ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

EIN: 370907478

SPRINGFIELD, IL

Total Revenue
$744,606
Total Expenses
$684,218
Total Assets
$771,541
Net Assets
$771,541
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
CHRISTOPHER WISE
Phone
2177894632
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ASSOCIATION, founded in 1968, is a small nonprofit that reported $745K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $684K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ASSOCIATION (IMUA) IS TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF THE STATE'S MUNICIPALLY-OWNED ELECTRIC, NATURAL GAS, WATER, WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITIES AND TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE INFORMATION, TRAINING, AND PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATION THEY NEED TO OPERATE THEIR SYSTEMS IN A MANNER THAT IS SAFE, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE AND PROMOTES THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT TO THEIR CUSTOMERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $493,015

SAFETY AND TRAINING PROGRAMS - THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES HANDS-ON TRAINING AND CLASSROOM SEMINARS TO HELP THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO WORK IN THE FIELD FOR MUNICIPAL UTILITIES TO WORK SAFELY. THE IMUA HOLDS...

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SAFETY AND TRAINING PROGRAMS - THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES HANDS-ON TRAINING AND CLASSROOM SEMINARS TO HELP THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO WORK IN THE FIELD FOR MUNICIPAL UTILITIES TO WORK SAFELY. THE IMUA HOLDS MONTHLY SAFETY PROGRAM MEETINGS IN ALL AREAS OF THE STATE. 350 SAFETY TRAINING MEETINGS WERE CONDUCTED REACHING AN ESTIMATED 5,600 PEOPLE. ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD WITH APPROXIMATELY 250 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE, INCLUDED NATURAL GAS TRAINING AND LINEMEN APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM/LABS. IN THE EVENT OF NATURAL DISASTERS, IMUA COORDINATES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL FROM MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ALL OVER THE STATE TO THE AFFECTED MEMBER.

Program 2
Expenses: $67,699

LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY SUPPORT - THE ASSOCIATION TRACKS LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS THAT AFFECT THE MEMBERS, PROVIDES REGULAR ALERTS, AND RELIES ON ITS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL...

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LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY SUPPORT - THE ASSOCIATION TRACKS LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS THAT AFFECT THE MEMBERS, PROVIDES REGULAR ALERTS, AND RELIES ON ITS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION TO INTERVENE THROUGH TIMELY LOBBYING EFFORTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $26,102

COMMUNICATIONS - THE ASSOCIATION PRODUCES A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER, AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY, AND OTHER COMMUNICATION MATERIALS TO ITS MEMBERS HIGHLIGHTING ISSUES AND EVENTS IMPORTANT TO ALL...

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COMMUNICATIONS - THE ASSOCIATION PRODUCES A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER, AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY, AND OTHER COMMUNICATION MATERIALS TO ITS MEMBERS HIGHLIGHTING ISSUES AND EVENTS IMPORTANT TO ALL MUNICIPAL UTILITY OFFICIALS. APPROXIMATELY 268 NEWSLETTERS ARE DISTRIBUTED THREE TIMES AND APPROXIMATELY 218 DIRECTORIES ARE DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,872
Program Service Revenue $699,269
Investment Income $30,465
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $744,606

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,139
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $586,816
Other Expenses $674,079
TOTAL EXPENSES $684,218

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $744,606 $717,533 +0.0%
Expenses $684,218 $633,837 +0.1%
Net Income $60,388 $83,696 -0.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$0
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOSH ECKART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN TOLAN FIRST VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON RISLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC ROWOLD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE MCCOY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN COOK IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG BROWN CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF FIEGENSCHUH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFERY MANGRICH SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TROY FODOR ASST. SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD MYERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN GROTH SECOND VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER SUHR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON DEERING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE RYDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GENTRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY HANRAHAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY TAYLOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN GADEN CEO 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER WISE CFO 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $744,606 $684,218 $771,541 $60,388
2024 $717,533 $633,837 $711,153 $83,696
2023 $724,106 $630,428 $627,457 $93,678
2022 $599,229 $580,793 $533,779 $18,436
2021 $525,596 $521,961 $515,343 $3,635
2020 $509,203 $483,118 $511,708 $26,085
2019 $561,775 $496,950 $485,623 $64,825
2018 $542,682 $498,724 $420,798 $43,958
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