Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc
To safely provide reliable electric and related services that support the economy and the quality of life of otec members based on the cooperative principles.
Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc at a glance
In short: Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc gave $292K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $146K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $291,648
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $145,824
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $145,824
- Total assets
- $146,720,603
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (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 Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc
- Next open deadline
- March 1, 2027 (Graduating High School Student Scholarship)
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc
Graduating High School Student Scholarship
Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Greg Hoover Memorial Trade School Scholarship
Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc
Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
OTEC-EOU Rural Scholarship
Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc
Amount
Full tuition and fees for 4 years at Eastern Oregon University
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Who Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Otec Member Foundation ($263K). Together the top 2 received $292K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc gives
- Giving grew 282% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $52K (2020) to $294K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $292K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Otec Member Foundation Baker City, OR | Community Scholarships & Donations | $263,400 |
| Community Connections La Grande, OR | Low Income Energy Assistance | $28,248 |
Ready to take the next step with Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146,720,603 | $59,737,394 | $59,737,394 | $291,648 | 2 | $551,307 |
| 2023 | $142,411,040 | $59,687,232 | $59,687,232 | $293,674 | 2 | $420,808 |
| 2022 | $135,903,516 | $60,388,263 | $60,388,263 | $248,027 | 2 | $192,239 |
| 2021 | $131,875,952 | $59,383,158 | $59,383,158 | $76,333 | 3 | $144,635 |
| 2020 | $129,746,643 | $56,138,766 | $56,138,766 | $52,408 | 2 | $174,654 |
About Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc is a public charity, based in Baker City, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $146.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $292K. Net investment income was $551K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc is led by Les M. Penning, CEO on every filing since 2020; all 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Les M. Penning
CEO
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$324K (2020) → $376K (2024)
Aletha Bonebrake
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Austin Bingaman
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Charlene Chase
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Charles Tracy
Director of Engineering
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$169K (2020) → $192K (2024)
David Baum
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $23K (2024)
Robert Cargill
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Tim Sheehy
Director of It
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $167K (2024)
Wayne Overton
Director
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $23K (2024)
Eric Wirfs
Director of Operations
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$167K (2022) → $198K (2024)
Jeff Clark
Director
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
$17K (2023) → $24K (2024)
Gary Miller
Vice President
Secretary → Secretary-Treas, 2022
Secretary-Treas → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Tom Higgins
Working Foreman
On filings since 2021
54 hrs/week
$165K (2021) → $233K (2024)
Blake Eckstein
General Foreman
On filings since 2022
56 hrs/week
$224K (2022) → $264K (2024)
Cory Miller
Secretary-Treas
Director → Secretary-Treas, 2024
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
$17K (2022) → $29K (2024)
Tadd McCrae
Working Foreman
On filings since 2022
54 hrs/week
$183K (2022) → $229K (2024)
Travis Smart
Serviceman
Serviceman & Inspect → Serviceman, 2024
On filings since 2022
53 hrs/week
$183K (2022) → $216K (2024)
Michelle Long
CFO
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$113K (2023) → $165K (2024)
Nick Simons
Journeyman Lineman
New on the 2024 filing
54 hrs/week
$222K (2024)
Former officers (13)
- Former: George Galloway (2020–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Heidi Dalton (2020–2023) — Former CFO
- Former: Rich Eskew (2021–2023) — Working Foreman
- Former: Kelly Jobes (2023) — Engineer
- Former: Greg Howard (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Pommarane (2020–2021) — Director of Operations
- Former: Vernon P. McCluskey (2020–2021) — Serviceman & Inspect
- Former: Al Dockweiler (2021) — Journeyman Lineman
- Former: Seth McKern (2021) — Journeyman Lineman
- Former: Anthony Bailey (2020) — Chief Financial Advisor
- Former: Kathy Parker (2020) — Controller
- Former: Michael Mitchell (2020) — General Foreman
- Former: Terry Fischer (2020) — Director of Hr
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 $376K, to Les M Penning (CEO). 19 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc
How much does Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc give each year?
Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc gave $292K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $294K across 2 grants.
How large is Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc?
Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc reported $146.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $59.7M.
Where does Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc operate?
Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc has awarded grants in Oregon, Tennessee.
What is Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc's EIN?
Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0958642. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Other open foundation grants in Oregon
Oregon Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Park City Community Foundation
Park City, UT
Park City Community Foundation supports local nonprofits addressing community needs in greater Park City and Summit County, Utah, including housing, health, education, arts, youth, and the environment. In 2024, its 99 grants ranged from $5,160 to $749,200, with a median of $22,240; the Community Fund accepts applications during announced cycles, and the listed 2026 application period has passed.
Assets
$31.5M
Grants
99
Total Given
$5.8M
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Through its funds and collaborative entities, CICF supports a broad range of charitable work, including equity, food access, childcare, arts, nature, and youth programs, primarily in Central Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $25,000; some funds offer competitive applications, while others are invitation-only, and CICF itself does not directly award grants.
Assets
$583.5M
Grants
525
Total Given
$31.1M
William H Bowen Family Foundation
Little Rock, AR
The foundation funds a range of Arkansas charitable needs, including hunger relief, healthcare, children’s services, and community programs. Its 2023 grants ranged from $5,000 to $34,500, with a median of $12,000; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.0M
Grants
15
Total Given
$201K
South Dakota Community Foundation
Pierre, SD
The South Dakota Community Foundation funds nonprofits and charitable projects in areas including education, health, human services, culture, and economic development, primarily benefiting South Dakota communities. Its 2024 grants had a median of $18,562, while 2026 Beyond Idea Grants range from $5,000 to $100,000 per year. Eligible nonprofits can apply for South Dakota Fund and Beyond Idea Grants through its online portal.
Assets
$939.2M
Grants
390
Total Given
$39.7M
Jahns Family Foundation
Chicago, IL
Assets
$79K
Grants
28
Total Given
$24K
Swenson Family Foundation
Orange, CA
The Swenson Family Foundation funds university facilities and scholarships, as well as programs and services for children and families. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1.6 million, with a median of $50,000, and primarily supported organizations in California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, with smaller awards in Alabama and Washington, D.C. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$94.3M
Grants
33
Total Given
$6.1M
More similar funders
More Funders in Oregon
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/oregon-trail-electric-consumers-cooperative-inc-morg_a6d8898aeef1472fb20cf94516cf6cda
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_930958642_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/oregon-trail-electric-consumers-cooperative-inc-morg_a6d8898aeef1472fb20cf94516cf6cda},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-25. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?