Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Nahunta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $168,700 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$168,700
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$213,866
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $157,694 the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $157,694 | 45 | $54,985 |
| 2024 | $168,700 | 48 | $213,866 |
How to apply
Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 31 | $109,750 |
| Florida | 17 | $58,950 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Arc North Florida Inc | Community | $5,000 |
| Adventure Bags Inc | Community | $5,000 |
| Ferst Readers of Brantley Co | Community | $5,000 |
| Baker County Council of Aging Inc | Community | $5,000 |
| Baker County Ministers' Assoc | Community | $5,000 |
| Camden County 4-H | Community | $5,000 |
| Pinky Promise Foundation Inc | Community | $5,000 |
| The Storehouse of NE Florida | Community | $5,000 |
| Waycross Area Shelter for Abused Pe | Community | $5,000 |
| Church Girls Inc | Community | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc | Community | $5,000 |
| Isaiah 117 House | Community | $5,000 |
| Miracle League of the Okefenokee | Community | $5,000 |
| Anointed Boxing Fitness Outreach | Community | $5,000 |
| Brantley County FFA Alumni | Community | $5,000 |
| Georgia Lions Camp Inc | Community | $5,000 |
| Baker County 4-H | Community | $4,700 |
| Great Books for Kids | Community | $4,500 |
| Okefenokee Alliance for the Homeles | Community | $4,200 |
| St Mary's Childrens Theater | Community | $4,200 |
| Second Wind Dreams | Community | $4,100 |
| The Coastal Symphony of Georgia | Community | $3,250 |
| Barnabas Center Inc | Community | $3,000 |
| Golden Isles Arts and Humanities As | Community | $3,000 |
| Foster Love Ministries | Community | $3,000 |
| FX3 | Community | $3,000 |
| Called to Care Inc | Community | $3,000 |
| America's Second Harvest of Coastal | Community | $2,500 |
| Golden Isles Youth Orchestra | Community | $2,500 |
| First Coast Women's Services Inc | Community | $2,500 |
| Gicca Foundation | Community | $2,500 |
| Camden Christian Youth Athletic As | Community | $2,500 |
| The Nest A Women's Center Inc | Community | $2,500 |
| St Simons Radio Inc | Community | $2,500 |
| Baker Prevention Coalition Inc | Community | $2,500 |
| Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber Foun | Community | $2,500 |
| Charis Eating Disorder Care | Community | $2,500 |
| Family Support Services of N Florid | Community | $2,500 |
| Keller Community Assoc | Community | $2,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ga Inc | Community | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruby Ann Sawyer
- Ramona Jones
- Sonya Walker
- Shallen Crum
- Rhonda Dowling
- Matthew Jordan
- Tina Mobley
- Rissa Self
- Carolyn Strickland
Questions people ask
Does Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation Inc give?
$168,700 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ruby Ann Sawyer (President), Ramona Jones (Vice Preside), Sonya Walker (Secretary) and Shallen Crum (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and faith communities.