United Electric Cooperative Services Inc
United's mission is to provide exceptional service and value to its members. United's significant activities include providing electric distribution and internet services to our members (105,000+ electric meters and 28,000+ internet subscribers as of year-end)on a cooperative basis.
United Electric Cooperative Services Inc at a glance
In short: United Electric Cooperative Services Inc gave $29K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,900
- +48.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,225
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,875
- Total assets
- $1,428,051,902
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Electric Cooperative Services Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Electric Cooperative Services Inc
Who United Electric Cooperative Services Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Johnson County Livestock Associatio ($6K). Together the top 3 received $17K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($11,950), which are not listed by name.
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
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How United Electric Cooperative Services Inc gives
- Giving grew 421% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $29K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $11,950 |
| Johnson County Livestock Associatio Cleburne, TX | Student Support | $6,250 |
| Erath County Livestock Association Stephenville, TX | Student Support | $5,500 |
| Hood County Livestock Raisers Assoc Granbury, TX | Student Support | $5,200 |
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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 | $1,428,051,902 | $353,371,805 | $356,764,466 | $28,900 | 4 | $1,319,536 |
| 2023 | $1,331,388,377 | $362,077,068 | $366,131,032 | $19,425 | 3 | $1,319,641 |
| 2022 | $1,250,165,021 | $365,623,485 | $368,857,078 | $12,350 | 2 | $390,997 |
| 2021 | $643,753,281 | $247,306,541 | $249,655,582 | $5,550 | 1 | $395,878 |
| 2020 | $539,373,287 | $206,788,665 | $208,722,209 | $12,350 | 2 | $3,684,366 |
About United Electric Cooperative Services Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Electric Cooperative Services Inc is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Cleburne, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Electric Cooperative Services Inc is led by Cameron Smallwood, CEO on every filing since 2020; all 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cameron Smallwood
CEO
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$1M (2020) → $973K (2024)
Patsy Dumas
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $39K (2024)
Clifford Deal
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Edward Cardin
Director
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $40K (2024)
John Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
11 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Mark Castleberry
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $22K (2024)
Clifton Hall
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$12K (2024)
Arick Wienecke
District for
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$170K (2020) → $227K (2024)
Blake Beavers
Chief Member
Vice President Power Sup → Vice President Corp Stra, 2023
Vice President Corp Stra → Chief Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$180K (2020) → $258K (2024)
Harry Thompson
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
9 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $41K (2024)
Jared Wennermark
Chief Techni
Senior Vice President Planni → Chief Techni, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$206K (2020) → $301K (2024)
Jeremiah Esquell
District for
On filings since 2020
54 hrs/week
$179K (2020) → $226K (2024)
Kevin Keesee
Vice President Hr & Safe
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$179K (2020) → $239K (2024)
Martin Haught
Assistant Gm & COO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$307K (2020) → $409K (2024)
Quentin Howard
Senior Vice President Operat
Senior Vice President Engine → Senior Vice President Operat, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$234K (2020) → $303K (2024)
Robert Bernhoft
Senior Vice President Tech T
Senior Vice President Is & T → Senior Vice President Is & S, 2022
Senior Vice President Is & S → Senior Vice President Tech T, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $304K (2024)
Russell Young
CFO
Vice President Finance → Senior Vice President Financ, 2022
Senior Vice President Financ → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$192K (2020) → $280K (2024)
Thomas Cantrell
Vice President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
11 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $41K (2024)
Travis Ashworth
District for
On filings since 2020
52 hrs/week
$164K (2020) → $215K (2024)
Cory Menzel
Vice President Is & T
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$192K (2022) → $224K (2024)
Jeff Pannell
Vice President Business
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$200K (2023) → $213K (2024)
Thomas Smith
Line Crew Ch
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$200K (2023) → $216K (2024)
Chris Macintyre
Vice President Internet
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$207K (2024)
James Galvin
Vice President Power Sup
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$213K (2024)
Payden Henderson
Line Crew Ch
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$206K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Benjamin Perry (2020–2023) — District for
- Former: Jeremy Combs (2020–2022) — District for
- Former: Landy Bennett (2020–2022) — CAO
- Former: Larry Bays (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Marcellus Nixon (2020–2022) — Vice President Internet
- Former: Mauri Montgomery (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President Communications
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 $973K, to Cameron Smallwood (CEO/GM). 25 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Electric Cooperative Services Inc
How much does United Electric Cooperative Services Inc give each year?
United Electric Cooperative Services Inc gave $29K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $19K across 3 grants.
What is United Electric Cooperative Services Inc's typical grant size?
United Electric Cooperative Services Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,875, and its average grant was $7,225, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Electric Cooperative Services Inc give grants?
United Electric Cooperative Services Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does United Electric Cooperative Services Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on United Electric Cooperative Services Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Support" (3 grants).
How large is United Electric Cooperative Services Inc?
United Electric Cooperative Services Inc reported $1.4B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $353.4M.
What is United Electric Cooperative Services Inc?
United Electric Cooperative Services Inc is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Cleburne, TX. It holds $1.4B in total assets as of 2024.
What is United Electric Cooperative Services Inc's EIN?
United Electric Cooperative Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2871400. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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