Liabilities / Assets
92nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 94-3296987 • 501(c)6 • Sacramento, CA
Profile
The western power trading forum was formed to further the development of a competitive electicity market, by encouraging the establishment of sound public policy, encouraging the collection and dissemination of information, encouraging and promoting criteria, serving as a public forum, and supporting public policy, all to develop competitive electricity markets.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
92nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
75th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
53rd percentile
Higher net margin than 53% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
83rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
73rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$1,821,978
Up $312,506 (+21%) from 2023
Liabilities
Up$1,223,191
Up $144,406 (+13%) from 2023
Net Assets
Up$598,787
Up $168,100 (+39%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$3,128,598
Up $429,265 (+16%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$2,960,498
Up $308,908 (+12%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$168,100
Up $120,357 (+252%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
The western power trading forum was formed to further the development of a competitive electricity market, by encouraging the establishment of sound public policy, encouraging the collection and dissemination of information, encouraging and promoting criteria, serving as a public forum, and supporting public policy, all to develop competitive electricity markets.
The western power trading forum was formed to further the development of a competitive electicity market.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Accounts Receivable | $631,245 | $1,136,462 | ▲ $505,217 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $463,504 | $353,240 | ▼ $110,264 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $261,077 | $278,476 | ▲ $17,399 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $153,646 | $53,800 | ▼ $99,846 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $1,509,472 | $1,821,978 | ▲ $312,506 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | $791,769 | $899,284 | ▲ $107,515 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $255,210 | $292,101 | ▲ $36,891 |
| Other Liabilities | $31,806 | $31,806 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,078,785 | $1,223,191 | ▲ $144,406 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $430,687 | $598,787 | ▲ $168,100 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $430,687 | $598,787 | ▲ $168,100 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,509,472 | $1,821,978 | ▲ $312,506 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Miller | Executive Director | FT | $330,547 | $330,547 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Arnie Quinn | Chairman |
| Mark Miller | Vice Chair |
| Ali Yazdi | Director |
| Brian Theaker | Director |
| Don Vawter | Director |
| Harry Singh | Director |
| Heidi Hawkins | Director |
| Ian White | Director |
| Justin Cockrell | Director |
| Kerry Hattevik | Director |
| Kevin Bunch | Director |
| Marcie Milner | Director |
| Mike Taylor | Director |
| Rachel Stanford | Director |
| Scott Olson | Director |
| Scott Pleus | Director |
| Seth Cochran | Director |
| Travis Kavulla | Director |
| Matthew Barmack | Treasurer |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gridwell Consulting | Consulting | 4428 THOR WAY, Sacramento, CA 95864 | $862,719 |
| Clare Breidenich Aciem Consulting | Legal | 4202 ASHWORTH AVENUE N, Seattle, WA 98103 | $402,615 |
| Energy Strategies | Consulting | 215 S STATE ST STE 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 | $384,976 |
| Daniel Douglass Douglass & Liddell | Legal | 21700 OXNARD STREET, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 | $379,631 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $2,629,951 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $330,547 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees for Services Other | - | - | - | $2,249,798 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | - | - | $330,547 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | - | - | $228,961 |
| Fees for Services Management | - | - | - | $67,275 |
| Travel | - | - | - | $37,797 |
| Information Technology | - | - | - | $14,068 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | $4,689 |
| Insurance | - | - | - | $1,925 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | - | - | $1,300 |
| All Other Expenses | - | - | - | $1,016 |
| Office Expenses | - | - | - | $262 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,960,498 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wptf Scholarship Fund | $31,806 |
“The board of directors contracted with whitehall bay energy services to perform the duties of the executive director.”
“The western power trading forum has a broad base of members, dedicated to encouraging competition in the electric market of the western united states.”
“The members of the western power trading forum elect the board of directors.”
“The voting members of western power trading forum are entitled to vote at all general and special membership meetings of the organization.”
“Form 990 is prepared for review by the executive director and the finance manager. Once reviewed and approved, form 990 will be completed, signed and mailed, and provided to the board of directors.”
“The executive director's compensation was determined by the baord of directors and approved by the board.”
“Governing documents and policies are made available to the public upon request, either online or written communication.”
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | THE GOAL OF WPTF IS TO REDUCE THE LONG-RUN COST OF ELECTRICITY TO CONSUMERS THROUGHOUT THE REGION AND TO MAINTAIN THE CURRENT HIGH LEVEL OF SYSTEM RELIABILITY. WPTF'S ACTIONS FOCUS ON DEVELOPING COMPETITIVE ELECTRICITY MARKETS THROUGHOUT THE WESTERN STATES, BY DEVELOPING UNIFORM OPERATING RULES TO FACILITATE TRANSACTIONS AMONG MARKET PARTICIPANTS AND ENSURING A VITAL ENERGY MARKET IS ESTABLISHED. WPTF PROVIDES AN INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE FOR ITS MEMBERS, ACTIVELY TRACKING AND ANALYZING RELEVANT REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS AT THE STATE, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL LEVELS. WPTF ALSO PROVIDES A UNIFIED VOICE WHICH CAN INFLUENCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF MARKET STRUCTURES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. |
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