THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO ACCUMULATE AND DISBURSE FUNDS FOR A CHARITABLE PURPOSE IN THE SERVICE AREA OF JEFFERSON ENERGY COOPERATIVE, INC.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+6.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$179K
-6.4% YoY
Grant Count
19
-5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-1.5% YoY
About Jefferson Energy Cooperative
Based on IRS filings
Jefferson Energy Cooperative is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WRENS, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 19 grants totaling $179K. Net investment income was $53K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,249,925 | $1,176,714 | $1,059,683 |
| Revenue | $453,028 | $593,135 | $598,265 |
| Expenses | $379,817 | $476,104 | $369,629 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $52,601 | $82,375 | $34,984 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Apparo Academy ($10,000), Cross Creek High School ($10,000), Jefferson County Community Ships ($10,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN BRINKMAN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BETTY ENGLISH | VICE- CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MELANIE NORTON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| AUGUSTUS PALMER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JUDY JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATRINA BOWMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SONDRA FORTNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DALE GARNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHY WELLS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Energy Cooperative?
Jefferson Energy Cooperative is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WRENS, GA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Jefferson Energy Cooperative?
As of 2025, Jefferson Energy Cooperative holds $1.2M in total assets with $453K in annual revenue. It awarded 19 grants totaling $179K in 2025.
Where does Jefferson Energy Cooperative operate?
Jefferson Energy Cooperative has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia.
What size grants does Jefferson Energy Cooperative award?
In 2025, Jefferson Energy Cooperative awarded 19 grants totaling $179K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Jefferson Energy Cooperative's EIN?
Jefferson Energy Cooperative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-2009414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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