named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Agri-Business and Water Council of Arizona (ABWC) Participation
Sitting on the Executive Committee of ABWC and participating in NWRA-related activities to support irrigated agriculture in Arizona.
Boulder Canyon Project Advocacy
Involvement in the 2017 contract, participation in monthly meetings at the Arizona Power Authority (APA), monitoring budget issues, and engaging with the Bureau of Reclamation and Western Area Power Administration on appropriations, operations, and budget control related to the Boulder Canyon Project.
Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) Advocacy
Representation of members' interests regarding the Colorado River Storage Project, including participation in the Colorado River Energy Distributors Association (CREDA).
National Water Resources Association (NWRA) Participation
Participation in NWRA activities to promote the development, control, conservation, preservation, and utilization of national water resources.
Parker-Davis Project Advocacy
Advocacy for members receiving power allocations from the Parker-Davis Project.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Local Water Utility Operations 2 activities
- Delivery of water and power services in ArizonaManages water and power facilities to deliver water and hydropower across Arizona through a network of 11 voting and 15 associate members, including special districts, municipalities, an Indian utility authority, and federal water project managers. Responsible for delivering most of Arizona’s entitlement to Colorado River water and a major share of the state’s other available water supplies.
- Management and delivery of water and power infrastructureManages water and power facilities and delivers water and power across Arizona through a membership network that includes special districts, municipalities, an Indian utility authority, and federal water project managers. Responsible for delivering most of Arizona’s entitlement to Colorado River water and a significant portion of the state’s other available water resources.
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Professional Association Conferences & Events 2 activities
- Hosting annual meetingsHosts an annual meeting each year, such as the 2023 meeting in Tempe, Arizona, and the 2025 Annual Meeting also held in Tempe, which includes a business session and is conducted with in-person and virtual attendance options.
- Hosting annual meetingsHosts an annual meeting each year, such as the 2023 meeting in Tempe, Arizona, and the 2025 and 2024 meetings also held in Tempe, which include business sessions and hybrid participation options.
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Regular Governance and Member Meetings 1 activity
- Conducting hybrid and virtual board meetingsHolds regularly scheduled monthly board meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM in Phoenix, AZ, with both in-person and virtual participation options. Some meetings are held virtually only. Meetings are open to the public with notices, agendas, and access instructions posted on the organization’s website.
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Public Meeting Notices & Agendas 1 activity
- Public meeting notices and transparencyPosts notices for all board and annual meetings on its official website, including date, time, location, and agenda or instructions for accessing the agenda, ensuring public access and transparency.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Conducting hybrid and virtual board meetingsHolds regularly scheduled monthly board meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options. Some meetings are held virtually only, and all are open to participation through hybrid formats.
- Policy advocacy on water and energy issuesEngages in policy advocacy at the state and federal levels related to water and fiber, participates in monthly Arizona Power Authority meetings, provides input on budget and operational matters, and monitors legislative issues tied to the Boulder Canyon Project and broader hydropower allocations.
- Policy advocacy on water and energy issuesEngages in policy advocacy at the state and federal levels on matters related to food, fiber, water, and energy. Participates in monthly Arizona Power Authority meetings, provides input on budgets, and monitors engineering, operations, and legislative issues tied to the Boulder Canyon Project and Colorado River Storage Project.
- Representation in hydropower allocationRepresents 85% of the Boulder Canyon Project hydropower capacity allocated to Arizona and holds 61.5% of summer and 52.9% of winter Colorado River Storage Project hydropower capacity in the state.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$655K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$655K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$613K
Program expenses53%
Admin / overhead47%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$289K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$121K
Cash$121K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$121K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED GERAK | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $289K |
board members · 20
- ARLAN RIGGS — MEMBER
- BRIAN HILL — MEMBER
- BRYAN VERGES — MEMBER
- CHARLES CARLYLE — MEMBER
- DARRIN FRONCOM — MEMBER
- DOUG MILLIGAN — MEMBER
- GLEN VORTHERMS — MEMBER
- HEATH BROWN — MEMBER
- JASON MOYES — MEMBER
- JEFF WONER — MEMBER
- JIM DOWNING — MEMBER
- JOHN CASELLA — MEMBER
- MEGHAN SCOTT — MEMBER
- PATRICK LEDGER — MEMBER
- REX GREEN — MEMBER
- ROBERT VAN HOFWEGEN — MEMBER
- RON MCECHERN — MEMBER
- SCOTT SALINE — MEMBER
- SHANE LEONARD — MEMBER
- SHELTON VAN ALLEN — MEMBER
relationships · 23
who they work with
- Agri-Business Council of Arizona, Inc (AGCA) Partner — Partner organization representing the agricultural community in Arizona.
- Agri-Business and Water Council of Arizona Partner — IEDA sits on the Executive Committee of ABWC and collaborates on irrigated agriculture initiatives.
- American Public Power Association Partner — Partner association representing not-for-profit, community-owned utilities nationwide.
- Arizona Farm Bureau Partner — Grassroots agricultural organization affiliated with IEDA.
- Arizona Power Partner — Hosted an IEDA board meeting in June 2024.
- Arizona Power Authority Government — State entity directed to obtain and sell electric power from the Colorado River, affiliated with IEDA.
- Arizona Power Authority Partner — Hosted a monthly board meeting in April 2025.
- Arizona Power Authority Partner — Participates in monthly meetings, provides input on budget and operations, and collaborates on Boulder Canyon Project matters.
- Bureau of Reclamation Government — Engages in advocacy and coordination on operations, appropriations, and budget control for federal hydropower projects.
- Bureau of Reclamation Government — Federal agency managing water and related resources, affiliated with IEDA.
- Clark-Hill Partner — Hosts IEDA board meetings at their location in Phoenix, AZ.
- Clark-Hill Office Partner — Hosted several monthly board meetings in 2025.
- Clark-Hill Office Partner — Hosted the IEDA board meeting at their office location in Phoenix, AZ.
- Colorado River Energy Distributors Association Network — IEDA members are part of the consumer-owned electric systems represented by CREDA in federal hydropower matters.
- Colorado River Energy Distributors Association Partner — Partner organization representing consumer-owned electric systems that purchase federal hydropower from the Colorado River Storage Project.
- IEDA Members Network — Association of irrigation and electrical districts in Arizona that collaborate on water and power issues.
- National Water Resource Association Network — IEDA participates in NWRA-related activities through its affiliation with ABWC.
- National Water Resources Association Partner — Partner federation of agricultural and municipal water providers focused on water conservation and management.
- SRP Partner — Hosted the 2023 IEDA Annual Meeting at the SRP Pera Club.
- SRP Pera Club Partner — Hosted the 2024 IEDA Annual Meeting.
- SRP Pera Club Partner — Hosted the 2025 Annual Meeting.
- Western Area Power Administration Government — Engages in advocacy and coordination regarding Boulder Canyon Project and Colorado River Storage Project power allocations and operations.
- Western Area Power Administration Government — Federal power marketing administration within the U.S. Department of Energy, affiliated with IEDA.