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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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 …
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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.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Winneshiek Energy District with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWinneshiek 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
WINNESHIEK ENERGY DISTRICT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (8)
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8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 24 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2009
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo 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