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Nonprofit · EIN 20-0789969

PLYMOUTH AREA RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVE

Tax-exempt · PLYMOUTH, NH 03264

Financials

$984K$959K2023$719K$718K2024$791K$790K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PLYMOUTH AREA RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$791,033$790,489$544$153,030$13,430$139,600
December 31, 2024990$718,885$718,023$862$144,882$10,233$134,649
December 31, 2023990$983,509$959,310$24,199$171,376$37,589$133,787
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$132,800
of which government grants
$56,634
Membership dues
$12,622
Program service revenue
$654,022
Investment income
$2,181
Other revenue
$2,030

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$225,672
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$243,791
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$6,760
Travel
$3,935
Program services (functional)
$790,489

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$144,882
Total assets, end of year
$153,030
Total liabilities, end of year
$13,430
Net assets, end of year
$139,600
Publicly traded securities
$37,244
Gross receipts
$791,033
Employees
13
Volunteers
157
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
NH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Denise HutchinsExecutive Director
Highest-paid employee
40$72,308
Sandra JonesPrograms and finance director
Key employee
36$46,395
Will AbbottBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Patrick MayBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Paige WilsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Ashley SabaBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Kim LovettBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Maryann McGarryBoard President Elect
Officer
2$0
Zak BrohinskyBoard President
Officer
2$0
Lisetta SilvestriBoard Treasurer
Officer
2$0
Diane ArsenaultBoard Secretary
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sandra JonesProgram Director
Highest-paid employee
36$52,679
Robbin AdamsOffice Manager
Key employee
15$18,604
Trip AndersonDirector of Development
Key employee
25$16,148
Richard HageMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Sam HoweMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Kim LovettMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Maryann McGarryMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Will AbbottMember
Trustee or director
0$0
Diane ArsenaultMember
Trustee or director
0$0
Zak BrohinskyPresident
Officer
2$0
Joan TurleySecretary
Officer
2$0
Lisetta SilvestriTreasurer
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sandra JonesExecutive Director
Highest-paid employee
36$45,198
Paul AndersonKey Employee
Key employee
25$31,792
Maryann McGarryMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Melissa LeszekMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Richard HageMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Len ReitsmaMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Kim LovettMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Sam HoweMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Joan TurleySecretary
Officer
2$0
Jennifer HighlandTreasurer
Officer
2$0
Zak BrohinskiPresident
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
300 MAIN ST, PLYMOUTH, NH 03264-4504
In care of
% SANDRA JONES
Signed the 990
SANDRA JONES, Programs Director
Phone
(603) 536-5030
Return prepared by
James Felch

Mission

To build resillient communities in central New Hampshire by providing access to sustainable local energy and local food leading to economic stability, a clean environment and healthy living.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Sustainable Energy: PAREI manages and consults on energy projects in areas such as solar energy, solar installations, renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions. We provide advice for public inquiries and small businesses. We perform introductory energy audits to encourage energy efficiency and conservation. We present 24 NHSaves educational workshops annually and coordinate community gatherings centered around sustainability, resilliency and all things energy. This year we installed 14 PV systems and added 124.69 Kw to our local grid
    Expenses $368,275
  • We operate NH Solar Shares in partnership with the NH Electric Cooperative. Our program installs and operates community solar to share solar energy with low-income families through electric bill credits while increasing the portion of clean renewable energy on our grid. In 2025 we supplied $10,611 in electricity bill credits. This program contributes to building healthier, more sustainable communities. NH Solar Shares has installed three PV arrays totaling 91.3 kW that produced over 88,000 kWh of clean energy in 2025. This amount of solar generated electricity is estimated to reduce CO2 emissions by over 59 metric tons per year annually (based on a typical power resource mix of todays NH Electric Co-op generation)
    Expenses $310,710
  • Local Foods Plymouths mission is to strengthen our regional food system by connecting small farmers and producers to community members through an accessible, community-supported marketplace. We keep food dollars local, support independent producers, and help ensure that our community has a choice in where its food comes from. LocalFoodsPlymouth.org was created to provide farmers with a dependable year-around sales channel while reducing food miles. Today it plays a critical role in our regionss food security, supports small-scale producers, and expands equitable access to fresh local food in a rural area where these food systems are increasingly fragile.
    Expenses $111,504

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-0789969
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C35)
Assets (IRS master file)
$153,030
Income (IRS master file)
$791,033

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$791,033$790,489$153,030IRS
990December 2024$718,885$718,023$144,882IRS
990December 2023$983,509$959,310$171,376XML
990December 2022$694,244$723,233$116,356IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0789969).

Questions about PLYMOUTH AREA RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVE

What is the EIN of PLYMOUTH AREA RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PLYMOUTH AREA RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVE is 20-0789969.
Is PLYMOUTH AREA RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to PLYMOUTH AREA RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PLYMOUTH AREA RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PLYMOUTH AREA RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PLYMOUTH AREA RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of PLYMOUTH AREA RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,308 (Denise Hutchins, Executive Director).
How much revenue does PLYMOUTH AREA RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $791,033, expenses of $790,489 and total assets of $153,030 at year end.

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