Peak Reliability
Monitoring the reliability of the western electric grid.
Peak Reliability at a glance
In short: Peak Reliability gave $4.1M across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $4.1M), mostly in Utah. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $4,127,394
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $4,127,394
- Median grant
- $4,127,394
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Peak Reliability funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Wecc ($4.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wecc Salt Lake City, UT | Transfer in liquidation to continue the organization's exempt purpose of promoting reliability of the western interconnection. | $4,127,394 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $48,178 | $26,527,559 | $4,127,394 | 1 | $13,028 |
About Peak Reliability
Based on IRS filings
Peak Reliability is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Vancouver, WA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4.1M. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Peak Reliability is led by Marie Jordan, Former President & CEO on the 2020 filing; all 17 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Marie Jordan
Former President & CEO
New on the 2020 filing
$679K (2020)
John C. Procario
Chair
New on the 2020 filing
8 hrs/week
$102K (2020)
Terry Baker - Former
Managing Director of Operations
New on the 2020 filing
$212K (2020)
B. Timothy Gage
Director
New on the 2020 filing
8 hrs/week
$95K (2020)
Brian Silverstein
Director
New on the 2020 filing
8 hrs/week
$90K (2020)
F. John Meyer
Director
New on the 2020 filing
8 hrs/week
$90K (2020)
Gareth Lim - Former
Director of Information Tech
New on the 2020 filing
$171K (2020)
Kirk Stewart - Former Sr.
Director of Solution Architecture
New on the 2020 filing
$188K (2020)
Mercedes Walton
Director
New on the 2020 filing
8 hrs/week
$95K (2020)
Shelby Bell - Former
Director of Accounting & Finance
New on the 2020 filing
$181K (2020)
Corrie Bilke - Former Corp
Secretary & Deputy General Counsel
New on the 2020 filing
$178K (2020)
Rachel Sherrard
Former Vice President of Communications
New on the 2020 filing
$199K (2020)
Richard Garlish - Former Svp
Legal Strategy & General Counsel
New on the 2020 filing
$429K (2020)
Richard Kiess
Former Director of Operations
New on the 2020 filing
$150K (2020)
Saad Malik
Former Director of Engineering
New on the 2020 filing
$171K (2020)
Scott Downey
Former Director of Compliance
New on the 2020 filing
$150K (2020)
Thomas B. King
Vice Chair
New on the 2020 filing
8 hrs/week
$95K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $679K, to Marie Jordan (Former President & CEO). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Peak Reliability
How much does Peak Reliability give each year?
Peak Reliability gave $4.1M across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is Peak Reliability?
Peak Reliability is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Vancouver, WA.
Where does Peak Reliability operate?
Peak Reliability has awarded grants in Utah.
What is Peak Reliability's EIN?
Peak Reliability's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3889916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 22, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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