Central Electric Cooperative
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
27
+17.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
+17.8% YoY
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
States
Cities
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.
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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