Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc
Through dedication, cooperaton, community involvement and local control, we provide safe, dependable, affordable energy and innovation for the betterment of our members to improve the quality of life and create a brighter future for all
Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc at a glance
In short: Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc gave $50K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,667
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $26,763,256
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc
- Next open deadline
- January 30, 2027 (Basin Electric Cooperative Scholarship)
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc
Basin Electric Cooperative Scholarship
Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc
Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
MECA Memorial Scholarship
Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc
Amount
$500
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Southeast Electric Essay Scholarship
Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Who Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ekalaka Public Schools ($30K). Together the top 3 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc gives
- Giving grew 646% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $50K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ekalaka Public Schools Ekalaka, MT | Upgrade Lighting | $30,000 |
| Carter County Museum Ekalaka, MT | Construction Aid | $14,000 |
| Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Department Ekalaka, MT | Construction Aid | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,763,256 | $47,074,224 | $11,802,162 | $50,000 | 3 | $299,712 |
| 2024 | $25,432,421 | $9,830,767 | $9,723,016 | $41,148 | 3 | $363,072 |
| 2023 | $24,822,687 | $8,672,074 | $8,672,074 | $41,620 | 3 | $393,611 |
| 2022 | $24,106,623 | $8,204,109 | $8,204,109 | $6,700 | 1 | $137,110 |
| 2021 | $22,253,929 | $7,030,153 | $7,030,153 | $17,000 | 1 | $39,439 |
| 2020 | $21,090,694 | $7,242,706 | $7,242,706 | $30,000 | 1 | $42,946 |
About Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc is a public charity, based in Ekalaka, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $26.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $300K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc is led by Albert Paul, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Albert Paul
President
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Clayton Jardee
Director
On filings since 2020
2.4 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $7K (2025)
Dave Hayden
Director
On filings since 2020
4.1 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Douglas Gardner
Director
On filings since 2020
4.9 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Karen Kreitel
Secretary
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Michael Hansen
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3.9 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Adam Kuntz
Journeyman L
Journeyman Lineman → Lead Lineman, 2022
Lead Lineman → Journeyman L, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $123K (2025)
Samuel Erfman
Journeyman L
Journeyman Lineman → Crew Foreman, 2022
Crew Foreman → Journeyman L, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $122K (2025)
Tye B. Williams
General Mana
Assistant Manager → General Manager, 2022
General Manager → General Mana, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$94K (2021) → $142K (2025)
Jake Hammel
Operations M
Line Foreman → Operations M, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $111K (2025)
David Loudermilk
Journeyman L
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jack E. Hamblin (2020–2023) — Project Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $142K, to Tye B Williams (General Mana). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc
How much does Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc give each year?
Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc gave $50K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $41K across 3 grants.
What is Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc's typical grant size?
Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc's median grant in 2025 was $14,000, and its average grant was $16,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc give grants?
Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ekalaka, MT (3 grants).
Does Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc?
Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc reported $26.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $47.1M.
What is Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc's EIN?
Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0228814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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