The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc
The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc is a public charity based in Lexington, Kentucky, formed in 1983. It provides utility payment assistance to households facing crisis situations in which utility service needs to be connected or reconnected, or is at risk of disconnection.
The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc gave $313K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Kentucky. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $313,439
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,494
- +37.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,659
- Total assets
- $539,704
- +32.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 710 West High Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Phone: (859) 233-4600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Action Council for Lex-Fayette Bourb Harr Nich Counties ($111K). Together the top 10 received $306K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 61 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $181K (2020) to $345K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $313K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Action Council for Lex-Fayette Bourb Harr Nich Counties Lexington, KY | Utility Bill Support | $111,382 |
| Blue Grass Community Partnership Inc Frankfort, KY | Utility Bill Support | $64,692 |
| Kentucky River Foothills Development Council Inc Richmond, KY | Utility Bill Support | $30,567 |
| Northeast Kentucky Community Action Agency Inc Olive Hill, KY | Utility Bill Support | $24,954 |
| Pennyrile Allied Community Services Inc Hopkinsville, KY | Utility Bill Support | $20,659 |
| Northern Kentucky Electrical Association Alexandria, KY | Utility Bill Support | $20,659 |
| Audubon Area Community Services Inc Owensboro, KY | Utility Bill Support | $10,943 |
| Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc Lebanon, KY | Utility Bill Support | $7,528 |
| Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency Inc Shelbyville, KY | Utility Bill Support | $7,509 |
| Tri-County Community Action Agency Inc Lagrange, KY | Utility Bill Support | $7,446 |
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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 | $539,704 | $502,504 | $373,329 | $313,439 | 11 | — |
| 2024 | $408,104 | $339,524 | $361,322 | $311,475 | 15 | — |
| 2023 | $434,005 | $384,438 | $400,253 | $337,383 | 12 | $212 |
| 2022 | $449,778 | $363,317 | $399,265 | $345,377 | 12 | $130 |
| 2021 | $471,676 | $416,963 | $253,090 | $211,290 | 11 | $128 |
| 2020 | $304,933 | $342,232 | $219,067 | $181,237 | 11 | $165 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated purpose is to help underprivileged Kentucky residents meet their needs for energy and fuel for heating, cooking, and lighting, and to assist community action agencies and others in identifying and helping residents with energy problems and deficiencies. Its filing also describes support for other nonprofit organizations organized for charitable, educational, or scientific purposes.
The 2025 grants were for utility bill support and went to Kentucky organizations. Examples include Pennyrile Allied Community Services, whose stated mission is to help low-income individuals become self-reliant through community service, assistance, education, and partnerships; Audubon Area Community Services, which says it administers programs focused on human development and self-sufficiency; and Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency, which says it works to reduce barriers to economic self-sufficiency for low-income families and senior citizens.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the funder reported 11 grants totaling $313,439. Grants ranged from $7,100 to $111,382, with a median grant of $20,659. Each listed grant was designated for utility bill support.
The largest grants went to Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas Counties ($111,382); Blue Grass Community Partnership ($64,692); Kentucky River Foothills Development Council ($30,567); and Northeast Kentucky Community Action Agency ($24,954). Other recipients included Pennyrile Allied Community Services ($20,659), Northern Kentucky Electrical Association ($20,659), Audubon Area Community Services ($10,943), Central Kentucky Community Action Council ($7,528), Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency ($7,509), Tri-County Community Action Agency ($7,446), and Gateway Community Services ($7,100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Murphy as chair; Caci Hisle as vice chair; Michele Lee as secretary; Kimberly Baird as treasurer; Richard Heine as assistant treasurer; Art Crosby, Connie Godfrey, Debbie Link, and Kelli Parmley as board members; and Sharon Price as executive director.
The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc is led by Sharon Price, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Price
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Murphy
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Art Crosby
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Lee
Secretary
Board Chairman → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Heine
Assistant Treasurer
Board Member → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Baird
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caci Hisle
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Godfrey
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Link
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Parmley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Gravitt
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Denise Beatty (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Joshua Lewis (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Tyrona Nelson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Neil Bedwell (2021–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Erin Hensley (2020–2021) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Cynthia Kay (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ann Vail (2020) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc
How much does The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc give each year?
The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc gave $313K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $311K across 15 grants.
What is The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,659, and its average grant was $28,494, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc give grants?
The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Utility Bill Support" (11 grants).
Who are The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Community Action Council for Lex-Fayette Bourb Harr Nich Counties ($111,382), Blue Grass Community Partnership Inc ($64,692) and Kentucky River Foothills Development Council Inc ($30,567), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc?
The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc reported $540K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $503K.
What does The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc fund?
The organization’s stated purpose is to help underprivileged Kentucky residents meet their needs for energy and fuel for heating, cooking, and lighting, and to assist community action agencies and others in identifying and helping residents with energy problems and deficiencies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc?
The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc's EIN?
The Wintercare Energy Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1095072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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