Sulphur Springs Valley Electric
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric, based in Willcox, Arizona, is listed as a private foundation. The associated SSVEC Foundation supports educational initiatives and youth programs in the SSVEC service area.
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric at a glance
In short: Sulphur Springs Valley Electric gave $610K across 105 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $609,990
- +271.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 105
- +162.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,809
- +41.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $5,707,022
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sulphur Springs Valley Electric
- How to Apply
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For educational entity grants, submit a proposal following the guidelines and sample proposal. The website directs applicants to download the grant materials; it says there is no fillable form for 2026. Scholarship applicants use an online application and must provide two letters of recommendation.
- Contact
Application contact: Kristin Gray Ssvec Foundation
Mailing address: 311 E Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Phone: (520) 515-3475
Email: ssvecyouthprogram@ssvec.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sulphur Springs Valley Electric funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St David K-12 ($35K). Together the top 10 received $230K.
Organizations only. It also paid 39 individual scholarships ($158,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
308 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 308 grants of 308 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says its educational programs serve students and teachers within the SSVEC service area. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to Arizona recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 105 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sulphur Springs Valley Electric gives
- Giving grew 456% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 342% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2020) to $610K (2024). In 2024 it made 105 grants totaling $610K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St David K-12 St David, AZ | To Support Education | $35,000 |
| Willcox Elementary Willcox, AZ | To Support Education | $34,109 |
| 4-HFFA Youth Huachuca City, AZ | To Support Education | $20,000 |
| Arizona Arts Academy Hereford, AZ | To Support Education | $20,000 |
| Benson CTE Benson, AZ | To Support Education | $20,000 |
| Benson Elementary Benson, AZ | To Support Education | $20,000 |
| Elgin Elementary Elgin, AZ | To Support Education | $20,000 |
| Pomerene K-8 Pomerene, AZ | To Support Education | $20,000 |
| Veritas Christian Academy Sierra Vista, AZ | To Support Education | $20,000 |
| First Baptist Christian Academy Sierra Vista, AZ | To Support Education | $19,213 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,707,022 | $1,356,531 | $1,240,179 | $609,990 | 105 | $806,425 | $230,721 | $235,577 |
| 2023 | $5,097,950 | $1,238,842 | $331,608 | $164,150 | 40 | $264,410 | $153,862 | $202,953 |
| 2022 | $4,083,698 | $1,113,961 | $234,146 | $123,000 | 38 | $211,533 | $17,157 | $157,459 |
| 2021 | $3,220,910 | $86,043 | $152,591 | $109,700 | 54 | $144,948 | $2,839 | $142,626 |
| 2020 | $3,284,644 | $1,034,627 | $176,694 | $85,100 | 71 | — | $14,557 | $126,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric reported a distributable amount of $236K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it aims to create opportunities for students and teachers in the SSVEC service area. Its educational entity grants support larger-scale educational initiatives or projects, while teacher microgrants support classroom projects that enhance instruction, programs, or classroom amenities. The foundation also supports school science fairs and youth activities, including the Youth Engineering and Science Fair and Washington Youth Tour.
The 2024 filing reports educational grants to 37 entities. Among the supported organizations, American Leadership Academy describes its mission as providing as many students as possible with an educational experience in a moral and wholesome environment. Center for Academic Success Inc. describes its mission as planning, designing, implementing, conducting, and evaluating a charter school, including employment and training activities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the filing reports 105 grants totaling $609,990. Grant amounts ranged from $317 to $35,000, with a median of $4,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona. The largest listed awards included $35,000 to St David K-12 and $34,109 to Willcox Elementary, both for education. Other listed awards included $20,000 each to 4-HFFA Youth, Arizona Arts Academy, Benson CTE, Benson Elementary, Elgin Elementary, Pomerene K-8, and Veritas Christian Academy.
The foundation’s website lists educational entity grants of up to $150,000 for qualifying projects serving students within the SSVEC service area. Schools and 501(c)(3) educational entities may apply for up to two separate projects in 2026. The application calls for a proposal following the posted guidelines and sample format; recipients must provide receipts and are asked to provide project photos. The website’s September 15, 2026 deadline has passed.
The website also describes teacher microgrants of up to $999, but says the 2026 budget has been depleted and applications are closed. Science fair funding of up to $500 is available for eligible school fairs serving grades 5–12; the website gives a December 31, 2026 deadline. Separately, the 2024 filing reports that 41 students received scholarship funds. The filing’s stated March 4, 2025 deadline for the 2025–2026 scholarship cycle has passed. It describes eligibility as limited to dependent children of SSVEC members who meet specified academic and full-time enrollment requirements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Randy Redmond as president; Dan Barrera as vice president; Janice Beam as treasurer; and Lex Herron as secretary. Directors listed are David Collins, Russ McNeill, Curtis Nolan, John Shaver, Tom Goodman, and Dave Kelso.
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric is led by Randy Redmond, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randy Redmond
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Nolan
Director
Director → President, 2021
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Goodman
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Kelso
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Shaver
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russ McNeill
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Collins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Barrera
Vice President
President → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lex Herron
Secretary
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Beam
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Kathy Thatcher (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Joseph Beam (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Pat English (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gene Manring (2020) — Vice President
- Former: James Johnson (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Peter Gillespie (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Sulphur Springs Valley Electric
How much does Sulphur Springs Valley Electric give each year?
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric gave $610K across 105 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $164K across 40 grants.
What is Sulphur Springs Valley Electric's typical grant size?
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,809, across 105 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sulphur Springs Valley Electric give grants?
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sierra Vista, AZ (20 grants), Willcox, AZ (8 grants), Benson, AZ (6 grants) and St David, AZ (4 grants).
Does Sulphur Springs Valley Electric give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 105 grants with a stated purpose on Sulphur Springs Valley Electric's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Teacher Microgrants" (41 grants), "Scholarship" (40 grants) and "To Support Education" (21 grants).
Who are Sulphur Springs Valley Electric's largest grantees?
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric's largest 2024 grantees include St David K-12 ($35,000), Willcox Elementary ($34,109) and First Baptist Christian Academy ($20,838 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 39 individual scholarships ($158,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sulphur Springs Valley Electric?
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $806K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $236K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sulphur Springs Valley Electric fund?
The foundation says it aims to create opportunities for students and teachers in the SSVEC service area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sulphur Springs Valley Electric?
For educational entity grants, submit a proposal following the guidelines and sample proposal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sulphur Springs Valley Electric's EIN?
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0488826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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