Powder River Energy Corporation
The mission of Powder River Energy Corporation, a nonprofit cooperative organization, is positively influencing and improving lives for those we serve by providing reliable energy and services while paving the way for access and affordability.
Powder River Energy Corporation at a glance
In short: Powder River Energy Corporation gave $158K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $158K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,577
- -59.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $157,577
- -59.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $157,577
- Total assets
- $482,681,629
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Powder River Energy Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Powder River Energy Corporation Foundation ($158K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Powder River Energy Corporation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2020) to $390K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Powder River Energy Corporation Foundation Sundance, WY | Charitable Donation | $157,577 |
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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 | $482,681,629 | $176,224,273 | $176,224,273 | $157,577 | 1 | $2,086,552 |
| 2023 | $498,355,432 | $189,443,702 | $189,443,702 | $389,610 | 1 | $5,007,445 |
| 2022 | $491,148,467 | $176,963,725 | $176,963,725 | $207,043 | 1 | $471,377 |
| 2021 | $476,284,680 | $160,024,088 | $160,024,088 | $171,450 | 1 | $524,174 |
| 2020 | $465,390,577 | $164,999,616 | $164,999,616 | $108,715 | 1 | $1,545,998 |
About Powder River Energy Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Powder River Energy Corporation is a public charity, based in Sundance, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $482.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $158K. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Powder River Energy Corporation is led by Brian Mills, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Mills
Chief Executive Officer
Deputy General Manager & Hr Officer → Deputy Gm & Human Resource Officer, 2021
Deputy Gm & Human Resource Officer → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $282K (2024)
James Purdy
President
Director → Director & President-, 2022
Director & President- → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Clay Branscom
Director
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $10K (2024)
James Baumgartner
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Michael Hall Helvey
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Mike Lohse
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Paul Baker II
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Tyrell Miller
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $12K (2024)
Dustin Martinson
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $800 (2024)
Tyler Pirtz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
6 hrs/week
$1K (2024)
William Mertz-Cfao To
Director of Precorp Serv
New on the 2024 filing
53 hrs/week
$250K (2024)
Michael Bingham
District Foreman
On filings since 2020
51 hrs/week
$144K (2020) → $183K (2024)
Philip Habeck
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Quentin Rogers
Vice President of Eng. & Tech Srv
Vice President of Engineer → Vice President of Eng. & Tech., 2023
Vice President of Eng. & Tech. → Vice President of Eng. & Tech Srv, 2024
On filings since 2020
53 hrs/week
$146K (2020) → $192K (2024)
Kent Hatling
Service Foreman
On filings since 2021
48 hrs/week
$145K (2021) → $168K (2024)
Thomas Mulloy
District Foreman
On filings since 2021
48 hrs/week
$139K (2021) → $169K (2024)
Gerald Geis
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$14K (2022) → $10K (2024)
Richard Halloran
Vice President of System Operations
Vice President System Operations → Vice President of System Operations, 2023
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$145K (2022) → $167K (2024)
Wayne Pollat
District Foreman
On filings since 2022
52 hrs/week
$145K (2022) → $187K (2024)
Troy Bifulco
Vice President of Tech. & Svr
Vice President of Tech. & Ser. → Vice President of Tech. & Svr, 2024
On filings since 2023
46 hrs/week
$157K (2023) → $165K (2024)
Abby Olson-Mgr Of Treas To
Interim Vice President of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
42 hrs/week
$125K (2024)
Former officers (14)
- Former: Alison Gee (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael E. Easley (2020–2023) — CEO Consultant
- Former: William Mertz (2022–2023) — Chief Finance & Administrator Officer
- Former: Jeffery Bumgarner (2020–2022) — Vice President Member Services
- Former: Reuben Ritthaler (2020–2022) — President-
- Former: Justin Dooley (2021–2022) — District Foreman
- Former: Brian Mills - Deputy Gm (2022) — Chief Executive Officer-
- Former: Gerry Geis (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Joanne Kolb (2020–2021) — Chief Finance & Administrator Officer · Filing note: Until 31321
- Former: Bill Mertz III (2021) — Chief Finance & Administrator Officer · Filing note: Began 8121
- Former: Karri Blasi (2021) — Interim Cheif Finance & Administrator
- Former: Boe Finkbeiner (2020) — Journeyman Lineman
- Former: Gary Kipp Left (2020) — Manager of Line Operations
- Former: Walter Christensen (2020) — President
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 $282K, to Brian Mills (Chief Executive Officer). 21 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Powder River Energy Corporation
How much does Powder River Energy Corporation give each year?
Powder River Energy Corporation gave $158K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $390K across 1 grant.
How large is Powder River Energy Corporation?
Powder River Energy Corporation reported $482.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $176.2M.
Where does Powder River Energy Corporation operate?
Powder River Energy Corporation has awarded grants in Wyoming.
What is Powder River Energy Corporation's EIN?
Powder River Energy Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0162161. 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 October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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