Seco Energy Foundation Inc
SECO Energy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sumterville, Florida. It supports local nonprofits and community programs in the seven counties served by SECO Energy: Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Levy, Marion, Pasco, and Sumter.
Seco Energy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Seco Energy Foundation Inc gave $631K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $631,475
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- Average grant
- $19,734
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,650,795
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Seco Energy Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website directs applicants to review the grant guidelines and submit applications through its online grant portal; it does not accept applications by mail or email. Eligibility requirements include at least three years of continuous operation, qualifying charitable tax status, annual IRS filing, Florida registration to solicit contributions, and a project serving residents in one of the seven SECO counties. Community grants are limited to $25,000 in any 12-month period and require an audit or review by an independent certified auditor. Mini-grants are limited to $5,000 per application and $10,000 in any 12-month period; no audit is required. The guidelines exclude, among others, individuals, for-profit organizations, fundraising or sports events, political organizations, and lobbying activity.
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 application deadlines—December 20, 2025; March 20, June 20, and September 20, 2026—are past. The website lists corresponding board meetings in 2026.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 application deadlines—December 20, 2025; March 20, June 20, and September 20, 2026—are past.
- Contact
Mailing address: 330 S Us 301, Sumterville, FL 33585-0301
Phone: (352) 569-9622
Website: https://secofoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Seco Energy Foundation Inc
Who Seco Energy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Spring Creek Charter School ($50K). Together the top 10 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 32 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation identifies Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Levy, Marion, Pasco, and Sumter Counties as its service area. Its 2024 filing shows that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Seco Energy Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $631K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek Charter School Paisley, FL | Facility Repairs | $50,000 |
| City of Wildwood Police Department Wildwood, FL | Community Information | $50,000 |
| United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties Leesburg, FL | Veterans | $50,000 |
| United Way of Marion County Ocala, FL | 2-1-1 Program | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Lakesumter The Villages, FL | Veterans' Housing | $50,000 |
| Central Florida Boy Scouts Apopka, FL | Generator | $40,000 |
| Find Feed & Restore Clermont, FL | Homeless Housing | $40,000 |
| The Haven Leesburg, FL | Facility Repairs | $35,000 |
| Feed and Instruct the Hungry Groveland, FL | FOOD | $25,000 |
| Building Blocks Groveland, FL | Computer Lab | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,650,795 | $1,223,026 | $752,388 | $631,475 | 32 | $677,877 | $5,109 | $66,331 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seco Energy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to enhance quality of life in the communities served by SECO Energy. It says its grantmaking supports local nonprofit programs and projects under the cooperative principle of “Concern for Community.”
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of community needs. United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties says its mission is to improve quality of life by improving education, increasing financial stability, and improving health. Find Feed & Restore says it works to eliminate homelessness through housing, financial literacy, and mental health counseling. Spring Creek Charter School says it aims to improve student learning through innovative methods and expanded learning opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $631,475. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000. Examples include $50,000 to Spring Creek Charter School for facility repairs, $50,000 to the City of Wildwood Police Department for community information, and $50,000 each to United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties for veterans, United Way of Marion County for its 2-1-1 program, and Habitat for Humanity Lakesumter for veterans’ housing. Other awards included $40,000 to Find Feed & Restore for homeless housing and $35,000 to The Haven for facility repairs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Callahan, Linda Hall, James Lamotte, Lee Linn, Sara Meyer-Oswalt, Mary Pericht, Robert Possehl, Martin Proctor, Matthew Roudabush, and Daniel O’Rourke as officers or directors, with roles and midyear changes recorded in that filing. The Foundation’s website identifies Mariah Delgado as executive director and lists its board of directors.
Seco Energy Foundation Inc is led by Mariah Delgado, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mariah Delgado
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$70K (2024)
James Lamotte
President
Dist Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Meyer-Oswalt
Secretary & President
Dist Director → Secretary & President, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Callahan
Director
Dist Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Roudabush
Director & Vice President
Dist Director → Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel O'Rourke
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Hall
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Pericht
Director & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Helin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Possehl
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Proctor
Vice President
Dist Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Linn
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Gerald B. Anderson (2022) — Director
- Former: James Curran (2022) — Dist Director
- Former: Joseph E. Kusiak (2022) — Director
- Former: Joseph Mottl (2022) — Dist Director
- Former: Joyce C. Anderson (2022) — Director
- Former: Michael E. Muffett (2022) — Director
- Former: Morgan A. Hatfield (2022) — Director
- Former: Richard H. Dennison (2022) — Director
- Former: Scott D. Boyatt (2022) — Director
- Former: Shannon Wright (2022) — Director
- Former: Stephen Zawacki (2022) — Dist Director
- Former: William W. James Jr. (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $70K, to Mariah Delgado (Executive Director (Beg. 3/24)).
Frequently asked questions about Seco Energy Foundation Inc
How much does Seco Energy Foundation Inc give each year?
Seco Energy Foundation Inc gave $631K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Seco Energy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Seco Energy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,734, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Seco Energy Foundation Inc give grants?
Seco Energy Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ocala, FL (4 grants), Clermont, FL (4 grants), The Villages, FL (3 grants) and Leesburg, FL (2 grants).
Does Seco Energy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Seco Energy Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Facility Improvements" (3 grants).
Who are Seco Energy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Seco Energy Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Spring Creek Charter School ($50,000), City of Wildwood Police Department ($50,000) and United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Seco Energy Foundation Inc?
Seco Energy Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $678K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Seco Energy Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to enhance quality of life in the communities served by SECO Energy. It says its grantmaking supports local nonprofit programs and projects under the cooperative principle of “Concern for Community.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Seco Energy Foundation Inc?
The Foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Seco Energy Foundation Inc's EIN?
Seco Energy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3242799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Seco Energy Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Seco Energy Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/seco-energy-foundation-inc-morg_18ded41f54394b25b4f058f91fb6e197
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