Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative
Provide electric power to the members of the cooperative which consists of approximately 17,765 members.
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative at a glance
In short: Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $30,000
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $159,183,214
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative
- Next open deadline
- March 1, 2027 (Lineworker Scholarship)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative
Lineworker Scholarship
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative
Amount
$1,000 per award (2 scholarships awarded annually)
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Riverland Community College Scholarship
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Riverland Community College Foundation ($30K).
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
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Riverland Community College Foundation Austin, MN | Support of project converting a truck to an electric vehicle | $30,000 |
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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 | $159,183,214 | $60,266,711 | $60,093,840 | $30,000 | 1 | $114,118 |
| 2023 | $151,110,003 | $61,656,883 | $59,885,004 | — | — | $138,353 |
| 2022 | $146,099,899 | $62,118,752 | $61,090,269 | — | — | $112,190 |
| 2021 | $136,719,563 | $56,762,140 | $55,077,011 | — | — | $964,012 |
| 2020 | $129,165,075 | $55,219,825 | $55,795,419 | — | — | $177,872 |
About Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative
Based on IRS filings
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Albert Lea, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $159.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $114K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative is led by James Krueger, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; all 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Krueger
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$207K (2020) → $244K (2024)
John Jack Korman
Board Chair
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Al Stadheim
Director of Engin & Operations
Director of Engin & Operations → Director of Engin & Operat, 2023
Director of Engin & Operat → Director of Engin & Operations, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$146K (2020) → $170K (2024)
Larry Irvine
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $20K (2024)
William Trygstad
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Richard Schaufler
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$9K (2021) → $26K (2024)
Jay Neitzell
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $17K (2024)
Matt Maras
Director
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
$7K (2023) → $20K (2024)
Brad Devries
Working Foreman
Journeyman Line Worker → Working Foreman, 2021
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $152K (2024)
Dennis Anderson
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Frank Fryer
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Jack Kortan
Manager of Operations
Manager of Operations-Dist → Manager of Operations, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $141K (2024)
Steve Garbisch
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Al Casterton
Working Foreman
New on the 2024 filing
48 hrs/week
$136K (2024)
Nicholas Rolfing
Service Representative
New on the 2024 filing
48 hrs/week
$146K (2024)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Joe Pacovsky (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Sheely (2021–2023) — Journeyman Lineworker
- Former: Ethan Eggum (2022–2023) — Working Foreman
- Former: Alan Casterton (2020–2022) — Working Foreman
- Former: Burton Magnuson (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Roger Weness (2020–2021) — Board Chair -
- Former: Jeremy Diaz (2020) — Service Representative
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 $244K, to James Krueger (President/CEO). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative
How much does Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative give each year?
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative?
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative reported $159.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $60.3M.
What is Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative?
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Albert Lea, MN. It holds $159.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative operate?
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative's EIN?
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0266055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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