The Utility Reform Network (TURN) is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation organized as a statewide consumer organization representing utility ratepayers in regulatory, legislative, and judicial proceedings before theCalifornia Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and in other forums, as well as providing a wide range of consumer services. Founded in 1973, TURN also handles complaints and grievances, conducts outreach to senior and low-income groups, provides educational information, community training and research, and acts as liaison between ratepayers and utility regulators.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.7M
+2.8% YoY
Revenue
$8.8M
+38.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$98K
+441.0% YoY
Expenses
$9.0M
+13.5% YoY
About The Utility Reform Network
Based on IRS filings
The Utility Reform Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $98K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,727,931 | $16,278,331 | $16,431,840 |
| Revenue | $8,846,504 | $6,407,107 | $10,003,005 |
| Expenses | $8,970,889 | $7,903,256 | $7,655,060 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $98,486 | $18,203 | $36,625 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK TONEY | Executive Dir. | 40 | $269,514 |
| THOMAS LONG | LEGAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $232,458 |
| ROBERT FINKELSTEIN | GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $222,908 |
| RICHARD PEREZ | CFO | 40 | $186,580 |
| DAVID CHENG | STAFF ATTORNEY | 40 | $176,747 |
| MATTHEW FREEDMAN | STAFF ATTORNEY | 40 | $177,736 |
| HAYLEY GOODSON | MANAGING ATTNY | 40 | $143,446 |
| CARL WOOD | Director | 1 | — |
| SHALINI SWAROOP | Director | 1 | — |
| JEFF SHIELDS | Director | 1 | — |
| BEVERLY TUCKER | Chair | 1 | — |
| ROSIE SANCHEZ ULLOA | Director | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM NUSBAUM | Secretary | 1 | — |
| KORI CHEN | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| VERONICA FIELDS | Director | 1 | — |
| STAN SANTOS | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Utility Reform Network?
The Utility Reform Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $16.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Utility Reform Network?
As of 2024, The Utility Reform Network holds $16.7M in total assets with $8.8M in annual revenue.
Where does The Utility Reform Network operate?
The Utility Reform Network has awarded grants in California.
What is The Utility Reform Network's EIN?
The Utility Reform Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7351081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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