The American Public Power Association
The American Public Power Association (APPA) is a public charity based in Arlington, Virginia, formed in 1940. It represents not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power approximately 2,000 towns and cities and serve more than 55 million people across the United States and its territories.
The American Public Power Association at a glance
In short: The American Public Power Association gave $876K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), top state New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $875,562
- -15.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,642
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $34,375
- Total assets
- $43,791,162
- +10.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The American Public Power Association
- How to Apply
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Project grant applications are open to DEED member organizations. Eligible APPA members, including public power utilities, joint action agencies, state and regional associations, and federal service contractors, may join DEED for a fee. Applications are submitted through an online system. A final project report is required upon completion and should describe activities, achievements, and recommendations, and account for grant funds spent. DEED also offers educational scholarships and other student programs; its scholarship page lists a deadline of October 15, 2026.
- Review Cycle
- DEED project grant application deadlines are February 15 and August 15 each year. The August 15, 2026 cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- DEED project grant application deadlines are February 15 and August 15 each year.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2451 Crystal Dr 1000, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: (202) 467-2900
Website: https://publicpower.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The American Public Power Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York Power Authority ($188K). Together the top 10 received $725K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 107 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to New York (21%), California (19%), Massachusetts (16%), Nebraska (10%), and Illinois (10%). APPA describes the utilities it represents as serving communities across the United States and its territories.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The American Public Power Association open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $57K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $44K first-time, $31K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $824K (2020) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $876K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Power Authority White Plains, NY | Deed Program | $187,500 |
| City of Pasadena Pasadena, CA | Deed Program | $125,000 |
| Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant Taunton, MA | Deed Program | $93,750 |
| City Water Light and Power Springfield, IL | Deed Program | $86,250 |
| Omaha Public Power District Omaha, NE | Deed Program | $50,000 |
| Northern Wasco County People's Utility District The Dalles, OR | Deed Program | $38,750 |
| Ma Municipal Wholesale Electric CO Ludlow, MA | Deed Program | $37,556 |
| City of Palo Alto Palto Alto, CA | Deed Program | $37,500 |
| Nebraska Public Power District Columbus, NE | Deed Program | $37,500 |
| Missouri River Energy Services Sioux Falls, SD | Deed Program | $31,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,791,162 | $35,029,416 | $31,978,517 | $875,562 | 18 | $1,176,293 |
| 2023 | $39,491,211 | $29,735,932 | $27,568,720 | $1,040,794 | 20 | $965,427 |
| 2022 | $34,351,952 | $26,645,301 | $25,629,043 | $924,340 | 23 | $52,422 |
| 2021 | $27,597,409 | $24,009,237 | $20,723,401 | $1,297,058 | 25 | $412,304 |
| 2020 | $24,314,354 | $22,948,492 | $19,113,763 | $823,694 | 21 | $228,909 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
APPA’s stated purpose is to empower community-owned utilities to deliver superior services through advocacy, education, and technical programs. Its vision is affordable and reliable power for all.
Through DEED, APPA supports research and demonstration projects intended to improve public power utility operations and services. Projects may address efficiency, costs, new technologies, customer services, reliability, safety, security, telecommunications, environmental impacts, or best practices. DEED also offers scholarships, student research grants, internships, and technical design projects to support workforce development and students pursuing energy-related careers.
APPA’s 2024 filing describes it as representing more than 2,000 municipal, county, and state-owned electric utility systems through direct members and affiliated organizations. One 2024 grantee, the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities, describes its own mission as providing training, safety, and support to municipal utilities.
Grantmaking
APPA reported 18 grants totaling $875,562 in 2024. The grants ranged from $5,794 to $187,500, with a median award of $34,375. The DEED website describes grants as typically $25,000–$50,000 and available up to $125,000.
The largest reported 2024 awards included $187,500 to the New York Power Authority, $125,000 to the City of Pasadena, $93,750 to Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant, $86,250 to City Water Light and Power, and $50,000 to Omaha Public Power District. Each was designated for the DEED program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nick Lawler as chair, John Haarlow as chair-elect, Michael Peters as vice-chair, and Bret Carroll as treasurer. David Osburn is listed as immediate past chair through June 2024. Other listed board members are Katie Abraham, Daniel Beans PE, Chuck Bryant, David Carroll, and James Fuller.
