Sulphur Springs Valley Electric
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative headquartered in Willcox, Arizona. Founded in 1938, the organization provides safe, reliable, and affordable electric service to its member-owners across a service area spanning approximately 4,000 miles of energized line. The cooperative serves more than 50,000 active services and operates as a 501(c)(12) public utility.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.7M
+11.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$610K
+271.6% YoY
Grant Count
105
+162.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+41.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To provide safe, reliable, and affordable service to members while delivering quality and reliable electric service to members of the cooperative on a cooperative basis through the allocation of patronage capital.
The cooperative operates two primary programs:
- Electric Energy Distribution — Providing electric energy to members on a cooperative basis through patronage capital allocation
- Electric Distribution Services — Delivering electricity to Class B membership over lines owned, operated, and maintained by the cooperative
Grantmaking
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative operates through its affiliated foundation, the Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative Foundation, which focuses on youth development and educational initiatives.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The cooperative serves the Sulphur Springs Valley region in Arizona, with primary operations centered in Cochise County. The foundation's educational grants and scholarships specifically target youth and educational entities within the cooperative's service area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (2024):
- Total Assets: $370,403,299
- Total Revenue: $118,546,643
- Total Expenses: $117,249,373
- Number of Employees: 209
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative Foundation (2023):
- Total Assets: $5.1 million
- Total Revenue: $1.24 million
- Total Expenses: $332,000
- Total Liabilities: $170,000
Foundation Grant Activity (2024):
- Total giving through educational programs: Approximately $841,755 (teacher grants, educational entity grants, and scholarships combined)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,707,022 | $5,097,950 | $4,083,698 |
| Revenue | $1,356,531 | $1,238,842 | $1,113,961 |
| Expenses | $1,240,179 | $331,608 | $234,146 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $806,425 | $264,410 | $211,533 |
| Net Investment Income | $230,721 | $153,862 | $17,157 |
| Distributable Amount | $235,577 | $202,953 | $157,459 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative:
- Creden Huber — CEO
- Jason Bowling — Chief Administrative Officer
- Jack Blair — Member Services Officer
- Daniel Wilson — Director of Operations and Engineering
- Orson Garnsey — Chief Information Technology Officer
- Nathan Hodges — Chief Operating Officer
- Ron Lee — Chief Financial Officer
- Dan Barrera — President (Board)
- Donald Gene Manring — Vice President (Board)
- Thomas Goodman — Secretary (Board)
- Curtis Nolan — Treasurer (Board)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY REDMOND | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAN BARRERA | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JANICE BEAM | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LEX HERRON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAVID COLLINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUSS MCNEILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CURTIS NOLAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN SHAVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM GOODMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVE KELSO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The cooperative has received recent national recognition for its community service efforts. In 2026, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative received the Electric Cooperative Purpose Award, recognizing its commitment to serving its communities. The organization has also been the recipient of federal grants supporting clean energy initiatives, including a $32 million grant opportunity and additional federal funding for affordable clean energy projects.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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