TY 2024 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
SERC RELIABILITY CORPORATION

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
13320 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PL 200

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHARLOTTE, NC28277

D Employer identification number

20-3311003

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 49,795,827

F Name and address of principal officer:
JASON BLAKE
13320 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PL 200
CHARLOTTE,NC28277

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.SERC1.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. See instructions.

H(c)

Group exemption number

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other

L Year of formation: 2005

M State of legal domicile: NC

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION OF THE SERC RELIABILITY CORPORATION (SERC) IS TO ASSURE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT REDUCTION OF RISKS TO THE RELIABILITY AND SECURITY OF THE BULK POWER SYSTEM. SERC PROVIDES STATUTORY FUNCTIONS CALLED FOR IN SECTION 215 OF THE FEDERAL POWER ACT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS DELEGATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SERC AND THE NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORPORATION (NERC). SERC PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS: ANALYZE EVENTS TO IDENTIFY LESSONS LEARNED THAT WILL IMPROVE RELIABILITY; PROMOTE BPS RELIABILITY, ADEQUACY AND SECURITY; HELP DEVELOP RELIABILITY STANDARDS FOR THE NORTH AMERICAN BULK POWER SYSTEM (BPS) AND THE SERC REGION; MONITOR AND ENFORCE APPROVED MANDATORY RELIABILITY STANDARDS; REGISTER AND CERTIFY RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES UNDER THE RELIABILITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM; ASSESS THE BPS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE RISK PROFILE IN ORDER TO ASSURE RELIABILITY, ADEQUACY, AND SECURITY; AND TRAIN OPERATING PERSONNEL TO ASSURE COMPETENCE.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	18
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	18
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	121
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	814
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	0	0
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	32,531,176	30,681,582
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	648,813	834,889
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	0	0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	33,179,989	31,516,471
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	24,249,602	26,729,818
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	4,688,300	5,436,580
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	28,937,902	32,166,398
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	4,242,087	-649,927
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	21,744,979	32,981,748
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	6,684,945	18,590,229
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	15,060,034	14,391,519

Part II

Signature Block

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Preparer's signature

Date

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self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name

Firm's EIN

Firm's address

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See Instructions. ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)

