Civic Intelligence

Northwest Hydroelectric Association

EIN 93-0805859 • 501(c)6 • Lake Oswego, OR

Profile

The northwest hydroelectric association (nwha) purpose: we unite passionate hydropower leaders through knowledge sharing and collaborative networking, so that together we are the recognized authority on hydropower for our northwest communities.

PO Box 441Lake Oswego, OR 97034

nwhydro.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.29x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

86th percentile

0.40x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

66th percentile

9.9%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

65th percentile

9.5%

Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

7.7%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Up

$884,311

Up $76,872 (+9.5%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$256,148

Down $12,272 (-4.6%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$628,163

Up $89,144 (+17%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue86th percentileNet Margin66th percentile

Revenue

Up

$632,826

Up $45,348 (+7.7%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$570,211

Up $37,949 (+7.1%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$62,615

Up $7,399 (+13%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth65th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $184,423Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $184,4232011Assets 2012: $211,322Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $230,190Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $230,1902013Assets 2014: $245,141Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $245,1412014Assets 2015: $244,135Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $244,1352015Assets 2016: $198,397Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $198,3972016Assets 2017: $406,282Liabilities 2017: $26,287Net Assets 2017: $379,9952017Assets 2018: $463,950Liabilities 2018: $76,959Net Assets 2018: $386,9912018Assets 2019: $552,508Liabilities 2019: $226,538Net Assets 2019: $325,9702019Assets 2020: $658,940Liabilities 2020: $283,578Net Assets 2020: $375,3622020Assets 2021: $495,466Liabilities 2021: $126,729Net Assets 2021: $368,7372021Assets 2022: $678,531Liabilities 2022: $247,028Net Assets 2022: $431,5032022Assets 2023: $780,629Liabilities 2023: $285,041Net Assets 2023: $495,5882023Assets 2024: $807,439Liabilities 2024: $268,420Net Assets 2024: $539,0192024Assets 2025: $884,311Liabilities 2025: $256,148Net Assets 2025: $628,1632025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$884,311
Liabilities$256,148
Net Assets$628,163
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth56th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $241,010Expenses 2011: $178,858Net Income 2011: $62,1522011Revenue 2012: $109,263Expenses 2012: $82,364Net Income 2012: $26,8992012Revenue 2013: $260,916Expenses 2013: $242,048Net Income 2013: $18,8682013Revenue 2014: $282,161Expenses 2014: $131,029Net Income 2014: $151,1322014Revenue 2015: $384,518Expenses 2015: $354,314Net Income 2015: $30,2042015Revenue 2016: $405,337Expenses 2016: $349,338Net Income 2016: $55,9992016Revenue 2017: $413,312Expenses 2017: $231,714Net Income 2017: $181,5982017Revenue 2018: $399,642Expenses 2018: $430,170Net Income 2018: -$30,5282018Revenue 2019: $460,382Expenses 2019: $405,237Net Income 2019: $55,1452019Revenue 2020: $543,483Expenses 2020: $494,938Net Income 2020: $48,5452020Revenue 2021: $227,341Expenses 2021: $233,046Net Income 2021: -$5,7052021Revenue 2022: $396,787Expenses 2022: $334,021Net Income 2022: $62,7662022Revenue 2023: $508,813Expenses 2023: $446,912Net Income 2023: $61,9012023Revenue 2024: $587,478Expenses 2024: $532,262Net Income 2024: $55,2162024Revenue 2025: $632,826Expenses 2025: $570,211Net Income 2025: $62,6152025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$632,826
Expenses$570,211
Net Income$62,615
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$884,311
Liabilities
$256,148
Net assets
$628,163
Revenue
$632,826
Expenses
$570,211
Net income
$62,615
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.84$2.56$6.28$6.33$5.70$0.63
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.07$2.68$5.39$5.87$5.32$0.55
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.81$2.85$4.96$5.09$4.47$0.62
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.79$2.47$4.32$3.97$3.34$0.63
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.95$1.27$3.69$2.27$2.33$0.06
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.59$2.84$3.75$5.43$4.95$0.49
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.53$2.27$3.26$4.60$4.05$0.55
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.64$0.77$3.87$4.00$4.30$0.31
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.06$0.26$3.80$4.13$2.32$1.82
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.98$0.00$1.98$4.05$3.49$0.56
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.44$0.00$2.44$3.85$3.54$0.30
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.45$0.00$2.45$2.82$1.31$1.51
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.30$0.00$2.30$2.61$2.42$0.19
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.11$0.00$1.09$0.82$0.27
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.84$0.00$1.84$2.41$1.79$0.62
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Mar 1, 2024 to Feb 28, 2025
Signed
Jul 9, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$632,826
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Northwest Hydroelectric Association (NWHA) provides a regional voice for the hydropower industry, representing the needs of its membership since 1981. NWHA is dedicated to the promotion of the nation's waterpower as a clean, efficient, cost-effective renewable energy resource while protecting the fisheries and enviormental quality characterizing our Northwest region.

