Nonprofit · EIN 36-4192410
PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, VA 23219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $40,610,525 | $35,603,535 | $5,006,990 | $58,406,199 | $14,845,211 | $43,560,988 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $38,338,521 | $41,510,965 | -$3,172,444 | $52,805,827 | $14,175,121 | $38,630,706 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $39,041,155 | $42,998,111 | -$3,956,956 | $58,820,802 | $16,818,977 | $42,001,825 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $38,856,778
- Investment income
- $2,072,102
- Net rental income
- $126,305
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$489,119
- Other revenue
- -$318,355
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $640,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,913,502
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,146,544
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,186,711
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $288,365
- Accounting fees
- $345,533
- Occupancy
- $480,154
- Travel
- $1,306,200
- Depreciation
- $91,042
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $52,805,827
- Total assets, end of year
- $58,406,199
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,845,211
- Net assets, end of year
- $43,560,988
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $318,558
- Publicly traded securities
- $45,806,384
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $43,560,988
- Gross receipts
- $42,551,721
- Employees
- 45
- Volunteers
- 29
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS PERKINS JR | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $640,248 | $36,889 |
| BRIDGET KIDD | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $337,998 | $44,152 |
| SHAWN STACK | SVP, FINANCE, DATA, AND TECHNOLOGY Officer | 40 | $256,702 | $35,127 |
| ERIN HATCHER | SVP, COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING Officer | 40 | $248,870 | $37,795 |
| ERIC KUSTER | SVP, SAFETY, EDUC, AND COMPLIANCE Officer | 40 | $247,898 | $27,821 |
| THERESA RYAN | DIR OF ADMINISTRATION AND HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $214,844 | $21,936 |
| LYNDON RICKARDS | DIR OF SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $177,957 | $25,001 |
| GRACE WILLIS | DIR OF MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,151 | $20,407 |
| MICHAEL NEWLAND | DIR OF AGRICULTURE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $181,268 | $20,108 |
| GAVIN HALE | DIR OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & POWER GENERATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,094 | $13,255 |
| CHRIS HILL | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE GARCIA | VICE CHAIRMAN, PRODUCERS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DEBERDINE | VICE CHAIRMAN, MARKETERS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB YOUNG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN RICHARDSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
24 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS DEFILIPPO | PAST CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF KERNS | PAST SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DICKINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTWAN HOLMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK SUTTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN WILKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENT EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BECCA GIBBENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BERNIE GUFFEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHELSEA KILBURN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAMELA LOCKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDON LONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOE MCGINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DUNCAN MCGINNIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAIGE O'DELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WARREN PATTERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID REYNOLDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN SHARP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE WOODWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENNY WORKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SETH ZEHLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA ZUPPAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN COBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Perkins | President and CEO Officer | 40 | $604,417 | $48,234 |
| Bridget Kidd | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $274,470 | $50,636 |
| Shawn Stack | SVP, Fiannce, Data, Technology Officer | 40 | $235,279 | $38,005 |
| Eric Kuster | SVP, Safety, Educ, and Comp Officer | 40 | $237,642 | $29,057 |
| Erin Hatcher | SVP, Comms and Marketing Officer | 40 | $225,169 | $39,080 |
| Theresa Ryan | Dir of Admin & HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $206,017 | $22,730 |
| John Kerekes | Dir of Contracts & Internal Counsel Highest-paid employee | 40 | $189,721 | $22,300 |
| Grace Willis | Dir of Market and Industry Data Highest-paid employee | 40 | $184,328 | $22,036 |
| Gavin Hale | Dir of Product Development & Power Generation Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,333 | $18,804 |
| Michael Newland | Dir of Agriculture Business Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,909 | $21,113 |
| Chris DeFilippo | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Hill | Vice Chairman, Marketers Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe McGinn | Vice Chairman, Producers Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Kerns | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Richardson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Cobb | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael DeBerdine | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Dickinson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Garcia | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Becca Gibbens | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Heim | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Antwan Holmes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brandon Long | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Duncan McGinnis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paige O'Dell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Sutton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tammi Weigand | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Wilkin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Woodward | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Young | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Zuppas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Perkins | President and CEO Officer | 40 | $573,474 | $44,982 |
| Bridget Kidd | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $260,264 | $36,736 |
| Gavin Hale | Dir of Product Development & Power Generati Highest-paid employee | 40 | $268,108 | $12,806 |
| Shawn Stack | VP, Finance, Data, Technology Officer | 40 | $222,006 | $31,941 |
| Erin Hatcher | SVP, Comms and Marketin Officer | 40 | $225,181 | $28,139 |
| Eric Kuster | SVP, Safety, Educ, and Comp Officer | 40 | $227,833 | $23,044 |
| Gokul Vishwanathan | Dir of Research and Sustainability Highest-paid employee | 40 | $206,720 | $32,767 |
| Paula Wilson | Dir of Industry Engagement (until 12/23) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $198,236 | $23,035 |
| Theresa Ryan | Dir of Admin & HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,371 | $15,609 |
| John Kerekes | Dir of Contracts & Internal Counsel Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,200 | $15,298 |
| Chris DeFilippo | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stuart Weidie | Immediate Past-Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Hill | Vice Chairman, Marketers Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe McGinn | Vice Chairman, Producers Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Trent Hampton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Richardson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Briggs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Cobb | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Dickinson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Garcia | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Heim | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Antwan Holmes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Kerns | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brandon Long | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Duncan McGinnis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Sutton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tammi Weigand | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Wilkin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Woodward | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Young | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Zuppas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 200 S 10TH ST STE 1075, RICHMOND, VA 23219-4512
- In care of
- % JAMES HARRIS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SHAWN STACK, 200 S 10TH STREET 10TH FLOOR 107, RICHMOND, VA 23219
- Signed the 990
- SHAWN STACK, SVP, FINANCE, DATA, AND TECH
- Phone
- (202) 452-8975
- Website
- WWW.PROPANE.COM
- Return prepared by
- BROWN EDWARDS & COMPANY LLP
Mission
TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS INCLUDING PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE CONSUMER AND EMPLOYEE SAFETY & TRAINING, TO PROVIDE FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OF CLEAN AND EFFICIENT PROPANE UTILIZATION EQUIPMENT TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT SAFETY AND OTHER ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF PROPANE.
Program accomplishments
- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - SUPPORT RESEARCH RELATED TO THE USE OF ODORIZED PROPANE AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROPANE UTILIZATION EQUIPMENT.
- SAFETY AND TRAINING - SUPPORT PUBLIC AND PROPANE INDUSTRY AWARENESS AND TRAINING TO FOSTER THE SAFE, EFFICIENT USE AND HANDLING OF ODORIZED PROPANE.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-4192410
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $58,406,199
- Income (IRS master file)
- $42,551,721
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $40,610,525 | $35,603,535 | $58,406,199 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $38,338,521 | $41,510,965 | $52,805,827 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $39,041,155 | $42,998,111 | $58,820,802 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $41,226,095 | $42,290,884 | $64,670,257 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 36-4192410).
Questions about PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL INC is 36-4192410.
- Is PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1998.
- Are donations to PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL INC 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 PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL INC 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 PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHAWN STACK.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 39 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $640,248 (THOMAS PERKINS JR, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $40,610,525, expenses of $35,603,535 and total assets of $58,406,199 at year end.
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