Form 990 (2024)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MISSION OF THE SERC RELIABILITY CORPORATION (SERC) IS TO ASSURE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT REDUCTION OF RISKS TO THE RELIABILITY AND SECURITY OF THE BULK POWER SYSTEM. SERC PROVIDES STATUTORY FUNCTIONS CALLED FOR IN SECTION 215 OF THE FEDERAL POWER ACT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS DELEGATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SERC AND THE NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORPORATION (NERC). SERC PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS: ANALYZE EVENTS TO IDENTIFY LESSONS LEARNED THAT WILL IMPROVE RELIABILITY; PROMOTE BPS RELIABILITY, ADEQUACY AND SECURITY; HELP DEVELOP RELIABILITY STANDARDS FOR THE NORTH AMERICAN BULK POWER SYSTEM (BPS) AND THE SERC REGION; MONITOR AND ENFORCE APPROVED MANDATORY RELIABILITY STANDARDS; REGISTER AND CERTIFY RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES UNDER THE RELIABILITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM; ASSESS THE BPS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE RISK PROFILE IN ORDER TO ASSURE RELIABILITY, ADEQUACY, AND SECURITY; AND TRAIN OPERATING PERSONNEL TO ASSURE COMPETENCE.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	THE COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (CMEP) IS THE LARGEST PROGRAM AREA AT SERC, AND IS IMPLEMENTED PURSUANT TO SERC'S DELEGATION AGREEMENT AND THE NERC UNIFORM CMEP DEVELOPED UNDER SECTION 215(C) OF THE FEDERAL POWER ACT AND APPROVED BY THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION. THE SERC CMEP IS IMPLEMENTED BY PERSONNEL THAT ARE INDEPENDENT OF STAKEHOLDERS AND REGISTERED ENTITIES. THE SERC CMEP IS FURTHER DIVIDED INTO FIVE AREAS: COMPLIANCE MONITORING; COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES; ENTITY ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION; ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION; AND ENFORCEMENT.1.) THE COMPLIANCE MONITORING AREA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING COMPLIANCE AUDITS, SPOT CHECKS, AND COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATIONS; FOR SERVING AS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS FOR ALL STANDARDS; AND FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PROCESS FOR TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY EXCEPTIONS (TFE) TO THE NERC CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION (CIP) RELIABILITY STANDARDS.2.) THE COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AREA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING AND DEPLOYING CMEP-RELATED ANALYTICS AND COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENTS.3.) THE ENTITY ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION AREA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING AND DEPLOYING ENTITY INHERENT RISK ASSESSMENTS (IRA) AND INTERNAL CONTROLS EVALUATIONS (ICE); FOR SERVING AS THE SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT FOR ALL NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUES DISCOVERED AND/OR SELF-REPORTED TO THE REGION; FOR DETERMINING THE COMPLETE SCOPE OF VIOLATIONS; FOR DETERMINING THE ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL RISK POSED BY VIOLATIONS TO BPS RELIABILITY; AND FOR REVIEWING REGISTERED ENTITY MITIGATING ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE THAT ENTITIES CORRECT ISSUES AND PREVENT RECURRENCE THROUGH APPROPRIATE MITIGATION.4.) THE ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION AREA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REGISTERING OWNERS, OPERATORS, AND USERS OF THE BPS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH NERC RELIABILITY STANDARDS; AND FOR CERTIFYING APPLICABLE ENTITIES WHO PERFORM RELIABILITY-RELATED FUNCTIONS.5.) THE ENFORCEMENT AREA EVALUATES ALL POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS OF RELIABILITY STANDARDS BY SERC REGISTERED ENTITIES AND CONDUCTS A THOROUGH ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE IF A VIOLATION ACTUALLY OCCURRED. THE ENFORCEMENT STAFF NOTIFIES THE REGISTERED ENTITY OF ITS FINDINGS REGARDING THE VIOLATION AND ANY APPLICABLE PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS. THE ENFORCEMENT STAFF MAY ALSO ENGAGE IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE REGISTERED ENTITY. THE PROPOSED ENFORCEMENT ACTION, ALONG WITH ANY PROPOSED PENALTY OR SANCTIONS, IS SUBMITTED TO NERC FOR ITS REVIEW AND APPROVAL, AND SUBSEQUENT SUBMITTAL TO FERC. IF A REGISTERED ENTITY CHALLENGES THE FINDINGS OF THE VIOLATION AND/OR PENALTY, THE ENFORCEMENT STAFF PROSECUTES THE CASE BEFORE A HEARING BODY MADE UP OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE NERC BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SERC BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	THE SECOND LARGEST PROGRAM AT SERC IS THE RELIABILITY ASSESSMENTS AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS (RAPA) PROGRAM. SERC'S RAPA PROGRAM PROVIDES ANALYSIS, DATA GATHERING, AND ANALYSIS OF EVENTS ON THE BPS. THE RAPA FUNCTION IDENTIFIES RELIABILITY RISKS TO THE BPS IN THE SERC FOOTPRINT FOR THE PURPOSE OF INTEGRATED RISK ANALYSIS. RAPA'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE A CULTURE OF RELIABILITY EXCELLENCE AMONG THE OWNERS OF BPS ASSETS. THE PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION BY IDENTIFYING RISKS TO RELIABILITY, ANALYZING PERFORMANCE AND PRIORITIZING SIGNIFICANT RISKS.SERC CONDUCTS AN INDEPENDENT RELIABILITY ASSESSMENT OF THE BPS WITHIN THE SERC REGION, INCLUDING DATA GATHERING AND ANALYSIS. THE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM USES INFORMATION FROM ITS INTERNAL DATA COLLECTION SOURCES ALONG WITH OTHER PROGRAMS, SUCH AS NERC TRANSMISSION AVAILABILITY DATA SYSTEM (TADS), GENERATING AVAILABILITY DATA SYSTEMS (GADS), AND DEMAND RESPONSE AVAILABILITY DATA SYSTEM (DADS). SERC EVALUATES THE OVERALL RELIABILITY, PERFORMANCE, AND ADEQUACY OF THE SERC REGION AND REPORTS ITS RESULTS TO NERC. SERC'S WORK SUPPORTS NERC'S OBLIGATION TO PERFORM SIMILAR ANALYSIS OF THE INTERCONNECTED NORTH AMERICAN BPS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	THE THIRD LARGEST PROGRAM IS TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND OPERATOR CERTIFICATION. THE SERC TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND OPERATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING NECESSARY TO OBTAIN ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE ON THE OPERATIONS OF THE BPS. SERC TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS SUPPORT THE CONTINUING EDUCATION CERTIFIED SYSTEM OPERATORS IN THE SERC REGION. THE PROGRAM'S TARGET AUDIENCE IS BPS OPERATING PERSONNEL, SYSTEM OPERATORS, OPERATIONS SUPPORT PERSONNEL, AND TRAINING PERSONNEL. SERC SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF SERC'S STAFF TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN POWER SYSTEM OPERATING TOPICS.SERC ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATION TO REGISTERED ENTITIES THROUGH ROBUST OUTREACH ENGAGEMENTS, FOCUSING PRIMARILY ON COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES, INTERNAL CONTROLS, AND EMERGING RELIABILITY ISSUES.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses

