Midwest Electric Inc
To improve the quality of life for our members and communities by safely providing reliable electricity, superior customer service, and innovative energy solutions at competitive prices.
Midwest Electric Inc at a glance
In short: Midwest Electric Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,075
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,075
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,075
- Total assets
- $75,319,268
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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 Midwest Electric Inc
- Next open deadline
- February 17, 2027 (Midwest Electric Scholarships)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Midwest Electric Inc
Community Connection Fund
Midwest Electric Inc
Amount
Varies by project (recent grants: $250 - $3,000)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Midwest Electric Scholarships
Midwest Electric Inc
Amount
$11,000 total (2023 program)
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Who Midwest Electric Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Midwest Electric Community Fund Inc ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (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
How Midwest Electric Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $33K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest Electric Community Fund Inc St Marys, OH | Alleivate Expenses | $5,075 |
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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 | $75,319,268 | $41,305,310 | $37,771,297 | $5,075 | 1 | $142,829 |
| 2023 | $72,994,415 | $36,508,490 | $34,228,123 | $5,888 | 1 | $93,760 |
| 2022 | $69,714,672 | $35,560,996 | $33,920,407 | $33,351 | Total only | $87,292 |
| 2021 | $70,308,279 | $34,375,310 | $31,328,240 | $5,571 | 1 | $92,689 |
| 2020 | $70,588,763 | $32,449,716 | $30,660,827 | $7,677 | 1 | $127,059 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Midwest Electric Inc
Based on IRS filings
Midwest Electric Inc is a public charity, based in St Marys, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $75.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $143K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Midwest Electric Inc is led by James Wiechart, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Wiechart
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
6.4 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Gary Knapke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4.9 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Larry Vandemark
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
3.8 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Robert Barnt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Roger Rank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Steven Bauer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Ann Selhorst
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3.2 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
Kathy Brake
Secretary-Tr
Trustee → Secretary-Tr, 2023
On filings since 2020
4.9 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Kevin Schmidt
Manager Finance
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $160K (2024)
Matthew Berry Ceo
Assistant Se
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$186K (2020) → $231K (2024)
Paul Rogers
Manager Engineer
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$148K (2020) → $177K (2024)
Randy Heinl
Vice President
Secretary-Tr → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
4.6 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Travis Russell
Lineman Firs
On filings since 2021
46.3 hrs/week
$105K (2021) → $136K (2024)
William Russell
Lineman Firs
On filings since 2021
46.6 hrs/week
$107K (2021) → $130K (2024)
Eric Schaaf
Lineman Firs
On filings since 2022
46.7 hrs/week
$119K (2022) → $139K (2024)
Julie Marchal
Manager Administrator Sv
On filings since 2023
43 hrs/week
$119K (2023) → $132K (2024)
Greg Grieves
Lineman Firs
New on the 2024 filing
47.9 hrs/week
$132K (2024)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Kecia Schmerge (2020–2023) — Member Ser S
- Former: Travis Pottkotter (2020–2023) — Lineman Firs
- Former: Andrew Roettinger (2023) — Lineman Firs
- Former: Chad Klaus (2020–2022) — Lineman Firs
- Former: Todd Elsass (2021) — Lineman Firs
- Former: Gary Profit (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Terry Gerlach (2020) — Manager Human Re
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 $231K, to Matthew Berry CEO (Assistant Se). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Midwest Electric Inc
How much does Midwest Electric Inc give each year?
Midwest Electric Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is Midwest Electric Inc?
Midwest Electric Inc reported $75.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $41.3M.
Where does Midwest Electric Inc operate?
Midwest Electric Inc has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Midwest Electric Inc's EIN?
Midwest Electric Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-4304217. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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