Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Summerdale, AL EIN: 20-0654595

BALDWIN COUNTY ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP is a public charity based in Summerdale, Alabama. Formed in 2004, it accumulates and disburses funds for charitable purposes, including food, shelter, clothing, health, environmental, and educational needs.

Key facts about Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc

In short: Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc gave $239K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Alabama. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
20-0654595
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$238,649
Grants made (2025)
22
Average grant
$10,848
Median grant
$10,000
New grantees (estimate)
29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025)
Total assets
$153,550
Primary geography
Alabama (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$154K

-3.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$239K

-16.5% YoY

Grant Count

22

+4.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-20.3% YoY

Is Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

29%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count

Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.

  • 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization states that its purpose is to accumulate and disburse charitable funds to individuals and organizations for needs related to food, shelter, clothing, health, the environment, and education.

Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions address public education, young women’s mental wellness, services for people in need, emergency food and disaster relief, community well-being, children’s literacy, and temporary shelter and support for families experiencing housing insecurity. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not additional mission statements for the funder.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the organization reported 22 grants totaling $238,649. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama. The remaining shares went to recipients in Maryland (4%), Georgia (4%), Texas (3%), and Michigan (3%). Listed Alabama grantees include organizations in Summerdale, Foley, Robertsdale, Mobile, Fairhope, and other locations.

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.

Cities

FoleySummerdaleRobertsdaleBay MinetteMobileFairhopeSpanich FortSpanish FortGulf ShoresHuntsvilleGrand RapidsAtlantaDallasDaphneHagerstownLoxleyTuscaloosa

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K17 grants2019 14 grants2020 17 grants2021 16 grants2022 13 grants2023 21 grants2024 22 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $221K (2023) to $302K (2019). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $239K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Sea Glass Initiative: $20KSea Glass Initiative$20KRobertsdale Rotary Foundation Inc: $19KRobertsdale Rotary FoundationInc$19KBaldwin EMC - Youth Reach Gulf Coas: $19KBaldwin EMC - Youth Reach GulfCoas$19KBaldwin County Education Coalition: $13KBaldwin County EducationCoalition$13KUnder His Wings: $12KUnder His Wings$12KAlabama Sheriff's Youth Ranch: $10KAlabama Sheriff's Youth Ranch$10KAmerican Cancer Society: $10KAmerican Cancer Society$10KBig Brothers Big Sisters of S AL: $10KBig Brothers Big Sisters of SAL$10KBoys and Girls Club: $10KBoys and Girls Club$10KCatholic Social Services: $10KCatholic Social Services$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was Sea Glass Initiative ($20K). Together the top 10 received $132K.

Grant Size Distribution

89 grants across all recorded years

89<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sea Glass Initiative Foley, ALFinancial Assistance$20,000
Robertsdale Rotary Foundation Inc Robertsdale, ALFinancial Assistance$18,900
Baldwin EMC - Youth Reach Gulf Coas Summerdale, ALFinancial Assistance$18,779
Baldwin County Education Coalition Summerdale, ALFinancial Assistance$12,500
Under His Wings Robertsdale, ALFinancial Assistance$12,000
Alabama Sheriff's Youth Ranch Summerdale, ALFinancial Assistance$10,000
American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MDFinancial Assistance$10,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of S AL Mobile, ALFinancial Assistance$10,000
Boys and Girls Club Atlanta, GAFinancial Assistance$10,000
Catholic Social Services Robertsdale, ALFinancial Assistance$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $153,550 $536,564 $541,597 $238,649 (22)
2024 $158,583 $544,018 $585,173 $285,900 (21)
2023 $199,738 $499,998 $457,489 $221,162 (13)
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$153,550$158,583$199,738
Revenue$536,564$544,018$499,998
Expenses$541,597$585,173$457,489
Net Investment Income$18$17$21

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 13, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 23, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
  7. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists David Combs as chairman; Clara Myers as vice chair; Debbie Kline as treasurer; Bonnie Schell as secretary; and Dawn Gentry, Craig Jackson, Ashley Kucera, Albert Lipscomb, and Jennie Smallwood as at-large members.

Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc is led by David Combs, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • David Combs

    Chairman

    Treasurer → Chairman, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bonnie Schell

    Secretary

    At-Large → Vice Chairman, 2023

    Vice Chairman → Secretary, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Debbie Kline

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Albert Lipscomb

    At Large

    On filings since 2023

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Clara Myers

    Vice Chairman

    At Large → Vice Chairman, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennie Smallwood

    At Large

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ashley Kucera

    At Large

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Craig Jackson

    At Large

    New on the 2025 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dawn Gentry

    At Large

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (12)
  • Former: Janie Sawyer (2019–2024) — Secretary
  • Former: Scott Moeller (2019–2024) — Chairman
  • Former: Jan Taylor (2023–2024) — At Large
  • Former: Cindy Haber (2019–2022) — Chairman
  • Former: Mary Lou McMillan (2019–2022) — Sectretary
  • Former: Oswalt Lipscomb (2019–2022) — Vice Chairman
  • Former: Collins Wynn Jr. (2021–2022) — At Large
  • Former: Walter Brown (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Mary Jean Barnhill (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Pamela Little Daniel (2019–2020) — At-Large
  • Former: Roberta Mullek (2019–2020) — Chairman
  • Former: John Schell (2019) — Treasurer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: P O Box 220, Summerdale, AL 36580
Phone: (251) 989-6247

Frequently asked questions about Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc

How much does Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc gave $239K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $286K across 21 grants.

What is Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,848, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.

Where does Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?

Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Summerdale, AL (4 grants), Foley, AL (4 grants), Robertsdale, AL (3 grants) and Fairhope, AL (2 grants).

Does Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Assistance" (22 grants).

Who are Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sea Glass Initiative ($20,000), Robertsdale Rotary Foundation Inc ($18,900) and Baldwin EMC - Youth Reach Gulf Coas ($18,779), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc?

Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc reported $154K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $537K.

What does Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc fund?

The organization states that its purpose is to accumulate and disburse charitable funds to individuals and organizations for needs related to food, shelter, clothing, health, the environment, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc?

Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?

Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0654595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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