Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative
Providing electric services to members.
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative at a glance
In short: Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative reported $9K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $9,432 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -66.5% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $269,147,728
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $76,127,715
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $4,663,727
- +692.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $64,119,018
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative
Development Grant Program
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative
Amount
Up to $300,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Development Loan Program
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative
Amount
Minimum $10,000; Maximum 3% of projected annual funds (FY 2006: $740,000)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Revolving Loan Program
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative
Amount
$10,000 - $100,000
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Who Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $28K (2023). In 2024 it reported $9K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West FL Livestock Association Inc Quincy, FL | General Support | $6,281 |
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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 | $269,147,728 | $76,127,715 | $64,119,018 | $9,432 | Total only | $4,663,727 |
| 2023 | $244,338,633 | $64,847,113 | $60,240,049 | $28,174 | Total only | $588,453 |
| 2022 | $234,149,331 | $58,628,084 | $55,115,909 | $27,494 | Total only | $309,521 |
| 2021 | $224,365,619 | $58,878,465 | $49,114,306 | $22,674 | Total only | $271,621 |
| 2020 | $263,318,355 | $55,070,890 | $47,176,519 | $6,281 | 1 | $410,287 |
| 2019 | $254,687,927 | $50,893,126 | $48,656,522 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative
Based on IRS filings
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Wewahitchka, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $269.1M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $9K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $4.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative is led by John M. Bartley Jr., CEO since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 16 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John M. Bartley Jr.
CEO
Ceo-Gm → CEO, 2020
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$291K (2019) → $382K (2024)
Dwight Van Lierop
President
Board Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $20K (2024)
Donald C. Goodson
Board Director
Board Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Board Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
$18K (2019) → $16K (2024)
Douglas C. Birmingham
Board Director
President → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
$15K (2019) → $16K (2024)
Kinneth M. Daniels
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
$13K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Robert L. Byrd
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
$14K (2019) → $14K (2024)
Rupert L. Brown
Board Director
Secretary → Board Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
$18K (2019) → $19K (2024)
Edward W. Jones
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Betty J. Moore
Vice President
Board Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
$15K (2019) → $14K (2024)
Jimmy F. Black Jr.
Treasurer
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
$14K (2019) → $18K (2024)
Justin Barnes
Vice President of Member Service
Vice President of Member → Vice President of Member Service, 2024
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$111K (2019) → $174K (2024)
Leonard F. Hinson
COO
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$255K (2019) → $316K (2024)
William Coatney
Inspector
Foreman of O → Training COO, 2021
Training COO → Inspector, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $134K (2024)
Chad Creamer
Foreman of Construction
Foreman of C → Foreman of Construction, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $129K (2024)
Michael Barfield
Training Coordinator
Foreman of C → Training Coordinator, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$131K (2022) → $131K (2024)
Timothy Wade
Operations Supervisr
Operations S → Operations Supervisr, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$118K (2022) → $128K (2024)
Kristin Douglas
Vice President of Marketing
Vice President of Market → Vice President of Marketing, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $138K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Howard Brackin (2019–2023) — Super. of Op
- Former: Gary E. Cox (2019–2021) — Board Director
- Former: Charles Gleaton (2019–2020) — Vice President of Engine
- Former: Eddie Jones (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Perry Flowers (2019)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $382K, to John M Bartley Jr (CEO). 16 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative
How much does Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative give each year?
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative reported $9K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $28K in grants paid.
How large is Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative?
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative reported $269.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $76.1M.
What is Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative?
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Wewahitchka, FL. It holds $269.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative operate?
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative's EIN?
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-0543772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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