The northwest hydroelectric association (nwha) purpose: we unite passionate hydropower leaders through knowledge sharing and collaborative networking, so that together we are the recognized authority on hydropower for our northwest communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$618,034$795,142▲ $177,108
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$190,680$76,169▼ $114,511
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$13,000-
Accounts Receivable$-1,275--
Total Assets$807,439$884,311▲ $76,872
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$106,481$130,082▲ $23,601
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$161,939$126,066▼ $35,873
Total Liabilities$268,420$256,148▼ $12,272
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$539,019$628,163▲ $89,144
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$539,019$628,163▲ $89,144
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$807,439$884,311▲ $76,872
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Brenna VaughnExecutive DiFT$167,836$167,836
Brenna VaughnExecutive Director-$167,836$167,836

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nathan RockwoodPresident
Matt PevarnikAt-large Director
Betsy McgregorAlaska Direc
Andrea WortzelGeneral Coun
Fred NolandIdaho Direct
Andrew WelchMontana Dire
Briana WeatherlyOregon Direc
Diane BarrOregon Direc
Mark JonesOregon Direc
Alene UnderwoodPast Preside
Phillip CantarinhaSecretary
Patty BoyleTreasurer
Paul MeeksVendor Direc
Brent DenhamVice Preside
Bruce HowardWashington D
Chris TownsendWashington D
Dale CampbellWashington D
Heidi WahtoWashington D
Jeanne FingerWashington D
John ChandlerWashington D
Travis NelsonWashington D
Catrin BryanWest Canada
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$176,945
Program Service Revenue
$451,940
Investment Income
$2,109
Other Revenue
$1,832
All Other Contributions
$30,000
Change in Net Assets
$62,615
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$376,544
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$182,542
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$11,125
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$118,136
Payroll Taxes---$64,406
Fees for Services Management---$35,304
Other Expenses---$30,000
Fees for Services Legal---$11,193
Grants to Domestic Orgs---$11,125
Information Technology---$9,168
Office Expenses---$2,868
Insurance---$2,161
All Other Expenses---$1,836
Travel---$1,785
Advertising---$1,613
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$570,211
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Foundation for Water and Energy EduSpokane, WA501c3Support$7,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

“The association has 120 members to help steer the programming of the association.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“Members are responsible for voting and electing the board of directors for the association.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Treasurer and the executive director review the form 990 return and then provide it to the board for review.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The board has copies of the conflict policy and it is posted on the website; reminders are made to comply. If an exception occurs, it is handled according to the policy.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents and financial information are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Northwest Hydroelectric Association
EIN
93-0805859
Phone
5035027262
Address
PO BOX 441, LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97034

Signing Officer

Name
Brenna Vaughn
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5035027262
Signed
2025-07-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nathan Rockwood
Formed
1981
Legal Domicile
Or
Voting Board Members
21
Independent Board Members
21
Employees
1
Volunteers
22

Preparer

Firm
Dnm & Associates Ps
Address
PO BOX 1156, SHELTON, WA 98584
Preparer
Daniel Mortensen CPA
Phone
3604265667
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The northwest hydroelectric association (nwha) purpose: we unite passionate hydropower leaders through knowledge sharing and collaborative networking, so that together we are the recognized authority on hydropower for our northwest communities.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE NORTHWEST HYDROELECTRIC ASSOCIATION (NWHA) PURPOSE: WE UNITE PASSIONATE HYDROPOWER LEADERS THROUGH KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND COLLABORATIVE NETWORKING, SO THAT TOGETHER WE ARE THE RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY ON HYDROPOWER FOR OUR NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ASSOCIATION HAS 120 MEMBERS TO HELP STEER THE PROGRAMMING OF THE ASSOCIATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR VOTING AND ELECTING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE ASSOCIATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3TREASURER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW THE FORM 990 RETURN AND THEN PROVIDE IT TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE BOARD HAS COPIES OF THE CONFLICT POLICY AND IT IS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE; REMINDERS ARE MADE TO COMPLY. IF AN EXCEPTION OCCURS, IT IS HANDLED ACCORDING TO THE POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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