Northwest Small Hydroelectric Association
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What it says it does
THE NORTHWEST HYDROELECTRIC ASSOCIATION (NWHA) PURPOSE: WE UNITE PASSIONATE HYDROPOWER LEADERS THROUGH KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND COLLABORATIVE NETWORKING, SO THAT TOGETHER WE ARE THE RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY ON HYDROPOWER FOR OUR NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $790,001
- Spending
- $582,742
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 21
- Highest pay
- $173,352, executive di
Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
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 February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- ANNUAL CONFERENCE. THIS EVENT OCCURS EVERY FEBRUARY WITHIN THE NORTHWEST AND INCLUDES SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS TO THE MEMBERSHIP AND NON-MEMBER ATTENDEES. COST INCLUDE THE HOTEL, AUDIO/VISUAL, SHOW DECORATOR, AND REFRESHMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE ACTIVITY. THERE WERE 593 ATTENDEES PARTICIPATING IN THE 2026 CONFERENCE.
- WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR NWHA PROVIDED A TECHNICAL WORKSHOP, AND A FALL WORKSHOP. APPROXIMATELY 215 ATTENDEES PARTICIPATED IN THE TECHNICAL WORKSHOP AND 80 IN THE FALL REGIONAL WORKSHOP. THE WORKSHOPS PROVIDED EDUCATION TO A VARIETY OF MEMBERS (CONSULTANTS, GENERATORS, SUPPLIERS, ETC.).
- ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending February 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1982.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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