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GRAHAM COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
PIMA, AZ · EIN 821452723 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE B82 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · gce.coop
revenue
$155K
expenses
$43K
net assets
$184K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE UTILITY ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND YOUTH TOUR PARTICIPATION ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITIES SERVED BY GRAHAM COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. AND GRAHAM COUNTY UTILITIES, INC.

profile · synthesized from sources

Graham County Electric Cooperative (GCEC) is a member-owned electric utility providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to residents in Graham County, Arizona. As a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, it operates under a not-for-profit model focused on community service and local governance. The cooperative serves its members through electric service, energy efficiency programs, and community initiatives such as scholarships and youth tours.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Operation Round-Up
Voluntary program where members’ bills are rounded up to the nearest dollar, with the difference donated to support local charitable causes and community development
Smart Thermostat Program
Energy efficiency initiative offering rebates or discounts to members who install smart thermostats to reduce energy consumption
Solar Renewable Energy
Program supporting member participation in solar energy through interconnection guidelines and net metering for residential solar installations
Washington Youth Tour
Annual scholarship program sending local high school students to a national leadership event in Washington, D.C., focused on civic education and cooperative values
Youth Scholarships
Provides financial assistance to local students pursuing higher education, funded through cooperative contributions and Operation Round-Up
activities · 11 groups

