South Plains Electric Trust
To provide financial assistance to individuals and their families through scholarships, specific assistance, and contributions to local charities.
South Plains Electric Trust at a glance
In short: South Plains Electric Trust gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $254,080
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (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 South Plains Electric Trust
- Next open deadline
- February 17, 2027 (Operation Round Up Scholarship)
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from South Plains Electric Trust
Golden Spread Electric Cooperative Directors Memorial Scholarship
South Plains Electric Trust
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Operation Round Up Scholarship
South Plains Electric Trust
Amount
$1,500
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Operation Round Up Teacher Mini-Grants
South Plains Electric Trust
Amount
$500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who South Plains Electric Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $69K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc Austin, TX | To provide funds for emergency assistance, including providing food vouchers, hygiene products, prescriptions and utility assistance. | $20,000 |
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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 | $254,080 | $281,746 | $245,728 | $20,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $232,062 | $239,449 | $214,560 | $20,000 | 1 | $193 |
| 2022 | $204,673 | $233,060 | $267,697 | $69,462 | 3 | $449 |
| 2021 | $239,810 | $184,958 | $85,385 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $141,737 | $155,803 | $107,650 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $97,584 | $97,255 | $87,550 | — | — | — |
About South Plains Electric Trust
Based on IRS filings
South Plains Electric Trust is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lubbock, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $254K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Plains Electric Trust is led by Ginger Whetzel, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ginger Whetzel
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Buxkemper
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rita Tucker
Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, 2020
Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ilene Hobgood
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Hinson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcella Bilberry
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Berry
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Gregory
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Potter
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leeann Wilmeth
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Ineta Cannon (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Angela Arthur (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Brenda Karr (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kyle Benson (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Patrica Reynolds (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Shea Adrian (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Lou Boyles-Bruster (2019) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about South Plains Electric Trust
How much does South Plains Electric Trust give each year?
South Plains Electric Trust gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is South Plains Electric Trust?
South Plains Electric Trust reported $254K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $282K.
What is South Plains Electric Trust?
South Plains Electric Trust is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lubbock, TX. It holds $254K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does South Plains Electric Trust operate?
South Plains Electric Trust has awarded grants in Texas.
What is South Plains Electric Trust's EIN?
South Plains Electric Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6440983. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work South Plains Electric Trust funds
Human Services Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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