The American Public Power Association is led by Scott Corwin, CEO on every filing since 2023; 14 of 56 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Corwin
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$256K (2023) → $704K (2024)
Nick Lawler
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Godfrey
Senior Director & Govt Relations
Senior Director & Govt. Relations → Senior Director & Govt Relations, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$163K (2020) → $189K (2024)
Carloyn Slaughter
Senior Director & Environmental Policy
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$204K (2023) → $212K (2024)
Richard Condello
Senior Director & Cybersecurity
Director & Cybersecurity → Senior Director & Cybersecurity, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$200K (2023) → $219K (2024)
Patrick Hart
Senior Director & Resilience Programs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$220K (2024)
Amy Thomas
Vice President & Governent Relations
Senior Director & Govt. Relations → Senior Govt. Relations Director, 2022
Senior Govt. Relations Director → Vice President & Governent Relations, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$167K (2020) → $253K (2024)
Desmarie Waterhouse
Senior Vice President & General Counsel
Vice President & Government Relations → Vice President, Govt. Relations & Counsel, 2022
Vice President, Govt. Relations & Counsel → Senior Vice President & General Counsel, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$224K (2020) → $439K (2024)
Harry R. Olibris
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$296K (2020) → $381K (2024)
Adrienne Lotto
Senior Vice President, Tech & Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$320K (2023) → $388K (2024)
Amy Rigney Gay
Vice President & Human Resources
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$243K (2023) → $252K (2024)
Jeff Haas
Senior Vice President & Membership
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$376K (2023) → $349K (2024)
Michael Coe
Vice President & Cyber Secuirty Program
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$212K (2023) → $272K (2024)
Ursula Schvyer
Vice President & Education
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$244K (2023) → $265K (2024)
Latif Nurani
Senior Regulatory Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$240K (2024)
Anthony Cannon
Board Member
Chair & Executive Committee Mmbr → Chair & Immediate Past Chair, 2023
Chair & Immediate Past Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bret Carroll
Treasurer
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Bryant
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Beans Pe
Board Member
Director → Board Member & Executive Committee Mmbr, 2022
Board Member & Executive Committee Mmbr → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrel Wenzel
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Leathers
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Osburn
Imm. Past Chair
Chair-Elect & Executive Committee Mmbr → Chair, 2023
Chair → Imm. Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Gerak
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Krieger
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary D. Miller
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Haarlow
Chair-Elect
Board Member & Executive Committee Mmbr → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Layne Burningham
Board Member
Treasurer & Executive Committee Mmbr → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Tejeda
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Peters
Vice Chair
Board Member & Executive Committee Mmbr → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Olson
Board Member
Director → Board Member & Executive Committee Mmbr, 2022
Board Member & Executive Committee Mmbr → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Pochard
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Carroll
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Geschwind
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Fuller
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason McPherson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Hand
Board Member
Director → Board Member & Executive Committee Mmbr, 2022
Board Member & Executive Committee Mmbr → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicki Fuller
Board Member
Director → Board Member & Ex-Officio, 2022
Board Member & Ex-Officio → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Lau
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Mahlberg
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beatrice P. Limtiaco
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Solsbee
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah J. Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Grey
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Falcone
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Kent
Board Member
Board Member & Executive Committee Mmbr → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Zubally
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Hall
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Henry
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Morrison
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Tupper
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Walters
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Abraham
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lena Wittler
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Les Meyerhofer
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Prairie
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (50)
- Former: Colin Hansen (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Walters (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ellen Burt (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joel Ledbetter (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joy E. Ditto (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Laurie Mangum (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nicholas Lawler (2020–2023) — Chair-Elect
- Former: Corry Marshall (2022–2023) — Senior Director & Govt Relations
- Former: James Brooks (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kourosh Adhadpour (2023) — Senior Director
- Former: Amy Rigney-Gay (2020–2022) — Vice President & Human Resources
- Former: Carolyn Slaughter (2020–2022) — Senior Director Env. Policy
- Former: Delia Patterson (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President, Advcy & Gnrl Counsl
- Former: Hugh Grunden (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffrey Haas (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President & Membership
- Former: Jim Ferrell (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Benavente Pe (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John McCaffrey (2020–2022) — Senior Regulatory Counsel
- Former: Jolene Thompson (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Kimberly Schlichting (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen J. Wright (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ursula Schryver (2020–2022) — Vice President & Education
- Former: Robert S. Luke (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alex Hofmann (2022) — Vice President, Tech. & Op. Srvcs
- Former: Bronson Brown (2022) — Senior Director, Safety & Op.
- Former: Alexander Hofmann (2020–2021) — Vice President, Tech. & Op. Services
- Former: Daniel Hodges (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Koster (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Decosta Jenkins (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Fred Clark (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Chesney (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nathan Mitchell (2020–2021) — Senior Director & Op. Programs
- Former: Randy Smith (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Todd Gale (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Rentfrow (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Timothy Burke (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tany Derivi (2021) — Director & Member Engagement
- Former: Tom Kent (2021) — Director
- Former: Andrew McMahon (2020) — Director
- Former: Arlen Orchard (2020) — Director
- Former: Coleman Smoak (2020) — Director
- Former: Daniel Sullivan (2020) — Director
- Former: David Alvey (2020) — Director
- Former: Jacqueline A. Sargent (2020) — Director
- Former: Leon Schochenmaier (2020) — Director
- Former: Leslie James (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Hyland (2020) — Senior Vice President & Engineering Services
- Former: Olin Clawson (2020) — Director
- Former: Susan N. Kelly (2020) — Former CEO
- Former: Troy Adams Pe (2020) — Director
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 $704K, to Scott Corwin (CEO). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The American Public Power Association
How much does The American Public Power Association give each year?
The American Public Power Association gave $876K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 20 grants.
What is The American Public Power Association's typical grant size?
The American Public Power Association's median grant in 2024 was $34,375, and its average grant was $48,642, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The American Public Power Association that year got $57K on average.
Where does The American Public Power Association give grants?
The American Public Power Association's top state is New York, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (19%) and Massachusetts (16%).
Does The American Public Power Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The American Public Power Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Deed Program" (18 grants).
Who are The American Public Power Association's largest grantees?
The American Public Power Association's largest 2024 grantees include New York Power Authority ($187,500), City of Pasadena ($125,000) and Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant ($93,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The American Public Power Association?
The American Public Power Association reported $43.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $35.0M.
What does The American Public Power Association fund?
APPA’s stated purpose is to empower community-owned utilities to deliver superior services through advocacy, education, and technical programs. Its vision is affordable and reliable power for all. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The American Public Power Association?
Project grant applications are open to DEED member organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The American Public Power Association's EIN?
The American Public Power Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0026315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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