Umatilla Electric Cooperative
UMATILLA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE IS A MEMBER-OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITY THAT SELLS ENERGY AND OTHER SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN ITS SERVICE COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$567.4M
+25.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$196K
+30.5% YoY
Grant Count
7
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
+30.5% YoY
About Umatilla Electric Cooperative
Based on IRS filings
Umatilla Electric Cooperative is a nonprofit organization, based in HERMISTON, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $567.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $196K. Net investment income was $3.0M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $567,387,067 | $451,407,673 | $426,008,013 |
| Revenue | $592,498,408 | $603,100,445 | $409,332,360 |
| Expenses | $588,883,054 | $601,375,054 | $407,839,357 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,007,639 | $789,577 | $828,796 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Umatilla Electric Cooperative
UEC Academic Scholarship
UMATILLA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Amount
$3,000 per award; minimum 14 scholarships awarded annually ($42,000 total)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
UEC Electrical Engineering Scholarship
UMATILLA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
March 1, 2027
UEC Lineman College Scholarship
UMATILLA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Greater Hermiston Community Foundation ($50,000), Agape House ($30,000), Farmers Ending Hunger ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGAPE HOUSE HERMISTON, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| FARMERS ENDING HUNGER SALEM, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| SAGE CENTER BOARDMAN, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $23,034 |
| UMATILLA COUNTY FAIR HERMISTON, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,147 |
| FARM CITY PRO RODEO HERMISTON, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,160 |
| GREATER HERMISTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HERMISTON, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| W BRYAN WOLFE | PRESIDENT | 12 | $31,140 |
| STEVE PLATT | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 12 | $19,652 |
| JEFF WENHOLZ | VICE PRESIDENT | 12 | $12,654 |
| PHIL HAMM | DIRECTOR | 12 | $28,174 |
| LEE DOCKEN | DIRECTOR | 12 | $22,970 |
| JOHN OTIS | DIRECTOR | 12 | $23,189 |
| TOM PITZER | DIRECTOR | 12 | $25,366 |
| ROBERT ECHENRODE | GM & CEO | 49.48 | $824,765 |
| JOSHUA LANKFORD | VP ENGINEERING & OPS | 51.46 | $507,767 |
| LISA MCMEEN | VP ADMINISTRATION | 51.46 | $499,155 |
| JOHN DONNER | VP FINANCE & RATES | 44.16 | $315,119 |
| ROBERT CROMWELL | VP, POWER SUPPLY | 43.71 | $359,359 |
| BRIAN BIERWIRTH | SYSTEM OPERATOR | 48.62 | $212,222 |
| COLEMAN BODE | ENGINEER MANAGER | 40.1 | $276,067 |
| KEVIN KNUTZ | MANAGER OF OPERATION | 43.62 | $232,829 |
| BLAKE WEATHERS | POWER SUPPLY AND TRANSMISSION SERV MANAGER | 40 | $216,865 |
| MARIE CAIN | MANAGER OF ACCOUNTING | 42.83 | $215,192 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Umatilla Electric Cooperative?
As of 2024, Umatilla Electric Cooperative holds $567.4M in total assets with $592.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $196K in 2024.
Where does Umatilla Electric Cooperative operate?
Umatilla Electric Cooperative has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Oregon.
What size grants does Umatilla Electric Cooperative award?
In 2024, Umatilla Electric Cooperative awarded 7 grants totaling $196K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Umatilla Electric Cooperative's EIN?
Umatilla Electric Cooperative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0300375. 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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