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Energy Cooperative Association of Pennylvania

EIN 23-2172611 · Philadelphia, PA

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What it says it does

THE ENERGY CO-OP'S MISSION IS TO BE A LEADER OF TODAY'S SUSTAINABLE ENERGY EVOLUTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

OF THE APPROXIMATELY 4150 ENERGY CO-OP MEMBERS, AS OF 12/31/24 WE HAD 2268 RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY MEMBERS IN THE PECO AND PPL SERVICE TERRITORIES WHO WANT TO USE RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY THAT IS SOURCED, EITHER REGIONALLY OR NATIONWIDE, FROM WIND AND SOLAR.
OF THE APPROXIMATELY 4150 ENERGY CO-OP MEMBERS, AS OF 12/31/24 WE HAD 2485 HEATING OIL MEMBERS WHO WERE ABLE TO HEAT THEIR HOMES WITH TRANSPARENTLY PRICED HEATING OIL AS A RESULT OF THE PROGRAM.
OF THE APPROXIMATELY 4150 ENERGY CO-OP MEMBERS, AS OF 12/31/24 WE HAD 600 RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS MEMBERS IN THE PECO AND PGW SERVICE TERRITORIES USING NATURAL GAS SOURCED FROM DECOMPOSITION OF LANDFILL WASTE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(12) benevolent life insurance association or utility cooperative.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(12) benevolent life insurance association or utility cooperative as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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