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Winneshiek Energy District

TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC HEALTH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN WINNESHIEK COUNTY THROUGH REDUCING ENERGY COSTS AND PROMOTING LOCAL ENERGY SOURCES AND RELATED ECONOMIC ACTIVITY.TO WORK TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE …

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73
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Winneshiek Energy District

Founded in 2010, we connect Winneshiek County communities to clean energy solutions, empower residents and businesses, and inspire other regions to build a clean-energy movement. Living in a rural county doesn’t mean our energy decisions must come from afar. We believe that a cleaner, more affordable, and equitable energy future starts right here—focused on local …

Founded
Headquarters
Decorah, IA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C35
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2011

Mission

To promote economic health and sustainable development in winneshiek county through reducing energy costs and promoting local energy sources and related economic activity.to work towards a more sustainable society in winneshiek county and its communities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.76
Program$0.76

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Winneshiek Energy District with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 75% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

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Winneshiek Energy District is a registered environment nonprofit based in Decorah, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 271525603. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $195K in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Winneshiek Energy District's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 271525603. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Winneshiek Energy District has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Winneshiek Energy District is located in Decorah, IA, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is PO Box 14, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Winneshiek Energy District has $195K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Winneshiek Energy District is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $195K in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Winneshiek Energy District. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Winneshiek Energy District holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Founded in 2010, we connect Winneshiek County communities to clean energy solutions, empower residents and businesses, and inspire other regions to build a clean-energy movement. Living in a rural county doesn’t mean our energy decisions must come from afar. We believe that a cleaner, more affordable, and equitable energy future starts right here—focused on local … Winneshiek Energy District is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $195K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Winneshiek Energy District are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Winneshiek Energy District is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 271525603, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

LY
Lyle L••••
President

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 24 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 24 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2009
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Winneshiek Energy District

What is Winneshiek Energy District?
Winneshiek Energy District is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Decorah, United States. Founded in 2010, we connect Winneshiek County communities to clean energy solutions, empower residents and businesses, and inspire other regions to build a clean-energy movement. Living in a rural county doesn’t mean our energy decisions must come from afar. We believe that a cleaner, more affordable, and equitable energy future starts right here—focused on local …
When was Winneshiek Energy District founded?
Winneshiek Energy District was founded in 2009.
Who leads Winneshiek Energy District?
Lyle Luzum serves as President.
Where is Winneshiek Energy District located?
Headquartered in Decorah, IA, United States.
What is Winneshiek Energy District's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Winneshiek Energy District trustworthy?
Winneshiek Energy District has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Winneshiek Energy District's registration number?
IRS EIN: 271525603. Registration: 27-1525603 (United States).
What is Winneshiek Energy District's website?
https://www.energydistrict.org