Form 990 (2024)

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. ...

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

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12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

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Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?

If "Yes," complete

Schedule L, Part III.........................

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................

28a

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....

28b

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

121

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
GEORGE KROGSTIE13320 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PL STE CHARLOTTE,NC28277 (704) 357-7372

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet

List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) LONNI DIECK...................................................................... LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X	X	150,213	0	0
(2) DEBORAH WHEELER...................................................................... INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR	3.00 .................	X		135,750	0	0
(3) SHIRLEY BLOOMFIELD...................................................................... INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR	3.00 .................	X		138,908	0	0
(4) PANDELIS XANTHAKOS...................................................................... CHAIR	3.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(5) LISA JOHNSON...................................................................... VICE-CHAIR	3.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(6) VICKY BUDREAU...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(7) BOB DALRYMPLE...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(8) CHRISTOPHER PETERS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(9) DOUG LEGO...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(10) ERIC LAVERTY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(11) GREG FORD...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(12) KEVIN WALZ...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(13) RICKY ERIXTON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(14) BETH MCFARLAND...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(15) PAUL MCGLYNN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(16) TIM LYONS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(17) VENONA GREAFF...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) DENVER YORK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(19) JASON BLAKE........................................................................ PRESIDENT/CEO	40.00 .......................		X		753,107	0	82,646
(20) TIMOTHY PONSETI........................................................................ VP - OPERATIONS	40.00 .......................		X		488,270	0	74,571
(21) HOLLY HAWKINS........................................................................ VP - GEN. COUNSEL & CORP. SECRETARY	40.00 .......................		X		561,592	0	49,612
(22) GEORGE KROGSTIE........................................................................ CFO & CORPORATE TREASURER	40.00 .......................		X		391,289	0	82,721
(23) BRIAN THUMM........................................................................ VP - PERF IMPROVEMENT & RISK MGMT	40.00 .......................		X		340,190	0	69,639
(24) MELINDA MONTGOMERY........................................................................ SR. DIR.-ENGINEERING & ADV ANALYTICS	40.00 .......................			X	318,773	0	58,367
(25) STEPHEN BROWN........................................................................ DIRECTOR - CYBER & PHYSICAL SECURITY	40.00 .......................			X	304,706	0	66,753
(26) WILLIAM PETERSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR - ENTITY DEVELOP. & COMM.	40.00 .......................			X	258,002	0	71,650
(27) EDWARD FRANKS........................................................................ DIRECTOR - RELIABILITY ASSURANCE	40.00 .......................			X	256,276	0	64,802
(28) JON TAUBER........................................................................ DIRECTOR - ENFORCEMENT	40.00 .......................			X	273,902	0	67,831

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	4,370,978	0	688,592

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 96

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
HARKER LLC 122 W BLAND STREET SUITE A CHARLOTTE,NC28203	CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING	1,610,610
NETWIZE INC 702 W CONFLUENCE AVE SALT LAKE CITY,UT84123	TECHNOLOGY	940,299
GENSLER ARCHITECTURE DESIGN & PLANNING 220 MONTGOMERY STREET SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	ARCHITECTURE	118,309
CONVERGE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES 8208 VILLAGE HARBOR DRIVE CORNELIUS,NC28031	TECHNOLOGY	116,065
ABEL SOLUTIONS LLC 44 MILTON AVENUE ALPHARETTA,GA30009	TECHNOLOGY	115,444
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 5

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..	1a
b	Membership dues..	1b
c	Fundraising events..	1c
d	Related organizations	1d
e	Government grants (contributions)	1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above	1f

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$	1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......

