Central Electric Cooperative
Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative based in Redmond, Oregon, that provides electric utility services in central Oregon. It is listed as a public charity on its Form 990 filing. Its 2024 filing reports 27 grants totaling $1,205,664, with the largest listed grants designated for energy-efficiency incentives.
Central Electric Cooperative at a glance
In short: Central Electric Cooperative gave $1.2M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Oregon. 74% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,205,664
- +38.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,654
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,750
- Total assets
- $270,383,184
- +4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 74% first-time grantees (20 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Central Electric Cooperative
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 846, Redmond, OR 97756
Phone: (541) 548-2144
Website: https://cec.coop
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Central Electric Cooperative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Just Komfort Heating & Cooling LLC ($618K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 84 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CEC’s utility service area covers portions of seven Oregon counties: Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, Grant, Linn, Wasco, and Lake. Its 2024 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 1% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Central Electric Cooperative open to new grantees?
74%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 27 grantees (74%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $106K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $345K (2021) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Just Komfort Heating & Cooling LLC Redmond, OR | Energy Efficiency Incentive | $618,333 |
| Samuel Long Construction Redmond, OR | Energy Efficiency Incentive | $78,585 |
| Greensavers USA Inc Bend, OR | Energy Efficiency Incentive | $70,244 |
| Johnson Brothers Appliances Bend, OR | Energy Efficiency Incentive | $66,493 |
| SP 260 Limited Partnership Bend, OR | Energy Efficiency Incentive | $59,917 |
| Costco Wholesale Corp Issaquah, OR | Energy Efficiency Incentive | $44,583 |
| Energy Conservation Insulation LLC Bend, OR | Energy Efficiency Incentive | $36,690 |
| Performance Insulation & Energy Services Sherwood, OR | Energy Efficiency Incentive | $26,891 |
| K & S Farms Madras, OR | Energy Efficiency Incentive | $21,675 |
| City of Bend Bend, OR | Energy Efficiency Incentive | $19,680 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $270,383,184 | $78,633,354 | $77,370,413 | $1,205,664 | 27 | $710,913 |
| 2023 | $258,999,374 | $72,760,199 | $71,314,031 | $871,905 | 23 | $588,303 |
| 2022 | $249,796,984 | $71,137,265 | $65,129,837 | $503,064 | 14 | $134,903 |
| 2021 | $242,542,165 | $105,052,324 | $62,966,108 | $345,369 | 8 | $162,331 |
| 2020 | $210,683,076 | $66,345,426 | $64,380,155 | $384,127 | 12 | $112,319 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CEC’s mission is to make electric energy available to its members at the lowest cost consistent with sound economy and good management.
The 2024 grants listed include energy-efficiency incentives. Recipients also included Sisters Habitat for Humanity, whose stated mission is to build or renovate affordable housing for qualified individuals and coordinate with others to do so, and St. Charles Health System, whose stated mission includes operating hospitals in Central Oregon and carrying on, participating in, and sponsoring health-related services and activities in the communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, CEC reported 27 grants totaling $1,205,664. Grant amounts ranged from $5,590 to $618,333, with a median of $12,750. The largest listed grant was $618,333 to Just Komfort Heating & Cooling LLC for an energy-efficiency incentive. Other large grants included $78,585 to Samuel Long Construction and $70,244 to Greensavers USA Inc., also for energy-efficiency incentives.
Other reported 2024 recipients included Sisters Habitat for Humanity ($19,630) and St. Charles Health System Inc. ($12,872). CEC also reported grants of $19,680 to the City of Bend and $15,000 to Vibbert Ranch, each for an energy-efficiency incentive.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eddie Kip Light as chairman, Kelly McFarlane as vice chairman, and Ken Miltenberger as secretary/treasurer. Directors listed are Boyd Keeton, Tom Strand, Mark Christie, Beverly Clarno, Dan Steelhammer, and Sam McKenzie. Brad Wilson is listed as CEO/president.
Central Electric Cooperative is led by Brad Wilson, CEO & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brad Wilson
CEO & President
Director of Operations & Engineering → CEO & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
57 hrs/week
$205K (2020) → $443K (2024)
Eddie Kip Light
Chairman
On filings since 2023
9 hrs/week
$37K (2023) → $38K (2024)
Beverly Clarno
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Dan Steelhammer
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Tom Strand
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Boyd Keeton
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$34K (2021) → $37K (2024)
Mark Christie
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $36K (2024)
Sam McKenzie
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$21K (2023) → $23K (2024)
Chris Laite
Lineman
Serviceman → Lineman, 2022
On filings since 2020
57 hrs/week
$198K (2020) → $253K (2024)
Kelly McFarlane
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $23K (2024)
Ken Miltenberger
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Shane Morgan
Vice President Finance & Accounting
Director → Vice President Finance & Accounting, 2023
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$205K (2023) → $257K (2024)
Todd Fehrenbacher
Serviceman
On filings since 2022
57 hrs/week
$187K (2022) → $217K (2024)
Kevin Rohde
Vice President Operations & Engineering
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$203K (2023) → $226K (2024)
Ryan Davies
Vice President Customer & Energy Servi
Vice President Customer & Energy Services → Vice President Customer & Energy Servi, 2024
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$199K (2023) → $231K (2024)
Zachary Irzyk
Lineman
New on the 2024 filing
57 hrs/week
$205K (2024)
Former officers (11)
- Former: Dave Markham (2020–2023) — CEO & President
- Former: Jason Beverly (2020–2023) — Meter Technician
- Former: James Burford (2020–2022) — Foreman & Lineman
- Former: Kip Light (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Rawleigh White (2020–2022) — Chief Financial Director
- Former: Grant Perryman (2021–2022) — Meter Technician
- Former: Lisa Cutter (2020–2021) — Corporate Information Officer
- Former: Shirley McCullough (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William J. Rainey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Terrance Shine (2020) — Journeyman Meter & Relay Technician
- Former: William B. Keeton (2020) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $443K, to Brad Wilson (CEO/President). 16 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Central Electric Cooperative
How much does Central Electric Cooperative give each year?
Central Electric Cooperative gave $1.2M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $872K across 23 grants.
What is Central Electric Cooperative's typical grant size?
Central Electric Cooperative's median grant in 2024 was $12,750, and its average grant was $44,654, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Central Electric Cooperative that year got $23K on average.
Where does Central Electric Cooperative give grants?
Central Electric Cooperative gives mostly in Oregon: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bend, OR (10 grants), Redmond, OR (4 grants), Madras, OR (3 grants) and Sisters, OR (3 grants).
Does Central Electric Cooperative give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Central Electric Cooperative's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Energy Efficiency Incentive" (23 grants).
Who are Central Electric Cooperative's largest grantees?
Central Electric Cooperative's largest 2024 grantees include Just Komfort Heating & Cooling LLC ($618,333), Samuel Long Construction ($78,585) and Greensavers USA Inc ($70,244), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Central Electric Cooperative?
Central Electric Cooperative reported $270.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $78.6M.
What does Central Electric Cooperative fund?
CEC’s mission is to make electric energy available to its members at the lowest cost consistent with sound economy and good management. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Central Electric Cooperative?
Central Electric Cooperative has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cec.coop for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Central Electric Cooperative's EIN?
Central Electric Cooperative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0137415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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