Compete
To support policies that promote reliable low-cost electric power through competitive electricity markets.
Compete at a glance
- Total assets
- $172,611
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $17,280
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Compete funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teamchildren Audubon, PA | Contribution in Support of the Organization's Relocation | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $172,611 | $17,280 | — | — |
| 2024 | $189,891 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $189,891 | $35,225 | $20,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $225,116 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $225,116 | $14,700 | — | — |
| 2020 | $239,816 | $7,000 | — | — |
| 2019 | $246,816 | $7,000 | — | — |
About Compete
Based on IRS filings
Compete is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Kennett Square, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $173K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compete's 2025 filing lists 12 officers; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Angie Beehler
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
George Waidelich
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jim Burke
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Keven Richardson
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kristen Ludecke
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
L. Gene Alessandrini
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert Barkanic
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steven Schleimer
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thad Miller
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tim Fagan
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Yvonne McIntyre
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
R. Scott Brown
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Compete
How large is Compete?
Compete reported $173K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Compete?
Compete is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Kennett Square, PA. It holds $173K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Compete operate?
Compete has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Compete's EIN?
Compete's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2621493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Compete funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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