		Business Code
2a	MEMBER ASSESSMENT	900099	28,737,687	28,737,687
b	PENALTY SANCTIONS	900099	1,781,300	1,781,300
c	WORKSHOP REVENUE	900099	157,695	157,695
d	CONTRACTS	900099	4,900	4,900
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		30,681,582

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			834,889			834,889
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a	18,279,356
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	18,279,356
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	0
d	Net gain or (loss).........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			31,516,471	30,681,582	0	834,889

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	3,318,716
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	17,922,706
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	2,394,104
9	Other employee benefits .......	1,762,968
10	Payroll taxes ...........	1,331,324
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	26,725
c	Accounting ...........	58,456
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	41,366
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	798,433
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	378,986
14	Information technology ......	1,011,659
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	956,285
17	Travel ............	773,455
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	369,547
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	934,607
23	Insurance ...	87,061
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a
b
c
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	32,166,398
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			319,011	1	224,324
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			1,350,418	2	3,084,609
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			794,787	9	836,970
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	5,791,565
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	4,400,804	1,975,484	10c	1,390,761
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			15,822,065	11	14,412,810
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			1,483,214	15	13,032,274
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			21,744,979	16	32,981,748

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	5,144,293	17	5,860,249
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19	43,110
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	1,540,652	25	12,686,870
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	6,684,945	26	18,590,229

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	15,060,034	27	14,391,519
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	15,060,034	32	14,391,519
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	21,744,979	33	32,981,748

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

31,516,471

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

32,166,398

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

-649,927

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

15,060,034

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

-18,588

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

14,391,519

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

Form 990 (2024)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

SERC RELIABILITY CORPORATION

Employer identification number

20-3311003

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

Permanent endowment right arrow

Term endowment right arrow

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements	1,309,014	1,271,890	37,124
d	Equipment ....	1,152,971	713,360	439,611
e	Other .....	3,329,580	2,415,554	914,026
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				1,390,761

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value
(1)RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS				11,827,018
(2)DEFERRED COMPENSATION				818,046
(3)CIP				387,210
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				13,032,274

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
DEFERRED COMPENSATION	818,046
SHORT-TERM LEASE LIABILITY	48,013
LONG-TERM LEASE LIABILITY	11,820,811






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	12,686,870
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	31,456,517
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-18,588
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-18,588
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	31,475,105
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a	41,366
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	41,366
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	31,516,471

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	32,125,032
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	32,125,032
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a	41,366
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	41,366
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	32,166,398

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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PART X, LINE 2:	THE CORPORATION IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND, THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE CORPORATION RECORDS LIABILITIES FOR INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN WHEN THOSE POSITIONS ARE DEEMED UNCERTAIN TO BE UPHELD IN AN EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. NO LIABILITIES FOR UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS WERE RECORDED AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023.
PART VI, LINE 1E:	SOFTWARE, COMPUTERS, AND FURNITURE MAKE UP THE AMOUNT IN THE "OTHER" FIXED ASSET CLASS.

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Explanation

PART X, LINE 2:

THE CORPORATION IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND, THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE CORPORATION RECORDS LIABILITIES FOR INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN WHEN THOSE POSITIONS ARE DEEMED UNCERTAIN TO BE UPHELD IN AN EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. NO LIABILITIES FOR UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS WERE RECORDED AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023.

PART VI, LINE 1E:

SOFTWARE, COMPUTERS, AND FURNITURE MAKE UP THE AMOUNT IN THE "OTHER" FIXED ASSET CLASS.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

