Central Electric Cooperative

Foundation · Grantmaker REDMOND, OR EIN: 93-0137415 Website

Central Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility cooperative designated as a 501(c)(12) organization. Based in Redmond, Oregon, the cooperative has provided electric utility services to its members in central Oregon since 1940. It serves approximately 32,611 accounts held by members across a 5,300 square-mile service territory spanning Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, and parts of Lake, Linn, Wasco, and Grant counties. The organization's electrical system includes 24 substations and 3,833 miles of energized power lines.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$270.4M

+4.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.2M

+38.3% YoY

Grant Count

+17.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$45K

+17.8% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

Central Electric Cooperative is dedicated to providing electric power to rural communities at the most affordable price, ensuring sound economics and effective management. The organization prioritizes delivering emission-free power, promoting energy efficiency, and actively engaging in community initiatives while prioritizing member satisfaction and cost-effective services.

The cooperative's primary program area is the distribution of power to rural electric members.

Grantmaking

Central Electric Cooperative makes grants through two primary mechanisms:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Central Electric Cooperative's grantmaking focuses primarily on Oregon and Washington, with emphasis on its seven-county service area in central Oregon.

Grant Distribution by State

Oregon $3.3M (99%)

Idaho $10K (0%)

Washington $8K (0%)

States

Idaho Oregon Washington

Cities

BeavertonBendCanbyDraperFairviewIssaquahMadrasMeridianPrinevilleRedmondSalemSherwoodSistersTerrebonneWilsonville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Fiscal Year 2024:

Total Revenue: $78,633,354
Total Expenses: $77,370,413
Net Income: $1,262,941
Total Assets: $270,383,184
Total Liabilities: $92,400,000
Net Assets: $177,964,088

Revenue Breakdown (2024):

Program Services: $74,810,632 (95.1%)
Investment Income: $408,999 (0.5%)
Rental Property Income: $10,538 (0.0%)
Other: $403,185 (0.4%)

Staffing: The organization employs 94 staff members.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$270,383,184	$258,999,374	$249,796,984
Revenue	$78,633,354	$72,760,199	$71,137,265
Expenses	$77,370,413	$71,314,031	$65,129,837
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$710,913	$588,303	$134,903
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

84 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Just Komfort Heating & Cooling Llc ($618,333), Samuel Long Construction ($78,585), Greensavers Usa Inc ($70,244).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SISTERS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SISTERS, OR	ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVE	$19,630
PAHLISCH PURCELL HOLDINGS LLC BEND, WA	ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVE	$7,500
QUALITY HEATING INC REDMOND, OR	ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVE	$7,000
MT VIEW HEATING INC BEND, OR	ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVE	$7,600
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP ISSAQUAH, OR	ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVE	$44,583
TESLA INC DRAPER, OR	ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVE	$8,000
SP 260 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BEND, OR	ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVE	$59,917
BEND SURGERY CENTER LLC BEND, OR	ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVE	$7,971
SAMUEL LONG CONSTRUCTION REDMOND, OR	ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVE	$78,585
CASCADE MEADOW RANCH ASSOCIATION SISTERS, OR	ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVE	$12,750

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Brad Wilson: President and Chief Executive Officer ($360,660 compensation, 2025)
Kevin Rohde: Vice President of Operations and Engineering ($202,733 compensation, 2025)
Shane Morgan: Vice President Finance and Accounting

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
EDDIE KIP LIGHT	CHAIRMAN	9	$37,607
KELLY MCFARLANE	VICE CHAIRMAN	5	$23,072
KEN MILTENBERGER	SECRETARY/TREASURER	5	$25,181
BOYD KEETON	DIRECTOR	5	$36,749
TOM STRAND	DIRECTOR	5	$35,572
MARK CHRISTIE	DIRECTOR	5	$35,677
BEVERLY CLARNO	DIRECTOR	5	$36,012
DAN STEELHAMMER	DIRECTOR	5	$15,649
SAM MCKENZIE	DIRECTOR	5	$22,699
BRAD WILSON	CEO/PRESIDENT	57	$442,736
SHANE MORGAN	VP FINANCE & ACCOUNTING	55	$257,280
TODD FEHRENBACHER	SERVICEMAN	57	$216,546
CHRIS LAITE	LINEMAN	57	$252,823
RYAN DAVIES	VP CUSTOMER & ENERGY SERVI	55	$231,209
KEVIN ROHDE	VP OPERATIONS/ENGINEERING	55	$225,656
ZACHARY IRZYK	LINEMAN	57	$204,566

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The Central Community Foundation continues to accept grant applications from individuals and organizations throughout Central's service area. The foundation distributes funds based on grant applications received in its five designated categories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Central Electric Cooperative fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Central Electric Cooperative?

Central Electric Cooperative makes grants through two primary mechanisms: **Direct Grants:** Recent grants made by the organization include: • Habitat For Humanity - Sisters: $19,630 (Energy Efficiency Incentive, 2024) • St Charles Health System: $12,872 (Energy Efficiency Incentive, 2024) • Oregon Empowers Foundation: $10,000 (General Support Veterans, 2024) Total giving in 2024 was $1,528,121. **Central Community Foundation:** Established in 2006, the Central Community Foundation (administere…

Where does Central Electric Cooperative make grants?

Central Electric Cooperative's grantmaking focuses primarily on Oregon and Washington, with emphasis on its seven-county service area in central Oregon.