
$1,250 - $250 (varies by award level)
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
NWREC Business Disaster Loan Program
North West Rural Electric Cooperative
Amount
Up to 5 years at 0% interest
Deadline
Deadline not published
Powerline Scholarship Program
North West Rural Electric Cooperative
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who North West Rural Electric Cooperative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwest Iowa Community College Foundation ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $50K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa Community College Foundation Sheldon, IA | Powerline Program | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $157,482,544 | $66,653,437 | $65,271,074 | $7,500 | 1 | $314,946 |
| 2024 | $153,360,780 | $61,491,636 | $59,778,301 | $7,500 | 1 | $363,537 |
| 2023 | $141,894,114 | $57,563,670 | $55,817,047 | $50,428 | Total only | $433,143 |
| 2022 | $131,130,476 | $55,266,461 | $53,241,789 | $48,761 | Total only | $212,468 |
| 2021 | $122,431,041 | $53,606,354 | $51,998,332 | $42,518 | Total only | $146,605 |
| 2020 | $114,690,066 | $54,724,382 | $53,245,090 | $35,302 | Total only | $252,250 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About North West Rural Electric Cooperative
Based on IRS filings
North West Rural Electric Cooperative is a public charity, based in Orange City, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $157.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $315K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North West Rural Electric Cooperative is led by Lyle D. Korver, CEO on every filing since 2020; all 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lyle D. Korver
CEO
On filings since 2020
43.9 hrs/week
$245K (2020) → $310K (2025)
Jeff Rehder
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $11K (2025)
Curtis F. Ahrenholz
Finance Director
On filings since 2020
41.3 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $153K (2025)
Dan Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Dave Bosma
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Douglas Becker
Director
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Douglas J. Alons
Operations Director
On filings since 2020
40.2 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $143K (2025)
Scott Feuerhelm
Director
On filings since 2020
5.5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $7K (2025)
Steve Abma
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Robert J. Driesen
Member Services Director
On filings since 2021
40.5 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $130K (2025)
Dan Van Beek
Director
Director - → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $7K (2025)
David Bruggeman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
$6K (2025)
Dale Ullrich
Vice President
Director → Assistant Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Derrick W. Haak
Assistant Operations Director
On filings since 2020
40.2 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $132K (2025)
Michael A. Berkenpas
Operations Field Supervisor
Lead Lineman → Operations Field Supervisor, 2025
On filings since 2020
44.6 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $136K (2025)
Steve Brown
Secretary
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Tom Wagner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Shirley Schroeder
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Assistant Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $12K (2025)
Anthony J. Rolfes
Lead Lineman
New on the 2025 filing
43.9 hrs/week
$126K (2025)
Former officers (9)
- Former: Dale Ullrich - Asst St (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Douglas Becker - Vp (2024) — Director · Filing note: Until
- Former: Justin D. Nippert (2024) — Lead Lineman
- Former: Shirley Schroeder - Director (2024) — Assistant S & T
- Former: Chad Dau (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: Douglas L. White (2020–2023) — Lead Lineman
- Former: Derald E. Philips Safety Loss (2023) — Control Director -
- Former: Derald E. Philips (2020–2022) — Safety & Loss Control Director
- Former: Shirley Benson (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $310K, to Lyle D Korver (CEO). 19 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North West Rural Electric Cooperative
How much does North West Rural Electric Cooperative give each year?
North West Rural Electric Cooperative gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is North West Rural Electric Cooperative?
North West Rural Electric Cooperative reported $157.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $66.7M.
Where does North West Rural Electric Cooperative operate?
North West Rural Electric Cooperative has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is North West Rural Electric Cooperative's EIN?
North West Rural Electric Cooperative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1404169. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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