SERC RELIABILITY CORPORATION

Employer identification number

20-3311003

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1JASON BLAKE PRESIDENT/CEO	(i) (ii)	487,002 ------------- 0	240,813 ------------- 0	25,292 ------------- 0	46,000 ------------- 0	36,646 ------------- 0	835,753 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2HOLLY HAWKINS VP - GEN. COUNSEL & CORP. SECRETARY	(i) (ii)	325,603 ------------- 0	217,774 ------------- 0	18,215 ------------- 0	46,000 ------------- 0	3,612 ------------- 0	611,204 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3TIMOTHY PONSETI VP - OPERATIONS	(i) (ii)	330,992 ------------- 0	132,835 ------------- 0	24,443 ------------- 0	46,000 ------------- 0	28,571 ------------- 0	562,841 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4GEORGE KROGSTIE CFO & CORPORATE TREASURER	(i) (ii)	286,058 ------------- 0	94,057 ------------- 0	11,174 ------------- 0	46,000 ------------- 0	36,721 ------------- 0	474,010 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5BRIAN THUMM VP - PERF IMPROVEMENT & RISK MGMT	(i) (ii)	268,169 ------------- 0	67,276 ------------- 0	4,745 ------------- 0	46,000 ------------- 0	23,639 ------------- 0	409,829 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6MELINDA MONTGOMERY SR. DIR.-ENGINEERING & ADV ANALYTICS	(i) (ii)	251,953 ------------- 0	64,223 ------------- 0	2,597 ------------- 0	44,767 ------------- 0	13,600 ------------- 0	377,140 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7STEPHEN BROWN DIRECTOR - CYBER & PHYSICAL SECURITY	(i) (ii)	206,232 ------------- 0	97,133 ------------- 0	1,341 ------------- 0	37,507 ------------- 0	29,246 ------------- 0	371,459 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8JON TAUBER DIRECTOR - ENFORCEMENT	(i) (ii)	248,490 ------------- 0	23,536 ------------- 0	1,876 ------------- 0	39,053 ------------- 0	28,778 ------------- 0	341,733 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9WILLIAM PETERSON DIRECTOR - ENTITY DEVELOP. & COMM.	(i) (ii)	214,141 ------------- 0	43,277 ------------- 0	584 ------------- 0	37,596 ------------- 0	34,054 ------------- 0	329,652 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10EDWARD FRANKS DIRECTOR - RELIABILITY ASSURANCE	(i) (ii)	208,751 ------------- 0	44,139 ------------- 0	3,386 ------------- 0	36,914 ------------- 0	27,888 ------------- 0	321,078 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11LONNI DIECK LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	150,213 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	150,213 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A	OCCASIONAL TAXABLE COMPENSATION IN THE FORM OF GIFT CERTIFICATES IS GROSSED UP FOR TAXES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
PART I, LINE 4B	SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4B: 457B PLAN: LARRY BLAKE $23,000 457B PLAN: TIMOTHY PONSETI $18,171 457B PLAN: HOLLY HAWKINS $15,228 457B PLAN: GEORGE KROGSTIE $7,004 457B PLAN: BRIAN THUMM $2,037

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

SERC RELIABILITY CORPORATION

Employer identification number

20-3311003

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	SERC RELIABILITY CORPORATION IS AN ORGANIZATION WITH MEMBERS WHO DESIGNATE THE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BODY, WHICH MAKES SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS FOR THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	EACH BOARD MEMBER HAS A VOTE IN ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	THE SERC RELIABILITY CORPORATION MEMBERS' BODY HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ELECT BOARD MEMBERS AND CHANGE BY-LAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND AUTHORIZES THE FILING OF THE 990. A COMPLETE COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OFFICERS BEFORE IT IS FILED, AND A REDACTED COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	SERC HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, IN WHICH ALL EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND COMPLETE A WRITTEN QUESTIONNAIRE ON CONFLICTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. ALL SERC STAFF CONFLICTS ARE CONSOLIDATED ON A "SERC STAFF RECUSAL REQUIREMENTS" DOCUMENT. EACH SERC REPRESENTATIVE MUST RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY PARTICULAR MATTER INVOLVING THE SUBJECT OF A CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE OFFICERS OF THE INDEPENDENT BOARD MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE SALARY AND INCENTIVE PAY FOR THE OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE BOARD OFFICERS RELY UPON INDUSTRY DATA AND COMPENSATION STUDIES PERFORMED TO DETERMINE THE REASONABLENESS OF THE EXECUTIVES' COMPENSATION PACKAGES. INDUSTRY AND COMPENSATION STUDY DATA IS REFRESHED ANNUALLY. THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY SUBSTANTIATED IN MEETING MINUTES. THE BOARD-APPOINTED HUMAN RESOURCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND ENDORSES THE PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES AND OTHER HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEES. THE COMMITTEE RELIES UPON INDUSTRY DATA AND COMPENSATION STUDIES PERFORMED TO DETERMINE REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION OF HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:	THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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