Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc
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Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc at a glance
In short: Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc gave $98K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $98,284
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,657
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $120,545,250
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miscellaneous under 5000 dollars ($48K). Together the top 3 received $85K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($13,369), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 20 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2022) to $98K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous under 5000 dollars | Misc Community Support | $47,915 |
| Community Foundation of Union County Inc Marysville, OH | Contribution to youth scholarship fund housed at Community Foundation of Union County, Inc | $27,000 |
| Union County Fair Marysville, OH | Capital campaign to build and improve buildings on the fairgrounds | $10,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $13,369 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120,545,250 | $65,687,173 | $65,687,910 | $98,284 | 5 | $61,978 |
| 2023 | $115,149,437 | $66,933,265 | $63,489,901 | $98,243 | 6 | $29,442 |
| 2022 | $111,821,827 | $63,176,541 | $63,239,404 | $66,101 | 3 | $24,446 |
| 2021 | $107,663,886 | $61,032,798 | $61,097,962 | $72,246 | 6 | $56,296 |
| 2020 | $106,152,852 | $57,269,067 | $57,329,578 | — | — | $48,269 |
About Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc
Based on IRS filings
Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc is a public charity, based in Marysville, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $120.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $98K. Net investment income was $62K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc is led by Anthony P Smith, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 14 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony P Smith
President & CEO
CEO → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$195K (2020) → $281K (2024)
Steve Patton
Trustee & Chairman
Trustee & Secretary → Trustee & Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
3.1 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Dale Scheiderer
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
3.3 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Dan Westlake
Trustee & Vice Chairman
Trustee → Trustee & Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
2.7 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $13K (2024)
David Thornton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3.1 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Jeffrey Reinhard
Trustee
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary, 2022
Trustee & Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
3.3 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Mark Lotcyz
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2.7 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $13K (2024)
Steve Lentz
Director of Information Technology
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$134K (2023) → $132K (2024)
Clifford Collins
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5.3 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Jeffrey Wilson
Trustee & Secretary
Trustee & Secretary → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David G Speicher
Vice President Finance & CFO
CFO → Vice President Finance & CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $186K (2024)
Matthew J Zarnosky
COO
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$144K (2020) → $186K (2024)
Michael C Aquillo
Cxo
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $170K (2024)
Sean T Luellen
Crew Leader
On filings since 2020
44.9 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $136K (2024)
Benjamin A Hoyer
Crew Leader
On filings since 2022
45.8 hrs/week
$134K (2022) → $132K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: William D'Onofrio (2020–2023) — Former Trustee
- Former: Brian R Lewis (2020–2022) — Manager of Operations
- Former: Sam Bevis (2021) — Journeyman
- Former: Darin Devore (2020) — Crew Leader
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $281K, to Anthony P Smith (President/CEO). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc
How much does Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc give each year?
Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc gave $98K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $98K across 6 grants.
What is Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc's typical grant size?
Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,657, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc give grants?
Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marysville, OH (2 grants).
Does Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc's largest grantees?
Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Miscellaneous under 5000 dollars ($47,915), Community Foundation of Union County Inc ($27,000) and Union County Fair ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($13,369), which are not listed by name. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc?
Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc reported $120.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $65.7M.
What is Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc's EIN?
Union Rural Electric Co-Op Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-4329510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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