Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc
JEFFERSON ENERGY COOPERATIVE is a public charity based in Wrens, Georgia. Formed in 2004, it accumulates and disburses funds for charitable purposes in the service area of Jefferson Energy Cooperative, Inc.
Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc gave $179K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Georgia. 63% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $179,289
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,436
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,249,925
- +6.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (12 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: Pobox 457, Wrens, GA 30833
Phone: (706) 547-2167
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Apparo Academy ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that its charitable purpose is in the service area of Jefferson Energy Cooperative, Inc. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 19 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $179K (2025) to $227K (2022). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apparo Academy Augusta, GA | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
| Cross Creek High School Augusta, GA | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
| Jefferson County Community Ships Louisville, GA | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
| Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Louisville, GA | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
| Johnson County Seniorcitizen Center Wrightsville, GA | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish- Georgia Atlanta, GA | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
| McDuffie Cares Inc Thomson, GA | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
| Operation Appreciation Inc Hiawassee, GA | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
| Rise Augusta Inc Augusta, GA | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
| Shepeard Community Blood Center Augusta, GA | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,249,925 | $453,028 | $379,817 | $179,289 | 19 | $52,601 |
| 2024 | $1,176,714 | $593,135 | $476,104 | $191,632 | 20 | $82,375 |
| 2023 | $1,059,683 | $598,265 | $369,629 | $206,480 | 22 | $34,984 |
| 2022 | $831,047 | $609,155 | $442,516 | $226,566 | 23 | $612 |
| 2021 | $732,332 | $820,423 | $386,628 | $198,114 | 22 | $1,015 |
| 2020 | $290,658 | $386,359 | $342,818 | $205,318 | 15 | $1,362 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to accumulate and disburse funds for charitable purposes in the service area of Jefferson Energy Cooperative, Inc. Its 2024 filing describes the same purpose as its program.
Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including schools, community-service organizations, a sheriff’s office, a senior citizen center, a blood center, and a YMCA. Among the grantees described in their own words, Apparo Academy says it offers early intervention and education for children ages six weeks to 8+ years, with individualized education, therapeutic services, and nursing care. Rise Augusta says it connects community resources with schools to support young people’s learning, school participation, and preparation for life. Wrens Dixie Youth Baseball says it provides athletic opportunities for youth and children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 19 grants totaling $179,289. Grants ranged from $6,100 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $10,000 each to Apparo Academy, Cross Creek High School, Jefferson County Community Ships, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Johnson County Seniorcitizen Center, Make A Wish-Georgia, McDuffie Cares Inc, Operation Appreciation Inc, Rise Augusta Inc, Shepeard Community Blood Center, Thomson Family YMCA, and Thomson High School First Robotics.
The 2024 filing says the organization documents eligibility and selection criteria and directs readers to its website for additional information. The available information does not specify an application process, required materials, restrictions, or a deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ann Brinkman as chair, Betty English as vice-chair, Melanie Norton as secretary, and Augustus Palmer as treasurer. Directors listed are Judy Jones, Katrina Bowman, Sondra Fortner, Dale Garner, and Kathy Wells.
Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc is led by Ann Brinkman, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Brinkman
Chair
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Jones
Director
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Bowman
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sondra Fortner
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Garner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Wells
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Augustus Palmer
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Norton
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty English
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Barbara Davidson (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Judy Morgan (2022–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Tot Free (2020–2023) — Director-For
- Former: Brad Neal (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Adel Williams (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Rhonda Daigs (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Susan Adams (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Joyce Garner (2021) — Director
- Former: Cindy Meadows (2020) — Director
- Former: Delorise Pugh (2020) — Director
- Former: Jesse Reese (2020) — Director
- Former: Lucretia W. Bowles (2020) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc
How much does Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc give each year?
Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc gave $179K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $192K across 20 grants.
What is Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,436, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc give grants?
Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Augusta, GA (4 grants), Thomson, GA (4 grants), Louisville, GA (2 grants) and Wrens, GA (2 grants).
Does Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Assistance" (19 grants).
Who are Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Apparo Academy ($10,000), Cross Creek High School ($10,000) and Jefferson County Community Ships ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc?
Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $453K.
What does Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to accumulate and disburse funds for charitable purposes in the service area of Jefferson Energy Cooperative, Inc. Its 2024 filing describes the same purpose as its program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc?
Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jefferson Energy Cooperative Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-2009414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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