Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation
To promote the use of propane gas and provide training for industry personnel.
Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation gave $163K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $82K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $163,387
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,694
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $81,694
- Total assets
- $543,419
- +40.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southeast Propane Technical Education Center Inc ($153K). Together the top 2 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
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 $134K (2023) to $163K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Propane Technical Education Center Inc Raleigh, NC | General Support | $153,387 |
| NC State Engineering Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $543,419 | $1,918,348 | $1,767,168 | $163,387 | 2 |
| 2023 | $386,926 | $1,235,824 | $1,193,745 | $134,499 | 2 |
| 2022 | $344,797 | $1,863,898 | $1,500,359 | $151,432 | 1 |
About Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $543K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $163K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation is led by John Jessup, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Jessup
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angie Harris
Chairwoman
Secretary → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Chairwoman, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard O'Sheal
Vice Chairman
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Taylor
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Godfrey
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tyler Misel (2022–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Scott Prewitt (2022) — Chairman
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.
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation
How much does Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation give each year?
Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation gave $163K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $134K across 2 grants.
How large is Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation?
Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation reported $543K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation?
Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $543K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation operate?
Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation's EIN?
Southeast Propane Education and Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4131422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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