what they do

  • Electric Bill Round-Up Programs 6 activities
    • Administering a Bill Round-Up Program
      Operates a voluntary program that rounds up member electric bills to the next whole dollar, with the collected change donated to local charities and nonprofit organizations.
    • Charitable giving through bill rounding-up
      Operates a voluntary program that rounds up member electric bills to the next whole dollar, with the collected change donated to local charities and nonprofit organizations.
    • Community Philanthropy through Bill Round-Up
      Operates a voluntary program where members can round up their electric bills to the next whole dollar, with the collected change donated to local charities and nonprofit organizations.
    • Operating a Voluntary Bill Round-Up Program
      Operates a voluntary program that rounds up member electric bills to the next whole dollar, with the collected change donated to local charities and nonprofit organizations.
    • Operating a Voluntary Bill Round-Up Program
      Operates a voluntary program that rounds up member electric bills to the next whole dollar, with the collected change donated to local charities and nonprofit organizations.
    • Round-up program for charitable donations
      Operates a voluntary program that rounds up member electric bills to the next whole dollar, with the collected change donated to local charities and nonprofit organizations.
  • Solar Adoption Support Programs 6 activities
    • Energy Management Programs
      Offers a Smart Thermostat Program and a Solar Renewable Energy program to help members manage their energy consumption and utilize renewable energy sources.
    • Energy efficiency and renewable energy programs
      Operates a Smart Thermostat Program and a Solar Renewable Energy program to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption among members.
    • Offering a Solar Renewable Energy Program
      Offers a Solar Renewable Energy program to its members.
    • Offering a Solar Renewable Energy Program
      Offers a Solar Renewable Energy program to promote and facilitate the use of solar power among its members.
    • Offering a Solar Renewable Energy Program
      Offers a Solar Renewable Energy program to its members.
    • Solar Renewable Energy program
      Offers a program that supports solar renewable energy, enabling members to access or contribute to renewable energy sources.
  • Youth Leadership & Government Tours 6 activities
    • Organizing a Youth Tour Program
      Organizes a Washington Youth Tour program to provide educational experiences in government for young individuals.
    • Organizing the Washington Youth Tour Program
      Organizes a Washington Youth Tour program to provide educational experiences in government for young individuals.
    • Organizing the Washington Youth Tour Program
      Organizes a Washington Youth Tour program to provide educational experiences in government for young individuals.
    • Washington Youth Tour program
      Organizes an annual educational program that provides youth with experiences in government through a trip to Washington, D.C.
    • Youth Educational Programs
      Offers scholarships to support education and organizes a Washington Youth Tour program to provide educational experiences in government for young people.
    • Youth and educational programs
      Organizes the Washington Youth Tour program to provide educational experiences in government and offers scholarships to support education.
  • Black Lung Clinic Services 5 activities
    • Board governance and elections
      Operates a board of 9 elected directors who manage the cooperative's business and affairs, with directors elected by secret ballot to serve 3-year terms.
    • Governance through elected board of directors
      Operates with a board of 9 elected directors who manage the cooperative’s business and affairs, elected by secret ballot to serve 3-year terms.
    • Governing through an Elected Board of Directors
      Operates with a board of 9 elected directors, chosen by secret ballot to serve 3-year terms, responsible for managing the cooperative's business and affairs.
    • Governing through an Elected Board of Directors
      Operates with a board of 9 elected directors, chosen by secret ballot to serve 3-year terms, responsible for managing the cooperative's business and affairs.
    • Managing Cooperative Governance
      Operates a board of 9 elected directors responsible for managing the cooperative's business and affairs, with directors elected by secret ballot to serve 3-year terms.
  • Electricity Distribution & Transmission Services 5 activities
    • Electric service provision
      Provides electric service across multiple districts in Graham County, Arizona, as defined by a published service territory map, delivering power and information to 32 million member-owners daily through collaboration with the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives network.
    • Electricity delivery service
      Provides electric service across multiple districts in Graham County, Arizona, as defined by a published service territory map, delivering power and information to millions through collaboration with the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives network.
    • Providing Electric Service
      Provides electric service to member-owners across multiple districts in Graham County, Arizona, collaborating with the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives network to deliver power and information daily.
    • Providing Electric Utility Services
      Provides daily electric service to 32 million member-owners across multiple districts in Graham County, Arizona, through collaboration with the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives network.
    • Providing Electric Utility Services
      Provides daily electric service to 32 million member-owners across multiple districts in Graham County, Arizona, through collaboration with the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives network.
  • Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 4 activities
    • Education scholarship program
      Offers scholarships to support education for members or community youth.
    • Offering Educational Scholarships
      Offers scholarships to support education for its members or community.
    • Providing Educational Scholarships
      Offers scholarships to support education for its community members.
    • Providing Educational Scholarships
      Offers scholarships to support education for its community members.
  • Utility Infrastructure & Service Expansion 4 activities
    • Electric Utility Services
      Provides electric power and related services to member-owners, including service connections for new construction projects, in collaboration with the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives network.
    • Electric service connection for new construction
      Provides service connection for new construction projects within its service territory.
    • Managing New Construction Service Connections
      Provides service connections for new construction projects within its service territory.
    • Managing New Construction Service Connections
      Provides service connections for new construction projects within its service territory.
  • Smart Metering and Energy Management Programs 4 activities
    • Offering a Smart Thermostat Program
      Operates a Smart Thermostat Program for its members.
    • Offering a Smart Thermostat Program
      Operates a Smart Thermostat Program for its members.
    • Operating a Smart Thermostat Program
      Operates a Smart Thermostat Program to help members manage energy consumption.
    • Smart Thermostat Program
      Operates a program that provides smart thermostats to members to support energy efficiency and load management.
  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 3 activities
    • Hosting Annual Member Meetings
      Hosts an annual meeting to bring together members, provide operational updates, and conduct official business.
    • Hosting Annual Member Meetings
      Hosts an annual meeting to bring together members, provide operational updates, and conduct official business, with the next meeting scheduled for March 1, 2025.
    • Hosting Annual Member Meetings
      Hosts an annual meeting to bring together members, provide operational updates, and conduct official business.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 2 activities
    • Member Communication through Publications
      Produces and distributes a newsletter titled 'The Recharge' and a publication titled 'Currents Magazine' to communicate with and engage members.
    • Member Communication through Publications
      Produces and distributes a newsletter titled 'The Recharge' and a publication titled 'Currents Magazine' to communicate with and engage its members.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Annual member meeting
      Hosts an annual meeting to bring together members, provide operational updates, conduct official business, and elect board directors; the next meeting is scheduled for March 1, 2025.
    • Member engagement and communication
      Produces and distributes regular publications including 'The Recharge' newsletter and 'Currents Magazine' to communicate with members and provide operational updates. Also hosts an annual meeting, scheduled for March 1, 2025, to bring together members, share updates, and conduct official business.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$155K
Contributions & grants$155K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$1620%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$43K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$43K
balance sheet
Total assets$184K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$184K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • CHRIS CLARIDGE — DIRECTOR
  • DENNIS JACOB — DIRECTOR
  • WENDY JOHN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Arizona Corporation Commission Government — Regulatory body referenced in governance context for the cooperative.
  • Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Network — Member of the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives network, which represents a national alliance of electric cooperatives committed to integrity, accountability, and innovation.
  • Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Network — Member of the national Touchstone Energy Cooperatives network, leveraging shared resources and partnerships to better serve members.
  • local charities Partner — Receives donations from the Operation Round-Up program
  • nonprofit organizations Partner — Receives donations from the Operation Round-Up program