Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc
Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Gray, Georgia. The organization states that it accumulates and disburses funds for charitable purposes in the service area of Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation.
Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc gave $135K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,831
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $11,236
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $287,613
- +77.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (67% 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 Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 487, Gray, GA 31032-0487
Phone: (478) 986-8100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bright Ideas Program ($45K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it serves the service area of Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation. In 2025, 67% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia; the remaining 33% was listed under an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Ideas Program | — | $45,000 |
| Georgia EMC Tucker, GA | — | $12,290 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | — | $12,000 |
| Neighbors Helping Neighbors Greensboro, GA | — | $10,000 |
| Jacor Foundation Gray, GA | — | $8,000 |
| The Plaza Arts Center Eatonton, GA | — | $7,500 |
| Circle of Love Center Greensboro, GA | — | $7,500 |
| Atrium Health Navicent Breast Care Macon, GA | — | $7,500 |
| Baldwin County Early Learning Cente Milledgevile, GA | — | $7,493 |
| South Georgia Technical College Americus, GA | — | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $287,613 | $372,114 | $246,561 | $134,831 | 12 |
| 2024 | $162,060 | $164,874 | $191,486 | — | — |
| 2023 | $188,672 | $194,797 | $140,950 | — | — |
| 2022 | $134,825 | $154,345 | $120,013 | — | — |
| 2021 | $100,493 | $107,776 | $131,505 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its mission as “charitable community disbursements” and says its program is to accumulate and disburse funds for charitable purposes in Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation’s service area.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in housing, direct assistance, arts and culture, and family-violence services. For example, Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as seeking to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Neighbors Helping Neighbors says it assists qualified individuals and families in Greene and Putnam counties with specific, verified necessities. The Plaza Arts Center describes its mission as establishing and operating a community cultural center, while Circle of Love Center says it provides safety and support to victims of family violence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $134,831. Grant amounts ranged from $5,548 to $45,000, with a median of $7,500.
The largest reported grants included $45,000 to Bright Ideas Program, $12,290 to Georgia EMC, $12,000 to Habitat for Humanity, $10,000 to Neighbors Helping Neighbors, and $8,000 to Jacor Foundation. Other listed recipients included The Plaza Arts Center and Circle of Love Center ($7,500 each), Atrium Health Navicent Breast Care ($7,500), Baldwin County Early Learning Cente ($7,493), South Georgia Technical College and Pine Ridge Baptist Church ($6,000 each), and Jones County Family Collection ($5,548).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Gardner as chairman; Jonathan Pitts as vice chairman; Karen Brooks as secretary; and Donald Black, Harris Lancaster, Ron McClung, Hank Raehn, Justin Jones, and Frank Moss as directors.
Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc is led by Paul Gardner, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Gardner
Chairman
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Donald Black
Director
Secretary → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Harris Lancaster
Director
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ron McClung
Director
Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Hank Raehn
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Justin Jones
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Frank Moss
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Karen Brooks
Secretary & T
Director → Secretary & T, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jonathan Pitts
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Bruce Dempster (2021–2024) — Director Fo
- Former: Raphael M. Grinberg (2024) — CEO - Tri-Co
- Former: Ed Walker (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dottie Walker (2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Rowland (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc
How much does Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc give each year?
Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc gave $135K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,236, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc give grants?
Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Americus, GA (2 grants), Greensboro, GA (2 grants) and Gray, GA (2 grants).
Who are Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Bright Ideas Program ($45,000), Georgia EMC ($12,290) and Habitat for Humanity ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc?
Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc reported $288K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $372K.
What does Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation describes its mission as “charitable community disbursements” and says its program is to accumulate and disburse funds for charitable purposes in Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation’s service area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc?
Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2615095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Tri-County EMC Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tri-county-emc-foundation-inc-morg_442bd0790583470b94ad7095387dddfa
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