International District Energy Assoc

EIN: 521918849

Westborough, MA

Total Revenue
$6,367,030
Total Expenses
$5,691,653
Total Assets
$7,948,764
Net Assets
$7,852,662
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1909
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
Robert Thornton
Phone
5083669339
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

International District Energy Assoc, founded in 1909, is a community nonprofit that reported $6.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $5.7M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

IDEA fosters the success of its members as leaders in providing reliable, economical, efficient and environmentally sound district energy services. We promote energy efficiency and environmental quality through the advancement of district heating, district cooling and cogeneration (also known as combined heat and power or CHP) and we actively lobby to secure favorable policies, legislation and regulations for district energy.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,799,655 Revenue: $1,600,655

Annual Conference: Opportunities for members and committees to gather and discuss new developments in the industry and share ideas for improvements.Publications: Inform members of accomplishments of...

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Annual Conference: Opportunities for members and committees to gather and discuss new developments in the industry and share ideas for improvements.Publications: Inform members of accomplishments of the association and new developments in the industry.Educational Training: To exchange and distribute information to members of the association.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $165,326
Program Service Revenue $5,909,648
Investment Income $292,056
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $6,367,030

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,846,591
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,799,655
Other Expenses $3,825,062
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,691,653

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $6,367,030 $6,194,079 +0.0%
Expenses $5,691,653 $5,295,844 +0.1%
Net Income $675,377 $898,235 -0.2%
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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
25
Independent Members
24
Employees
7
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
2
$741,626
Total Directors
25
$741,626
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
David Woodson Chair 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert P Thornton President and Director 40.00
Officer Director
$695,192 $46,434 $741,626
Daniel Dixon Secretary/Tr and Director 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Peer Vice Chair 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Meghan Riesterer Second Vice Chair 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lalit Agarwal Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Ahern Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ted Borer Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Samuel Chatterton Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Casey Collins Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Earl Collins Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frank Cuomo Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chase Davis Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carol Denning Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Duncan Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrea Sarmentero Garzon Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kimberly Greene Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Francois Gressier Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Holt Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joan Kowal Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gerard MacDonald Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Meisenhelder Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Samuel Olmstead Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Spurr Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Zmick Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cheryl Jacques Director of Operations 40.00
Highest
$277,950 $37,854 $315,804
Jason Beal Director of Member Services 40.00
Highest
$183,160 $45,525 $228,685
Emily Cummings Director, Programs & Special Projects 40.00
Highest
$134,500 $28,999 $163,499
Scott Szycher Director, Business Development 40.00
Highest
$132,000 $45,270 $177,270
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 $6,367,030 $5,691,653 $7,948,764 $675,377
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $5,671,739 $4,875,804 $6,313,143 $795,935
2022 $5,321,001 $4,083,907 $5,483,284 $1,237,094
2021 $4,433,245 $3,082,188 $4,252,743 $1,351,057
2020 $2,274,322 $3,196,279 $2,896,102 $-921,957
2019 $4,718,308 $4,221,681 $3,849,780 $496,627
2018 $4,640,692 $4,234,913 $3,438,417 $405,779
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