Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc
MIDDLE TENNESSEE ELECTRIC is a public charity based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Formed in 2002, it is SharingChange, the charitable foundation of Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation, and its stated purpose is to give back to communities in the cooperative’s service area.
Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc at a glance
In short: Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc gave $278K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $16K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $278,207
- +300.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +183.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,365
- +41.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $463,715
- +16.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 555 New Salem Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Phone: (615) 494-1582
Website: https://sharingchange.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Middle Tennessee Electric Membership ($131K). Together the top 10 received $221K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its grant program as serving governmental and 501(c)(3) organizations located in the Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperative market. Its stated charitable purpose is to give back to communities in the cooperative’s Middle Tennessee service area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc gives
- 12% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2023) to $544K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $278K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Electric Membership | Grant Expenses | $131,212 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee | Grant Expenses | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Nashville Area | Grant Expenses | $10,000 |
| Autism Career Training (Act) | Grant Expenses | $10,000 |
| Tucker's House | Grant Expenses | $10,000 |
| The Refuge Center for Counseling | Grant Expenses | $10,000 |
| The Center for Courageous Kids | Grant Expenses | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN | Grant Expenses | $10,000 |
| Graceworks Ministries | Grant Expenses | $10,000 |
| Hear Nashville | Grant Expenses | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $463,715 | $768,010 | $701,843 | $278,207 | 17 | $11,084 |
| 2023 | $398,855 | $814,806 | $614,988 | $69,526 | 6 | $1,555 |
| 2022 | $198,489 | $579,426 | $548,459 | $394,240 | Total only | $115 |
| 2021 | $167,714 | $669,732 | $709,628 | $544,360 | Total only | $79 |
| 2020 | $207,415 | $552,140 | $500,858 | $382,575 | Total only | $115 |
| 2019 | $148,940 | $507,299 | $592,389 | $503,875 | Total only | $413 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its sole purpose is to give back to communities in the service area of Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation, which serves approximately 349,500 farms, homes, and businesses in Middle Tennessee.
Its filing describes grants to governmental and 501(c)(3) organizations in the cooperative’s market that support its mission and the broader community. It also describes funds given to the cooperative for emergency electric assistance to members in need, and scholarship funds for members and their dependents. The latter are described as participant assistance, not grants to outside applicants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 17 grants totaling $278,207. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $131,212, with a median of $10,000.
The largest listed grant was $131,212 to Middle Tennessee Electric Membership, for “grant expenses.” Other listed grants of $10,000 each went to Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee, American Red Cross Nashville Area, Autism Career Training (ACT), Tucker’s House, The Refuge Center for Counseling, The Center for Courageous Kids, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN, GraceWorks Ministries, Hear Nashville, Journeys in Community Living, and BrightStone Inc.
The filing states that grantees must specify how requested funds will be used and must disclose how a previous grant was used when submitting a subsequent application.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Doretha G. Wright as chairperson; Mike Waller as vice-chairperson; Joan L. Wherley as secretary; Carolyn Peebles as treasurer; and Beth Petty, Mike Parks, Derek Brown, and Irene Pitts-McDonald as board members.
The filing states that Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation is the organization’s sole member and elects its board members. Board members are selected by districts; the board has a minimum of three and a maximum of nine members.
Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc is led by Doretha G. Wright, Chairperson on every filing since 2019; all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doretha G. Wright
Chairperson
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$539 (2019) → $400 (2024)
Beth Petty
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$439 (2019) → $200 (2024)
Carolyn Peebles
Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
$493 (2019) → $400 (2024)
Joan L. Wherley
Secretary
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$574 (2019) → $400 (2024)
Mike Waller
Vice Chairperson
Board Member → Vice Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$357 (2019) → $300 (2024)
Irene Pitts-McDonald
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$107 (2020) → $400 (2024)
Mike Parks
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$435 (2022) → $400 (2024)
Derek Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
$100 (2023) → $300 (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: William C. Brown (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Stone (2019–2021) — Board Member
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 $400, to Doretha G Wright (Chairperson). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc
How much does Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc give each year?
Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc gave $278K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $70K across 6 grants.
What is Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc's typical grant size?
Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,365, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Does Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant Expenses" (16 grants).
Who are Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc's largest grantees?
Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Middle Tennessee Electric Membership ($131,212), Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee ($10,000) and American Red Cross Nashville Area ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc?
Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc reported $464K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $768K.
What does Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc fund?
The organization states that its sole purpose is to give back to communities in the service area of Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation, which serves approximately 349,500 farms, homes, and businesses in Middle Tennessee. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc?
Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check sharingchange.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc make grants?
The organization describes its grant program as serving governmental and 501(c)(3) organizations located in the Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperative market. Its stated charitable purpose is to give back to communities in the cooperative’s Middle Tennessee service area.
What is Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc's EIN?
Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1958410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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