Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc
Member focused. Member driven. As a non-profit electric cooperative, we are here to serve the members of the cooperative with reliable, quality and affordable electric service and to do that we are focused on their needs and desires.
Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc at a glance
In short: Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,600
- -51.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,600
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,600
- Total assets
- $274,314,515
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (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 Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc
- Next open deadline
- December 8, 2026 (Washington D.C. Youth Tour)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc
SEC Scholarship Program
Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc
Amount
$9,000 total ($1,250, $1,000, and $500 individual awards)
Deadline
Expected ~May
Based on past cycles
Washington D.C. Youth Tour
Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Who Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Forward Sioux Falls ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2025) to $14K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD | General Support | $6,600 |
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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 | $274,314,515 | $96,007,173 | $96,007,173 | $6,600 | 1 | $410,779 |
| 2024 | $265,106,823 | $87,619,989 | $87,619,989 | $13,600 | 2 | $361,112 |
| 2023 | $248,235,233 | $81,602,377 | $81,602,377 | $6,666 | 1 | $397,018 |
| 2022 | $223,506,079 | $76,912,343 | $76,912,343 | $6,666 | 1 | $279,701 |
| 2021 | $202,199,401 | $71,615,783 | $71,615,783 | $14,166 | 2 | $84,256 |
| 2020 | $188,239,253 | $64,131,933 | $64,131,933 | — | — | $293,417 |
About Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Lennox, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $274.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $411K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc is led by Chad Kinsley, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); all 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chad Kinsley
CEO
CEO - → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$168K (2023) → $347K (2025)
Steve Holmberg
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5.4 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Chris Hofer
Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director From, 2021
Secretary & Director From → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2.6 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Don Heeren
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5.8 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2025)
John Ostraat
Director
On filings since 2020
4.2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Carlos Hofer
Director
Director From → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
4.9 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $14K (2025)
Donovan Kost
Director
Director - → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $18K (2025)
Adam Stark
Line Superintendent
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $139K (2025)
Daryl Terveen
Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5.4 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $13K (2025)
John Euchner
Vice President of Operations & Enginee
Manager of Operating & Engineering → Vice President of Operations & Engineering, 2024
Vice President of Operations & Engineering → Vice President of Operations & Enginee, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$158K (2020) → $196K (2025)
Johnathan Wildeboer
Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary From, 2021
Director & Secretary From → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
5.8 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Robert Wollmann
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
8.7 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $16K (2025)
Todd Nelson
Vice President of Information Technology
Member Services & It Manager → Vice President of Information Technology, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$144K (2020) → $179K (2025)
Troy Peters
Line Superintendent
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $156K (2025)
Jon Wunder
CFO
CFO & Assistant Manager From → CFO & Assistant Manager, 2022
CFO & Assistant Manager → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $171K (2025)
Robert Kalda
Line Superintendent
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$126K (2023) → $143K (2025)
Duane Pulse
Line Superintendent
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$143K (2025)
Former officers (9)
- Former: Robert Dubbelde (2020–2024) — Line Superintendent
- Former: Brad Schardin (2020–2023) — General Manager -
- Former: Bob Schrag (2020–2022) — Line Superintendent
- Former: Ron Anderson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jason Peterson (2022) — Foreman
- Former: John McDonald (2020–2021) — CFO & Assistant Manager
- Former: Pat Scheier (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Olsen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Leslie Mehlhaff (2020) — Director
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 $347K, to Chad Kinsley (CEO). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc
How much does Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc give each year?
Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
How large is Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc?
Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc reported $274.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $96.0M.
What is Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc?
Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Lennox, SD. It holds $274.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc operate?
Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What is Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc's EIN?
Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0454373. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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