PUBLIC POWER COUNCIL

EIN: 911015971

PORTLAND, OR

Total Revenue
$2,990,660
Total Expenses
$2,991,795
Total Assets
$3,465,071
Net Assets
$1,465,197
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
SCOTT SIMMS
Phone
5035959770
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PUBLIC POWER COUNCIL, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025.

Mission

TO REPRESENT THE COMMON INTERESTS OF CONSUMER-OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND ENHANCE THEIR COMPETITIVENESS AND ABILITY TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES. TO ENSURE ACCESS TO A RELIABLE, LOW COST AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND POWER SUPPLY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

ASSIST MEMBER UTILITIES TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED STRENGTH OF CONSUMER-OWNED UTILITIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND HEIGHTEN PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT AWARENESS OF CONSUMER-OWNED UTILITY ISSUES. FACILITATE...

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ASSIST MEMBER UTILITIES TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED STRENGTH OF CONSUMER-OWNED UTILITIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND HEIGHTEN PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT AWARENESS OF CONSUMER-OWNED UTILITY ISSUES. FACILITATE TRANSMISSION ACCESS IN THE REGION AND PRESERVE A LONG-TERM, STABLE SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY AT THE LOWEST PRACTICABLE PRICE. WITH RESPECT TO ELECTRICITY GENERATION, MAINTAIN A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND BE A RESPONSIBLE STEWARD OF THE REGION'S NATURAL RESOURCES.

Program 2

TO MAINTAIN REASONABLE AND COST EFFECTIVE MITIGATION FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE WITH RESPECT TO THE FEDERAL COLUMBIA RIVER POWER SYSTEM.

Program 3

TO MAINTAIN POWER DELIVERY UNDER PROGRAMS OF THE BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $2,902,479
Investment Income $86,940
Other Revenue $1,241
TOTAL REVENUE $2,990,660

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,813,542
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $1,178,253
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,991,795

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,990,660 $2,864,150 +0.0%
Expenses $2,991,795 $2,847,255 +0.1%
Net Income $-1,135 $16,895 -1.1%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
9
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
1
$491,687
Total Directors
23
$491,687
Key Employees
3
$754,785
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SCOTT SIMMS CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY 50.00
Officer Director
$422,183 $69,504 $491,687
CHRIS ROBINSON CHAIR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIBBY CALNON VICE-CHAIR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE ANDERSEN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM ANDERSON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAX BEACH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN CAPPER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN CASE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNETTE CREEKPAUM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN DIETZ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK DUNN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON GADEBERG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY HUHTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK JOHNSON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN LINDELL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRITIN MASTELLER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE MORGAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE BOORMAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SYKES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTOR FUENTES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF GRIZZEL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE MORGAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON ZYSKOWSKI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM CREEKPAUM GENERAL COUNSEL 50.00
Key Emp
$205,069 $49,342 $254,411
LAUREN TENNEY DENISON DIRECTOR, MARKET POLICY & GRID STRATEGY 40.00
Key Emp
$199,463 $53,711 $253,174
MICHAEL LINN SENIOR POLICY ANALYST 40.00
Key Emp
$195,184 $52,016 $247,200
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 $2,990,660 $2,991,795 $3,465,071 $-1,135
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,548,166 $2,747,157 $2,546,570 $-198,991
2022 $2,379,480 $2,554,611 $2,815,453 $-175,131
2021 $2,741,199 $2,487,926 $2,172,331 $253,273
2020 $2,372,079 $2,253,851 $2,218,390 $118,228
2019 $2,310,945 $2,068,771 $2,094,792 $242,174
2018 $2,320,223 $2,306,298 $1,814,968 $13,925
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