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Seco Energy Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Sumterville, FL EIN: 88-3242799 Website

SECO Energy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sumterville, Florida. It says its mission is to enhance quality of life in communities served by SECO Energy, and it supports local charitable organizations through grants and partnerships.

Key facts about Seco Energy Foundation Inc

In short: Seco Energy Foundation Inc gave $631K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
88-3242799
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
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)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
Deadline
The published 2026 cycle deadlines were December 20, 2025; March 20, 2026; June 20, 2026; and September 20, 2026.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.7M

Annual Giving

$631K

Grant Count

32

Avg Grant Size

$20K

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.

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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance quality of life in the communities served by SECO Energy. Its grant-program description identifies support for educational, environmental, energy-related, veteran, public-safety, and health projects.

Examples of grantees’ work include Spring Creek Charter School’s efforts to improve student learning through varied learning methods; United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties’ work on education, financial stability, and community health; and Find Feed & Restore’s work to address homelessness through housing, financial literacy, and mental-health counseling. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not descriptions of the foundation’s own programs.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $631,475. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000. Among the largest awards were $50,000 to Spring Creek Charter School for facility repairs, $50,000 to the City of Wildwood Police Department for community information, $50,000 to United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties for veterans, $50,000 to United Way of Marion County for its 2-1-1 program, and $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity Lakesumter for veterans’ housing. Other notable awards included $40,000 to Central Florida Boy Scouts for a generator and $40,000 to Find Feed & Restore for homeless housing.

Review Cycle

The published 2026 cycle deadlines were December 20, 2025; March 20, 2026; June 20, 2026; and September 20, 2026. Each is marked closed.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation states that it serves Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Levy, Marion, Pasco, and Sumter counties in Florida. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.

States

Cities

ClermontOcalaThe VillagesEustisGrovelandLeesburgApopkaBronsonBushenllCrystal RiverHoweyinthehillsHudsonLand O LakesLecantoMount DoraPaisleyTampaTavaresWebsterWildwood

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K0 grants2022 32 grants2024

In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $631K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Spring Creek Charter School: $50KSpring Creek Charter School$50KCity of Wildwood Police Department: $50KCity of Wildwood PoliceDepartment$50KUnited Way of Lake and Sumter Counties: $50KUnited Way of Lake and SumterCounties$50KUnited Way of Marion County: $50KUnited Way of Marion County$50KHabitat for Humanity Lakesumter: $50KHabitat for HumanityLakesumter$50KCentral Florida Boy Scouts: $40KCentral Florida Boy Scouts$40KFind Feed & Restore: $40KFind Feed & Restore$40KThe Haven: $35KThe Haven$35KFeed and Instruct the Hungry: $25KFeed and Instruct the Hungry$25KBuilding Blocks: $25KBuilding Blocks$25K

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

27<$50K5$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 32 (84%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Spring Creek Charter School Paisley, FLFacility Repairs$50,000
City of Wildwood Police Department Wildwood, FLCommunity Information$50,000
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties Leesburg, FLVeterans$50,000
United Way of Marion County Ocala, FL2-1-1 Program$50,000
Habitat for Humanity Lakesumter The Villages, FLVeterans' Housing$50,000
Central Florida Boy Scouts Apopka, FLGenerator$40,000
Find Feed & Restore Clermont, FLHomeless Housing$40,000
The Haven Leesburg, FLFacility Repairs$35,000
Feed and Instruct the Hungry Groveland, FLFOOD$25,000
Building Blocks Groveland, FLComputer Lab$25,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $1,650,795 $1,223,026 $752,388 $631,475
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2022 2024
Metric20242022
Total Assets$1,650,795—
Revenue$1,223,026—
Expenses$752,388—
Qualifying Distributions$677,877—
Net Investment Income$5,109—
Distributable Amount$66,331—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation’s website lists Sara Meyer-Oswalt, Lee Linn, Jack Callahan, Mary Pericht, Robert Possehl, Linda Hall, Michael Hein, and Matthew Roudabush on its board, with one district seat listed as open. The 2024 filing identifies Sara Meyer-Oswalt as secretary and president beginning in June, Lee Linn as treasurer, and Matthew Roudabush as vice president beginning in June.

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

Mariah Delgado — Executive Director (Beg. 3/24): $70KMariah DelgadoExecutive Director (Beg. 3/24)$70K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $70K, to Mariah Delgado (Executive Director (Beg. 3/24)).

Contact

Mailing address: 330 S Us 301, Sumterville, FL 33585-0301
Phone: (352) 569-9622
Website: https://secofoundation.org

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. Its grant-program description identifies support for educational, environmental, energy-related, veteran, public-safety, and health projects. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Seco Energy Foundation Inc?

Seco Energy Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check secofoundation.org for any change to that policy.

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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